From Bean to Brew: The Story Behind Exhale’s 100% Arabica Coffee

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If you thought all coffee was created equal, you might want to sit down for this one. Because Exhale is doing things very differently, and with their 100% Arabica Coffee they’re proving that your morning cup can be clean, tasty, and ridiculously good for you. And if you want to try it for yourself, you can get 50% off the first month of your subscription with the code GYMFLUENCERSAGENCY.

Right now though, let’s rewind. Because the story behind Exhale is a pretty interesting one! It’s got travel, health setbacks, garden-roasted beans, a lockdown hustle, and even a local Post Office ban. And it all starts with two coffee-loving adventurers – Kirsty and Al.

Before they were slinging some of the healthiest 100% Arabica Coffee in the UK, Al and Kirsty were living a very different life. Think corporate grind, London life, and the occasional escape to far-flung corners of the world. But things took a serious turn when Al’s health began to fall apart. Despite being fit (we’re talking triathlons, surfing, Thai boxing levels of fit), his lifestyle eventually caught up with him, and by his early thirties, he was battling a full-blown autoimmune condition.

Cue a complete life overhaul. Diet, lifestyle, mindset — the works. And in the middle of it all, a surfing accident in Bali led him to a tiny café in Seminyak where he had a cup of coffee that quite literally changed his life. That one cup sparked a love affair with coffee on a whole new level.

From a Shed In The Garden to a Roastery in Brixton

Fast forward to 2020 when Exhale was born in the middle of lockdown, in a central London terrace, with a £25k custom Probat roaster… parked in a shed. With their planned roastery space falling through, Al and Kirsty went full startup mode, roping in neighbours, siblings, and anyone in need of work to help pack coffee from their kitchen and garden.

At one point, they were pushing out 200kg of coffee a week from their house. At this point the local Post Office refused to take any more sacks, so they started sending daily pickups straight from the front door. And Kirsty’s butterscotch bike became an icon in East London as she pedalled deliveries across town.

Then in 2021 things took off enough that they were forced to move things into Yonder climbing center, and then on into a roaster in Brixton. Which is where you can still find them now!

The Secret Behind Their 100% Arabica Coffee

So, what makes Exhale’s 100% Arabica Coffee so special? It’s not just about being organic or fair trade (though it is both). It’s about a meticulous, borderline obsessive process that’s all about health, sustainability, and taste, and balancing all three without compromise.

They tested dozens of coffees from around the globe, ran nine rounds of independent lab testing, and fine-tuned their roasting process to lock in the good stuff (like polyphenols, antioxidants, and L-theanine) while keeping out the bad (like mycotoxins, pesticides, and heavy metals).

Each batch is roasted fresh in small batches and sent out the same week to keep the antioxidants and flavour at their peak. And the beans? Only speciality grade, 100% Arabica Coffee, scoring over 80/100 by the Speciality Coffee Association. Seriously, these guys don’t mess around!

A Better Brew for You (and the Planet)

Exhale’s mission goes beyond just making good coffee. They’re committed to being good people, paying above Fair Trade prices, working only with sustainable importers, and using plastic-free, compostable packaging for every order.

It’s coffee with a conscience, crafted with the same love and care that sparked the whole journey. Whether you’re brewing with a French press or pouring into an AeroPress, every cup delivers the good.

Final Thoughts

If you’ve ever thought about switching to a healthier brew, now’s your chance. Exhale’s 100% Arabica Coffee isn’t just about great taste — it’s backed by science, born from personal experience, and packed with the kind of feel-good ingredients that help you get more from your day.

And the best part? You can get 50% off your first subscription with the code GYMFLUENCERSAGENCY. So go on — upgrade your morning routine and sip on something with a real story behind it.