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Best coffee for tired dads in Leicester

2 curated specialty roasters in Leicester, 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 Leicester coffee guide

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

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    leicester coffee house company

    the thing about leicester coffee house company on granby street is how they treat coffee like it actually matters.

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    tcc coffee roasters - the coffee counter

    tucked into bowling green street, tcc coffee roasters proves that leicester's coffee scene runs deeper than chain outlets and grab-and-go cups.

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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 Leicester?

leicester coffee house company tops our Leicester 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 Leicester?

2 curated specialty roasters in Leicester 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.