Light vs Dark Roast Coffee: what suits your taste?
If you’ve ever chosen coffee based on “light” or “dark roast”, you’ve probably wondered what the difference really is. Does dark mean stronger? Is light more acidic? And most importantly: which...
How roasting influences the flavour of coffee
Before coffee becomes something you recognise, it starts as a green bean. No aroma. No flavour as you know it. Roasting is what changes that. Not by adding something new, but...
Coffee processing explained: how it shapes flavour
Coffee doesn’t begin as a bean. It starts as a fruit, a coffee cherry, growing on a tree. Inside that fruit are the seeds that eventually become coffee. Once the cherries...
What sustainable coffee really means
Sustainability is a word you’ll often see in coffee. On packaging, in cafés and across websites. But what it means can differ. And often, it’s less about a label, and more about...
How to choose the right coffee: A flavour guide to our collection
Choosing coffee doesn’t have to be complicated. That’s why we’ve organised our coffees around something simple: how they taste. Not in technical terms. But in a way that helps you recognise...
What is Specialty Coffee? And why it tastes different
Specialty coffee is a term you might have seen on packaging, on our website, in cafés, or online. It often signals quality. But what does it actually mean? And more importantly:...
Coffee trends 2026: why filter coffee is becoming the new standard
Trends come and go. In coffee, this may be more apparent than in many other industries. Every few years, something new seems to emerge as “the next big thing”. Looking...
Advanced Natural: the fermentation method coffee lovers get excited about
Discover what Advanced Natural coffee is, how this precise fermentation method shapes flavour, and why it creates some of the most expressive coffees we love to work with.
La Donna Stories - Talitha Czaikowski
“What drives me? The idea that I can make a difference and that it doesn’t have to be complicated.” Interview with Talitha Czaikowski, Commercial Director, Bocca Coffee Making a difference...
The Health Benefits of Coffee
Many people still believe coffee isn’t healthy, but research from Wageningen University suggests otherwise. Their study shows that drinking 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day can benefit the...
Bocca Coffee at Schiphol Airport: Where to Find It?
Is flying sustainable? Not really. But if you're going to travel, you can still choose quality. That's where we can help. Where to drink good coffee and Schiphol You’ll find...
Why buying coffee requires more – and why that’s a good thing
We often mention climate change as a reason why coffee is becoming more expensive. But just as important are the changes in how we source unroasted coffee (green beans): Coffee...
Why your cup of coffee costs a little more - And why that’s actually normal
Coffee is craftsmanship. At least, good coffee is. For a single cup of specialty coffee, more than 30 pairs of hands are involved – from the plant to picking, sorting,...
The sitio's of Minas Gerais!
"While coffees from Brazil are typically characterized by their chocolatey and nutty flavor profile, Sitios offer a wide variety of flavor profiles."
Adventure to Origin!
"During my time in origin it was amazing to meet the talented people who make what we do possible."
Origin Trip Packing List
Kieran is packing his bags heading to Brazil and Peru at the end of this month. What to pack?