Intermission

This is  a relatively new outfit, well placed next to the West Hampstead train station which offers a speciality experience in contrast to some of the more obvious chains nearby.

They offer a variety of roasts and emphasise the ethical, sustainable nature of their process.  

They also have vision to convert more people to drink filter, so this represents a new bastion of hope in the long war against generic Americanos.  

Of course this is all very laudable, but is the coffee any good?  

Well I had a Kenyan filter which didn't hit the heights I was hoping for and had no obvious flavour profile.

So, overall they could and should do better.  However I saw enough to feel they have something worth paying attention to.    

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Unit 2, Hardy Building

West Hampstead

London, NW6 2BR

https://www.intermission.coffee/

Redemption Roasters

 An outfit that I have intended to review for a while, the story of Redemption Roasters sets them apart from most other coffee shops. 

They provide barista courses in a number of UK Prisons, and also offer employment to prisoners upon release.  I truly hope this continues to be a success, and inspires other organisations to consider something similar.

Now to the coffee - they have a rich selection of guest roasts to order, and even more to purchase as beans. They offer V60 as well as filter.   I had a filter from Burundi, which was mildly floral and overall well balanced medium bodied taste. 

I visited the branch in Lambs Conduit St which has a very pleasant atmosphere with very friendly staff.  I'm looking forward to the next visit

★★★★★★★★☆☆

https://www.redemptionroasters.com/

84b Lamb’s Conduit Street
London WC1N 3LR