Retail - Squires Coffee Shop Rayleigh Essex

All ABOUT TEA AND COFFEE

We are proud to offer one of the most extensive selections of loose leaf teas and fresh Arabica coffee beans to buy in south-east Essex.

Did you know that we stock over forty different loose leaf teas and pure Arabica Coffees?

Whether you’re a tea lover who simply cannot start the day without a mug of strong Breakfast Tea or a coffee aficionado who enjoys experimenting with coffees from around the world, we have plenty to choose from.

Click here to see the full list of teas and coffees each with a short description.

Coffee shop retail bag and loose coffee beans

Purchase our tea and coffee to enjoy at home

Our Team are always happy to answer any questions you may have and help you decide which new tea or coffee to try.

Available in 113g or 226g double lined foil bags to lock in the flavour, that’s old fashioned 1/4s and 1/2s for those like us of a certain age!

We have many customers who pop in weekly to top up and they make the ideal dinner party gift for family and friends.

Dairy Intolerance

Having a dairy intolerance does not mean that you have to stop enjoying your daily cuppa.

If milk alternatives are not to your taste why not change your usual brew to one that is more suited to being enjoyed without milk.

We recommend Ceylon Orange Pekoe which is similar to the more familiar Breakfast Tea but much lighter in flavour and colour.

Another favourite is Black Dragon Oolong which has a gentle and refreshing taste and becoming increasingly popular check out the white tea Japanese Tea of Life… Pai Mu Tan.

Caffeine free infusions

In addition to green teas we offer a range of popular caffeine-free fruit or flower-based infusions such as calming Camomile Tea, Peppermint Tea which is a great aid to indigestion, plus Strawberry and Kiwi and Apple and Lemon.

Why not try a cup next time you visit Squires to see which you prefer.

Top Tips for the perfect cuppa

Never use boiling water!
Wait a few minutes to let the water temperature drop a little. This prevents scalding the leaves so helps to maximise the flavour. Our hot water machine is set to our preferred temperature for this reason.

Use vitreous or shiny white cups or mugs
Tea will taste cleaner and brighter if you do this. You may notice a duller taste when using more porous or earthenware crockery.

Tea first …ALWAYS!
That way you can control the strength of your cuppa.

Milk or lemon?
Some teas just need milk but Ceylon and Darjeeling in particular work well either plain or with a slice of lemon. Green teas and infusions are best with out either. But as with everything it’s all about personal taste preferences.

Elevate your Afternoon Tea and cake treat at home with a cup of our light and refreshing Darjeeling Tea.

If you are cold, tea will warm you
If you are too heated, it will cool you
If you are depressed, it will cheer you
If you are excited, it will calm you

This famous quote from William Gladstone, Prime Minister in the 1800’s, really sums up why we Brits still love a good cup of tea!

Top tips for the perfect cup of coffee

– Never use boiling water
– Use quality Arabica coffee beans
– Ensure you have the correct grind for your machine… fine, medium or coarse

Let’s break it down a little…

Depending on your taste you can opt for a different strength of roast. The darker the roast the stronger and more bitter the flavour.

Light Roast
Medium Roast
Stronger Medium Roast
Dark Roast

How to brew coffee
This may depend on how often you drink coffee and how much time you have. If you lead a busy life make time at the weekend to enjoy proper coffee.

The correct grind
This is a really important factor. To make the perfect cup of coffee you need the correct size of grind for your chosen method. This is because different coffee machines use different coffee making processes and to be sure to get that rich and fuller flavour every time you need to know how quickly the water can absorb the flavour and aroma from the coffee grinds.

So for Espresso which is made quickly you need a fine grind to maximise the surface area but for a cafetiere, in which the coffee steeps in the water for a few minutes, you need a coarser grind.

This is why when you purchase coffee with us our Team will always ask what type of grind you require or what coffee making machine you have.

Caffeine-free Chemical or water
There are different ways to remove caffeine using either chemical or water processes. The Swiss Water method is considered one of the best and we only stock decaffeinated coffee made this way.

Speciality or rare coffees
Coffee is very similar to wine in the sense that the taste varies depending on where it was grown and how it was cultivated. Climate and soil type can really influence the end result. It may be mass produced or come from a small single estate such as the famous Jamaica Blue Mountain which we stock. The higher price of this coffee is mainly due to the fact that only a small amount is grown making it rarer and considered more special. Many people assume it will be a strong coffee but in truth it is a lovely medium strength coffee that is light and smooth tasting.

Time to get tasting and experimenting

Next time you visit why not buy some to enjoy at home