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Gorau Glas -- Speciality Coffee, Cardigan

"Gorau Glas" -- to do one's very best

Small Batch, Big Flavour.
Roasted by the Bay.

Speciality coffee roasted in small batches on the shores of Cardigan Bay. From single-origin beans to our signature house blends, every roast is crafted with care in west Wales.

Small Batch Single Origin Ethically Sourced Welsh Roasted Fresh to Order
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Single OriginsRotating selection
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House BlendsSignature roasts
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Hours MaxRoast to dispatch
C Our Coffees
Current Range
House Blends
Cardigan Bay Blend
Our flagship. Brazilian and Colombian beans for a smooth, chocolatey cup with caramel sweetness.
£8.50 / 250g
Preseli Dark
Bold and full-bodied. A deep roast with smoky undertones and dark chocolate finish. Named for the hills.
£8.95 / 250g
Teifi Morning
Light and bright. Fruity Ethiopian and Kenyan blend designed to start your day right.
£9.25 / 250g
Single Origins
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe
Floral, citrus, bergamot. Washed process. Light roast.
£10.50 / 250g
Colombia Huila
Red apple, brown sugar, clean finish. Washed. Medium roast.
£9.75 / 250g
Guatemala Antigua
Dark chocolate, spice, full body. Washed. Medium-dark roast.
£10.25 / 250g
Brazil Santos
Nutty, low acid, creamy. Natural process. Medium roast.
£8.95 / 250g
Kenya AA
Blackcurrant, grapefruit, vibrant acidity. Washed. Light-medium roast.
£11.50 / 250g
Decaf
Swiss Water Decaf
Chemical-free decaffeination. Colombian beans with toffee and hazelnut notes.
£9.50 / 250g
O Bean Origins
Direct Trade
ETH

Ethiopia

The birthplace of coffee. Our Yirgacheffe beans grow at 1,800-2,200m altitude, producing complex floral notes.

Washed 1,800m+ Heirloom
COL

Colombia

Huila region beans from family farms. Clean, sweet, and wonderfully versatile for both filter and espresso.

Washed 1,600m Caturra
GUA

Guatemala

Volcanic soil of Antigua creates rich, spicy beans. Full body with exceptional depth and a lingering finish.

Washed 1,500m Bourbon
BRA

Brazil

Santos region natural-process beans. Low acidity, creamy mouthfeel, perfect as the base of our house blend.

Natural 1,100m Mundo Novo
KEN

Kenya

Nyeri County AA grade. Intensely fruity, complex acidity, and a wine-like quality that stands out in any cup.

Washed 1,700m SL28
R Roast Profiles
Light
Medium
Dark
Espresso

We roast to order in small batches, typically 5-12kg. Each origin is profiled individually to bring out its best character. Light roasts for bright single origins, darker profiles for espresso and blends.

B Brewing Guide
V60

V60 Pour Over

15g coffee, 250ml water at 94C. Spiral pour.

2:30 - 3:00 mins
AP

AeroPress

17g coffee, 220ml water at 85C. Inverted method.

1:30 - 2:00 mins
FP

French Press

30g coffee, 500ml water at 96C. Coarse grind.

4:00 mins steep
ES

Espresso

18g in, 36g out at 93C. Fine grind.

25 - 30 seconds
CB

Cold Brew

80g coffee, 1L cold water. Coarse grind. Refrigerate.

12 - 18 hours
i Details

Roastery Hours

Monday8:00 -- 16:00
Tuesday8:00 -- 16:00
Wednesday8:00 -- 16:00
Thursday8:00 -- 16:00
Friday8:00 -- 14:00
Saturday9:00 -- 12:00
SundayClosed

Contact

L Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43
F facebook.com/welshcoffee
M Message us on Facebook to order

Delivery

P UK-wide postal delivery available
C Local collection from Cardigan
J From Bean to Cup
1

Sourced

Ethically sourced green beans from trusted farms and cooperatives.

2

Cupped

Every lot is sample roasted and cupped before we commit to buying.

3

Profiled

Each origin gets a bespoke roast profile to highlight its best traits.

4

Roasted

Small batches in our Cardigan roastery. Always fresh, never stale.

5

Rested

Every bag rests 48 hours after roasting to let the flavours develop.

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Delivered

Packed and dispatched within 72 hours of roasting. Freshness guaranteed.

S Subscriptions
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Explorer

£9.50 / month
  • 250g bag monthly
  • Rotating single origins
  • Tasting notes included
  • Free UK delivery
  • Cancel anytime
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Enthusiast

£17.50 / month
  • 2 x 250g bags monthly
  • One blend + one single origin
  • Tasting notes and brew tips
  • Free UK delivery
  • Early access to new roasts
  • Cancel anytime
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Office

£32 / month
  • 1kg bag monthly
  • Choose your blend or origin
  • Whole bean or ground
  • Free UK delivery
  • Flexible frequency
  • Wholesale rates for larger orders
Office Order
W Wholesale

We supply speciality coffee to cafes, restaurants, hotels, and farm shops across west Wales and beyond. Every wholesale partner gets personal attention -- from blend development to barista training.

