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Where the money goes

People taken on as trainees are paid the Living Wage while they learn to work as baristas in Peckham. Since 2021, its Driving for Change buses have brought nurses, haircuts and money and job help to rough sleepers. It holds B Corp certification, according to B Lab's directory, and its FAQ describes the coffee bags as fully recyclable.

Picking a coffee

The blends carry friendly names, such as Adventurous Blend, Happy Go Lucky and Tall, Dark & Handsome. Steady Fuel Decaf covers anyone avoiding caffeine. Each can be bought as beans or pre-ground to suit the brewer. Beans come mainly from East Africa and from Central and South America, plus some from Indonesia and India. The company suggests finishing a bag within two months of its roast date. Ground coffee fades faster than beans, so it advises buying ground in smaller amounts, more often.

Subscriptions, gifts and ordering

A subscription lets the gap between deliveries be set to taste. Subscribers can skip a delivery, pause, or cancel through their account, and the Welcome Guest option rotates the coffee each time. Presents include prepaid subscriptions, charity greeting cards and donations made on behalf of a friend. There are digital gift cards too, from £10 and usable online only. Caps and a reusable cup are also stocked, and offices and cafés can buy in bulk, tea and hot chocolate included.

Because roasting only starts once an order is in, dispatch takes 3 to 4 working days. A tracking link from Royal Mail follows. Delivery is free once the basket tops £20; below that the fee appears at checkout. Collection in person isn't offered. Check the grind before paying, since nothing can be changed or swapped afterwards. For a return or refund, contact the company within 28 days of buying, giving a reason along with the order number and contact details.