Drury Tea & Coffee was founded in London in 1936 by three Italian brothers, beginning as a tea blender before turning to coffee roasting and taking its current name after a move to Drury Lane in 1946.
Drury Tea & Coffee was founded in London in 1936 by three Italian brothers, beginning as a tea blender before turning to coffee roasting and taking its current name after a move to Drury Lane in 1946. Now in its third generation of family ownership, the company roasts at a purpose-built site at the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich, with headquarters and a dedicated training centre at 46-47 iO Centre, Armstrong Road, SE18 6AT.
More than 90% of output goes to the hospitality trade, including restaurants collectively holding Michelin stars, alongside hotels, pubs, delicatessens and offices. The range includes over 30 espresso blends and originals, seasonal single origins and estate coffees, Nespresso-compatible capsules and the Windmill Street Coffee line, plus more than 120 teas.
The best-selling Caffè Cuidado is blended from Rainforest Alliance certified farms, and 1kg espresso packaging is fully recyclable. The on-site training centre runs SCA and CQI certified barista courses, free to regular wholesale customers.
