Specialty Coffee Beans
Our Specialty Coffee Bean Selection
Specialty Coffee Beans are premium, high-quality roasted beans known for their distinctive and rich flavours.
It has been carefully selected and roasted to bring out their unique and delicious flavours. Carefully selected and roasted to highlight these unique taste profiles, they are cultivated in specific regions where factors like soil, altitude, and climate shape their characteristics. Roasted in small batches by skilled roasters, each bean's full potential is unlocked, offering a coffee experience that’s complex, aromatic, and full of flavour. For a truly exceptional cup, explore our Specialty Coffee Beans collection and taste the difference today! Discover our curated selection of coffee beans .
What are speciality coffee beans?
Speciality coffee beans are the result of exceptional care, from seed to cup. Grown at high altitudes and harvested with precision, they are assessed using strict quality criteria defined by the Specialty Coffee Association . Only beans scoring over 80/100 make the cut.
For a coffee lover, this means a cup of coffee bursting with character, nuance and complexity. Whether you're new to the world of speciality coffee or looking for the best speciality coffee beans to refine your palate, it’s a journey worth taking.
The difference between speciality and conventional coffee
Unlike mass-market blends, speciality coffee beans are often single origin coffee , meaning they’re traceable to a specific region, farm, or even a single lot. This focus on origin highlights the flavour profile of each bean — whether that’s fruity and floral, or full bodied and chocolatey.
You’ll notice the difference in every brew, especially with filter coffee methods like French press or pour-over. These beans are roasted with precision by expert coffee roasters who bring out their unique flavour notes, not mask them. It’s quality you can taste.
Understanding flavour profiles and origins
Every range of coffee on MaxiCoffee has been selected with care, helping you explore beans from Ethiopia ’s bright and citrusy offerings to Brazil ’s smooth and nutty varieties . When choosing the best specialty coffee beans, consider what flavours you enjoy: do you prefer vibrant acidity or something rounder and mellow?
Pay attention to the flavour notes—they’re your best clue to what’s in the cup. Whether you enjoy single origin coffee or complex blends, there’s a world of aromas and tastes waiting to be explored.
Roast levels and grind size: what suits your brewing method?
How you brew your coffee matters just as much as the bean. Lighter roasts tend to suit filter coffee methods like French press or V60, while medium to dark roasts shine in espresso or moka pots. Not sure where to start? Our guides help you match the brewing method to your roast.
If you’re grinding at home, the grind size matters too—coarse for French press, medium for drip, fine for espresso. For convenience, you can also choose ground options tailored to your preferred method. Whatever your setup, you’ll get the most out of your beans.
Traceability, sustainability and ethical sourcing
When you buy speciality coffee beans , you're supporting more than a better brew. You’re investing in a transparent supply chain, fairer prices, and sustainable practices. Many of the coffee farms we partner with focus on biodiversity, soil health, and community wellbeing.
By choosing ethically sourced coffee products, you help shape a more responsible coffee industry—one cup at a time.
A better cup: taste, freshness and quality control
From expert coffee roasters to careful packaging, every step of the journey is designed to preserve freshness and flavour. Our beans are roasted in small batches and delivered quickly to ensure the best in-cup experience.
Whether you’re enjoying a full bodied espresso or a delicate filter coffee, the quality is consistent. Looking to explore new flavours? Our coffee subscriptions offer rotating selections of online specialty coffee beans curated just for you. With subscription services, you’ll never run out of fresh, high-quality coffee again.
A carefully curated selection from expert roasters
If you’re wondering where to buy specialty coffee beans, look no further. At MaxiCoffee, our passion for coffee is matched only by our commitment to quality. We partner with trusted coffee roasters across the world, including our own brands like Cafés Lugat and Green Lion Coffee .
From single origin coffee to curated blends, our range of coffee is handpicked for excellence. Whether you’re exploring the best speciality coffee beans or trying coffee subscriptions for the first time, you’ll find the right fit here.
Trusted advice and support for your perfect cup
Choosing the right beans can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. Our team of baristas, roasters, and coffee experts are here to guide you. Whether you're seeking beans for a French press, tips on your brewing method, or looking to buy specialty coffee beans online, we’ve got you covered.
Explore our blog for brewing guides and coffee shop inspiration. And with fast delivery across the UK, it’s never been easier to get the perfect cup of coffee at home.