Sidama Damo – February 2026 Roasters Choice

Country of origin: Ethiopia Washing Station: Damo Station Owner: Asefa Dukamo Processing: Natural Altitude: 1,920 to 2,020 meters above sea level Varietal: JARC Selection 74158 As winter loosens its grip and the evenings slowly begin to grow longer, our February release celebrates a bright, lively natural process coffee from Ethiopia’s Sidama region. The perfect cup to help chase away…

Sidama Damo – February 2026 Roasters Choice via @carvetiicoffee

Finca El Tambor -January 2026 Roasters Choice

Country of origin: Guatemala Farm: Finca El Tambor Owner: Victor Calderon Processing method: Fully washed & Sun dried on patios Altitude: 1676 to 1860 meters above sea level Varietal: Bourbon and Catuai We’re kicking off 2026 with the second installment of my blind coffee cupping in Glasgow, featuring this outstanding coffee from Finca El Tambor…

Finca El Tambor -January 2026 Roasters Choice via @carvetiicoffee

Our NEW Chocolate Lab!

At the start of 2025 we were faced with spiralling cocoa prices and as our chocolate has always been produced by a third party, we had little control over the affect of these costs.  We therefore decided to take greater control of the supply chain and produce our chocolate in-house! It’s been an exciting development,…

Our NEW Chocolate Lab! via @carvetiicoffee

Upgrading Grinder Burrs: Is it Worth It?

Over the past couple of years there has been a growing trend in grinder burr upgrades; manufacturers who produce grinder burrs which are an upgraded version of the ones supplied by the manufacturer. These burrs can often cost a lot more than the standard set which begs the question: is it worth it? We decided…

Upgrading Grinder Burrs: Is it Worth It? via @carvetiicoffee