CONTENTS
WHAT WE DO
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SOURCING ETHOS
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COFFEE
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MACHINES
22
TRAINING
34
EXPERTISE
40
EVERYTHING ELSE
44
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For further information or to arrange a no-obligation consultation, simply give us a call – or email enquiries@matthewalgie.com 16 Lawmoor Road, Glasgow G5 0UL Customer Services: 0800 263333 Ireland: 1 800 626 220 www.matthewalgie.com
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WHAT WE DO
2
SOURCING ETHOS
4
COFFEE
10
MACHINES
22
TRAINING
34
EXPERTISE
40
EVERYTHING ELSE
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“WE’VE BEEN AROUND SINCE 1864 SO IT’S FAIR TO SAY WE KNOW COFFEE.”
WHAT WE DO Your customers want fresh, tasty, ethical coffee. You want your coffee business to be as profitable and as hassle-free as it can be. That’s where we come in! We source, roast and supply some of the tastiest coffee around. We also support our customers with all the training, equipment and expertise needed to run a profitable coffee business. But never at the expense of communities, farmers or the planet. We’re as passionate about our principles as we are about our coffee. This brochure offers an overview of what we do – and how we do it. You can find out more at www.matthewalgie.com.
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SOURCING ETHOS
Fairtrade premiums have helped German Silva Vasquez in Peru to improve coffee quality and increase yields from his farm. 6 SOURCING ETHOS
“MATTHEW ALGIE INTRODUCED THE WORLD’S FIRST TRIPLE CERTIFIED COFFEE.” TO US, CERTIFICATIONS AREN’T BADGES, THEY’RE PRINCIPLES. And we don’t just follow the standards – we work closely with organisations such as Fairtrade International to help develop them. We also work with producers to help them achieve certification. Not just so they’re signed, sealed and certified – but because certification can allow producers to operate more sustainably, and at the same time improve the quality of their beans.
Fairtrade The Fairtrade Mark is the only independent guarantee that coffee farmers have been paid a price that’s higher than the cost of production. It also guarantees an additional social premium for the growers. This premium must be spent democratically: to develop the business or pay for community projects.
Rainforest Alliance The Rainforest Alliance seal of approval means that coffee farmers look after the tropical forests where they live and work. This certifies that wildlife is protected, rivers are kept clean, and natural resources conserved. For us, it’s the gold standard in environmental certifications for coffee growing.
Organic Organic coffee means farmers don’t use unnecessary chemicals and pesticides – good news for plant and animal life. It’s also good news for farmers; organic certification means they command higher prices, on top of the Fairtrade premium.
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HELPING FARMERS TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE IN PERU San Juan del Oro is a coffee co-operative in southern Peru with which we have developed a strong relationship over a number of years. We are committed to supporting the co-operative’s farmer members in tackling whatever challenges they may face in producing their delicious triple-certified coffee. Juan Aguirre Chambi Mamani has struggled to manage the effects of climate change and “roya” on his crop and he has seen his yields drop by more than three quarters. To help him to become more resilient to these challenges, and thanks to Rainforest Alliance support, the co-operative has assisted him in planting new shade trees so that he can build the right micro-climate for his coffee and stabilise the steep terrain on his farm. Matthew Algie is actively involved with this and numerous other projects to help deliver sustainable, high quality coffee and to support coffee communities.
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COFFEE
IT STARTS WITH THE FINEST GREEN BEANS Our in-house green coffee
New Crop Flavour
buyers follow four key
Fresh coffee starts with the
principles to guarantee
best possible green beans.
the quality of our beans:
We only buy new season
Trading Relationships
harvests, ensuring that our
We visit our principal coffee farmers regularly, developing
coffee really is as fresh as possible.
direct relationships and
Cupping
continually raising the bar
We taste each of our coffee
on quality.
shipments using international
Certifications
Q Grader cupping standards
Working to international standards such as Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance and Organic guarantees that our coffee is being produced
– often up to five times before it reaches our customers. It’s a lot of work, but cupping ensures we really do know our coffee.
in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way.
