Coffee bean roasting is the process of heating green coffee beans in a roasting machine. The heat causes chemical changes in the coffee beans, turning them brown and developing distinct flavours and aromas that will be present when drinking freshly roasted coffee.

Our roastery coffee is sourced from all around the world, focusing on regions where coffee thrives between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

We’re passionate about ethical coffee and carefully select our coffee beans from plantations and farms that are committed to sustainable practices.

Wherever freshly roasted coffee tastes exceptional, that’s where we look to bring you the best! To give you a flavour - Colombia, Brazil, Guatemala and Ethiopia.

You can purchase Bean Shot coffee online here, and when you buy 2 bags or more, you’ll enjoy free delivery.

For a hassle-free experience, explore our coffee bean subscriptions, which deliver 2 bags of freshly roasted coffee from our roastery straight to your door every month.

Prefer to shop in person? Visit our Sherborne coffee bar

Specialty coffee represents the pinnacle of quality, combining artisan craftsmanship with expert barista techniques to deliver an exceptional experience.

Our roastery coffee is freshly roasted with precision, using only ethically sourced coffee beans to ensure every cup is as sustainable as it is delicious.

Comparing speciality coffee to supermarket/normal coffee is like comparing an artisan dish crafted by a skilled chef to a fast-food meal.

Specialty coffee is made with care, starting with the finest coffee beans from around the World before expertly roasting them to perfection in a roastery. Baristas then carefully brew the coffee to highlight the unique flavours and aromas of each bean.

In contrast, supermarket coffee is often mass-produced, lower in quality, and lacks the rich complexity that makes freshly roasted, artisan coffee so exceptional.

A coffee roaster is a business dedicated to sourcing the finest raw coffee beans from around the World and transforming them into freshly roasted coffee using specialised equipment.

This process takes place in a roastery, where the beans are carefully roasted to bring out their unique flavours and aromas.

Coffee roasters collaborate closely with coffee farmers, importers, and others to ensure they deliver the highest quality roastery coffee to coffee shops, retailers, and directly to consumers.

It’s best to store coffee either in the bag it came in or an airtight container.

Whatever you do, don’t store it in the fridge. Storing coffee in the fridge can cause it to absorb moisture which can affect its flavour. The fluctuating temperatures in a fridge can also lead to condensation, compromising the freshness of your freshly roasted coffee.

Keep your coffee at room temperature in a cool, dry place for the best brew.

Third wave coffee is a social movement dedicated to the appreciation and production of high-quality, artisanal coffee.

The movement focuses on sustainable sourcing, expert roasting techniques, and mastering brewing methods that bring out the distinct flavours of each coffee.

When stored properly, whole bean coffee typically stays fresh for 6-8 weeks, while ground coffee is best consumed within 3-4 weeks.

This doesn't mean that whole bean coffee that's 8 weeks and 1 day old is bad—it just means the flavour may begin to decline. If it still smells and tastes good, it's perfectly fine to drink!

Artisan coffee is a reflection of the skill and craftsmanship within the coffee industry, focused on producing unique and exceptional flavours.

It emphasises meticulous attention to detail, from sustainable sourcing and expert roasting to careful brewing methods.

Each cup is crafted to deliver a rich, flavourful experience that’s designed to be savoured.

Specialty coffee is priced higher than supermarket coffee because it comes from small-scale, high-quality coffee farms and plantations that prioritise sustainable and ethical coffee practices.

Coffee beans are sourced with care and roasted in small batches, ensuring freshly roasted coffee with unique and complex flavours.

The production process of roastery coffee involves significant investment in quality, resulting in a superior product that reflects its higher price point. In contrast, supermarket coffee is often mass-produced, with a focus on volume rather than the craftsmanship and quality that define specialty coffee.

Grind size plays a crucial role in how quickly water extracts the flavours and aromas from coffee beans.

Since different brewing methods require varying extraction rates, adjusting the grind size ensures a well-balanced and properly extracted cup of coffee. As a general rule, the longer the brew time, the coarser the grind. For example - an espresso which takes about 30 seconds to brew, uses a very fine grind, while a cafetiere, which brews for around 5 minutes, requires a larger grind.

If you're unsure about the right grind size for your brew, feel free to get in touch or check out our brew guides here

At Bean Shot, we offer coffee subscriptions tailored to you — choose from a 3-month or 6-month subscription, with the option of a blend or single origin coffee subscription.

Choose your roast, select your grind and enjoy freshly roasted, artisan coffee at home with Bean Shot.

You can explore our coffee subscriptions here

During roasting, we work hard to remove moisture from the coffee beans and we really don’t want it back!

Moisture and odours in the fridge can be absorbed by the coffee, compromising its flavour and freshness, so it's always best to store your coffee in the bag or airtight container, away from heat and light aka a cool and dry place!

After coffee beans are roasted, they start to release carbon dioxide that accumulates inside the beans. This carbon dioxide needs to escape or degas from the beans before brewing to get the best flavour out of the beans.

Waiting for 6 or 7 days after roasting allows the beans to fully degas and fully develop their flavours, resulting in a more consistent and flavourful experience when drinking. See here for our coffee buying mantra.

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You always want your roastery coffee to be fresh. It’s worth calculating how much coffee you drink per week to see how often you should be buying coffee.

A coffee subscription might be the best way forward to ensure you don’t run out.

You can explore our coffee subscriptions here

Order 2 bags or more and delivery is free!

Taster Packs, Subscriptions and equipment delivery are free wen bought with a single bag of coffee!

Orders including single bags of coffee or single items of equipment are charged at £3.50.