We’re delighted to be teaming up with Cuckfield Coffee Co, who are our first new roaster of the Spring! Cuckfield, like most independent coffee roasters, have an inspiring and gripping backstory. In 2021, the team, based out of Cinder Hill, West Sussex, left their careers in order to pursue what mattered most to them… speciality coffee. As ever, we are linking up with the best coffee roasters to bring you their coffee and their amazing stories.
Paul and Nardine, the co-founders prioritise quality coffee, and they prioritise ethical sourcing of it. Down at the roastery, you would usually find Nardine taking up the operational responsibilities and keeping things ticking, whilst Paul is roasting coffee in the pursuit of coffee-drinking perfection.
We reached out to the team at Cuckfield Coffee Co to get to know them a little better. Check it out below!
Q- First off, please could you name 3 words that describe your roastery?
Wake-up, Move, Create.
Q- Which country of coffee origin is your absolute favourite at Cuckfield Coffee Co?
Papua New Guinea, however, if we’re talking decaf, Colombia is where it’s at right now!
Q- Considering the challenges that they industry faces with equality and fair sourcing, what are your priorities here?
Sustainability of prices for farmers and inclusivity. Our Colombian coffee is produced by the AMACA Womens producers collective in El Tambo.
Q- Could you tell us an interesting fact about your roastery?
The company started because of a broken heart.
Q- Do you have any projects in the pipeline that coffee-lovers of the U.K. might want to look out for?
We’ve been really successful with our three signature blends but during 2023 we will be moving into single origin coffees to highlight the special characteristics of coffees that we love from around the world
Q- And finally, which song would be the soundtrack to your coffee roastery?
Prince – Starfish & Coffee!