The Journal

Notes from behind the counter: what is in your cup, how we make it, and the corner of NW6 we make it in.

Neighbourhood6 October 20263 min read

Coffee near Kilburn Park and South Hampstead stations

A few minutes from either station, on Belsize Road. Directions, hours and what to order when you get here.

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Chai and tea6 October 20265 min read

Three teas that share a name and almost nothing else. Here is how each one is made, and how to choose.

Coffee6 October 20264 min read

They use the same two ingredients. The difference is in the ratio, the texture and how much coffee you taste.

The club6 October 20264 min read

We did the sums with our own menu prices. For some people it is a good deal. For others it is not, and we will say so.

Coffee6 October 20264 min read

In a world of single origins and rotating guest roasts, we picked one blend and stuck with it. This is why.

Chai and tea6 October 20264 min read

The word on the tin is not regulated, so here is what it usually means, and why we use it.