The roaster:
Based in Peckham, Old Spike are the Uk's first social enterprise whose mission is to help reduce homelessness in the UK through training and employment in speciality coffee. They've also set up a sister organisation, Change Please, providing a state of the art barista training academy, helping the local community to thrive.
The coffee:
Benedict Blend
Origin:
Brazil & Guatemala
Altitude:
1100 - 2000 MASL
Process:
Natural & Washed
Tasting notes:
More traditional chocolate and nutty flavours
Why we like it:
This versatile and balanced espresso roast is one of the best blends we've tried in a while - with 65% of profits going towards their social mission.