Thomson's Coffee Journal

Best Roaster UK 2026: Won at Home

The Glasgow Coffee Festival has named Thomson's Coffee the Best Roaster in the UK, with head roaster Jonathan Martinez taking the title a few miles from our roastery. Read more...

1841 Café Bar Hyndland

With the success of the original partnership 1841 café on Vinicombe Street, we’re excited to open a second location – this time in Hyndland. Led by Grant Dick and brought... Read more...

1841 – A New Chapter in Glasgow’s Coffee Story

In 2019, something special began brewing again for Thomson’s Coffee. After years of working together and building a friendship, Grant Dick, formerly of Spitfire Espresso and West Brewery, joined forces... Read more...

Rest is best

As an industry we have always pushed the idea that “fresh is best” When in reality this isn’t true. The notion that fresh coffee is better comes from the... Read more...

Naked Soup

In the heart of Glasgow's West End, Naked Soup has undergone a fascinating transformation – from a classic greasy spoon to a distinctive blend of daytime cafe and evening bar.... Read more...