One of the most popular posts I’ve written this year was on roasters in Ireland that will deliver coffee to your door. It turns out that we’re mad for coffee in Ireland. As in cracked about coffee.
So now, you’ve hit the opposite end of the year, we’re officially less than two weeks out from Christmas Day and you’re thinking to yourself “I’d love to treat myself / herself / yer man to a real coffee treat” but you’re not sure where to look.
Fear not, coffee lover, my coffee elves have been diving through some of Ireland’s top roasteries to dig out some Christmas blends and beans that could be on your doorstep as early as two days from now. Of course, you could venture into town, head to your nearest speciality coffee bar, and the odds are that they’ll be stocking coffees from somewhere to buy by the bag, maybe even some festive offerings.
But if you can’t get to town and you’d rather shop online, I’ve picked out 14 coffees for you, all available online at the time of writing and all with delivery in Ireland (plus some with UK and overseas offerings). If you’re curious about delivery times, factoring in packing, I’ve got a list of the last posting dates for Christmas in Ireland here.
Christmas coffee beans, ready for delivery in Ireland
One caveat here, as these are seasonal and most likely freshly roasted, I’ve not tried any of them. I may get around to some, but sure won’t get through 14 coffees before Christmas Day. That said, you may be familiar with some of these roasters already and know, trust or love their work. On your marks, get set, shop.
1. Galway Roast Christmas Blend Coffee – Whole Bean or Ground
What they say: “This delightful blend is crafted with 100% Arabica beans sourced from the lush regions of Guatemala and Honduras. With notes of rich chocolate, this blend is perfect for cozying up by the fireplace or sharing with loved ones during the holidays. Full-flavoured, smooth taste.”
Delivery to Ireland and Northern Ireland typically 1-2 days.
Shop Galway Roast Christmas Blend Coffee here.
2. 3fe Christmas Blend
3fe’s Christmas blend for 2024 is a mix of beans from Nicaragua (Escondida, 40%), Kenya (Mandela AB, 30%) and Costa Rica (Hermanos Aguilera, 30%), packing notes of orange, dried apricot and mulled wine.
3. Calendar Coffee Christmas Coffee (Espresso roast)
What they say: “With flavours of chocolate and cranberry, this coffee is complex, creamy and incredibly moreish. These beans have been roasted for espresso brewing and would suit anyone using an espresso machine or stove top brewer.”
They also offer free shipping on two bags or more on checkout.
4. Ponaire Christmas Coffee
Based in Tipperary, Ponaire’s 2024 Christmas coffee is a single-origin coffee from the village of Génova, in the Quindio region of Colombia. It offers a cosy blend of festive flavours, with rich notes of sweet milk chocolate, toasted hazelnut and smooth caramel, “perfect for adding warmth and cheer to this Christmas season”.
5. SOMA Christmas Blend
This is the first of two entries for SOMA in the list (scroll to the end and you’ll find out why). They’re describing their festive blend for 2024 as “a delightful fusion crafted to bring warmth and joy to your holiday gatherings. This enchanting blend features 70% rich Brazilian Santa Cruz beans, known for their smooth, full-bodied flavour, perfectly balanced by 30% Colombian Miraflores beans, renowned for their bright acidity and vibrant notes.”
Tasting notes feature Belgian chocolate, tasty hazelnut and a hint of zesty orange.
6. Carrow Coffee’s Christmas Espresso
As the days get colder in Sligo, the folks at Carrow Coffee turn to the chocolatey, complex and warming coffees from Huehuetenango, northern Guatemala. Their Christmas blend has that in spades, plus a dollop of mature fruit and a boozy acidity to round it all off.
They say “In short, an excellent winter warmer for the festive season. Hats off to Samuel for growing it. Rich and complex with notes of blackberry crumble, spices & dark chocolate.”
7. Ground State: Who spiked the eggnog?
What they say: “Get festive with Groundstate Coffee Roasters’ Who Spiked the Eggnog? Christmas Blend! Packed with whiskey, Baileys & marzipan notes, this limited-edition coffee is roasted in Ireland & available online. Perfect for gifting or indulging.”
If you’re ordering within Ireland, there’s free delivery for orders over the value of €20.
