From Sunday Mornings to Coffee Flamingo
More than 15 years of friendship, countless Sunday mornings chasing the perfect cup, and one shared passion that eventually became Coffee Flamingo.
15 years chasing the perfect cup
We have known each other for more than 15 years and have wasted many Sunday mornings wandering around our local area to find the best cup of coffee. The need for a kick before a workout means we have tried most high street and supermarket coffees. We found the perfect coffee when I (Dan) decided to learn about how coffee is made and tried roasting my own bean.
From home roasting to Coffee Flamingo
The ancient Moche people worshiped animals, in particular flamingos which were depicted on pottery and ceramics. The Moche people flourished in ancient Peru, which just so happens to be our favourite coffee bean. Flamingos are known to be very sociable animals, having large flocks and forming strong bonds with partners. In fact, they’d probably love nothing more than wasting many Sunday mornings with their partner and a good coffee. That is if they could. They are animals after all.
Beautifully delicious coffee without the snobbery.
Our mission is to offer great tasting, no jargon or snobbery, just beautifully delicious and ethical sourced, hand curated coffee in its simplest form.
We have hand selected a collection of our favourite coffee beans to give you a range of options that suit your tastes. Whether it’s a fruity blend or a chocolate, nutty single-origin, Coffee Flamingo has you covered.
Did you know a group of flamingos is called a flamboyance?
Freshness First
Roasted to order in small batches and dispatched within two working days.
No Snobbery
No jargon, no gatekeeping. Just beautifully delicious coffee for everyone.
Ethically Sourced
Rainforest Alliance and Fairtrade beans from farms we trust.
Loved by Regulars
Great Taste awards and a 4.6 Trustpilot score from UK coffee drinkers.
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