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“WE SERVE TIKI COFFEE AND PEOPLE REGULARLY COMPLIMENT US ON IT. THIS, COMBINED WITH FANTASTIC SERVICE, IS WHY WE CHOSE MATTHEW ALGIE.” Jane Gould, Owner & Manager The Inn at Cranborne, Dorset
RESEARCH, ROASTING & FRESHNESS Research
Freshness
What we discover in our Coffee Lab
We’ll use anything that keeps air
really does make a huge difference
out of the mix – from nitrogen
to the way we operate. Working with
to one-way valves and clever
local universities (and students from
triple-walled laminate packaging.
around the world), we’ve carried
And we don’t stockpile – what we
out many studies on the science of
deliver is always fresh and tasty.
flavour, freshness and much more. STONE FRUIT 5.0
Roasting
4.0
Our Probat drum coffee roasters are as traditional as they come. (Except for the advanced
3.0 2.0
BODY
WINE
1.0
roast-control software.) As for our micro-lot coffees, these are hand roasted in the smaller Italian ‘Vittoria’ traditional drum roaster, in batches of just 15-25kg.
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SWEET
DRIED FRUIT
LIGHTER ROAST
CORE RANGE: ESPRESSO
DARWIN
FRESHLY ROASTED
Darwin is unforgettable with
DELIVERED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF ROASTING
its sweet and bright fragrance. Almost perfumed.
Named after explorers for those who enjoy bold and distinctive
MEDIUM – LIGHT ROAST
flavours of the highest quality. 10 x 500g beans
GAIA
TRIPLE CERTIFIED
Wonderfully rounded with
FAIRTRADE, RAINFOREST ALLIANCE & ORGANIC
thick juicy top notes. Makes a great latte.
For those who really care about coffee ethics, but won’t compromise
MEDIUM ROAST
on quality, versatility or choice. 6 x 1kg beans
CREMA
ESPRESSO
Latte-lovers rejoice.
THE ALL ROUNDERS
Crema is precision-roasted for your drinking delight.
Accessible, versatile and appealing to the palate. Our most cost-effective
MEDIUM ROAST
coffees. 6 x 1kg beans
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DARKER ROAST
KINGSLEY
GAMA
Sweetness and dried fruit notes
Notoriously big on flavour.
make Kingsley endlessly intriguing.
Ideal when paired with milk.
MEDIUM – LIGHT ROAST
DARK – FULL ROAST
TIKI
TIKI DECAF
ELEVATOR
Our best-seller.
Good friends
A fuller, more
Tiki works in
with milk and with
adventurous choice,
every coffee
coffee-lovers who
oozing notes of
drink.
keep a lid on their
cereal wrapped
caffeine.
in molasses.
MEDIUM ROAST
MEDIUM – DARK ROAST
DARK – FULL ROAST
TIERRA VERDE
BUREAU
ANZA
The perfect balance
Great espresso
When you want
of brightness and
needs texture.
a latte with
depth with a soft,
Bureau brings it by
intense flavours
toast finish.
the spoonful.
to cut through
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MEDIUM – DARK ROAST
the milk.
DARK ROAST
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LIGHTER ROAST
CORE RANGE: FILTER
ETHIOPIA SIDAMO
SINGLE ORIGIN
Highly aromatic and sweet,
FOR SERIOUS COFFEE HEADS
with softness and a symphony of fragrant notes.
23 x 3pt ground filter coffee 27 x 4pt ground filter coffee
LIGHT – MEDIUM ROAST
(Colombia Inza & Sumatra)
TRIPLE CERTIFIED
GAIA Dominated by roast notes.
FAIRTRADE, RAINFOREST ALLIANCE & ORGANIC
Always well received.
