OLDG Coffee Reviews

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We review coffee with one goal: reduce bad decisions.

Each review focuses on:

Who the coffee is for (and who it isn’t)

How it tastes in real-world use

Which brewing methods it works best with

Whether it’s good value for everyday drinking

We don’t score coffee out of 10.
We don’t rank brands against each other.
And we’re clear when something isn’t right for most people.

Coffee brands we’ve reviewed

Pact Coffee

Freshly roasted UK coffee with a strong focus on ethical sourcing, transparency, and consistency. Pact is best suited to people who want reliable everyday coffee without overthinking choices.

Union Hand-Roasted Coffee

Balanced, approachable coffees roasted with everyday drinkability in mind. Union is a good fit for households looking for dependable flavour across multiple brew methods.

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Below are the UK coffee brands we’ve reviewed so far. Each one links to a full review and any current offers.

RAVE Coffee

Grind Coffee

Colonna Coffee

Specialty-leaning coffee with a broad range of blends and formats. RAVE works well for drinkers who want flexibility, variety, and regular promotions without moving into niche territory.

A modern London brand offering beans, pods, and ready-to-brew options with a contemporary flavour profile. Grind suits mixed-format drinkers who value convenience alongside style.

Precision-focused specialty coffee with an emphasis on clarity and brew accuracy. Colonna is suited to more experienced drinkers who enjoy refining flavour and technique.

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Volcano Coffee Works

Union Hand-Roasted Coffee

Colonna Coffee

Lost Sheep Coffee

Blue Coffee Box

Dog & Hat Coffee

Bold, expressive coffees with a more pronounced flavour character. Volcano is better suited to drinkers who enjoy stronger profiles and coffees that stand out.

Balanced, approachable coffees roasted with everyday drinkability in mind. Union is a good fit for households looking for dependable flavour across multiple brew methods.

Precision-focused specialty coffee with an emphasis on clarity and brew accuracy. Colonna is suited to more experienced drinkers who enjoy refining flavour and technique.

Specialty blends and limited releases with a focus on experimentation. Lost Sheep suits drinkers who enjoy trying less mainstream coffees and seasonal selections.

A rotating coffee subscription showcasing award-winning UK roasters. Blue Coffee Box is ideal for subscription drinkers who want variety without managing individual orders.

A discovery-led subscription service showcasing rotating UK roasters. Dog & Hat is ideal for curious drinkers who enjoy exploring new coffees rather than sticking to one brand.

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Coffee Hit

Pact Coffee

The Clumsy Goat Coffee

Taylors of Harrogate

An established UK roaster known for consistent, familiar blends. Taylors is a dependable choice for drinkers who prefer traditional flavours and easy everyday brewing.

Freshly roasted UK coffee with a strong focus on ethical sourcing, transparency, and consistency. Pact is best suited to people who want reliable everyday coffee without overthinking choices.

Small-batch specialty roaster with seasonal releases and limited runs. Clumsy Goat is best for drinkers who enjoy variety, origin detail, and trying something different.

A coffee retailer offering beans, pods, and brewing equipment in one place. Coffee Hit is useful for beginners or anyone looking to bundle coffee with starter gear.

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Beanies

Cafepod

Grind Coffee

Taylors of Harrogate

Nespresso-compatible coffee pods with bold, accessible flavours. Cafepod is best for pod-machine users who want convenience without sacrificing taste.

A modern London brand offering beans, pods, and ready-to-brew options with a contemporary flavour profile. Grind suits mixed-format drinkers who value convenience alongside style.

An established UK roaster known for consistent, familiar blends. Taylors is a dependable choice for drinkers who prefer traditional flavours and easy everyday brewing.

Flavoured instant coffee with sugar-free options. Beanies is aimed at casual drinkers looking for quick, light, and alternative coffee experiences.

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Pact Coffee

Taylors of Harrogate

Union Hand-Roasted Coffee

Dog & Hat Coffee

Freshly roasted UK coffee with a strong focus on ethical sourcing, transparency, and consistency. Pact is best suited to people who want reliable everyday coffee without overthinking choices.

Balanced, approachable coffees roasted with everyday drinkability in mind. Union is a good fit for households looking for dependable flavour across multiple brew methods.

An established UK roaster known for consistent, familiar blends. Taylors is a dependable choice for drinkers who prefer traditional flavours and easy everyday brewing.

A discovery-led subscription service showcasing rotating UK roasters. Dog & Hat is ideal for curious drinkers who enjoy exploring new coffees rather than sticking to one brand.

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