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From Bean to Brew: Uncovering the Rising Costs of Your Daily Coffee Fix

Hello coffee aficionados! ☕️ As a wholesaler, we completely understand how important your daily cup of coffee is. If you’ve noticed that your favourite brew might be costing a little bit more these days, you’re not alone. Let’s dive into what’s brewing in 2025 and why your wallet might be feeling a little lighter. Climate […]

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7 Ways to Sweeten Your Valentine’s Day with Café Rico Coffee 💕

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show someone some love than with a delicious cup of coffee…a hug in a mug, if you will? Whether you’re treating yourself or sharing the warmth with a loved one, coffee is the perfect companion for any romantic occasion. Whether you like it […]

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The Perfect Italian Roast Coffee

Italian Coffee – A Way of Life, Art and Social Ritual…Italians Take Good Coffee Seriously! Italian coffee is enjoyed the world over for its rich, bold, and smoky flavours. Coffee beans are typically a Dark roast (sometimes called Italian Roast) or Medium to bring out their amazing flavour profiles. Full bodied and intense, often with […]

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The Unusual Origin of Coffee…Are you kidding?

What do goats have to do with coffee?!….We need to go way back! There are, of course, many legends also surrounding the origin of coffee, the most popular is that of a 10th century Goat herder named Kaldi who is credited for the discovery. The legend is based in Kaffa, South West Ethiopia, where Kaldi […]

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Non-Coffee drinkers die sooner according to 10 year study

If you are one of the 80% of Brits drinking 95 million cups of Coffee per day then there is good news! By examining the Medical data of 498,134 British people who had registered with Biobank Genetics Database, Scientists discovered a significant trend showing that the more Coffee people drank, the longer they lived. Over […]

Bottles of Monin syrups on a counter, featuring flavors like Vanilla, Caramel, Hazelnut, Gingerbread, and Salted Caramel. Text reads "Elevate your café's coffee offering with MONIN." In the background, a barista navigates the blurred, bright kitchen setting.

Monin Syrups Spring Trends

Introducing MONIN Syrups Core Spring Flavours Cafe Rico’s top favourite MONIN Syrup flavours for Spring 2025 include : MONIN Vanilla Syrup, MONIN Hazelnut Syrup, MONIN Gingerbread Syrup, MONIN Caramel Syrup, MONIN Salted Caramel Syrup Why Choose MONIN Syrups? MONIN syrups are synonymous with deep rich flavours. Made from 100% natural ingredients including pure sugar beet from France. MONIN Syrups are Preservative-free […]

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No More Plastic

Since January 2024, we now only sell compostable , biodegradable, Aqueous and Vegware containers. From disposable coffee cups, lids, straws & stirrers to food containers, and sandwich bags. We no longer sell any disposable products that are not compostable, bio-degradable or recyclable. Checkout our range of disposable coffee cups and other vegware and Aqueous products

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Spring Latte Recipes

Pumpkin Spiced Latte Yummy Pumpkin Spiced Latte Recipe ~The perfect Spring warmer! This lovely creamy coffee drink with spiced notes is perfect for fresh Spring mornings. It’s not hard to make when you have the right ingredients. Here’s how to do it: Combine 30ml MONIN Pumpkin Spice Syrup with 2 x shots of espresso or […]

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The fiendish Coffee Quiz

So, you think you know your Coffee?! Welcome to the fiendishly Coffee Quiz prepared by Cafe Rico Coffee Wholesalers so pour yourself a nice strong cup and have a fun 5 minutes! Click Here to give it a bash

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Iberital IB7 available in new Colours

The Iberital IB7 Espresso Machines have had a Funky Makeover! If you already know the Iberital IB7 then you’ll know that it is a smart, compact designed Espresso Machine that retains the robustness and durability of all Iberital products. The IB7 has features to give you an experience that goes beyond coffee. The Iberital range […]