Friday 19 September 2014

Who is Couva Coffee Couture?!

It's been a really busy summer and start to the autumn... Between school holidays for the little one, some much-needed time away, and sharing Couva products with some new friends at venues like The Big Feastival, there has been a lot going on.

Because we've made so many new friends over the last couple of months, I thought it would be a good idea just to do a recap about Couva and what we do!


So, what is Couva Coffee Couture?
Couva is a range of functional and fashionable accessories for the discerning coffee connoisseur. The range includes cafetiere covers in a number of different sizes and covers for cups that fit takeaway cups and mugs.


The range of products have slowly grown and evolved from an idea I had for a birthday present for my dad a number of years ago. After many years of wrapping our cafetiere with a tea towel and an elastic band, I thought ‘surely I can come up with something better!’ And I think I have!

I know there are other cafetiere covers on the market, but our covers are really SO much better! And here is why: 

First of all, they look good! Have you seen our new Moustache range?! Just gorgeous!



None of that horrible rubbery neoprene wet-suit material that you normally see, and certainly no silly naff designs! We go to a lot of effort to make sure the fabrics in the range are beautiful, eye-catching, and will work well in your kitchen or dining room. We think about the current trends in home fashions and on the high street, and we try to translate that to our products.

Second, there is a special heat-reflective inner liner that keeps coffee up to 60% warmer*. This means that you can take time to enjoy your brew because you can be assured that your coffee will stay warmer for longer. You can linger over your cup, enjoying more time with loved ones without worrying about cold coffee – because nobody likes that!

Third, they are machine washable. This is kind of important because Couvas also catches the dribbles from the spout so they don’t get onto your counter or tablecloth. When Couva gets a bit grubby, just throw it in the washing machine and air dry! Simple!

Fourth, we like to think outside of the box. We use elastic closures because we want to make sure that our covers fit most sizes of cafetieres and cups. On our cafetiere Couvas, we’ve started using magnet closures because they are really easy to use (which is important for those who may have some trouble with their hands, like your Granny!) and they hold the Couva securely to keep all of the warmth in. 

For our Cup Couvas, we use a button closure so that you can use it on a mug AND on your take-away cup. For a little added extra, we’ve added a little pocket that is perfect for your loyalty card or your coffee money! Genius!


Couva comes in 2 different styles and 4 different sizes:
Couva Cup fits a range of take-away cups and  mugs thanks to the elasticated button closure)
Couva Cafetiere comes in small (3 cup), medium (8 cup) and large (12 cup) sizes. Thanks to the elasticated magnetic closure, the range fits most brands of cafetieres that are available including Bodum and La Cafetiere.

Finally, they are made in the UK and the quality is second to none. It’s really important that our products are made in an ethical way, that supports the talent that we have here in the UK. We’ve worked hard with a wonderful family-owned manufacturer in the heart of England to make sure that our products meet our standards and yours. 



We love our Couvas, and we know you will to!  Come and visit us at www.couva.co.uk

PS - I hate to say it, but Christmas is coming - and Couvas make great gifts for the coffee connoisseur on your list!! Check out our website for ordering info!




Couva Coffee Couture... Keeps coffee hotter for longer! 

 (*than not using a cover and about 30% warmer than other covers available on the market)