Celeste Wong

We seem to have a bit of a love/hate relationship with instant coffee, but according to the British Coffee Association, 80% of UK households stock it in their cupboards. Coffee snobbery aside, there’s no denying it’s convenient for rushed mornings, camping trips, or stashing in your drawer at work. Plus it’s cheaper than both your local coffee shop and a bag of ground!Instant coffee has come a long way in terms of flavour and innovation, with brands like Nescafé and Starbucks offering classic blends alongside cappuccino sachets, tasty decafs, and bold espressos. We’re here to assist in hunting down your perfect brew, as well as sharing the 10 best instant coffees to buy online from Amazon, eBay and supermarkets like Asda and Tesco.

Ground coffee beans are the perfect compromise between instant and whole bean, enabling you to experience fresh, top-quality coffee with maximum convenience – and on a much more reasonable budget. You don't even need to commit to buying a kitchen full of barista-standard equipment to enjoy the daily Java either.From a chocolatey Brazilian for your latte to a cafetière full of sophisticated Yirgacheffe for your espresso machine. We'll cover light, medium and dark roasts, advise you on the ideal preparation methods, as well as share our top 10 favourites this year. Whether you're a fan of Lavazza or Starbucks, we've brewed up offerings from Amazon, ASDA, and Tesco, with crowd favourites like Illy and Taylors alongside small batch and organic picks, so you're bound to find one worthy of your daily grind. 

Decaf tends not to enjoy as cool an image as regular coffee, which sadly may have been bolstered by a few weak or bitter decaf lattes or americanos along the way. But much like with plant-based "mylks" or gluten-free pastries, times are changing. In this article, we rank the top 10 best decaf whole beans, grounds, pods and instant coffees in the UK!Whether it's a medical or a lifestyle choice, many of us are choosing to reduce our caffeine intake, or even cut it out altogether. Luckily, this handy buying guide is here to help you to find a top-notch everyday decaf without having to go to your local coffee shop to get your fix. 

True coffee connoisseurs will know a good brew is more than a quick pick me up in the morning, but a delicious and complex drink to enjoy in numerous ways. Partnering with Coffee and Lifestyle Blogger Celeste Wong, we bring you the best coffee beans the UK scene has to offer.Whether you are a professional or beginner in the world of coffee beans, finding the right coffee beans can make or break your espresso, cappuccino, or latte. Want to know the differences between Arabica and Robusta? We are here to explain everything in this comprehensive guide, discussing the best types of beans in the world as well as the differences between light, medium, and dark roasts.