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A relaxed Coffee Club bringing people together every last Sunday of the month to explore coffee, connection, and mindful conversation, with a different focus each month.

**Steel tumblers, frothy coffee, a very high pour — and quite a bit of laughter. ☕️**Yesterday, Vaaruni from Ruchik Brew...
28/09/2026

**Steel tumblers, frothy coffee, a very high pour — and quite a bit of laughter. ☕️**

Yesterday, Vaaruni from Ruchik Brews took us on a fascinating journey into the world of South Indian filter coffee — its history, rituals and, of course, how to make it.

We started with the story of how coffee made its way to India, including the wonderful legend of the seven coffee beans said to have been smuggled from Yemen in the beard of a Sufi saint. True or not, it certainly makes for a good story! 😄

Then we got hands-on.

We explored the traditional brewing kit, had a go ourselves and watched the coffee slowly filter through — learning to trust the process.

And then came the milk. 🥛 The traditional way is to pour it from a great height into the steel tumbler and davara, creating that lovely froth. Naturally, this turned into a little friendly competition — and there was quite a lot of laughter!

The distinctive Arabica-Robusta-chicory blend was a surprise for some of us too, quite different from the coffee many of us are used to.

Two hours of stories, tasting, making, questions and laughter — with a lovely group of curious people around the table.

A big thank you to Vaaruni and Aarti from Ruchik Brews for sharing this wonderful part of South Indian coffee culture with us and bringing it all to life so beautifully. ❤️

And a big thank you to Frida’s Coffee House and New House Art Space & Gallery for giving us the space to gather, learn, taste and connect around coffee.

Another Sunday morning of **coffee, curiosity and connection**.

And there’s more coming next month… ☕️

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Next Sunday at Guildford Coffee Club, Aarti and Vaaruni from RUCHIK ( ) will bring us South Indian filter coffee, a trad...
21/09/2026

Next Sunday at Guildford Coffee Club, Aarti and Vaaruni from RUCHIK ( ) will bring us South Indian filter coffee, a tradition with its own history, rituals, and way of thinking about coffee.

They’ll demonstrate the brewing method as they go, taking us through the history of coffee in South India and the rituals that surround drinking it: the steel tumbler and davara, the pour back and forth that builds the froth, and the unhurried pace of the process.

The session will be sensory and conversational, with the coffee and story leading the way. Come along and try something new, whether you’re a coffee lover or just curious - all are welcome to join.

🍫 Guildford Coffee Club with guest RUCHIK

📅 Sunday 27th September 11am - 1pm at New House Art Space

☕ £15, or if it’s your first time coming use code FIRSTTIME for £5 off

🎟️ £10 tickets available for our charity partners

**What a Sunday morning. 🍫**Willem from Craft, bean-to-bar chocolate joined us and took us behind the scenes of chocolat...
02/09/2026

**What a Sunday morning. 🍫**

Willem from Craft, bean-to-bar chocolate joined us and took us behind the scenes of chocolate making — from the cocoa bean and the surprisingly familiar journey of harvesting, fermenting and drying, to the care and craft that goes into tempering the chocolate.

And then, of course, we tasted.

We slowed down and really paid attention to what we were tasting — different chocolates, different flavours, textures and all those little details you might otherwise miss.

But what I loved most was what happened around the table. Lots of questions, lots of curiosity, and plenty of conversation. And, as so often happens at the Coffee Club, people stayed long after the session had officially finished.

Exactly what this club is about. ❤️

Big thank you to Willem for sharing his knowledge, his passion and, of course, his wonderful chocolate with us.

And big love to New House Art Space & Gallery and Frida’s Coffee House for giving us the perfect space to bring people together around coffee, chocolate and good conversation.

Willem has already promised to come back in October — when we'll explore the delicious world of **coffee and chocolate pairing**. ☕️🍫

But first, we have another Coffee Club coming up in September. More very soon…

Guildford Coffee Club is a relaxed and thoughtful monthly Sunday gathering centred around coffee, good conversation and ...
20/08/2026

Guildford Coffee Club is a relaxed and thoughtful monthly Sunday gathering centred around coffee, good conversation and discovery. ☕

Each Coffee Club session focuses on a different aspect of the coffee world, creating space for open dialogue and discovery. The atmosphere is calm, welcoming, and informal, with time to engage at your own pace, share a laugh, and truly connect with fellow coffee lovers.

This months guest coffee is the Blossom Blend by , featuring floral notes combined with nougat and yellow plum. Come in and try a cup at , where you can also purchase taster bags to take home! Pictured here in custom made mugs from - coming soon!

First time? Use code FIRSTTIME for a discount, link in bio!

🍫 Guildford Coffee Club

📅 Next event is Sunday 30th August 11am - 1pm at New House Art Space

☕ £15, or if it’s your first time coming use code FIRSTTIME for a discount

🎟️ Discounted tickets available for charity partners

Sunday's Coffee Club left me with a lot to think about.Professor Jonathan Morris joined us for a morning exploring coffe...
30/07/2026

Sunday's Coffee Club left me with a lot to think about.

Professor Jonathan Morris joined us for a morning exploring coffee's journey from the forests of Ethiopia to the espresso bars of Italy.

