Grumpy Mule

Grumpy Mule is an independent coffee roaster based in Meltham, Yorkshire, roasting since 2006. The range is built around organic coffees, sourced from high-altitude farms, and roasted across single origin and blend formats.

The business is part of the Cafédirect Group, a B Corp and social enterprise, which means the profit model is tied to generating returns for coffee-farming communities rather than purely for shareholders. The roastery sells online direct to consumers, with a subscription offer, and its coffees are positioned in the accessible end of the speciality market rather than the ultra-premium tier.

The Meltham roastery is a small team operation.