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Unveiling the Buzz: Exploring Caffeine in Coffee

Unveiling the Buzz: Exploring Caffeine in Coffee

March 27, 2024

We often get asked about caffeine. How much caffeine is in a cup of coffee? Where else is caffeine found? What effect does caffeine have on your body? We’re delving into the world of caffeine, exploring its presence in coffee, caffeine levels, diverse origins, and fascinating effects on the body. The Buzz in Your Brew […]

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Top Marks for our Education Team in Recent TUCO Tender

Top Marks for our Education Team in Recent TUCO Tender

March 1, 2024

Fuelling Excellence in Higher Education Catering In a resounding victory for Matthew Algie, we are thrilled to announce our success in the recent TUCO supplier tender, where we secured the top position in all five lots for the supply and distribution of hot beverage ingredients, equipment and coffee shop products. The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) […]

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Tchibo Coffee Service Joins the Matthew Algie Family!

Tchibo Coffee Service Joins the Matthew Algie Family!

January 9, 2024

We have officially merged with Tchibo Coffee Service! Today, we released the news that Tchibo will join Matthew Algie to become the premium coffee roaster in the UK and Ireland. Hamburg-based Tchibo purchased Matthew Algie in 2016 and Capitol Foods in 2018 – since then, we have all been operating under their own names. Recognising […]

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Ten tips for how your café can be more circular and sustainable

Ten tips for how your café can be more circular and sustainable

October 26, 2023

Run a Café? Thinking of revamping it? Or opening a new one? Care about the planet and your customers too? We got you, with our ten pro tips for how to be more circular and sustainable – and why you should be! Ah coffee shops… where we gather to sip, gossip and caffeinate ourselves into […]

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Peak & Wild Customer Spotlight: The Apiary

Peak & Wild Customer Spotlight: The Apiary

October 25, 2023

Allegedly the highest café in the Highlands, The Apiary @ Dalwhinnie sits just off the A9 in the centre of Dalwhinnie. Serving homemade cakes, delicious meals and our Peak & Wild coffee, it’s a popular choice amongst cyclists, hikers, dog owners and the local community. We popped in to speak to the owner Mike, and […]

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Matthew Algie voted Most Outstanding Business

Matthew Algie voted Most Outstanding Business

October 12, 2023

We’re delighted to have been named Glasgow’s Most Outstanding Business at The 2023 Glasgow Business Awards. As a Glasgow-based coffee roastery, we were honoured to take home what is widely considered to be the most prestigious award of the night, alongside the award for Sustainable Development, stealing the show at the 25th anniversary of the […]

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Matthew Algie unveils new Italian coffee range

Matthew Algie unveils new Italian coffee range

October 3, 2023

Matthew Algie, Scotland’s largest coffee roastery, has officially unveiled its newest coffee range – Piacetto. The Italian coffee blend, available in the UK for several years under Tchibo Coffee, is now part of the Matthew Algie family and has been relaunched at the annual Caffè Culture event in London. The coffee has been developed with […]

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Brew Up Some Spooky Sips: 5 Hauntingly Delicious Halloween Drinks

Brew Up Some Spooky Sips: 5 Hauntingly Delicious Halloween Drinks

September 28, 2023

Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s time to get into the spooky spirit! Whether you’re going all out with a Halloween menu or simply looking for some eerie beverages to try, we’ve got you covered. This Halloween-themed blog will showcase five spine-tingling drink recipes using ingredients from our Espresso Warehouse catalogue. From Bloody […]

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Coffee vs. Tea: Exploring the Nation’s Favourite Brew

Coffee vs. Tea: Exploring the Nation’s Favourite Brew

September 28, 2023

When it comes to hot beverages, the United Kingdom has long been known for its love affair with tea. However, there has been a noticeable shift in preferences in recent years, with coffee gaining ground as a serious contender. This debate flooded the headlines just last month as a recent survey from Statistica found 63% […]

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Tchibo Coffee Service logo next to the Matthew Algie logo

Tchibo Coffee Service joins the Matthew Algie family

Exciting news! From 1st January 2024, Tchibo Coffee Service will be joining the Matthew Algie family. But don’t worry, this transition won’t affect your access to any products you enjoy. In fact, you can expect to have access to even more amazing products moving forward!

For new and existing customer enquiries, get in touch with the Matthew Algie team.

Company Update:

Capitol Foods are now Matthew Algie (Ireland) Limited

We are delighted to announce that with effect from 3rd July 2023, Capitol Foods Limited will be known as Matthew Algie (Ireland) Limited.

It’s an exciting time for us, and the change will bring several benefits, including access to an even wider range of products, such as Matthew Algie coffee and the Espresso Warehouse range.

The same great service will continue to be delivered by the team you are familiar with.

Please call 02892634558 (NI) or 018362242 (ROI) for new and existing customer enquiries. Alternatively, email sales@capitolfoods.com and one of the team will be back in touch shortly.