Celebrate International Coffee Day with Black Sheep’s bold brews
With International Coffee Day fast approaching, there’s no better time to shine a light on a brand that has never played it safe with its coffee.
Black Sheep Coffee shook up the UK high street by serving the nation’s first speciality-grade 100% Robusta beans continues to carve its own path in a market often dominated by Arabica.
As co-founders Eirik and Gabriel often remind customers, the company was born out of frustration with “boring, average-tasting coffee.”
Over a decade later, their mission remains clear: take down the bland and corporate, one cup at a time.
The Robusta rebels have also redefined what a modern coffee menu can look like without taking a one-note approach.
To ensure there’s something for every taste, they pair their Robusta with four speciality Arabica lines:
Love Berries — a lighter, fruity Arabica roast that brings forward notes of red berries and delicate acidity, ideal for drinkers who appreciate brightness and nuance.
Blue Volcano — a darker roast Arabica blend, offering deeper caramel, chocolate, and toasted elements.
Rebel Decaf — the decaffeinated option in their Arabica range, retaining flavour while dialling down the caffeine.
In addition to these bean options, Black Sheep extends creativity into functional and hybrid lattes that blend flavour with wellness.
For example, their Lion’s Mane Latte is a signature twist combining coffee with medicinal mushroom elements, and their recently launched Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte blends matcha with spicy mango accents.
Their Autumn menu bolsters the classic options with seasonal sips, meaning that whether you prefer a straight espresso, a creamy flat white, or a gently spiced latte, your cup can reflect the season.
Black Sheep’s bean sourcing remains ethical and transparent; their coffees are selected, roasted, and presented to maintain flavour integrity.
So whatever brew, Black Sheep has you covered this International Coffee Day.