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Bumbogo washing station Rwanda
Rwanda Bumbogo Natural — today's starter pick, straight from the farm
Roasted in small batches, never sat in a warehouse
Free shipping on orders of £25+
Independent micro-roastery, Worcestershire

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What kind of coffee do you like?

Three easy-drinking places to start — or let Kevin choose for you. Know what you like already? Browse the full range below.

Great first coffee
Chocolatey & Nutty

Low acidity, nutty and smooth — the safest place to start if you're used to supermarket coffee.

£7.50 / 250g
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Today's starter pick
Fruity & Bright

Bright red berry sweetness, a little like a light red wine. Great black or with milk.

£12.95 / 250g
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For the adventurous
Citrus & Floral

A prized limited-edition Gesha — delicate, floral and fruit-forward. Best as a filter or pour-over.

£16.50 / 250g
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Specialty Robusta

Discover why specialty Robusta is changing people's minds.

Robusta has a reputation for bitterness and harshness. That reputation belongs to commodity beans, not to carefully selected lots. Our Ugandan Fine Robusta scores 81 SCA points. It is naturally processed, graded to Screen 18 and roasted in small batches in Worcestershire. In the cup it offers baker's chocolate, black pepper and ripe stone fruit, with a full body and very little acidity. Or try our single estate Robusta from Raxidi Estate in India, described by the supplier as toffee, cocoa and biscuit.

"It was my first time trying robusta but it is now my favourite."

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Square Bean Coffee is an independent specialty coffee micro-roastery in Worcestershire. Founded by Kevin — whose obsession with coffee spans more than 30 years — and shaped by Lily's Peruvian roots, where her father worked to help farmers transition from coca to coffee in remote jungle communities. Ethical sourcing isn't a buzzword here. It's personal.

We roast only specialty-grade single origin beans in small batches, and every bag ships direct to your door within 36 hours of roasting. No sitting in a warehouse. No compromises on quality. Just coffee we genuinely love drinking ourselves.