Why we started roasting our own coffee
It starts with the bean.
At The Fallow Deer, coffee has always been at the heart of what we do.
From the first espresso we pulled to the hundreds of cups we serve every day, we realised something very early on. Good coffee is not just about a nice machine or skilled hands. It starts with the bean.
We decided to take control of our own flavour.
Over the years, we tried many different roasters and blends. Some were good. Some were exciting. But none truly felt like us. We wanted a coffee that matched our food, our space, and the people who walk through our doors every day.
So we decided to take control of our own flavour.
The body. The sweetness. The finish.
Something you look forward to.
Roasting our own coffee allows us to design every detail.
The body. The sweetness. The finish. The balance with milk. The comfort in every sip.
We wanted a roast that works perfectly in our cafe but also tastes amazing at home. Something you can drink every morning without getting tired of it. Something you look forward to.
Bright. Smooth. Approachable.
That is how Forest Dawn was born.
Bright. Smooth. Approachable.
A coffee that feels like the start of a good day.
Then we listened to our customers.
Some wanted coffee without caffeine.
Some wanted a cup in the evening.
Some loved the taste but not the buzz.
Our Colombian Decaf
Roasting in small batches
So we created our Colombian Decaf.
No shortcuts.
No compromise on flavour.
Just proper coffee without caffeine.
Roasting in small batches means we stay close to the process.
We taste. We adjust. We improve.
Every batch reflects our standards.
This is The Fallow Deer in a cup.
This is not about selling beans.
It is about sharing what we truly drink ourselves.
From our cafe to your home.
This is The Fallow Deer in a cup.
THE FOREST DAWN
House Blend by The Fallow Deer
70% Brazil · 30% Guatemala
Forest Dawn is our signature house blend, created to reflect how we love to drink coffee every day. Balanced, comforting, and quietly complex.
Designed to work beautifully with milk while still shining when enjoyed black.
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