Coaltown Journal

Introducing Our Good Vibes X Pitchfork & Provision Cake: A Perfect Summer Pairing

Our seasonal summer coffee is back for it's third year with an award winning Tanzanian, Isaiso AMCO. This years Good Vibes explores juicy and sumptuous notes of Cranberry and Wild Strawberry, with...

A Day Behind The Bar at Hay Festival 2024: The Barista Experience

We were lucky enough to be at the Hay Festival again this year with our H Van, fuelling all festival-goers and artists.  Join us as we explore a typical day in the life of Eve, a dedicated barista ...

From Tennis Courts to A Blooming Oasis: The Journey of Betws Community Garden

We were welcomed to Betws Park (a stone's throw away from our Ammanford Roastery) to partake in one of their volunteering sessions. It was truly inspiring to see students from Coleg Sir Gar being w...

A TOUR AT THE ROASTERY WITH THE EUROPEAN COFFEE TRIP TEAM

We had the privilege of hosting the European Coffee Trip team, and we’re excited to share the incredible experience we had with them. Their visit was an opportunity for us to showcase Coaltown Roa...

COFFEE & CONVERSATION WITH NICK THE SIGN PAINTER

Here at our Coaltown Coffee, supporting local craftsmen and women isn't just a choice; it's a commitment to revitalising our post-industrial town and fostering a vibrant local economy. Today, we're...

Chasing The Light

Coffee products for spring. Yearning for that elusive spring weather? so are we! We've gathered a roundup of products for the season ahead.  A season for renewal and growth, a transition from the ...

Join Us on our 10-Year Anniversary Celebrations!

Get ready to mark your calendars for a series of extraordinary events as we celebrate a decade of Coaltown Coffee Roastery excellence! Our 10th-anniversary celebration will be held at The Roastery ...

Turning our vision into reality while brewing real dreams: The journey to creating our second Espresso Bar in Pontarddulais.

We’re here to share the journey of bringing our second Espresso Bar to life. From the very beginning, it's been a rollercoaster ride filled with enthusiasm, hard work, and a whole lot of love. We ...

Coaltown.Culture.Lean.

Our success will be the result of the relentless pursuit of a culture. Success isn't accidental. It's due to the persistent pursuit of a culture anchored in respect and cooperation. The meaning of ...

A Conversation About Storage And Freshness with Scott James

If you love brewing your own coffee every morning, then you will need to have some coffee beans at home. We always look at brew methods, but never at storage. Storing freshly roasted coffee beans ...