  • 1Bespoke blend development for your venue
  • 2Barista training and equipment advice
  • 3Flexible delivery schedules
  • 4Branded point-of-sale materials
  • 5Competitive wholesale pricing
  • 6Free cupping sessions at our roastery
Enquire About Wholesale
R Reviews
Verified

The Cardigan Bay Blend is genuinely the best coffee I have ever had at home. Smooth, rich, and it fills the kitchen with the most amazing smell when you grind it.

-- Megan R., Aberystwyth

We switched our cafe to Bay Coffee Roasters last year. Our customers noticed the difference immediately. The quality is outstanding and the service is personal.

-- Tom H., Fishguard

The subscription is brilliant. Every month I get something new and interesting with proper tasting notes. It has completely changed how I think about coffee.

-- Carys D., Carmarthen

Proper Welsh coffee done right. The Ethiopia Yirgacheffe is extraordinary -- floral and bright. Support local and get world-class coffee. What is not to love?

-- Owain P., Cardigan
F Flavour Profiles
Ch

Chocolate

Dark, milk, cocoa

Fr

Fruity

Berry, citrus, stone

Nt

Nutty

Hazelnut, almond

Fl

Floral

Jasmine, bergamot

Cr

Caramel

Toffee, brown sugar

Sp

Spice

Cinnamon, clove

Every bag includes tasting notes and our recommended brewing method. We want you to get the very best from every bean.
G Gorau Glas

"Gorau Glas"

A Welsh expression meaning to do one's very best -- to give the utmost effort and care in everything you do.

This is our guiding principle. From the moment we source a bean to the moment it lands on your doorstep, we do our gorau glas. Roasting speciality coffee in Cardigan is not just a business -- it is a craft we are deeply passionate about, and a way to put west Wales on the map for something truly world-class.

E Sustainability
Committed
Direct/fair trade sourced92%
Recyclable packaging100%
Carbon offset target78%
  • All bags are fully recyclable or compostable
  • Green beans shipped by sea, not air, where possible
  • Spent coffee grounds composted locally
  • Energy-efficient roaster with heat recapture
  • Supporting reforestation at origin through coffee premiums
S Connect

Taste the Difference Fresh Roasting Makes

Order your first bag today. Roasted in Cardigan, delivered to your door within 72 hours of roasting.

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Q Common Questions
Yes. Every bag is ground fresh to your specification -- whether that is whole bean, filter, cafetiere, espresso, or AeroPress. We always recommend whole bean for maximum freshness.
We roast to order. Your coffee is roasted, rested for 48 hours, then dispatched. Most orders arrive within 72 hours of roasting -- far fresher than anything on a supermarket shelf.
Speciality coffee scores 80 or above on the Specialty Coffee Association scale. It means higher quality beans, more careful farming, and a noticeably better cup. All our coffees score 82+.
Absolutely. We welcome visitors by appointment. Come and see the roasting process, taste some coffee, and pick up a bag or two. Just message us on Facebook to arrange a time.
Yes, we supply wholesale to venues across Wales and beyond. We offer bespoke blends, barista training, and flexible delivery. Get in touch via Facebook to discuss your needs.
Keep it in an airtight container at room temperature, away from light and heat. Do not refrigerate. Our bags have one-way valves that release CO2 while keeping air out. Use within four weeks of roasting for best results.
G Gifts and Gear

Taster Box (4 x 100g)

Four different single origins in sample sizes. Perfect introduction.

£18.50
Gift Ready

Bay Coffee Gift Set

250g Cardigan Bay Blend, ceramic mug, and tasting card.

£22.00
Bestseller

BCR Ceramic Mug

Handmade stoneware mug with our logo. Dishwasher safe.

£12.00

Hand Grinder

Conical burr hand grinder. Consistent grind for any method.

£28.00

3-Month Subscription Gift

Give three months of Enthusiast subscription. Pre-paid.

£49.50
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M Find the Roastery
Cardigan, SA43

Our roastery is in Cardigan, on the southern shore of Cardigan Bay in Ceredigion. Collection is welcome -- just message ahead so we can have your order freshly ground and ready. UK-wide delivery available on all orders.

E Events and Experiences
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Cupping Sessions

Taste and compare single origins. Learn to identify flavour notes like a professional.

R

Roastery Tours

See how green beans become your morning cup. Small groups by appointment.

B

Brew Workshops

Master V60, AeroPress, and more. Take your home brewing to the next level.

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Private Events

Coffee experiences for groups and corporate events. Tailored to your occasion.