Coffee Pods
At Batch Coffee Club, we’re all about coffee beans. Although our bags may be deceivingly similar what’s inside is far from it. We find 2 new coffees every 2 weeks to showcase in our coffee boxes. That means you could be trying 52 new coffees per year. All of the coffee beans are independently roasted, way above fair trade and some of the best in the UK
Are specialty coffee pods environmentally friendly?
Most specialty brands now use home compostable pods that break down within 180 days, addressing previous environmental concerns about plastic waste.
What makes specialty coffee pods different from regular ones?
The difference between specialty and regular coffee pods comes down to quality control and sourcing practices. Specialty coffee roasters prioritise high-grade beans sourced directly from farmers, paying premium prices above fair trade standards.
These roasters carefully develop roast profiles that highlight the coffee's natural characteristics - whether that's chocolate notes, fruit flavors, or nutty undertones.
Unlike commodity pods which often use lower grade beans roasted very dark to mask defects, specialty roasters focus on bringing out the unique qualities of each coffee origin.
They also typically provide transparency about their sourcing and roasting practices.
How much coffee is in a pod?
The limited coffee quantity in pods (5-7g) presents a unique challenge for roasters.
A traditional espresso uses 18-22g of coffee to create its characteristic strength and body. To compensate for the smaller dose in pods, specialty roasters carefully select beans and develop specific roast profiles that can deliver full flavour even with less coffee.
They typically opt for medium to medium-dark roasts that provide enough intensity to shine through milk drinks while maintaining distinct flavour characteristics.
This requires precise roasting to hit the sweet spot between development and avoiding over-roasted bitterness. Some roasters like Colonna even offer different roast profiles optimised specifically for milk drinks versus black coffee consumption.