On Friday, you may have seen that we released Gataba, one of the latest offerings in our filter range and -- given that its tasting notes include ginger cake, cherry brandy and clove -- a coffee seemingly made for the festive period. 

However, Gataba forms just one half of a set of coffees we've secured from Buf Cafe. The second half is formed of the vibrant and juicy Miko.

Having bought from Buf Cafe since 2011, we've since seen work being done year on year to improve quality across the board , with systems being established that allow us to isolate standout lots such as these from the bulk of production. You can read more about our relationship with Buf Cafe -- one of our longest in coffee -- here. 

Both Gataba and Miko taste classically Rwandan. However, side by side, they're incredibly different from one another, offering an excellent showcase of why it is we love the country and the coffees as much as we do. In the spirit of the festive period, we wanted to give you the chance to experience these two coffees from the Nyamagabe region of Rwanda together, so you can now buy our Buf Cafe Tasting Pack online and in all of our stores from later today.

On the subject of Christmas, now also seems like an excellent time to let you know our Christmas and New Year opening hours. We'll be here for you for much of the holidays, but be sure to check our revised opening times across our stores:

CLERKENWELL CAFE

Thursday 24/12: 7.30am -- 4.30pm
Friday 25/12 -- Sunday 27/12: Closed
Monday 28/12 -- Thursday 31/12: 9.00am -- 4.00pm
Friday 01/01: Closed
Saturday 02/01 & Sunday 03/01: 9.00am -- 6.00pm
Monday 04/01: Regular hours

FITZROVIA COFFEEBAR
Thursday 24/12: 7.00am -- 7.00pm
Friday 25/12 & Saturday 26/12: Closed
Sunday 27/12 -- Thursday 31/12: 9.00am -- 6.00pm
Friday 01/01: Closed
Saturday 02/01 & Sunday 03/01: 9.00am -- 6.00pm
Monday 04/01: Regular hours

HOLBORN COFFEEBAR
Thursday 24/12: 7:00am -- 5:00pm
Friday 25/12 -- Sunday 03/01: Closed
Monday 04/01: Regular hours

MARYLEBONE COFFEEBAR
Thursday 24/12: 7.00am -- 7.00pm
Friday 25/12 & Saturday 26/12: Closed
Sunday 27/12 -- Thursday 31/12: 9.00am -- 6.00pm
Friday 01/01: Closed
Saturday 02/01 & Sunday 03/01: 9.00am -- 6.00pm
Monday 04/01: Regular hours

ONLINE SHOP 
Thursday 17/12: Dispatching as normal
Monday 21/12: Final dispatch before Christmas
Tuesday 29/12: Dispatching as normal
Thursday 07/01: Regular hours

Wishing you a very merry Christmas and, if we don't see you before, we looking forward to welcoming you back in the New Year.