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  • Our road is a long one
  • Full of adventure, full of discovery trying new things, learning from others
  • We haven't hurried the journey at all
  • better it lasts for years
  • Ithaka is a coffee roastery being built by World Barista Champion, Dale Harris. We’re moving slowly, and building a business based on quality, service, sustainability, human connection and attention to the small details. We’ll never be the biggest roastery, but we can be one that makes a fresh positive impact within our community.

    Blog posts

    1. Read more: Autumn Seasonal Drinks
      Autumn Seasonal Drinks

      Autumn Seasonal Drinks

      By Dale Harris & Mubarek Daha  Our tasting bar is built on the idea that we don't have to be trapped by the coffee purist ideal, we are free ...
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    2. Read more: Rooted in Birmingham
      Rooted in Birmingham

      Rooted in Birmingham

      Written by Dale Harris, cover photo by Rayaan The best coffee businesses are often associated with global cities, London, New York, Melbourne; esta...
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    3. Read more: Why We List the Sustainable Development Goals
      Why We List the Sustainable Development Goals

      Why We List the Sustainable Development Goals

      A word that comes up often when discussing how ethical, or the potential positive impact of a product is "sustainability". Ask ten people what sustainable coffee means and you'll likely get ten different answers. Some will think of forests and biodiversity, others of fair pay, clean water, renewable energy or education. None of those answers are wrong, sustainability isn't one thing; it's the balance of many. Which means as a goal, making our business "more sustainable" is noble, but vague.

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