Upside Coffee

30/09/2024

It's nearing that time of year where we start to slow down, stay inside and enjoy the comfort of a hot drink.

We have some really exciting coffees online at the moment, and with free shipping over 1kg - it just makes sense!

You can access our online shop though the link in our bio ☕

17/09/2024

We have the most fun with our Technicolour Espresso. It's where you'll discover some of the most interesting and experimental coffees we have to offer - and for a limited time!

Technicolour, as the name suggests is a slot which is reserved for fruity and bright espressos with exciting flavour profiles. Every few months we source a new coffee worthy of the Technicolour title so there is always something new to try!

This natural processed coffee from Hacienda Sonora in Costa Rica tastes like chocolate mousse, peach and lime! This farm sits at the foot of Poas volcano and runs on 100% renewable energy from hydroelectric generators at nearby rivers.

02/09/2024

✨ Full Time Production Assistant Required✨

We’re looking for a full time production assistant to join the Upside crew! 🎉
If you have a good palate and a grá for speciality coffee, we would love to hear from you. For the right candidate, the aim is for this to develop into a production roasting role!

Your responsibilities will include:
🔹 Packing and dispatch
🔹 Production roasting
🔹 Sample roasting
🔹 Equipment maintenance
🔹 Following cleaning schedule
🔹 Setting up cuppings and quality control
🔹 Maintaining stock of green coffees and packaging

The schedule will be 35-40 hours per week. The role involves heavy lifting, and attention to detail with spreadsheets and software is a must!

If this sounds up your street, please send a C.V and tell us a little about yourself to:
[email protected]

Please spread the word, and share this post to friends and family if you feel they're the right fit!

07/06/2024

Have you tried our Upside Espresso?

This Peruvian coffee is a great example of how versatile espressos can be. It tastes sweet & smooth with milk and tastes like strawberry and milk chocolate as a black coffee.

We just can't get enough of this in the roastery! If you like your coffee a little more complex or would like to try something new, this is a definite way to get your caffeine and dopamine hit all at once.

Link in bio to learn more!

27/05/2024

Calling all coffee roasting enthusiasts!

We are selling our 15kg Mill City roaster. Milly is a real work horse who has kept up with our growing production needs since 2017.

We are proud to say we are getting a larger capacity roaster but we are sad to see her go!

If you are interested you can get in touch at [email protected], at 0851624966 or through our link in bio.

Details:
- Double walled drum
- Variable drum speed and airflow to diall in your roasts
- LPG burners powered by propane cylinders (can easily be converted to natural gas)
- Includes chaff cyclone and ducting
- Powerful cooling tray fan to bring coffee to room temp quickly
- Electrics powered by 220v single phase

23/05/2024

Check out our newest Classic Espresso!

With buckets of flavour, this coffee has something to please everyone and is the perfect companion for home espresso, french press and stove top.

This coffee is from the Santo Antonio family farm in Brazil which is run by Carolina Alckmin, a third-generation farmer who is dedicated to producing top quality coffee.

This farm is dedicated to sustainability: they conserve water, reuse waste products as fertiliser and use solar energy! They are part of gender equality initiatives and for every 2 hectares of coffee planting they preserve one hectare of native forest 🤝

Roast Style: Dark
Variety: Red Catuai
Process: Natural
Altitude: 1100-1300 MASL

Find out more through the link in our bio!

17/05/2024

Have you tried a coffee at ?

Ruff Day was set up by brothers Dominic and Derek in 2023 on Malahide estuary. After a tough winter against the elements, they now stand proudly as the newest addition to Donaghmede.

Open Monday to Friday, Ruff Day promises great coffee served with a barrel of laughs. The sense of community in this spot is next to none and it's a brilliant place to start your day right with a delicious coffee before you hop on the DART or commuter!

17/04/2024

We always want to have a few good value options on the shop, and this solid Ethiopian fits the bill nicely.

It was sourced by our dear friend Lucas in Louth, and shows all the great characteristics of a classic washed Ethiopian coffee, with clean and bright acidity, light fruitiness and floral notes.

This is an excellent coffee at an affordable price, which lets budding filter brewers push the boat out without breaking the bank!

22/03/2024

Happy Friday 🥳 The newest colour of our popular Upside mug has just hit the shop!

These mugs are made from a high grade ceramic which makes them durable and amazing at retaining heat. They are the perfect 8oz size and fit so snuggly into your hands - it's a must have for every home brewer!

You can click the link in our bio for more information...

15/03/2024

Where to drink Upside this weekend?
is a Rathmines institution!

While you'll usually find the spectacularly bearded owner Jonathan behind the bar - brewing shots, having the craic and holding court - you may meet his equally lovely son Conor as we did on this visit.

Jonathan spins a lot of plates - be it sea swimming for Ireland, teaching international rap stars how to speak Dublinese, hosting events with renowned musicians or donning the Santa gear to raise funds for the Capuchin Day Care Centre - and he always does it with a smile on his face.

Pop in and say hello when you're in the area, and you'll be made feel at home.

11/03/2024

There are few places where you can meet coffee professionals and eager to learn home brewers all in the same room. Having the opportunity to collaborate, educate and make friends is our idea of the perfect weekend and gave us the space to do just that 🤝

It was such an exciting and humbling experience to meet so many coffee enthusiasts who loved what we had to offer ❤️

The coffee industry in Ireland is such a passionate place full of so many hard-working and lovely people who contribute to a fun, inclusive and thriving atmosphere. A massive thank you to everyone who shared the good word of , who bought our coffee or who discovered a new local roastery to them!