Shop for Ground State coffee here.
8. Badger & Dodo Christmas Blend
Nothing says Christmas in Ireland like putting on a warm Christmas Jumper and getting cozy next to the fire for a good chat and cup of hot coffee. This is what the Badger & Dodo Christmas Blend is all about. This season is about bringing in the new year with tradition and remembrance of years gone by. It is our goal to commemorate each year with a specialty blend of coffee that evokes togetherness, and nostalgia as we forge ahead into a new year together. Thanks from everyone at Badger & Dodo for making this year a special one.
Tastes of black forest gateau…
Shop for Badger & Dodo coffee here.
9. PS Coffee Roasters: Handpainted Christmas coffee
An espresso roast with notes of toffee, butterscotch, if you order a 250g bag, it’s very possible the bag comes handpainted for Christmas too, unless they run out. 50% Brazil – Grumarin Bobolink, 50% Guatemala – Flor Del Cafe
Shop for PS Coffee Roasters coffee here.
10. Belfast Coffee festive blend
“A rich Christmas coffee roasted to deliver flavours of the festive period. Being snuggled up by a log fire, the scent of mulled wine drifting in the air, tucking into Christmas treats. This coffee has been crafted to highlight the rich taste of Christmas pudding, balanced with roasted hazelnuts and cocoa. Perfect for coffee, or if you are feeling festive, an Espresso Martini.”
Cacao nibs, milky black tea with brown sugar sweetness, heavy body, smooth finish with lasting notes.
Shop Belfast Coffee’s Christmas blend here.
11. Roasted Brown: HoHoHo
The Wicklow-based roastery has not one but four Christmas coffees on the go. The HoHoHo Christmas Blend (Costa Rica & Ethiopia) will suit espresso machines and Moka pots.
A 50/50 blend of El Diamanté Anaerobic Natural and our gorgeous Bombe Kontema Ethiopian Natural: in this blend the Ethiopian Natural adds a beautiful boozy tone for that Christmassy liqueur note, combined with the cinnamon-apple strudel of El Diamanté this is a complete Christmas cracker!
Shop Roasted Brown coffee here.
12. Wexford Coffee Roasters’ Christmas Blend
If you want to taste Christmas in a cup, Wexford Coffee Roasters suggest that this coffee is for you. “With an initial taste of chocolate and berries and a delicious aftertaste of mild spices. Sweet and dark in taste it is perfect for any type of coffee drinker, delicious as is or in a milky drink.”
They’ll also tell you that it’s best enjoyed by the fire, with a mince pie, watching Home Alone. That sounds decent to me.
13. Bean In Dingle’s Christmas Coffee
For this years Christmas coffee, Bean In Dingle (who recently rebranded their coffee roastery to to Dingle Coffee Roasters) have chosen to blend an anaerobic Honduras with a Guatemalan bean. These two beans really complement each other to bring a sweet and punchy cup. According to the notes, you’ll find tastes of praline and intense milk chocolate, with blueberry and grape. Candy-like sweetness. Sounds festive indeed.
14: Stone Valley Roasters: Let all the children boogie
For this year’s Christmas coffee, the Cork-based Stone Valley Roasters have decided to go for a real crowd-pleaser.
“This is a coffee that tastes great across a range of brewing methods and will keep the whole family happy over the Christmas period.” Notes of apple crumble, milk chocolate, caramel. Available in 250g and 1kg bags.
Shop Stone Valley Roasters coffee here.
15 (Bonus): Bean & Goose coffee and chocolate pairing
This one’s going on the list as it smacks of a mighty gift, despite it not being specifically a Christmas blend for the coffee. Bean & Goose produce some of the finest chocolate in the country and have done for years. Their coffee pairing bundle pairs their zesty cardamom and coffee dark chocolate bar (vegan, dark, single bean) with a Brazilian single origin coffee from Soma in Cork that packs notes of chocolate, hazelnut and apricot with a hint of coconut.
Check the coffee pairing bundle here.
Got something to add?
If you’ve got a coffee you think should be on this list, shout or forever hold your peace. Leave a note in the comments below or pop me an email – ken@kenonfood.com – with a link and details.
