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What makes a perfect barista?
What makes a perfect barista? “Barista” – the dictionary definition will suggest that this is “a person who prepares and serves espresso-based coffee drinks…” You can’t really argue with that, can you? You can, however, consider what else is involved and what sets...
What it Takes to Be a Barista
Unlock Your Barista Potential: A Comprehensive Guide to Excelling in the Art of Coffee Are you passionate about coffee and dreaming of a career where you can showcase your talents behind the counter? Aspiring baristas, this guide is for you! Being a barista is more...
The Ultimate Guide to Coffee Wholesale Suppliers in the UK
When delving into the world of coffee wholesale suppliers in the UK, one must navigate a landscape rich in options and opportunities. The realm of coffee wholesale suppliers is a bustling market, offering a diverse range of products and services to cater to the...
The Ultimate Guide to Buying Coffee in Bulk: Everything You Need to Know
Purchasing coffee in bulk can be a cost-effective and convenient way to ensure you never run out of your favourite brew. Whether you're a coffee shop owner, a dedicated caffeine enthusiast, or simply prefer the convenience of having a well-stocked pantry, buying...
Speciality coffee roaster launches market-leading trade website
PRESS RELEASE Speciality coffee roaster launches market-leading trade website Speciality coffee roaster, Iron & Fire, which has seen its wholesale and trade business double in the past year, today unveils a new dedicated wholesale website to support its...
Speciality coffee roaster triples output following capital investment
NEWS RELEASE January 31, 2023 Speciality coffee roaster triples output following capital investment Shrewsbury-based speciality coffee roaster, Iron & Fire has made a six-figure investment in an additional bespoke roaster to meet demand across both its trade...
Return to office working brews success for specialist coffee shop with significant uplift in trade
PRESS RELEASE A Shrewsbury coffee shop has seen footfall almost double in the six weeks since the ‘work from home’ guidance was lifted in England. Iron & Fire’s coffee shop, affectionately known as ‘The Hatch’, opened next to Shrewsbury’s iconic railway station...
10 considerations for setting up a coffee shop
Setting up a coffee shop? Are you thinking of setting up a coffee shop but don't know where to start? We at Iron & Fire work with many start-up coffee businesses and are always happy to offer advice and support. We find we get asked the same sort of questions...
6 ways to minimise wastage in your coffee shop
Minimise wastage in your coffee shop There are several ways to minimise wastage in your coffee shop and are essential to the success of your business. Here are 6 of the most important. STAFF TRAINING- working with a reputable company that provides excellent...
How to cost my cafes drinks accordingly
A big question we always get asked by our brand new start up trade partners is ‘how much shall we charge for our coffees’ so we thought this blog post will help you to work out a pricing structure that will really help drive the sales in your business, whilst...
How do I batch my drinks correctly?
A few things that we see happening in coffee shops is things that ultimately lead them to slow service times, or making drinks in an order that leads to drinks starting to go cold before the guest even receives them, so in this blog post we want to help you think...