50 x 3pt ground coffee (Tiki)
MEDIUM ROAST
23 x 3pt ground coffee (Tiki Decaf) 27 x 4pt ground coffee 24 x 10pt ground coffee (Tiki) 54 x 20g cafetiere sachets
FILTER
TIERRA VERDE Perfectly balanced with
ACCESSIBLE, VERSATILE AND COST EFFECTIVE
a toasty aftertaste.
50 x 3pt ground coffee
MEDIUM ROAST
54 x 4pt ground coffee 24 x 10pt ground coffee 5 x 1kg ground coffee (Apollo) 54 x 20g cafetiere sachets (Crema)
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DARKER ROAST
COLOMBIA INZA
SUMATRA GAYO
Full bodied and sweet with bright,
Ideal after dinner. Or if you
juicy fruit notes.
simply prefer your coffee full-bodied and intense.
LIGHT – MEDIUM ROAST
DARK ROAST
TIKI
TIKI DECAF
Gets up early and goes
Loves milk. Hates staying
to bed late. Tiki drinks
up past its bedtime.
beautifully all day.
MEDIUM – DARK ROAST
MEDIUM ROAST
APOLLO
CREMA
An accessible, all-day coffee
A classic, full-bodied,
that never disappoints.
after-dinner coffee.
MEDIUM – DARK ROAST
DARK ROAST
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HAND ROASTED COFFEE All our coffee is ethically sourced and traceable, but what makes our hand-roasted coffees so exceptional is the direct sourcing of the most outstanding one-off microlots, often an entire crop, from individual farmers. Seasonality is a major factor in the selection process, with only the freshest green beans making the cut. Then there’s the hand roasting in the Italian ‘Vittoria’ traditional drum roaster – in batches of just 15-25kg. With decades of experience, we know how to develop the perfect flavour during the roasting process and how to preserve the integrity and freshness of the roasted beans right up until the moment the coffee is brewed. The result? Each hand roasted microlot is unique, distinctive and memorable. We change our hand-roasted offering regularly. Once a microlot is gone, it’s gone. For a preview of what’s coming next, visit our website www.matthewalgie.com.
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MACHINES
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“MATTHEW ALGIE OFFERS THE WIDEST RANGE OF COFFEE EQUIPMENT IN THE UK & IRELAND BAR NONE.”
CHOICE. LOTS AND LOTS OF CHOICE. From espresso machines to bulk-brewers, we’ve got the UK & Ireland’s biggest selection of coffee kit for rent. Even better, we help you select exactly what’s right for your business. Once you’ve selected your machine, our process is slick and efficient to ensure you’re up and running as quickly as possible. And here’s the important part: your kit is delivered, installed and calibrated to perfection, by one of our very own expert engineers.
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TRADITIONAL MACHINES & GRINDERS From the space saving Elektra Compact to the magnificent Synesso MVP Hydra, our espresso machine range offers something for everyone. As for the grinder, choose between easy-to-use on-demand and bluetooth models or manual dosing.
Synesso
Elektra
Faema
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Elektra
Rancilio
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WMF Presto
Franke
Egro
BEAN-TO-CUP Whether semi or fully automatic, our bean-to-cup range ensures you can offer consistently high quality, fresh coffee with minimum effort.
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Bravilor
Bunn
Instanta
FILTERS, BOILERS & BREWERS From high volume tea and coffee brewers, to space-saving filter coffee makers, water boilers and serving flasks, we’ve got all your hot beverages covered.
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SINGLE SERVE BREW KIT To extract the very best flavours from our hand roasted filter coffees, nothing beats single serve brew methods such as Chemex, Aeropress and V60. And then there’s our Toddy brewer, which makes the perfect batch of refreshing cold brew. Check out our Espresso Warehouse catalogue for the complete range.
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“MATTHEW ALGIE CUSTOMERS BENEFIT FROM A 95% FIRST TIME FIX RATE.”
SERVICE RENTAL Keep that coffee flowing. A little preventative maintenance goes a long way to keeping your machine in perfectly profitable order. But just in case it needs a bit more attention, we’ve got that covered too. Our in-house team of Field Service Engineers are stationed across the UK & Ireland – and they know our machines inside out. We can boast a 95% first-time fix rate. And our response time is industry leading. Our aim is to reach you within a blistering 4 hours from the moment you call!
