Coaltown Journal

World Health Day: The Health Benefits of Coffee

Coffee has long been one of the world’s most loved drinks. Beyond its rich flavours and comforting rituals, there’s also a growing body of scientific research highlighting its potential health bene...

Introducing: The Secret Beach Bar & Kitchen

On Swansea Bay’s shoreline, The Secret Beach Bar & Kitchen feels as if it has always been part of the view. It doesn’t seek to stand out; instead, it quietly sits along the horizon, welcomes yo...

Introducing: The Touring Club

On a quiet stretch in Penarth, there’s a place that doesn’t quite behave like anywhere else. The Touring Club isn’t trying to fit into a familiar category, it feels more like a living room that dec...

B Corp Month: What Makes Our Packaging Sustainable

At Coaltown Coffee Roasters, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword, it’s included into everything we do, from the way we source our beans to how we design and choose the packaging that delivers our ...

B Corp Month: Why Working With Fellow B Corps Matters

At Coaltown, B Corp Month is a chance to reflect on what it means to run a business that puts people, planet and purpose alongside profit. Since becoming a Certified B Corporation in December 2019,...

B Corp Month: Why Do We Choose to Be a Living Wage Company

At Coaltown, our commitment to doing business responsibly goes beyond just words, it’s built into how we operate every day. As a certified B Corporation, we strive not only for environmental impact...

Supporting Our Community: Bloom Coffee & the Jac Lewis Foundation

At Coaltown Coffee, we’ve always believed that coffee is more than just a drink, it’s a way to connect communities, growing people and bringing industry back to post industrial mining towns. In 202...

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE VOL2: COFFEE AND GIFT SETS

The festive season continues and we’re thrilled to unveil Drop 2 of our Christmas Gift Guide, a collection inspired by the beauty of ritual and the quiet magic of everyday routines. This edition is...

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE VOL. 1: COFFEE & UNIQUE GIFTS

The festive season is upon us and we couldn’t be more excited to unveil the first volume of our Christmas Gift Guide! This year, we’ve meticulously curated a selection of gifts that celebrate craft...

Farewell & Exciting New Beginnings for Steffan

After 2 years and 3 months with us at Coaltown, it’s time to say a fond farewell to one of our much-loved team members, Steffan. From the moment he joined, his dedication, hard work and determinati...