Answer this: Who roasts better coffee, Illy or Lavazza? Lavazza or Nespresso? Nespresso or Starbucks? I’m here to tell you that I believe all roasters are pretty similar in their roasting abilities and technologies. What determines coffee quality isn’t so much roasting, but rather the beans that are used. To illustrate the point, let us look … Continued
Sustainability in coffee is guided by 3 pillars: people, planet and profits. So what is Difference Coffee doing to encourage a more sustainable coffee industry?
Stirring espresso helps to release all of its wonderful aromas. Learn how to drink espresso the right way to maximum the sensory experience of your next shot.
Whether you prefer a single or double shot Americano, small mistakes can lead to bitter and astringent flavours. Learn how to make the perfect Americano.
Whenever I speak to people about Difference Coffee, they always ask me what coffee blends I sell. For some reason, people seem to think that coffee is always a blend of beans. The truth is, coffee is a bit like wine in that some are blended and some are not. Learning the difference between blend … Continued
If you're desiring desserts with coffee, our Pot Au Chocolat recipe combines dark chocolate, vanilla cream, and Difference Coffee's flavoursome coffee capsules.
The Cup of Excellence is held to discover the “gems” of the coffee world, but what makes a Cup of Excellence coffee stand out among hundreds of other entries?
Espresso Martini With a Difference, a caffeine- and alcohol-free espresso martini recipe, offers all of the character of its intoxicating counterpart without compromise any flavour.
Our Kona Vodka Espresso Martini recipe allows Difference Coffee’s Hawaii Kona to shine through, offering a powerful coffee martini full of tastes and aromas.
Finding the right coffee-to-water ratio allows for optimal extraction, but with machines often poorly configured, what is the best water volume for coffee?
Each year Hawaii's best beans are selected at the Kona Coffee Festival, but what is Kona coffee and why is it one of the world's most highly coveted crops?
Bad espresso? Small mistakes while brewing can damage the experience of a great coffee. With one simple change, you can learn how to make espresso taste better.
Mark Donald’s Difference Coffee Sourdough Bread recipe combines sourdough's subtle sourness with the powerful flavours of Difference Coffee's premium capsules.
What is Blue Mountain Coffee? Genuine Blue Mountain coffee beans, from Jamaica's world-famous coffee region, offer a mild-tasting brew and a lack of bitterness.
Our chocolate coffee tart recipe offers a coffee dessert featuring a buttery pastry crust, a bean-infused chocolate filling, and a cloud of Chantilly cream.
What is Swiss water decaf, the chemical-free decaf? Made using the revolutionary SWISS WATER Process, this coffee is 99.9% caffeine-free and 100% chemical-free.
The softer the water, the better the brew. By considering the best water for coffee, you can brew better coffee at home. After all, every cup is 95% water.
This Blue Mountain cocktail puts a Jamaican twist on the traditional Irish coffee recipe, combining a shot of Blue Mountain with a heady, Jamaican rum.
Many coffee drinkers tend to take their first sip too soon, but waiting for a brew to reach the ideal coffee temperature can unleash its full and complex flavour profile.
From the water you use, to when to take your first sip, these seven coffee tips will teach you how to make the perfect coffee, and maximise its taste and quality.
'The name says it all, and discernable coffee drinkers certainly notice the difference. Difference Coffee Company selects the finest beans on the planet.'
' Difference Coffee supplies a number of 3 Michelin star restaurants has also placed what must be one of the most expensive coffees in London at the Parcafé - from a batch of 2019 Esmeralda Geisha which he sourced before it went on public auction.'
'Fascinating insight into coffee tasting today with Jonny England, head judge of World Barista Championship, and Amir Gehl of Difference Coffee. Some remarkable coffees on show.'
How can coffee be pitched at the same level as a 1947 Chateau Lafite? What's the best way to way to consume coffee at a wine dinner and why would you put the best coffee in the world in capsules? Winerist talks to Amir Gehl from Difference Coffee to hear the story behind the brand
' I would rather drink high quality coffee such as the one served here, even it is made in a Nespresso machine, than the cheap coffee all too often served in restaurants.'
'When given the choice, you will find a good selection of people opting for high-end specialty coffees at restaurants, much in the same way that people are aspiring to eat better food and drink better wines.'
'The quality of the coffee in pods varies from run of the mill to - in the case of the Difference Coffee Company - extraordinary.' - FT How To Spend It
'If you have a Nespresso machine and fancy some better coffee than Nespresso provide then this company do some compatible pods of very high-end coffee, such as this Jamaican Blue Mountain'
'The Difference Coffee Co has come up with the ingenious idea of putting such exalted names as Wild Kopi Luwak, Hawaii Kona Champion and Jamaican Blue Mountain into capsules that fit a Nespresso machine. ' FT How To Spend It
'I’m not quite sure how he did it, but somehow Amir managed to wedge a place for Difference among the bidders at a few of the most prestigious and rigorous coffee competitions in the coffee loving universe' - Chris Osburn
'I have yet to taste a better capsule coffee.....For the pleasure and privilege of having one of the world’s best coffees in your kitchen, I’d say that’s worth it.' - Nicholas Foulkes
'The coffee is made by Difference Coffee, which sells some of the most expensive varieties in the world to Michelin-starred restaurants and private clubs.' - Daily Mail
'Made with Difference Coffee Co Jamaica Blue Mountain, organic VKA vodka, Amaro Lucano and Borghetti liqueur, you’ll be ordering round two in no time.' - The Independent
'Difference Coffee prides itself on bidding for the finest beans at auction. The result? Posh pods that have been used by establishments such as 67 Pall Mall' - Sphere Magazine
'“I’ve sort of created a collection of the absolutely best coffees in the world,” Gehl states. And while this statement might sound a bit over-the-top, it’s actually true.' - The Wine Advocate
'even if this coffee was brewed in a capsule, we can’t deny that sometimes the bean quality and the attention to detail will actually be there.' - Jeremy Challender
'Gehl has spent a lifetime developing an appreciation for the finer things and now he is taking on the challenge of sharing the joys of specialty coffee with the world' - Destig Magazine
'As a member of Chaîne, I am proud to support our prestigious organisation and contribute to the future of young chefs and sommeliers' - Amir Gehl, Founder
‘Those with a knowledgeable nose for coffee should recognise such a line-up as the crème de la crème of beans produced in the most rarefied conditions’ – Chris Osburn
‘These coffees represent the finest of their kind’ – Amvigo Elite
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