Welcome to the What’s Bean Grinding blog
A space where coffee, craft, and community come together. Here you’ll find stories from behind the roaster, reflections on flavour, and glimpses of life in the Highlands.
We write about what matters to us: the rhythm of roasting each Monday at Woodyknowe, the people and places that shape our coffee journey, and the small rituals that make a cup feel special. Sometimes it’s practical, like brewing guides and kit tips. Other times it’s more personal, sharing the challenges of moving north, setting up a micro-roastery, or the joy of discovering a remarkable lot from halfway around the world.
Every post is rooted in curiosity and care — for the beans, the planet, and the people who share in this adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned coffee explorer or simply love a thoughtful read with your morning cup, we hope these stories bring you closer to the heart of What’s Bean Grinding.
Roastery Notes

The People Behind the Beans
Coffee excites me not just for its flavours, but for the people and communities behind each lot I roast. From smallholder farmers to cooperatives, these coffees carry stories of resilience...
The People Behind the Beans
Coffee excites me not just for its flavours, but for the people and communities behind each lot I roast. From smallholder farmers to cooperatives, these coffees carry stories of resilience...

Why I Roast on Mondays (And Post on Tuesdays)
Every roaster has their rhythm, and mine begins each Monday down at Woodyknowe in Strathnaver. I roast in small, limited runs, then take the parcels up to Raffi at the...
Why I Roast on Mondays (And Post on Tuesdays)
Every roaster has their rhythm, and mine begins each Monday down at Woodyknowe in Strathnaver. I roast in small, limited runs, then take the parcels up to Raffi at the...

What is a Coffee Roastery? (And Why Micro Matters)
A coffee roastery is more than a workshop, it’s a place of discovery and connection. I roast in small, limited runs here in the Scottish Highlands, bringing out unique flavours and...
What is a Coffee Roastery? (And Why Micro Matters)
A coffee roastery is more than a workshop, it’s a place of discovery and connection. I roast in small, limited runs here in the Scottish Highlands, bringing out unique flavours and...