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Your Guide to Traditional vs Automatic Coffee Machines  

Your Guide to Traditional vs Automatic Coffee Machines  

August 23, 2024

Contents: Automatic vs. Traditional: Which Espresso Machine is Right for You?  Traditional Espresso Machines: A Barista’s Dream  Automatic Espresso Machines: Convenience at Your Fingertips  Maintenance and Longevity  Customisation and Control  Final Thoughts  We are here to help     Choosing the right coffee machine can be difficult. Different environments, such as offices, cafĂ©s, and shops, have […]

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Exploring The World Of Coffee

Exploring The World Of Coffee

July 16, 2024

The World of Coffee 2024: Celebrating Coffee Culture and Innovation The vibrant city of Copenhagen became the epicentre of coffee culture as it welcomed enthusiasts and professionals from around the globe to the highly anticipated World of Coffee Festival. Amidst the bustling atmosphere and the captivating aroma of freshly brewed coffee, the event highlighted the […]

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Glasgow Coffee Festival 2024: A Showcase of Scottish Coffee Excellence

Glasgow Coffee Festival 2024: A Showcase of Scottish Coffee Excellence

May 14, 2024

The bustling city of Glasgow recently hosted an extraordinary event celebrating its vibrant coffee scene. The 2024 Glasgow Coffee Festival brought together coffee aficionados, enthusiasts, and industry professionals to showcase Scotland’s best in roasting mastery and barista skills. Among the many highlights, one event stood out: the Roast Hero competition, sponsored by our sister company, […]

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Meet Colin Young: Barista Trainer

Meet Colin Young: Barista Trainer

May 8, 2024

This week we interviewed Colin Young, our account development executive and barista trainer, in which we followed the journey from barista to trainer, highlighting what the coffee industry has to offer to those who want to make a career within it! With a decade’s experience in busy, well-known, high-street coffee chains, Colin’s story reflects a […]

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Crafting the Perfect Iced Latte

Crafting the Perfect Iced Latte

April 24, 2024

The last week has seen a rise in temperatures, and the clouds have parted, reminding the UK population that the sun does, in fact, still exist. It’s time to get ready for the new season, which means we need to take a look at how to make the perfect iced latte, in preparation for those long summers day […]

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Four Golden Rules to Making the Perfect Cup of Tea

Four Golden Rules to Making the Perfect Cup of Tea

April 19, 2024

If you’re celebrating National Tea Day with anything but a loose leaf from Suki tea, you’re doing it wrong. Ahead of the biggest day in the tea calendar, we sat down with one of our favourite celebri-teas; Oscar Wooley, all-round tea nerd and co-founder of the award-winning Suki Tea, for some expert advice on the […]

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Top Trends Unveiled: Matthew Algie’s London Coffee Festival Recap

Top Trends Unveiled: Matthew Algie’s London Coffee Festival Recap

April 17, 2024

Exploring the Buzz Last weekend, the Matthew Algie team delved into all things coffee at the London Coffee Festival. A showcasing of what the industry has to offer, from pioneering cafĂ©s and the latest models of coffee machines to the future of sustainable coffee practices. The festival was packed with coffee enthusiasts, powered by a […]

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Unveiling the Buzz: Exploring Caffeine in Coffee

Unveiling the Buzz: Exploring Caffeine in Coffee

March 27, 2024

We often get asked about caffeine. How much caffeine is in a cup of coffee? Where else is caffeine found? What effect does caffeine have on your body? We’re delving into the world of caffeine, exploring its presence in coffee, caffeine levels, diverse origins, and fascinating effects on the body. The Buzz in Your Brew […]

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Ten tips for how your café can be more circular and sustainable

Ten tips for how your café can be more circular and sustainable

October 26, 2023

Run a CafĂ©? Thinking of revamping it? Or opening a new one? Care about the planet and your customers too? We got you, with our ten pro tips for how to be more circular and sustainable – and why you should be! Ah coffee shops… where we gather to sip, gossip and caffeinate ourselves into […]

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Tchibo Redirect to Matthew Algie

Tchibo Coffee Service joins the Matthew Algie family

Exciting news! From 1st January 2024, Tchibo Coffee Service will be joining the Matthew Algie family. But don’t worry, this transition won’t affect your access to any products you enjoy. In fact, you can expect to have access to even more amazing products moving forward!

For new and existing customer enquiries, get in touch with the Matthew Algie team.

Company Update:

Capitol Foods are now Matthew Algie (Ireland) Limited

We are delighted to announce that with effect from 3rd July 2023, Capitol Foods Limited will be known as Matthew Algie (Ireland) Limited.

It’s an exciting time for us, and the change will bring several benefits, including access to an even wider range of products, such as Matthew Algie coffee and the Espresso Warehouse range.

The same great service will continue to be delivered by the team you are familiar with.

Please call 02892634558 (NI) or 018362242 (ROI) for new and existing customer enquiries. Alternatively, email sales@capitolfoods.com and one of the team will be back in touch shortly.