Boost Coffee Co, founded in 2018 by Rachael Wight in Lydney, Gloucestershire, specialised in adventure-themed, small-batch coffee roasting. Influenced by Wight’s New Zealand experiences, the roastery focused on quality, accessible coffee education, and strong producer relationships, leaving a notable legacy by 2022.
Boost Coffee Co, established in 2018 by Rachael Wight, operated as a speciality coffee roastery in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, until the end of 2022. The company emerged from Wight’s experiences in New Zealand, where she developed a passion for speciality coffee that she brought back to the UK.
The roastery distinguished itself through its adventure-themed approach to coffee, with each roast designed to complement outdoor activities and exploration. Operating from Lydney, Gloucestershire, Boost Coffee Co built a reputation for hand-roasting speciality grade coffee with meticulous attention to quality and flavour development.
Under Wight’s direction, the company combined professional roasting expertise with accessible coffee education, focusing on making speciality coffee approachable to a broader audience. The roastery maintained direct relationships with coffee producers, ensuring transparency in their supply chain while delivering consistently high-quality products.
The company earned recognition within the speciality coffee community, receiving positive reviews from industry platforms such as Batch Coffee Club UK. Their commitment to quality was reflected in their perfect 5-star rating from customer reviews, with particular praise for their roasting consistency and customer service.
Boost Coffee Co’s business model focused on small-batch roasting, allowing for precise quality control and customisation of roast profiles. Their approach to coffee roasting emphasised bringing out the unique characteristics of each origin while maintaining consistency across their product range. Though the company concluded operations in 2022, it left a lasting impact on the Forest of Dean’s speciality coffee scene and demonstrated the potential for adventure-focused coffee brands in the UK market.
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