20/02/2024

What's Brewing This Week?

We just cannot keep our hands off the Ethiopia Uraga Guji! As a Grade 1 and anaerobic naturally processed coffee, Uraga Guji comfortably stands above the rest. Expect notes of mango and vanilla with a boozy kick which makes it so easy to drink.

We're enjoying this coffee as an aeropress:
Dose: 15g
Ratio 1:15
Grind: Medium
Water: 97 degrees celsius
Method: Inverted

1) Add 50g water to bloom, stir three times in a back and forth motion so all grounds are fully saturated
2) Fill to 225g
3) Wet your filter, screw on the cap and flip the aeropress onto your mug
4) Plunge at 2 mins for 30 seconds
5) Enjoy!

14/02/2024

Our Burundi Kibingo Washed is up on the shop and full of flavour!

It is a real crowd pleaser and has all you would want from a Burundi coffee. You can expect a blackcurrant explosion in your cup with tasting notes of rich dark fruits balanced out by a gentle acidity.

Check out the link in bio to get hands on this juicy delight 🥳

12/02/2024

Where to drink Upside this week?

Down Montague Street in Dublin you'll find , where Zuzana and Jason have been making some of the best sandwiches in the country for over 10 years.

It's a small space, so you can see the attention to detail they put into what they do. Jason looks after the kitchen team, carefully preparing pretty much everything in-house. The sandwiches are really on a different level - with the balance of flavours and textures better than what you'd expect in most restaurants!

If you are there around lunch time, you'll always see a queue going down the street, which Zuzana runs through super efficiently while chatting to their many regulars, weighing espresso shots, steaming milk and dishing out the always tempting cakes and homemade sausage rolls.

We are proud to be working with Green Bench - you can tell they love what they do, and always give a warm welcome!

29/01/2024

Fresh Coffee on the Shop!
Let us introduce the newest edition to our line up, Burundi Kibingo Washed!

This is a prime example of the classic Burundi taste, with big flavours like blueberry and melon, being married together by the sweet and nutty taste of amaretto.

The link to shop is in the bio, with lots of extra information to feast your eyes on

24/01/2024

Our brand new Ethiopian filter coffee has got everyone talking 👀
Ethiopia Uraga Guji is an anaerobic natural process from the Oromia region.

The anaerobic processing method brings a bright and sweet brew with a punch of mango zinginess - expect a tropical fruit bonanza!

We have been drinking this Ethiopian non stop since we got our hands on it.

Have you tried it yet?
Click the link in bio to learn more.

16/01/2024

It's about time we divulged our best kept secret 🤫
Our Half Caf Espresso is the perfect companion for any coffee lover who loves the taste of coffee, without any of the consequences!

The same great taste, but with half the caffeine (similar to a cup of breakfast tea) it's quickly becoming a favourite for you home brewers.

We blend our favourite Brazilian single origin espresso with our Colombian Sugarcane Decaf - making for a wonderfully rich and smooth brew.

15/01/2024

Where to Drink Upside this Week?

You instantly pick up on the atmosphere of a cafe when you walk in to it, and is a perfect example of this.

This is an excellent neighborhood spot on McKee Road in Finglas, where Ross has build up a warm, vibrant and buzzing space for the local community. It's always busy (and for good reason), but you'll always feel looked after with time for a chat with their lovely team!

18/04/2023

New filter release! This one is a beauty for pour over, Aeropress or cold brew - just the kind of origin we like to get going this time of year 😋
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Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Idido
Yeast process natural
Tastes like apricot & jasmine
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19/12/2022

Tuesday 20th of December before midday is the last online ordering day that we can be sure your order will arrive before Christmas.
We'll be dispatching orders up until Thursday 22nd, in this case there is a good chance these will arrive before Christmas (but can't guarantee!) ☃️

27/11/2022

This year's Christmas Blend is a wonderfully rich & complex blend of Brazil, Peru & Colombia! Find out more at https://www.upsidecoffee.com/shop/p/christmas 🎄

🎄It’s time to get in the holiday sprit with our limited edition Christmas Blend! A beautifully smooth espresso roast, an ideal gift for a loved one (or even for you!) Designed to work perfectly in brewers like a cafetiere, a stovetop or a home espresso machine (although any brew method will suf...

28/02/2022

All the flavour, with half the caffeine!

Our new Half Caf Espresso Blend is now available online - 50% Decaf Nicaragua & 50% Brazil Santa Izabel Natural.

Now you can have a gentle boost of caffeine, without losing sleep at night!

Find out more at https://www.upsidecoffee.com/buy-coffee/upside-coffee-dublin-half-caf 😊

13/12/2021

Just a heads up this week is the final call for guaranteed delivery before Christmas!

If you would like a hand written note included with a gift pack, let us know in the "additional note" section at checkout on upsidecoffee.com 🤶

26/11/2021

Get 20% off our whole range today! The discount will be applied automatically at checkout. Visit https://www.upsidecoffee.com/ to find out more. 🙂

18/11/2021

Super excited to launch our 2021 Christmas Blend!

Combining Brazil Cascavel Vermelha natural, and a yellow honey Costa Rican, with notes of chocolate, caramel, dried fig & candied orange peel.

A medium espresso roast - we have tried this in a variety of brewing methods and it's a delicious winter warmer!

Find it at https://www.upsidecoffee.com/buy-coffee/christmas-coffee