Frequently Asked Questions
Coffee Buying Questions
What makes Coffee Flamingo coffee different?
Coffee Flamingo specialises in fresh, speciality-grade coffee roasted in small batches to bring out the unique flavours and characteristics of every origin. We carefully select coffees from around the world, including Brazil, Costa Rica, Kenya, Peru and Honduras, creating coffees that are full of flavour, freshness and personality.
Whether you enjoy a smooth espresso, a fruity filter coffee or a rich cafetière brew, every Coffee Flamingo coffee is roasted to help you make exceptional coffee at home.
What is speciality coffee?
Speciality coffee is coffee that has been carefully grown, harvested, processed and roasted to achieve exceptional quality and flavour.
Unlike mass-produced coffee, speciality coffee focuses on the journey from farm to cup. Factors such as altitude, soil, climate, processing method and roasting style all influence the final taste.
At Coffee Flamingo, we celebrate these differences by bringing you coffees with unique flavours, aromas and stories from around the world.
Are Coffee Flamingo beans freshly roasted?
Yes. Freshness is at the heart of Coffee Flamingo.
Our coffee is roasted in small batches to ensure you receive coffee that is fresh, flavourful and full of character. Freshly roasted coffee releases more aroma and produces a better tasting cup compared with coffee that has been sitting on shelves for months.
How fresh should coffee beans be?
Coffee beans are generally at their best between 7 and 30 days after roasting. During this time, the flavours become balanced and the coffee reaches its peak.
For the freshest coffee experience:
- Buy whole beans where possible
- Store coffee in an airtight container
- Grind just before brewing
- Avoid storing coffee in the fridge
Fresh coffee makes a noticeable difference in your daily cup.
Should I buy whole coffee beans or ground coffee?
Whole coffee beans are the best choice if you want maximum flavour and freshness.
Coffee begins losing its aroma soon after grinding because more surface area is exposed to oxygen. Grinding your beans immediately before brewing helps preserve the natural flavours.
If convenience is more important, Coffee Flamingo can provide freshly ground coffee suitable for your brewing method.
Choosing The Right Coffee
What coffee beans are best for espresso?
The best espresso coffee depends on your preferred flavour profile.
For a traditional espresso, look for beans with chocolate, caramel and nutty notes, such as a balanced espresso blend. For something more adventurous, speciality single-origin coffees can create espresso with fruity, floral or sweeter flavours.
Coffee Flamingo’s Espresso House Blend has been carefully developed to create a smooth, balanced espresso with excellent body and sweetness, and don't miss out on our Award winning Brazil.
What is the best coffee for a cafetière?
Cafetière coffee works best with medium roast beans that offer sweetness, body and balanced flavour.
Coffee with chocolate, nutty, caramel or fruity notes can work beautifully with a cafetière because the longer brewing time allows more flavour complexity to develop.
We recommend freshly ground coffee with a coarse grind size for the best results.
What coffee is best for a filter or pour-over?
Filter coffee allows the natural flavours of speciality coffee to shine.
Lighter and medium roasts are often ideal because they highlight the unique characteristics of the coffee origin.
Coffees such as Costa Rica, Kenya and Peru are excellent choices for pour-over brewing thanks to their bright flavours, sweetness and complexity.
Which Coffee Flamingo coffee should I choose?
It depends on how you like your coffee:
Smooth and chocolatey:
Try Brazil or Espresso House Blend, Honduras.
Sweet and balanced:
Try Costa Rica, Colombia or Peru.
Bright and fruity:
Try Kenya or Costa Rica.
Want to explore different coffees?
Try our Coffee Flight or World Tour Taster Bundle.
Coffee Storage Questions
How should I store coffee beans?
To keep your coffee fresh:
✓ Store beans in an airtight container
✓ Keep away from sunlight
✓ Avoid heat and moisture
✓ Grind only what you need
The biggest enemies of coffee freshness are oxygen, light, heat and humidity.
How long do coffee beans last?
Coffee beans are best enjoyed within a few weeks of roasting, although properly stored beans can remain enjoyable for several months.
For the best flavour, buy coffee regularly in quantities that match how quickly you drink it.
Coffee Flamingo subscriptions make it easy to always have fresh coffee delivered when you need it.
Coffee Subscription Questions
Why should I subscribe to Coffee Flamingo?
A Coffee Flamingo subscription means fresh speciality coffee arrives automatically, so you never run out of great coffee.
Benefits include:
- Fresh coffee delivered regularly
- Convenience without remembering to reorder
- Discover new coffees
- Flexible delivery options
It is the easiest way to keep your coffee routine fresh.
Can I change or cancel my coffee subscription?
Yes. Coffee Flamingo subscriptions are designed to be flexible. You can adjust your coffee choice, delivery schedule or cancel whenever you need.
Delivery & Service Questions
Where does Coffee Flamingo deliver?
Coffee Flamingo delivers freshly roasted coffee across the UK, straight to your door.
Whether you are ordering your everyday coffee, a gift bundle or joining a subscription, we make it easy to enjoy speciality coffee at home.
Is Coffee Flamingo coffee suitable as a gift?
Absolutely.
Coffee makes a fantastic gift because it creates an experience, not just a product.
Our Coffee Flight is designed for coffee lovers who enjoy discovering new flavours.
What makes Coffee Flamingo a speciality coffee roaster?
We believe coffee should be exciting, approachable and full of personality.
Coffee Flamingo combines carefully selected speciality coffees with expert roasting and a passion for helping people enjoy better coffee at home.
Great coffee should not feel complicated. It should simply taste amazing.