House Guest: Byron Friesem
Byron Friesem @thisisbyron_ is a designer and maker based in London. He grew up on a farm on the south coast of England, surrounded by fields and forests—a natural playground that offered endless opportunities for adventure, play and making. Driven by a deep curiosity for materials and construction, his practice explores sustainability, material use, and design as a form of storytelling.
To read the interview, visit link in bio.
Photography by @lluistudela for @solo.magazine Issue 15
Craftsmanship in everything we do. From real chocolate to the cup it’s served in.
Today: @monoware . This wider cup lets deep chocolate aromas flourish, while the rounded shape lets that smooth, velvety texture shine. Rich Dark — made for everyday rituals.
A good Easter breakfast table deserves good coffee. We’re currently obsessed with the small-batch Peru-Edwin Herrera Ocampo's SL9 from @scenerycoffeeroasters . Known locally as Inca Gesha, it’s a light coffee with deep, rich floral aromatics—think coffee blossoms and night-blooming jasmine.
Easter Shipping Dates
If you’d like your order in time for Easter, please place it by 30 March.
We will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Orders placed during this time will be dispatched on 7 and 8 April.
House Guest: Mizuki Tsuge
For Mizuki Tsuge @mizuking1221 , coffee is more than a drink—it’s a daily ritual. As Coffee QC Lead at Caravan Brew Bar @caravanroastery , she blends technical precision with a personal touch, focusing on balance, consistency, and the small details that shape every cup. Her approach combines careful observation, ritual, and respect for process, making each coffee experience thoughtful and deliberate. She takes time to notice the subtle differences in aroma and flavour, showing how even small details can transform the way coffee is enjoyed every day.
To read the interview, visit link in bio.
Photography by @lluistudela for @solo.magazine Issue 15
Pancake Day feels like a gentle pause in the week. Rain taps at the window as we dig into golden, buttery pancakes, drizzled with maple syrup, with a warm cup of coffee by our side. Usually a weekend treat, meant to be savoured slowly, it’s exactly what’s needed today.
NEW LAUNCH
We’re excited to introduce the Terra Glaze across our popular Barista collection. More than just striking, it transforms the way you experience coffee. Its dark, earthy tones make each drink feel richer and more intense, while the smooth, glossy surface enhances every sip. Thoughtfully designed, the Terra Glaze lets you savour each cup to the fullest, combining sensory delight with timeless style.
Explore the full collection - link in bio.
LAST CHANCE TO ORDER
You might already be in decorating mode — the table set, small details falling into place. If there’s still someone you’d like to surprise this Christmas, tonight is your last chance to find the perfect gift.
Our Christmas delivery cut-off is tonight,
Thursday 18 December at 11:59PM.
⛔️⛔️⛔️ GIVEAWAY CLOSED ⛔️⛔️⛔️
Giveaway! Giveaway! Giveaway! If you say it three times, your probabilities of winning increase!
Love bringing you this giveaway in collaboration with @monoware in this magical season. Win the Everyday Mugs set in four different glazes and share your perfect hot drink these holidays. How?
1. Follow @solo.magazine and @monoware
2. Like this post
3. Comment as many times as you want with whom you'd share that hot drink during Christmas
4. Sharing the post in stories is much appreciated ✨
Participation will be open until Sunday 21st. Good luck!
THE BIG ONE IS HERE!
Since the launch of the Barista Collection, we’ve received wonderful feedback—and we listened. The idea for a larger cup came from our friends @pollenbakery in Manchester, who wanted something to match their generous lattes.
Now available in 300ml, our large latte cup is the newest addition to the Barista Range, which spans everything from the espresso cup, through the filter cup, and, of course, our Everyday Mug. Like the rest of the range, it’s available with or without handles—and best of all, it perfectly matches our multi-cup saucer.
Explore the full collection — link in bio.
It’s always an honour to be recognised — especially by none other than the annually anticipated Monocle Design Directory.
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The response to our Barista Range has truly surprised us. A long time in the making, it has, in a short time, found its way into many of our favourite coffee shops across the country and abroad.
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And it doesn’t stop there — we’ve just added another cup style, rounding out the collection to cover every coffee moment, from espresso to large latte and everything in between.
