Based in Belfast, Lucid Coffee Roasters, founded in 2021 by Stephen Houston, focuses on innovative roasting and coffee education. They achieved second place in the 2023 UK Roasting Championships and offer a range of services from training to wholesale partnerships.
Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Lucid Coffee Roasters operates from Unit 5 in the DC Enterprise Centre. The roastery, led by Stephen Houston, has established itself as a significant player in the UK specialty coffee scene since its founding in 2021, notably securing second place in the 2023 UK Roasting Championships.
The company’s expertise spans production roasting across various scales, from 100g sample batches to 120kg commercial roasts, with over 15,000 production roasts completed. Their roasting programme emphasises both consistency and innovation, focusing on highlighting the inherent characteristics of each coffee whilst maintaining year-round quality.
Lucid’s approach to coffee education distinguishes them in the market. They offer comprehensive training programmes and consultancy services, sharing their expertise in roasting, quality control, and coffee business operations. This educational focus extends to their transparency practices, with detailed annual reports documenting their operations and sourcing relationships.
Their facility serves multiple functions, operating as a production roastery, training centre, and quality control laboratory. The company maintains a diverse offering of services, including wholesale partnerships, retail sales, and subscription programmes, alongside their educational initiatives.
The roastery’s technical capabilities are noteworthy, utilising advanced roasting equipment and quality control processes. Their commitment to precision is evident in their approach to profile development and quality assurance, employing detailed data analysis to maintain consistency across their roasting operations.
Lucid maintains regular operating hours until 5 PM daily, serving both local and national markets through their multi-channel distribution approach.
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