Square Mile Coffee Roasters is one of the UK’s most celebrated specialty roasters, co-founded by industry legends James Hoffmann and Anette Moldvaer. With a track record of award-winning coffees and a global reputation for quality, they set the benchmark for sourcing, roasting, and innovation from their East London base.
Workshop Coffee, based in Bethnal Green, London, stands out with its direct trade model and home-compostable coffee capsules. Their meticulous sourcing, quality control through cupping, and innovative subscription service gives them an edge.
Origin Coffee, based in Helston, Cornwall, has been roasting speciality coffee since 2004. Renowned for direct trade and sustainability, it excels in single-origin offerings. Unique initiatives include carbon-neutral roasting and comprehensive coffee education, earning multiple industry accolades.
Steampunk Coffee, based in North Berwick, Scotland, excels in traceable single-origin coffees and sustainability. Founder Catherine Franks, recognised as Scotland's first sustainable food hero, employs innovative waste management strategies. Their café, rated 4.6/5, serves as a community hub, promoting inclusivity.
Green Bean Roasters, based in Northern Ireland and founded in the 1980s by Deirdre Grant, excels in micro-batch sourcing for exclusive coffees. Their solar-powered roastery prioritises sustainability and quality, offering exceptional coffees through their Dreambeans brand and supporting local cafés with training.
Ngopi, founded by Birmingham City University graduates Birama Gladini and Elmira Hamdi, is the UK’s first Indonesian specialty coffee shop, focusing exclusively on Indonesian origins. Their in-house roasting and direct farmer relationships ensure quality, while their cafés blend coffee culture with Indonesian cuisine.
Voyager Coffee, an award-winning roaster in Devon, is unique for its commitment to hand-roasting in small batches and pioneering sustainable packaging. Their focus on ethical sourcing and rigorous quality control has earned them numerous accolades, making them a leader in the UK specialty coffee market.
Redemption Roasters, based in Aylesbury, Hertfordshire, uniquely combines specialty coffee with social purpose, providing training for young offenders. Their innovative approach, praised by the *Financial Times*, promotes rehabilitation while delivering exceptional quality coffee sourced ethically and sustainably.
Ritual Coffee, based just outside Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, is a speciality roastery known for its zero-landfill subscription service. They focus on sustainability and offer training for cafes, while striving to eliminate bad coffee through expert roasting and education.
York Coffee Emporium, based in York, is a boutique roastery known for its small-batch roasting and expert consultancy services. Their unique focus on coffee education sets them apart, making them a trusted partner for hospitality businesses in Yorkshire’s specialty coffee scene.
Hometown Coffee Roasters, based in East Linton, Scotland, started in 2017 and evolved with co-owner Rosie in 2023. Notable for precise roasting and sustainable practices, they uniquely operate from a modular unit while maintaining strong local partnerships.
Grind, founded in 2011 in Shoreditch, London, combines café culture with sustainability, notably offering compostable coffee pods. Their roastery focuses on specialty-grade coffee, while their unique millennial pink branding and commitment to eco-initiatives distinguishes them in the UK coffee scene.
Assembly Coffee, based in Brixton, London, excels in specialty coffee through innovation and collaboration. They focus on ethically sourced beans, meticulous roasting, and sustainability, while enhancing café culture and addressing industry challenges. Their community-driven approach sets new standards in the UK coffee scene.
Watch House, based in Bermondsey, London, is distinguished by its ""Modern Coffee"" philosophy and state-of-the-art coffee laboratory. Their unique coffee collections, including the signature 1829 Espresso, emphasize quality while promoting sustainability through compostable pods and eco-friendly packaging.
The Yorkshire Coffee Roasters, based in Yorkshire, emerged during the COVID-19 lockdown, promoting accessible specialty coffee. Their unique hand-roasting methods and competitive pricing dismantle the snobbery around premium coffee, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for both enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Caribe Coffee Co, a family-run UK business founded by Wilmer and Elle Carcamo, uniquely sources coffee directly from family-owned farms in Honduras, emphasising sustainability. Their flagship Copan Specialty SHG is celebrated for its citrus, caramel, and chocolate flavour profile.
Limini Coffee, based in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, is a family-run speciality roaster founded in 2008. Known for their hands-on training and consultancy, they prioritise sustainability and ethical sourcing, earning a strong reputation within the UK coffee industry.
Founded in 2014 in Liverpool, 92 Degrees Coffee has expanded rapidly across the UK, emphasising quality, ethical sourcing, and sustainability. With notable community contributions and an innovative retail model, they offer ""Damn Fine Coffee™"" products in-store and online.
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