Concorde’s First Trans-Atlantic Dash: The Day Aviation Changed Forever
On 26 September 1973, Concorde made her first non-stop trans-Atlantic crossing, proving in one audacious hop that supersonic passenger travel wasn’t a fantasy - it was the future
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Our story
Jet Bean started when our founder, Nathan was made redundant during the pandemic and found himself working in a local coffee roastery. What began as a temporary fix quickly became a passion for the craft, the ritual, and the community around coffee.
When he returned to the skies, one question lingered: "Why is coffee in aviation still so bad?"
Jet Bean was born from that frustration - Today, we roast exceptional single origin beans, available online and served from our converted Citation Mustang Jet Coffee Shop. Bringing great coffee, and a little magic, back to aviation.
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JET BEAN BLOG
Brewing the Perfect Cup at 1,000ft
When we told Semet Aviation we wanted to fix bad airplane coffee, they handed us a plane. Armed with a portable espresso machine, we brewed the perfect cup at 1,000ft...
You Want to Be a Pilot? Here's Everything I'd Tell My Son.
Every week I get asked: “How do I become a pilot?” So here’s the honest, no-fluff guide. From training routes and costs, to salaries and what the job’s actually like...
Altitude vs Attitude: Why Coffee Tastes Different in the Sky
Making great coffee in the sky isn’t impossible - but it does require knowing the enemy. Cabin pressure, low humidity, dull taste receptors… they’re all working against you. But with...
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