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Tips Setting Up a Mobile Coffee Cart in the UK: What to Think About  Expert Tips from Steam & Grind Cardiff Starting a mobile coffee business is one of the most exciting ways to join the UK’s thriving coffee industry. Whether you are converting a vintage van,...

Tips Home Coffee Roasting: An Expert’s Perspective from Steam & Grind Cardiff  At Steam & Grind Cardiff, we spend our days servicing and repairing the espresso machines that keep Cardiff’s coffee scene thriving. But outside the café environment, more and...

Tips The Rise (and Reign) of Matcha in UK Cafés    When you stroll into modern cafés across the UK, chances are you’ll see a lively green matcha latte alongside the usual espresso lineup. At Steam & Grind, we’ve watched this trend blossom, and we’re not just...

Tips Some of the Best Independent Coffee Shops to Visit in Cardiff  Cardiff is packed with fantastic independent cafés serving excellent coffee. Whether you're visiting for work, leisure, or just exploring the city, these local coffee shops are well worth your...

Tips Why Your Café Coffee Costs More: Breaking Down the UK Price Surge in 20251. Global Commodity Market Volatility Speculation in futures markets: Hedge funds and commodity speculators have fuelled steep price jumps. Accounts from Lavazza’s chair cite roughly 80 % of...

Tips How Often Should You Service Your Espresso Machine?If you run a café or own a professional espresso machine at home, regular servicing isn’t just about keeping your coffee tasting great,  it is also essential for safety, efficiency, and prolonging the life of...

Tips How to Choose the Right Grinder Placement in Your Café or Home SetupWhether you're running a busy café or perfecting your home espresso setup, where you position your grinder matters more than you might think. Good grinder placement helps with efficiency,...

Tips Top 5 DIY Espresso Machine Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Coffee Tasting GreatIf you want your espresso machine to keep delivering great coffee, whether at home or in your café, regular maintenance is essential. While professional servicing is always recommended...

Tips The Increase of Higher Quality Espresso Coffee Machines for Home Use With all of the time we’ve been spending at home in the past year, many of us have had to find new alternatives for our favourite take away coffees and drinks. For this reason, there has been a...

Tips Caring for an Espresso Machine During LockdownCaring for an Espresso Machine During Lockdown The coronavirus pandemic has led to closures all over the world, particularly affecting coffee shops, hotels, and restaurants due to the way that the virus can easily...