Coffee roastery in Exeter
Exeter's coffee community is expanding rapidly. It is as if coffee shops are the new places to meet, work and get that caffeine hit. In fact, they are made for it.
Of course, it is not everyone's cup of tea (excuse the pun).
Commuters like to get their early morning cup of coffee on their way to work. It is essential to be ready for this morning rush.
There are only a handful of independent coffee shops in the city centre, especially when arriving at Central Station in Queen Street - it can be hard to find that heart warming and tasty coffee with fresh cake or pastry.
When hitting High Street the choice is vast – coffee chains are everywhere. Indeed, they deliver something hot and in various sizes.
But what about speciality coffee? Some may ask “what is speciality coffee”?
It is about using coffee beans which have been marked out of 100 and reached a score of 80 or over.
...Specialty coffee should not be confused with "gourmet" or "premium" coffee. The latter are marketing terms with no defined standards. According to the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), coffee which scores 80 points or above on a 100-point scale is graded "specialty." Specialty coffees are grown in special and ideal climates, and are distinctive because of their full cup taste and little to no defects... Source Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specialty_coffee
Coffee is a fruit - it is initially a cherry and the harvest is carefully monitored to get the best results.
In the few coming months, Exeter will have something new for coffee lovers and tasters.
It is also important to differentiate drinkers from tasters – it is just how things are in the real world.
1/ Drinking coffee is just about getting a hot beverage
2/ Tasting coffee is more delicate – it is about tastes, flavours, acidity, sweetness...etc
What EXE Coffee Roasters is willing to achieve is to be a coffee destination.
The Heavitree Road location will have two activities under one roof: a speciality coffee shop and a roastery in the basement.
This means that visitors/customers will be able to experience and see the entire process: from green coffee beans to a crafted drink in a cup (from espressos and filters to flat whites).
For the time being, it is work in progress as Steve Pearson (owner of Devon Coffee) is renovating the premises.
However, if you are after some freshly roasted coffee, the choice is yours as Devon Coffee on 88 Queen Street sells those seasonal beans or you can visit the online store - http://execoffeeroasters.co.uk/
