Welcome.

Hey! If you’ve found way your here then you’re probably looking for a blog post on the Strada or Marginal Gains, but before you head to the Index allow me to introduce myself.

I’m Mat North, a coffee professional since the early 00’s when I walked away from a PhD in Physics.

I’ve worked in large chains and ran small ones, sold frappes, blenders and syrups. 

Opened and sold an acclaimed coffee bar and roastery. 

Worked in Quality Control and sold green coffee.

Volunteered as the UK SCA chapter co-ordinator and judged filter coffee all over Europe. 

Oh and I wrote a book and have inspired a Meme account


That face when you get asked about why coffee is so expensive these days.