Our tech questions usually focus on a new piece of cycling kit and how it may influence your riding. But as this is the coffee issue, I decided to focus on the minutiae of making a great cup of coffee. When we take a comfy seat at a cafe stop, hands cupped around a toasty latte, few of us consider where that coffee comes from. Trace a quality brew's journey from plant to mug and you may be surprised at just how much skill and effort is dedicated to keeping your tastebuds well and truly tickled.
Missing Bean is a coffee roastery based in Oxford that specialises in high-quality, ethically sourced, sustainable coffee.
We asked Silviu Rad, head of coffee and business development, to, well, spill the beans...
"Obviously, the bean is the most important component," says Rad, "so when we buy green coffee - that's the raw pre-roasted beans - there's a rigorous process in place to uphold quality."
The foundation of that process is built from long-term relationships forged with coffee farmers around the world. Around 70% of Missing Bean's coffee is sourced direct, so those relationships are incredibly important. "We buy coffee from farmers that we have worked with for years," explains Rad, "even if the beans prove more expensive than they were the previous year. We still buy them because we want to keep that relationship strong."
Esta historia es de la edición April 11, 2024 de Cycling Weekly.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 8500 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición April 11, 2024 de Cycling Weekly.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 8500 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
Claud Butler Criterium
A classic British brand ridden by beginners and Olympians alike
Dr Hutch
At what point does a bold show of strength become brazen showboating? The Doc ponders the etiquette of the long solo break
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT...CBD
From reducing pain to promoting relaxation and sleep, myriad are the claims made for cannabidiol but do they stack up? Rob Kemp finds out
Van Rysel D900
Andy Turner discovers whether Decathlon's high-spec, low-price smart trainer can compete with the likes of Wahoo, Tacx and Elite
What prep does my bike need for summer?
Pro bike mechanic Glen Whittington shares his tips for the successful de-hibernation of your bike
2024 GIRO D'ITALIA
Attention turns to Italy and 21 days of Grand Tour action
Pogačar's dominance at the Giro could be dull
While I may have been a little young to understand the full romance of the Tour de France during the Armstrong era, I never understood the sentiment that it was boring just because of Lance's dominance.
Team GB's Paris Olympics track bike launched
BC reveals the bike that it hopes will power riders to medals in Paris this summer
Romandie victory marks Ineos return to stage race success
Carlos Rodríguez wins British team's first WorldTour stage race since 2022, writes Adam Becket
Is pro racing getting more dangerous?
There are many factors that contribute to the perceived greater risks. One that does not get any attention is the greater importance of UCI points and the need to constantly collect them to avoid relegation.