At Butterworth & Son, we’ve always believed in nurturing talent, passion, and curiosity. Few people embody that spirit better than our Head of Sensory and Quality Control, Will Greavner. Earlier this April, Will was crowned the 2025 SCA UK Cup Tasters Champion during the Glasgow Coffee Festival. This is a prestigious title earned through razor-sharp […]
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After 14 years of roasting, our Head Roaster, Tom, finally made his first journey to a coffee origin. Tom is not just the mind behind our roasting, he’s also the hand behind the illustrations on every bag. So when he found himself in the highlands of Guatemala with the team from Primavera Coffee, surrounded by […]
The 4th Bury St Edmunds Latte Art Throwdown on 20 March was such a blast. This year we hosted 23 competitors, both new and familiar faces from BSE and all around Suffolk. We had an amazing lineup of prizes this year, thanks to our generous sponsors: Brew It Group, Mahlkonig, Brew By Hand, Acaia, Outpeak […]
Celebrate International Women’s Day this March with our unique Women Growers coffee collection! We’re featuring the Sarchimor from Mexico, the Quellouno from Peru (available in four varieties and processing methods), and the Gakenke from Rwanda. These exceptional, flavourful coffees come from producers we have worked with for years. Our long-term green sourcing partner in Mexico […]
The Inevitable – Our Prices Are Going Up After Two Years Of No Increase For the past two years, we have worked closely with our long-term business partners to secure high-quality coffee while limiting price increases. By optimizing our operations, we’ve maintained stable pricing. However, the global coffee market has recently experienced significant instability. Coffee […]
Is 2025 the year you want to brew better coffee at home? Look no further, we are here to help! At Butterworth & Son, we have been advocating for high-quality coffee for over a decade. Will, our Head of QC/Sensory, outlines key factors that can enhance your home coffee experience. First and foremost are some […]
Are you searching for the perfect coffee gift this holiday? Our festive gift guide will give you plenty of ideas. Let’s break it down by groups, and from there, we’ll walk you through the top three coffee gifts for each group. Gifts for Coffee Geeks Coffee geeks surely know a lot about coffee and get […]