{"id":632,"date":"2024-08-15T15:19:20","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T14:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/unikentfood\/?p=632"},"modified":"2024-08-29T11:33:01","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T10:33:01","slug":"kent-welcomes-garage-coffee-as-new-coffee-supplier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/unikentfood\/2024\/08\/15\/kent-welcomes-garage-coffee-as-new-coffee-supplier\/","title":{"rendered":"Kent Welcomes Garage Coffee as New Coffee Supplier"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are pleased to announce that Garage Coffee<\/strong><\/a> is now the official coffee supplier for the University of Kent.<\/p>\n

This exciting partnership brings award-winning, locally roasted coffee to the university, supporting a popular independent business from Kent.<\/p>\n

About Garage Coffee<\/h3>\n

Garage Coffee, founded in 2015 by Luke Underdown, is a speciality coffee roastery based in Hoath, just outside of Canterbury. Starting from local markets, the business quickly grew, and by 2017, it had opened its flagship shop in Canterbury. Today, Garage Coffee also has shops in Whitstable, Margate, and Herne Bay.<\/p>\n

Garage Coffee is committed to quality, sustainability, and building strong relationships with coffee producers. They roast their beans in small batches, ensuring every cup is full of flavour. As part of their sustainability efforts, they use 100% recyclable and biodegradable packaging.<\/p>\n

Exclusive \u201cAmbition\u201d Blend<\/h3>\n

To mark the partnership, Garage Coffee has created a special coffee blend just for the University of Kent. This exclusive blend, named \u201cAmbition,\u201d was selected by the university\u2019s catering team in a coffee cupping session. Ambition features beans from Brazil and Colombia, with tasting notes of dark chocolate, pecans, and vanilla.<\/p>\n

The Brazilian beans come from the O’Coffee estate in Alta Mogiana, a region known for its high-quality Arabica coffees. The estate is committed to ethical practices and community development, earning a Level A certification from the Rainforest Alliance. The Colombian beans in the blend are sourced from Montebello, a region famed for its natural beauty and sustainable agricultural practices.<\/p>\n

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Where to Find Ambition Coffee<\/h3>\n

The Ambition blend is currently available at Dolche Vita<\/strong>, Gulbenkian Caf\u00e9,<\/strong> and Sibson Caf\u00e9<\/strong>. Soon, it will be offered across all<\/strong> University of Kent cafes, restaurants, bars, and through internal catering services. Additionally, 250g boxes of Ambition coffee beans will be available for purchase at the Gulbenkian Caf\u00e9, Dolche Vita, and Sibson Caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n

Guest Filter Coffees<\/h3>\n

Alongside the Ambition blend, Garage Coffee will introduce guest single-origin filter coffees from time to time throughout the year. These coffees will showcase different flavours and aromas, offering a unique tasting experience each time.<\/p>\n

Sustainability and Customer Perks<\/h3>\n

This partnership with Garage Coffee is a positive step in supporting local businesses and achieving the\u00a0university\u2019s sustainability goals<\/a>. Garage Coffee is a proud member of\u00a0Produced in Kent<\/a>, an organisation dedicated to promoting local food, drink, and craft businesses. By choosing Garage Coffee, the university is helping to sustain the local economy and reduce environmental impact.<\/p>\n

Customers can still enjoy great perks with the new Garage Coffee partnership:<\/p>\n