Lancashire

J. Atkinson and Co.

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SubscriptionWholesaleB Corp
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J. Atkinson and Co., trading as Atkinsons Coffee Roasters and Tea Merchants, is a Lancaster based coffee roaster and tea merchant.

The business operates from 12 China Street, Lancaster, alongside three further Lancaster locations including The Music Room, The Hall and Lancaster Castle. Coffee is roasted on a Loring low emission roaster, with both filter and espresso roast profiles offered.

Origins on the current line up include Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia, Peru and Uganda. The company emphasises long term relationships with producers and customers, runs a coffee subscription, a wholesale programme and a decaf range, and is B Corp certified, publishing an Impact Report 2025.

Single origin coffees are offered alongside blends, and the shops are open to visitors.

At a glance
Founded
1837
Roasting machine
Loring
Visit
Open to visitors
Roastery
Shop premises
Packaging
letterbox friendly
Team
Medium
Roast tendency
Light to medium
Origins
Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia, Peru, Uganda
Sourcing
Direct trade
Certifications
B Corp

What they offer

Find them

12 China Street
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1EX
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