We tasted coffee. We looked at photographs from his recent trip to Ethiopia. We talked about colonialism, trade, culture, and the people behind what ends up in our cups.

But what stayed with me most wasn't the history itself.

It was what happened around the table.
Questions sparked more questions.
People shared their own experiences.

A roaster travelled from Portsmouth to join us and spoke about how deeply moved he'd been by one of Jonathan's podcast episodes exploring the hidden human stories behind coffee.

Others brought their own perspectives and curiosities.
The conversation kept growing.

Long after the session had officially ended, people were still sitting together talking.

Looking through my phone afterwards, I realised I'd hardly taken any photographs.

Not because there wasn't anything worth capturing.

Because I was too busy listening.

Several people told me afterwards that they felt the Coffee Club was becoming something special.

I'll admit, hearing that touched me.

What I've been hoping to create here isn't simply a series of talks about coffee.

It's a place where people can come together, share ideas, learn something new, and leave feeling a little more connected than when they arrived.

Sunday felt like one of those mornings.

Thank you, Jonathan.

And thank you to everyone who came, listened, questioned, contributed, and stayed a little longer.

Big love to New House Art Space & Gallery and Frida’s Coffee House for giving us the perfect space to do this.

I'm very grateful we're building this together. ☕️



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A few months ago, I sent an email to a coffee historian whose podcast I enjoyed, asking whether he'd ever consider joini...
10/07/2026

A few months ago, I sent an email to a coffee historian whose podcast I enjoyed, asking whether he'd ever consider joining us in Guildford.

To my delight, he said yes.

On Sunday 26 July, Guildford Coffee Club is welcoming Professor Jonathan Morris — one of the world's leading coffee historians — for a morning of stories, conversation, and coffee tasting.

Jonathan has recently returned from Ethiopia, and together we'll explore coffee's journey from its origins there through trade, empire, culture, and the rise of espresso.

It's not a lecture — more a shared conversation around a fascinating subject, with a few surprises along the way.

📅 Sunday 26 July, 11:00–13:00
📍 New House Art Space, Fays Passage, Guildford
🎟️ Tickets and full details via the link in bio



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This morning I sat in a room with a few familiar faces and three people I was meeting for the very first time — and some...
28/06/2026

This morning I sat in a room with a few familiar faces and three people I was meeting for the very first time — and somehow we ended up laughing together, learning from each other, and talking about everything from air conditioning (it's hot, we had to) to AI, art history, and Surrey council policies.

Steven brought his stovetop espresso maker and gave us a little demonstration. I didn't see that coming.

I even found myself sharing personal stories. There was something about the room that made it feel safe to do that.

I left feeling energised and genuinely wanting to see these people again. Maybe that's just the host in me — but I hope it wasn't only me who felt that.

Our prize draw winner Greg couldn't make it today — his beans are waiting for him at Frida's with a note. You know who you are. ☕ A big thank you to for kindly donating the prize.

And as always, thank you to and for this cosy little corner — there's something about those sofas that makes people want to stay longer. ☕🛋️

Next gathering: 26 July — we're welcoming , one of the world's leading coffee historians and author of Coffee: A Global History, translated into nine languages. His TED-Ed lesson How Humanity Got Hooked on Coffee has been watched over 3 million times. Come and find out why. 👀 More details soon.

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The Guildford Coffee Club is a monthly gathering for people who love coffee — or are just curious about it. After the fe...
24/06/2026

The Guildford Coffee Club is a monthly gathering for people who love coffee — or are just curious about it. After the festival, after the workshops, after all the tastings — this Sunday I just want to sit down and talk.

About coffee, yes. But also about whatever's on your mind.

That's always been the point really. Coffee is just the reason we gather. The conversations that follow are something else entirely.

This Sunday at , New House Art Space, Guildford. Free, no booking, no agenda. 11am–1pm.
Come as you are. ☕


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The festival is done — but coffee is still very much on my mind.My birthday present this year was 's Coffeehouse Tour t...
21/06/2026

The festival is done — but coffee is still very much on my mind.

My birthday present this year was 's Coffeehouse Tour through the City of London — and it was fantastic. So much detail, so much history packed into one walk.

We even got to try coffee brewed from an original 17th-century recipe. Let's just say… it was an experience. Apparently the original included cat urine. He left that part out. Probably wise. ☕

Walking past the plaques of coffee houses that shaped the modern world — all of it started between strangers, over a cup. That's still what this is about.

Turns out I'm not the only one obsessed with coffee history. This July, the Coffee Club welcomes a proper coffee historian. More very soon.

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At the beginning of this year, this was just an idea.On Sunday, it became reality — and it was more than I could have ho...
10/06/2026

At the beginning of this year, this was just an idea.

On Sunday, it became reality — and it was more than I could have hoped for.
The conversations, the coffee, and the people who stopped, stayed, and connected with complete strangers. That's what I wanted. That's what happened.

Thank you to everyone who came, hosted, volunteered, and helped make the first Guildford Coffee Festival what it was.
This is just the beginning. ☕

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New House Art Space
Guildford
GU14SQ

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Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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