Rwanda and Uganda are two of the best places to turn for delicious, juicy coffees.
Rwamatamu comes to us from our closest relationship to date - one that began in in Middlesbrough. Read more here.
Our natural Ugandan comes from the Rwenzori Mountains in the South-West of Uganda. The climate and altitude in the Rwenzoris are perfect for growing great coffee.
From the Great Taste Award judges: "A real mouthful of flavours: whisky and blueberry; fruity, rich and smooth with just a hint of balanced acidity. Beautifully smooth and easy to drink and equally good with a touch of milk, bringing out even more of the boozy notes".
The natural process requires skill and attention to get right. The ripe coffee cherry is picked and left out to ferment in the sun, turned regularly so that no mould grows. The enzymatic reactions that occur here sink right into the seed (or bean), and leave you with a coffee that's full of funkiness and complexity.
The process historically was common in places with less water available, but you'll see it all over the world these days, in producer's quests to find wild results in their lots.
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The funkiness of Two Stories has to be tasted to be believed! It's packed full of fruitiness and juicy acidity, and might just redefine what the word 'intense' means to you...
TWO STORIES
1:16 ratio, steeped for 4 minutes and left to settle. No plunger needed!
20g coffee, 320ml water. Total brew time = 2:30-3:00mins.
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We love how the world of coffee changes with the seasons. If you like this, take a look at some of our suggestions here - you might just find your new favourite.
Kenya
Tasting Notes:
Blackcurrant • Cola • Cocoa
From £12.00
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Uganda
Tasting Notes:
Pineapple • Raspberry • Hibiscus
From £10.50
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Colombia
Tasting Notes:
Turkish Delight • Redcurrant • Lime
£18.50
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Colombia
Tasting Notes:
Bergamot • Apricot • Shortbread
£19.75
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Colombia
Tasting Notes:
Strawberry • Red Apple • Marshmallow
From £12.75
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Colombia
Tasting Notes:
Grapefruit • Praline • Hops
£16.00
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Rwanda
Tasting Notes:
Green Apple • Cinnamon • Raisin
From £11.25
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Brazil
Tasting Notes:
Orange • Blackberry • Plum
From £13.50
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We're working closely with Agri Evolve, the people behind our Ugandan coffee. By pledging an additional 60p per kilo of green coffee we buy, we will be supporting their ACE 2030 project, a 10-year plan emphasising the integral link between agriculture, community and the environment.
As well as planting a tree for each kilo sold, the coffee you buy also supports various community projects, including supporting a local school and helping young mothers start their own businesses, after leaving school early.
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When “responsibly sourced coffee” is part of your mission, the beauty is that it becomes more possible to achieve as time goes on.
We’ve been able to foster some amazing relationships over the last few years, and this is the closest one yet - one that started out in our very own Bedford St. Coffee when Bernice was working as a barista while studying at Teesside University.
Since starting to take over operations back home, we've had hours of fantastic conversation with Bernice and her husband, Luke. We're incredibly fortunate to be able to have such close links to Rwamatamu, and we're excited to continue the meaningful dialogue for years to come.
Two Stories is a unique and ethically sourced coffee blend. It combines high-quality beans from Uganda and Rwanda, providing a rich and impactful flavour while supporting various community projects in both regions.
Two Stories offers a fruity and complex flavour profile with notes of orange zest, peach and honey. The blend of beans from Uganda and Rwanda, which have a light to medium intensity, creates a rich and satisfying cup with balanced acidity and a smooth finish.
The Two Stories blend is unique due to its combination of beans from Uganda and Rwanda, which not only provides a distinctive flavour profile but also supports ethical and sustainable farming practices in both regions. Our partnerships with Agri Evolve and Rwamatamu coffee farm ensure that every cup contributes to positive community and environmental impacts.
Two Stories can be brewed and enjoyed using various methods, including espresso, AeroPress, pour-over, and drip coffee makers - check out our brew guides below. Our head of coffee enjoys a fruity espresso and this blend hits the spot.
Yes, Two Stories is incredibly versatile and can be used to make cold brew coffee. Its rich fruity flavours translate well into a cold brew, providing a refreshing coffee experience. Use a coarse grind and steep the coffee in cold water for 12-24 hours for the best results.
Our close relationship with Bernice and the Rwamatamu coffee farm allows us to ensure the highest quality beans are used in Two Stories. This direct trade relationship means we can work closely with the farmers, understand their practices, and ensure that they are using sustainable methods, resulting in a superior coffee for our customers.
Everyone's setup is unique, but here are some good starting points.
