Sweet Coffee
What do we mean by ‘sweet’ coffee?
When we describe a coffee as “sweet”, we’re not talking about sugar. Coffee doesn’t naturally taste sweet in the same way that a piece of fruit or a spoonful of sugar does. Instead, sweetness in coffee is a perception created by the combination of aroma, flavour, acidity and texture that we experience when we drink it.
That perception can reminds us of familiar sweet foods and ingredients like caramel, milk chocolate, brown sugar, honey and ripe fruit and berries. These flavours aren’t necessary sugars that remain in the cup. They’re the result of hundreds of volatile, aromatic compounds developing from the coffee cherry, through processing and roasting.
In speciality coffee, this is what we mean when we talk about a sweet coffee. At Bold Street Coffee, we select seasonal single-origin coffees for the qualities they bring to the cup and we always search for that clear, rounded sweetness.
Locations
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Bold Street, Liverpool
Bold Street Coffee,
89 Bold Street,
Liverpool, L1 4GD
Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 8am – 6pm
Sunday: 9am – 5pm
In our original location, you can find Bold Street Coffee serving up signature breakfast dishes, sandwiches, and sweet treats, like doughnuts and pastries.
How to find us:
Head to St. Luke’s (locally known as the ‘Bombed-Out church’). You’ll find yourself at the bottom of Bold Street, where we’re just a couple of minutes walk up the road.
The Plaza, Liverpool
Bold Street Coffee, The Plaza,
100 Old Hall Street,
Liverpool, L3 4QJ
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 7am – 6pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9am – 3pm
Fancy a full English breakfast in the heart of Liverpool’s business district? Our Plaza location brings the same quality coffee and breakfast options to professionals. We even offer a 20% discount to residents of The Plaza and Cotton Exchange!
How to find us:
Walk into The Plaza building on Old Hall Street, just a short trek from Moorfields Station.
What makes naturally sweet coffee so sweet?
The potential for sweetness begins at origin.
A coffee cherry is a fruit and its development is influenced by its environment and terroir; Altitude, weather, climate, soil, shade and the overall growing conditions. Cherries picked at the perfect ripeness can give the producers the raw material they need to produce coffees with the greatest complexity and perception of sweetness.
Processing then plays an important role in how that sweetness is expressed. Natural and Honey processing develops deeper fruity flavours and heavier body that enhances that perception of sweetness. Whereas a washed process can give a coffee a cleaner, more refined balance of sweetness. Anaerobic fermentation can push a whole other dimension, with more boozy flavours.
Roasting is the final part of the sweetness equation before actually brewing the coffee. The roaster's job is to develop the green coffee enough to create that balanced sweetness without masking the characteristics that make it distinctive.
What does sweetness taste like in coffee?
Sweetness can mean varying different things from one coffee to another.
Some coffees have a chocolatey, caramel-like sweetness like our Santa Teresa, that brings bold flavours of Fudge Brownies, Roasted Nuts and Plum Jam that are perfect as a syrupy espresso.
Other coffees like our Argote are bursting with Tropical Fruit and Bubblegum sweetness that make you think sugar has been added.These coffees really shine as a filter coffee as the aroma plays a big part in that perception of sweetness.
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Tastes Like:Chocolate Brownie, Plum Jam & Roasted Hazelnuts
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Location:Cobán, Alta Verapaz Guatemala
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Tastes Like:Banana, Hubba Bubba, Mojito
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Location:Huila Colombia
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Tastes Like:Papaya, Melon, Coconut
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Location:Brunca Costa Rica
Why people love our Coffee
Carefully Selected Ingredients
Quality is at the core of everything we serve at Bold Street Coffee. From trusted suppliers to thoughtfully chosen produce, every ingredient is selected for its flavour and consistency. It’s this attention to detail that ensures every dish and drink lives up to the standard our customers expect.
Service with a Personal Touch
Great coffee is only part of what makes Bold Street Coffee special. Our team brings genuine enthusiasm to every interaction, combining knowledge of our speciality blends with a friendly, approachable style. It’s this personal touch that turns a simple coffee run into a welcoming experience.
Comfort in Every Corner
There’s no better way to enjoy a coffee and a full English breakfast than in a relaxed, welcoming space. At Bold Street Coffee, our interior is designed with comfort in mind, giving you the perfect place to unwind, catch up or simply enjoy the moment over great food and coffee.
Trusted by Coffee Lovers
Our reputation is built on the people we serve. From first-time visitors to regulars, Bold Street Coffee has earned a loyal following over the years. It’s their feedback and shared experiences that reflect the quality, atmosphere and consistency we strive to deliver every day.
How to choose the best sweet coffee for you
The best sweet coffee is the one you most enjoy.
If you're exploring our rotating selection of BSC coffees, our tasting notes and roast profiles can give you a useful starting point.
For a more familiar style of sweetness, look for coffees with tasting notes such as Caramel, Brown Sugar, Milk Chocolate, Nougat or Nuts. These coffees often have a rounder, more comforting flavour profile.
If you prefer a brighter expression of sweetness, look for fruit-forward filter coffees with notes of Berries, Stone Fruit, Tropical Fruit or Citrus. Lighter filter roasts can highlight these flavours particularly clearly, creating a juicy and vibrant perception of sweetness.
There's no single definition of a sweet coffee. That's part of what makes speciality coffee so interesting.
The sweetness isn't something we've added. It's something you discover in the cup.
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