Journal
Notes from the roastery and the bar.
What we're tasting, what we're roasting and the occasional thing worth celebrating.
The Folks is #34 in Europe
Today, at World of Coffee in Brussels, The Folks was announced as the 34th best coffee shop in Europe. Last year we were #88 in the...
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We are among The World’s Best Coffee Shops 2026 for a second year in a row
For the second year in a row, The Folks has been named among the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026, officially ranking #88 in the world.
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Decoding Coffee Flavor. Part 1: How Acidity, Sweetness, and Body Shape Your Cup
This article is the first part of a two-part deep dive into the science of coffee flavor. In this opening section, we explore two of the...
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The Folks Coffee Line: Meet Abraço, a Costa Rica Microlot
Some coffees make you stop mid-sip and think: this is different. And that is exactly the feeling we want to capture with our new coffee line,...
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The Folks Pomegranate Kombucha
What Is Kombucha Really? Our process of making kombucha begins with a humble mix of tea (usually black or green) and sugar. But the transformation happens...
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We Made It to the Top 100 Coffee Shops in the World!
Yep, you read that right. Out of thousands of cafés worldwide, we made it to the list — and we’re beyond proud to put Lisbon on...
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Why We Obsess Over Specialty Coffee at The Folks
We are The Folks, a Lisbon-based small-batch coffee and brunch chain driven by knowledge, technology, and hospitality. Through our commitment to sourcing exceptional coffees, we strive...
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Celebrating Two Years of The Folks
We're thrilled to celebrate The Folks second anniversary! In just two years, we've achieved so much, and we couldn't have done it without you. -...
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Lisboeta: Our first collaboration with DAK Coffee Roasters
We're beyond excited to announce our first collaboration with DAK Coffee Roasters in celebration of The Folks' first anniversary in May 2023
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From One to Six: The Folks Journey in Lisbon
In May 2022, we embarked on an exciting adventure with the opening of our first cafe in the heart of Chiado, Lisbon.
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