Introducing: Tunkimayu   Long term customers of Butterworths will be well informed of the long history we have with Tunki coffee from the Cecovasa Cooperative in Peru. The Tunki coffee is named after a bird found in the area of which this coffee is grown. The bird is native to this area, the Tambopata Valley. […]

In the world of coffee, there have been many changes since Lockdown. Quality coffee, the higher grades of coffee in the industry of which Butterworths operate, also known as Specialty Coffee, has seen huge increases in costs. Shortage of labour, higher wages, rising transport & storage costs and climate change impacting crop yields have all […]

Charity Raffle As part of our fundraising for the Bury St Edmunds Latte Art Throwdown 3 we are holding a Charity Raffle with all proceeds going to Emmaus Suffolk. Emmaus Suffolk is a charity which works with vulnerable, socially isolated or long-term unemployed people and those at risk of homelessness across the county. Please support this wonderful charity […]

For the last 2 years Butterworth & Son have held a Bury St Edmunds Latte Art Throwdown at Wright’s Cafe. Latte Art is the name given to the practice of producing intricate patterns or designs in milky coffees, such as Cappuccinos, Lattes and Flat Whites. The event invites local baristas, of any skill set, to […]

Back in 2015 I travelled to Latin America for the first time. The plan was a short coffee buying trip of 1 week to Guatemala, based in the old Spanish city of Antigua, 50 minutes from the capital city. At this point in my life whilst having visited countries in Europe, Asia & Africa, now […]

This month’s recipe is kindly provided to us by the team at Table. Their cafe is situated in Earls Colne, Essex.   The Table Banoffee Iced Coffee Blend together half a frozen banana and 150ml milk of your choice Pour into a cup over ice Add one tablespoon Monin caramel syrup Pour espresso over. Enjoy […]