February 24, 2020
As coffee is one of the world's biggest commodities, choosing to buy Fairtrade coffee beans has positive social, economic and environmental impacts. Learn more about Fairtrade coffee production and what it means to all those who benefit from it, including the consumer...
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August 14, 2019
Selecting the right equipment for your café, restaurant, hotel or pub can be a daunting process particularly if you have no experience in the industry.
There is so much information on the internet about various coffee machines, finance deals, leasing vs buying and it’s hard to know who to trust so I have put together what I see as the top 5 considerations when making what will be one the most (if not the most) crucial investment to your café.
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July 17, 2019
Not only is our coffee a fabulous drink, it is also incredibly versatile in so many ways. In the garden around the home OR as an ingredient in your favourite recipes
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July 09, 2019
We were delighted to be asked by Springboard, a charity helping young people facing multiple barriers find work within the hospitality industry, to run a training and coffee experience session for some of their students.
These students are on the charity’s ‘Let’s Cook’ programme: an exciting mix of kitchen based learning and industry visits, as well as self-esteem and confidence building workshops.
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July 03, 2019
Owens Coffee, a South West based company, was recognised as the Best of Organic in the Coffee sub category in June as the winners of the Best of Organic Market (BOOM) awards were announced at a prestigious ceremony at Oval Space, London. Run by Soil Association Certification, the UK’s largest organic certification body, the BOOM awards ceremony saw organic brands, products and people crowned as the best in their field.
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April 10, 2019
Organic coffee has no nasty fertilisers or pesticides used in it’s cultivation, and is shade grown. Coffee plants like shade, but farming the plant under a tree canopy is much more difficult and intensive than in an open field. If coffee plants are in full sun, when it rains, there is more wash off which means less nutrients in the soil, more chemicals going into local water systems.
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March 13, 2019
Have you ever thought about improving your home coffee brewing?
Here at the Owens Academy of Coffee, we are as passionate about the coffee you drink at home, as the coffee you buy from your favourite coffee shop.
Our Spring offer is £15 off our next Home Brewing Course on Saturday 30 March, so just £50! Perfect for all coffee enthusiasts, as a gift or a treat for yourself, why not book now by clicking on this link.
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February 22, 2019
Mothers are to be cherished, and Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society.
This year Mothering Sunday falls on the 31st of March.
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November 28, 2018
It is now November which means we can officially start planning for CHRISTMAS!!
To kick off the season, we will be holding an Open Morning on Saturday 1st December, between 10am and 1pm, especially for any of you out and about picking your all important Christmas tree!
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October 25, 2018
A Taste of Devon
Powderham Farm Shop is a wonderful family run business and is uniquely placed within the picturesque and historic grounds of Powderham Castle, Kenton, which dates back to 1391.
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October 03, 2018
The world of coffee is one with an immense amount of information and for those of you who love their brew, Owens Coffee have carefully developed Home Barista training courses run by highly qualified and professional Baristas, to assist you on your coffee journey.
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September 26, 2018
Lucy's Sandwich Shop - Fabulous food, Organic coffee & Fairtrade Teas in Plymouth. With a delicious menu full of homemade goodies as well as; smoothies, fair-trade teas and of course Owens coffee, the shop is an ideal spot to recharge with free wifi and device charging, with a relaxing outdoor space.
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