Fortitude Coffee, founded in 2014 by Helen Coburn and Matt Carroll in Edinburgh, has transitioned from a café to a notable roaster. Renowned for their meticulous attention to detail, they offer seasonal, traceable coffees and have expanded across three locations.
The Source Coffee, based in Edinburgh's historic Old Town, uniquely combines traditional roasting with modern distribution. Their in-house roasted coffees excel in quality control, and they provide both wholesale and retail services, with free shipping across the UK for accessibility.
The Milk Shed Coffee Roasters, based in historic Brighton, originated from a 1800s dairy. They focus on quality specialty coffees like their unique ""Shed Brew,"" while promoting sustainability through the ""1% for the Planet"" initiative and maintaining transparency in sourcing practices.
Forth Coffee, based in Newbridge, Edinburgh, roasts coffee in the evenings to ensure freshness. Notable for their Railbridge Blend and Brazilian Bubblegum, they've been recognised in the 2022 Scottish Retail Food and Drink Awards, emphasising their commitment to quality and local culture.
Obadiah Coffee, founded in 2017 by Sam and Alice Young in Edinburgh, Scotland, is renowned for its minimalist approach and focus on unusual origins. They pioneer sustainable practices and are celebrated for their toffee-sweet, stone fruit-acidic coffee, promoting unique flavor profiles.
Cult Coffee Roasters, based in Edinburgh since 2014, distinguishes itself by evolving from café to roastery while sourcing exceptional global coffees directly from producers. Their unique roasting approach creates tailored profiles for both filter and espresso, enhancing the coffee's nuanced flavours.
Otis & Carter Coffee, based in Edinburgh, Scotland, uniquely connects coffee consumption with personal progress. Their roasting philosophy emphasises coffee as a companion in daily pursuits, reflecting a thoughtful, motivational approach that distinguishes them in the specialty coffee market.
Williams & Johnson Coffee, based in Edinburgh since 2016, stands out for its unique integration into the city's coffee culture. Their emphasis on profile development, consistent quality control, and community engagement underscores their distinctive role in Scotland’s specialty coffee scene.
Cairngorm Coffee, based in Edinburgh, focuses on balancing sweetness and juiciness in their specialty coffees. Unique for their diverse selection and innovative response to pandemic challenges, they project a £1 million turnover in 2022, alongside a strong café and food offering.
Uplands Roast, located in County Carlow, Ireland, distinguishes itself through small-batch production and strong community ties. Their innovative integration of specialty practices within a rural context and focus on sustainability set them apart in the Irish coffee sector.
Based in Edinburgh's Smith Place, Terra Coffee is a notable artisan roaster, specialising in drum roasting. Their unique offerings include the Dolce Crema blend and single-origin coffees. Committed to sustainability, they support farmers worldwide while fostering industry relationships through training and consultation.
Mr. Eion, a specialty coffee roaster in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, is renowned for small-batch roasting and quality. Unique for its community focus, the roastery expertly crafts coffee, with Mr. Eion himself being a familiar face in the local coffee scene.
Artisan Roast, based in Edinburgh, Scotland, is an award-winning gourmet coffee roastery with three cafés. They specialise in sustainably sourced, high-quality micro-lots and offer subscriptions, wholesale, single origin coffee, and barista training, with accolades in competitive events.
Established in 2013 by Steve Glencross, Machina Coffee in Edinburgh is a notable specialty roaster. It uniquely combines a café with roasting operations and excels in community engagement, while offering direct-to-consumer sales and equipment supply alongside their exceptional coffee offerings.
Electric Coffee Co, based in Ealing, London, stands out for its industrial-inspired ethos and direct trade relationships. Their meticulous approach involves personal farm visits to ensure exceptional quality, complemented by a unique small-batch roasting process from their Horsham roastery.
Based in Edinburgh, Terra Coffee excels in sustainable, ethical sourcing, forging direct relationships with farmers to ensure quality. Their unique approach showcases various bean origins, highlighting distinct characteristics, while also providing comprehensive education and consultancy services in coffee preparation.
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