Get to Know Us
The Cornico Coffee Company was formed by Andrew Tobin in 2009, he has over 20 years of experience in the tea and coffee industry!
Andrew Tobin
Company Director
What do you enjoy most about working in speciality coffee?
There is always something new, my kitchen is an Aladdin`s cave of coffee equipment.
Can you give us a Barista Top Tip?
Use the best quality ingredients and equipment that you can afford. The results are so much better.
Favourite Brew Method and why?
Espresso, still the best despite what the hipsters have to say - It’s so versatile.
Briony Tobin
"My role is to ensure the running of the office is smooth and efficient, I also like to get creative running the social media pages, send me your best coffee photos to be featured. You may also recognise me as the friendly voice on the end of the phone!"
What do you enjoy most about working in speciality coffee?
The best thing about working in speciality coffee for me is meeting people in the industry including customers and suppliers at trade shows and seeing how coffee trends change so quickly.
Can you give us a Barista top tip?
My top tip is to keep your machine nice and clean! Not only does it effect the quality of the espresso you produce but also the way you present yourself and your business to the customers you have worked hard for.
Favourite brew method and why?
My favourite brewing method has to be the Chemex, when it has finished brewing it is the perfect temperature, full of flavour and... it looks pretty.
Kathryn Tobin
"I am a coffee roaster, on days we aren’t roasting you will find me behind the machine serving our latest roasts."
What do you enjoy most about working in speciality coffee?
I find it really interesting! There is so much to learn every day, I am currently completing several coffee courses.
Can you give us a Barista top tip?
If doesn’t matter how well you have dialled in your coffee or how fresh your coffee is - if you leave the portafilter in the machine your coffee will burn! Start brewing your espresso immediately.
Favourite brew method and why?
My favourite brewing method is the Aeropress - I love traveling and I can take it everywhere with me!
Millie Gay
" I am the Barista Trainer for Cornico Coffee, providing free training for you and your employees. "
What do you enjoy most about working in speciality coffee?
I love learning new things and you can never stop learning with speciality coffee. There is so many parts to it - from growing, sourcing, roasting, tasting and serving. I love the poeple, the coffee community is so welcoming and lovely.
Favourite Brew Method and why?
It will have to be espresso and being able to do latte art. I find it really relaxing. Just the happiness of making good coffee but also creating great designs.
Can you give us a Barista Top Tip?
Have a different coloured cloth for your steam wands, that way no one uses them for anything other! Oh and keep your nozzles clean. Wipe, purge, wipe!!
Tony Randle
"As the Company accountant, it’s my role to ensure the accounts system runs efficiently".
What do you enjoy most about working in speciality coffee?
Recently I have enjoyed the challenges that our new roastery has brought with percentage moisture loss in coffee and how to cost everything out, I learn something new every day in this industry.
Favourite Brew Method and why?
I like a good filter coffee so I’m going to say drip coffee is my tipple, well during working hours anyway.
Can you give us a Barista Top Tip?
Use fresh coffee and don’t leave it in a hot handle for more than 5 seconds before brewing.
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We are always thinking about our impact on the environment, and this reflects in all of our products - from biodegradable coffee bags and labels to our wholesale zero waste coffee initiative. Click below to read about our sustainability ethos.
