Durham Coffee, a father-daughter specialty roastery in County Durham, champions sustainability and ethical sourcing, earning a 2023 Sustain Chain Sustainability Award. Their unique charity roasts support local homelessness initiatives, embodying their commitment to community engagement alongside premium coffee quality.
Durham Coffee is a father-daughter operated specialty coffee roastery based in County Durham, North East England. The company has established itself as a significant player in the region’s specialty coffee scene, with a particular focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.
Their commitment to sustainability was recently recognized with the Sustain Chain Sustainability Award in 2023. The roastery maintains full traceability in their supply chain, working directly with coffee farms to ensure both ethical sourcing and premium quality. All their coffees are specialty grade, reflecting their dedication to quality across their entire range.
The roastery is led by head roaster Bernhard Nausner, whose expertise helps shape their coffee program. They maintain a public-facing operation with their roastery open to visitors Wednesday through Friday, creating a direct connection with their local community. This community engagement extends to charitable initiatives, such as their creation of special charity roasts to support local homelessness organizations.
Their business model encompasses direct-to-consumer sales, wholesale partnerships, and educational programs. They’ve developed a comprehensive wholesale program that provides not just coffee but also training and support to their business partners. Their educational offerings demonstrate their commitment to sharing coffee knowledge and developing the local coffee community.
What distinguishes Durham Coffee is their combination of family business values with professional specialty coffee standards. Their recent sustainability award and ongoing community initiatives show how they’re successfully balancing commercial success with social responsibility. Their position as a leading specialty coffee roaster in the North East demonstrates how regional roasters can maintain high standards while serving their local communities.
Unit 8, AMR Building, Sacriston Industrial Estate, Plawsworth Road, Durham, DH7 6JX
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