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Best coffee for tired dads in Gateshead

2 curated specialty roasters in Gateshead, ranked on roast quality and local standing. The short list for the 5am wake-ups.

A tired dad holding his daughter at the counter of an independent coffee roastery, for the Gateshead coffee guide

2 top specialty coffee roasters in gateshead, UK, ranked by nri.

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    pumphreys coffee roasting rooms, showroom and cafe‎

    bridge street runs through blaydon upon tyne like a quiet confession, and tucked along it sits pumphreys coffee roasting rooms.

    premium
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    gold box roastery

    a roastery worth the trek out to blaydon-on-tyne, which isn't the first place most people think to go looking for specialty coffee.

    standardwholesale
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The 5am setup

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    Whole beans from the list above

    Grind them per cup. Beans are best within a few weeks of roasting, so buy small bags and buy them often.

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    A press by the kettle

    An AeroPress or a pour-over cone takes two minutes and leaves nothing to descale.

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    Set it up at bedtime

    Fill the grinder and put the mug out the night before. At 5am the only job left is boiling the kettle.

Questions, answered

Where is the best coffee in Gateshead?

pumphreys coffee roasting rooms, showroom and cafe‎ tops our Gateshead list, ranked on roast quality and local standing. It is one of 2 curated specialty roasters in the city.

How many specialty coffee roasters are in Gateshead?

2 curated specialty roasters in Gateshead make our list, each chosen on merit rather than paid placement.

What is the best coffee setup for a tired new dad?

Buy whole beans from a local roaster and grind per cup, keep a simple AeroPress or pour-over by the kettle, and pre-fill it the night before. Two minutes at 5am, proper coffee, no machine to clean.

Coffee data via Not Another Sunday. Roaster names and notes shown as published.