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TRAINING
“THE TRAINING OFFERED BY MATTHEW ALGIE HAS BEEN INSPIRATIONAL FROM DAY ONE. OUR STAFF NOW REALLY KNOW THEIR COFFEES AND TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN EVERY CUP SERVED.” Russ Turriff, Owner Jessie’s Kitchen, Dundee
TRAINING Our coffees and machines are only part of what makes the perfect macchiato, latte or filter. To get it right every time also takes a fair bit of skill, knowledge and passion. Which is where our coffee training comes in. Your customers will love you for it. For qualifying accounts, we provide FREE training by coffee experts – right at the grouphead. Your Coffee Sales Manager is qualified by the Speciality Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE), so you can be confident you are in good hands. Prefer to come to us? We’d love to see you at Coffee School – have a look at the courses we run at our dedicated coffee schools in London, Dublin and Glasgow. Our coffee trainers are the best in the industry.
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COURSES Coffee School
Brew Class
The perfect espresso, flawless milk
Experiment with single serve
– and other foundations of a great
filter methods such as Chemex,
coffee menu.
AeroPress & V60.
Milk Class
Coffee Trainer Class
Take it higher. Get to grips with
Helping head baristas, supervisors
latte art, building on what you
and managers share your passion
learnt at coffee school.
for coffee.
Espresso Class Explore the variables that can have an impact on taste.
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“MATTHEW ALGIE’S SUPPORT AND PASSION FOR MY BUSINESS IS SECOND-TO-NONE. THE TRAINING ENSURES THAT MY TEAM CAN DELIVER A SUPERB COFFEE WHICH ULTIMATELY EQUATES TO RETURNING CUSTOMERS.” Russ Bodycomb, Director Z-Hotels (London, Edinburgh, Glasgow)
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EXPERTISE
“MATTHEW ALGIE DON’T JUST SUPPLY COFFEE BEANS, THEY ARE IN TUNE WITH THE EXACT NEEDS OF OUR G1 BUSINESS. THEIR CATEGORY EXPERTISE AND INDUSTRY LEADING TRAINING SUPPORT CONTINUES TO BE A CRITICAL FACTOR IN THE GROWTH OF OUR BUSINESS.” G1 Group UK
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EXPERTISE We know coffee. We also know how a coffee business earns its keep. We could talk to you about coffee sourcing, roasting, and brewing ‘til the cows come home. But beans, machines and training only take you so far. Treat us as your friend on the inside. From trend-forecasting, seasonal range development and customer journeys, to point of sale merchandising and café branding – we’ll cut through the stats to give you the insights you need to plan for long term success. Our nationwide SCAE qualified Coffee Sales Managers are always on hand to help support and grow your business with their expert coffee knowledge.
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EVERYTHING ELSE
“WITH OUR SEASONAL DRINKS RECIPES WE CAN HELP YOU ADD VALUE TO EVERY SALE.”
ESPRESSO WAREHOUSE Espresso Warehouse brings you ‘everything but the coffee’. We’ve done the ground work so that you can get on with running your coffee bar. Our carefully selected range of impulse items, teas, hot chocolates and barista kit will help you add value to every sale. With each new season we also launch a suite of tempting drinks recipes and free point of sale. Set up a credit account or simply purchase online. The choice is yours. www.espressowarehouse.com
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CONTENTS
WHAT WE DO
2
SOURCING ETHOS
4
COFFEE
10
MACHINES
22
TRAINING
34
EXPERTISE
40
EVERYTHING ELSE
44
Designed by www.pod-creative.com
GET IN TOUCH
For further information or to arrange a no-obligation consultation, simply give us a call – or email enquiries@matthewalgie.com 16 Lawmoor Road, Glasgow G5 0UL Customer Services: 0800 263333 Ireland: 1 800 626 220 www.matthewalgie.com
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