Welcome to the Coffee-Lover Way (KNOW YOUR BEANS)
We believe that making incredible coffee at home shouldn’t feel complicated. With the right beans, the right grind, and a little know how, anyone can create café quality moments in their own kitchen. This guide walks you through the essentials — simply, clearly, and with the same love we pour into every cup.
1. Single Origin vs Blends
• Single Origin: Pure, traceable flavours from one region. Ideal for pour‑over and tasting the bean’s true character.
• Blends: Crafted combinations designed for balance and consistency — especially great for espresso.
2. Roast Levels
• Light Roast: Bright, fruity, expressive.
• Medium Roast: Balanced, sweet, versatile — the Coffee Lovers favourite.
• Dark Roast: Bold, smoky, low acidity — perfect for rich, indulgent brews.
3. Grind Size: The Secret to Flavour
We always say: the grind is half the brew:
• Extra Coarse – Cold brew
• Coarse – French press
• Medium‑Coarse – Chemex
• Medium – Drip machines, Aeropress (upright)
• Fine – Espresso, Aeropress (inverted)
• Extra Fine – Turkish coffee
Coffee-Lover Tip: Longer brew time = coarser grind. Shorter brew time = finer grind.
4. Know Your Beans
Arabica — Smooth, Sweet, Sophisticated
Arabica beans are the heart of specialty coffee. Expect gentle sweetness, floral notes, and a naturally smooth finish. Perfect for slow mornings and mindful brewing.
Recommended for:
- strong espresso
- lattes, cappuccinos & flat whites
- frappes
Editors Pick:
Limini Blend - A blend of hand picked Brazil, El Salvador and India speciality Arabica beans. Ethically sourced from the finest coffee growers of South America and Asia.
A big full bodied espresso with a naturally sweet caramel flavour. Limini Blend is balanced and with a muted acidity.
As a milk based coffee, Limini Blend is sweet, creamy smooth and rich. Complimented by dark chocolate flavours.
Rimini - Bold flavours, low acidity
A Rimini blend is typically a full‑bodied espresso blend designed for people who enjoy deep, rich, chocolate‑forward flavours with low acidity. It’s not tied to the Italian city itself — instead, roasters use the name to evoke an Italian‑style espresso experience: bold, smooth, and satisfying.
Across multiple roasters, the Rimini profile is remarkably consistent
Recommended for:
- rich espresso
- rich milky espresso based drinks
- very strong filter coffee
Editors Pick:
Rimini Blend - A rich espresso blend designed for those who prefer full bodied complex coffees.
As an espresso you have bold flavours with a very low and smooth acidity followed by dark chocolate notes.
As a milk based coffee Rimini Blend is rich with a nougat sweetness and bakers chocolate.
Kata – Smooth sweetness, gentle acidity
A Kata blend is a medium‑bodied espresso blend created for people who enjoy naturally sweet, rounded flavours with a soft, gentle acidity.
Roasters typically combine high‑quality Arabica beans from Guatemala and Brazil, producing a cup that’s smooth, comforting, and effortlessly drinkable.
It’s not tied to a specific place — instead, the name “Kata” is used to represent a balanced, approachable, everyday espresso that feels warm, nutty, and subtly sweet.
Across multiple roasters, the Kata profile is consistently described as maple‑sweet, nutty, and chocolate‑soft.
Recommended for:
- smooth, sweet espresso
- milky espresso‑based drinks (flat white, latte, cappuccino)
- gentle, easy‑drinking filter coffee
Editors Pick:
Kata - A two bean speciality Arabica blend with beans from Guatemala grown in the volcanic soils of tropical valleys and coffees from Cerrado Minas Gerais in Brazil.
A medium bodied espresso of soft acidity, with a maple syrup sweetness and hints of pecan.
As a milk based coffee, Kata presents milk chocolate and toffee flavours ensuring a deliciously smooth and delicious coffee.
Liscio – Light, smooth, easy‑drinking
A Liscio blend is crafted for coffee lovers who prefer a lighter, smoother, and more delicate espresso experience. Typically roasted on the lighter side of medium, Liscio blends focus on clarity, sweetness, and gentle acidity — offering a cup that feels clean, balanced, and effortlessly approachable.
Rather than delivering bold intensity, Liscio aims for soft flavours, silky texture, and a refreshing finish, making it ideal for those who enjoy a more subtle, modern espresso profile.
Across multiple roasters, the Liscio profile is consistently described as smooth, light, and beautifully balanced.
Recommended for:
• light, clean espresso
• gentle, sweet milk‑based drinks
• smooth, easy‑drinking filter coffee
Editors Pick:
Liscio - A blend of the finest Arabica speciality beans sourced from coffee farms in Brazil, Costa Rica and Indonesia.
A sweet and complex blend with a velvety body, resulting in a vibrant espresso with berry and stone fruit aromas.
As a milk based coffee, Liscio is smooth and mellow with sweet vanilla and milk chocolate flavours.
Blue Mountain – Smooth luxury, refined sweetness
A Blue Mountain blend is inspired by the world‑famous Jamaican Blue Mountain profile — known for its exceptional smoothness, gentle sweetness, and beautifully balanced cup. While true Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee is rare and expensive, Blue Mountain–style blends aim to recreate its signature character: clean, mild, silky, and naturally sweet.
Roasters typically combine high‑quality Arabica beans to achieve a cup that’s delicate, refined, and incredibly smooth, without bitterness or sharp acidity.
Across multiple roasters, the Blue Mountain profile is consistently described as mellow, sweet, and impeccably balanced.
Recommended for:
• smooth, refined espresso
• gentle, sweet milk‑based drinks
• clean, mild filter coffee
Editors Pick:
A Blue Mountain Blend is often a design by a coffee roaster to emulate the famous Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee beans. This is Lumini Coffee's version.
They have blended speciality coffee beans from Brazil and El Salvador and roasted it in a way to bring out the natural sweetness.
This is an easy smooth drinking coffee that we they are very proud of
5. Measurements Matter
Use our coffee brewing calculator for cafetiere / French Press, V60, Chemex and more
When you brew filter coffee it is very important to measure the amount of water and the dosage you use very accurately. The only way to do this is to use scales.
Brewing coffee for cafetiere or French Press and V60 single cup coffee or Chemex or most other popular brewing methods requires some precision. There are many terms for filter cup brewing such as 'slow brew', 'pourover', 'single cup filter'. In the end, the most important thing is that you use high quality coffee that is freshly roasted and coffee that has been ground fresh and stored in a cool, dry place.
How about water temperature?
Water temperature is extremely important for extracting the correct flavours from coffee. The hotter the water the more is extracted. Think of dissolving sugar with cold or hot water - the hot water dissolves the sugar so much quicker! Well, coffee works in a similar way. Lighter roasted coffee can usually handle hotter water compared to darker roasted coffees. Usually you are looking for around 90 - 95 C. It is also worth noting that you must ensure the water quality is good as in tasty! We recommend to measure the water temperature prior to brewing.
Enjoy our free online tool for brewing coffee!
This online tool is here for you to make life easier. We hope it helps!