What Climpson and Sons does

Climpson & Sons is a London-headquartered specialty coffee roaster founded in 2002 by Ian Burgess (originally as Burgil Coffee, later renamed after the former butcher's shop on Broadway Market). The company operates an integrated specialty coffee business spanning D2C ecommerce, B2B wholesale, two physical cafés, and training, with a team of approximately 50 people. Core products include single-origin and blended roasted coffee (250g and 2KG formats), the Midnight Oil ready-to-drink sub-brand (Coffee Concentrate, Cold Brew, Espresso Martini, Coffee Liqueur, Matcha Martini), coffee equipment (Sage, La Marzocco, Moccamaster, Ratio, Wilfa, Hario), specialty tea and chai, branded merchandise, and SCA-aligned barista workshops. Roasting is conducted in-house at the Argall Avenue roastery in Leyton using Loring Smart Roast S35 and S70 roasters; the Midnight Oil Coffee Concentrate uses a proprietary flash-brewing technique (hot extraction followed by immediate flash-chilling) that locks in aromatic compounds and enables a versatile espresso substitute format.

The business model is multi-stream. D2C revenue is driven through Shopify-powered online sales and Recharge-powered subscriptions (7/14/28-day cadence, prepaid 3/6/12-month options, 5% subscription discount, free shipping over £15). B2B wholesale supplies freshly roasted coffee to 300+ cafes, restaurants, hotels, offices, and bars across the UK and Ireland, bundled with barista training, equipment support, and menu development. Retail café revenue flows through the Broadway Market flagship (open 7 days) and the new Deal, Kent café (opened April 2026). Workshops (£90–£150 per person), office coffee subscriptions, and merchandise provide additional monetization layers. The company holds B Corp certification (score 110.4, achieved September 2023) and SALSA food safety certification, with supply-chain traceability reinforced through long-term producer relationships (Daterra Brazil, 13+ years; JASAL/Salaverria El Salvador) and the Real Time Coffee Emissions Project launched in 2022.

Climpson & Sons is privately held and founder-owned, with no disclosed external funding rounds and an employee base that has grown to ~50 across roasting, retail, training, wholesale account management, business development, marketing, and operations. Geographic operations remain UK-centric (London and Kent), with no international expansion disclosed. Notable enterprise wholesale accounts include Joe & The Juice, Super 8 Group, Lantana, Almeida Theatre, and Blue Marine Foundation. Distribution for Midnight Oil extends into 700ml bottles, 3L bag-in-box, and keg dispense for licensed venues, marking the company's most material product extension beyond the core coffee bean business.

Name

Climpson and Sons

Legal name

Climpson & Sons Ltd

Website

https://climpsonandsons.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Climpson & Sons is a London-based specialty coffee roaster founded in 2002, serving D2C subscribers, 300+ wholesale hospitality partners across the UK and Ireland, and customers through two retail cafés, via single-origin coffee, the Midnight Oil RTD sub-brand, equipment, and barista training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roasting

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (31192), Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (722515)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty Coffee Shops (Single-Origin, Third-Wave) (THAFADAA)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roasting
• Wholesale coffee supply
• Coffee subscriptions
• Barista training
• Ready-to-drink coffee

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail Coffee Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of specialty roasted coffee beans in 250g and 2KG sizes across multiple origins. Includes single origin and blended options with various grind types
2. Coffee Subscriptions: Flexible subscription model with 5% discount on 7/14/28 day delivery cycles. Prepaid options for 3,6,12 months. Covers home and office subscriptions with rotating seasonal coffees and sampler packs
3. Coffee Equipment Sales: Sales of espresso machines, grinders, filters, brewers (V60, Chemex, Aeropress, Moccamaster, Ratio, La Marzocco). Wide price range from £6.50 to £4,524
4. Midnight Oil Drinks: Sister brand selling ready-to-drink Espresso Martinis, Coffee Liqueur, and Coffee Concentrate in 700ml bottles and 3L bag-in-box formats. Includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic options
5. Workshops and Training: In-person barista courses, espresso workshops, latte art training, roastery tours, and SCA courses at their training academy. Prices from £90-150 per person
6. Wholesale B2B Coffee Supply: Supplying freshly roasted specialty coffee to hospitality businesses including cafes, restaurants, hotels, offices with equipment installation and ongoing support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Climpson and Sons is a London-based specialty coffee roaster that produces and supplies freshly roasted single-origin and blended coffee beans, bottled coffee beverages under the Midnight Oil sub-brand, and brewing equipment. It sells direct-to-consumer through an e-commerce store with flexible subscriptions and through two retail cafés, while also serving over 300 hospitality businesses across the UK and Ireland with wholesale coffee, barista training, and equipment support.

Product overview

Climpson & Sons is an East London-based specialty coffee roaster founded in 2002, operating as a unified specialty coffee business with multiple product lines that serve both direct-to-consumer and B2B markets. The core offering centers on roasted specialty coffee beans (single origins and house blends), complemented by the Midnight Oil ready-to-drink sub-brand featuring coffee concentrate, cold brew, espresso martinis, and coffee liqueur. The company offers coffee subscriptions (home and office), a full range of coffee equipment (espresso machines, filter brewers, grinders, pour-over devices), in-person barista training and workshops, specialty tea and chai, branded merchandise, and wholesale partnership programs for hospitality businesses. The product portfolio works as an integrated ecosystem: beans and concentrate serve as the core products, while subscriptions, equipment, and training extend the offering into different consumption occasions and customer segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Midnight Oil: Premium coffee-based ready-to-drink brand including Espresso Martini, Coffee Liqueur, Coffee Concentrate, and Cold Brew products.
• Midnight Oil

Products and services

• Specialty Coffee (Single Origin and Blends) Roasted specialty coffee beans sourced from traceable producers worldwide, including single origins from El Salvador, Ethiopia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Colombia, and Guatemala, plus house blends such as Broadway Blend. Sold to home brewers, offices, and hospitality businesses.
• Midnight Oil Coffee Concentrate Flash-brewed coffee concentrate made using hot water extraction then flash-chilled, sourced from Daterra in Brazil. Acts as an espresso substitute for iced lattes, cocktails, and home use without equipment. Available in 1L and 3L formats.
• Midnight Oil Cold Brew Slow-brewed cold coffee produced using an 18-hour immersion brewing method and containing 1110mg/L caffeine. Made in partnership with the Midnight Oil ready-to-pour drinks brand.
• Midnight Oil Ready-to-Drink Cocktails Premium ready-to-serve espresso martinis, matcha martinis, and award-winning coffee liqueur (regular and decaf). Available in 700ml bottles, 3L bag-in-box formats, and keg dispense systems for licensed venues.
• Coffee Subscriptions (Home) Flexible and prepaid subscription service for freshly roasted coffee delivered to homes. Options include rotating seasonal coffees, sampler packs, and coffee concentrate subscriptions with 7, 14, or 28-day delivery frequencies and a 5% subscription discount.
• Office Coffee Subscriptions Specialty coffee subscription service for workplaces across London and the UK, including equipment provision, team gifting, and flexible subscription options designed for teams of every size.
• Coffee Equipment Range of brewing equipment including espresso machines (Sage, La Marzocco), filter brewers (Moccamaster, Ratio Six, Wilfa), grinders, pour-over devices (Hario V60, Chemex, Kalita, Clever Dripper), and accessories. Prices range from £6.50 to £4,524.
• Coffee Workshops and Courses In-person barista training, espresso workshops, latte art classes, and roastery tours at Climpson's HQ & Training Academy in East London. Includes SCA course options and certification preparation. Prices from £90-£150 per person.
• Tea, Chai and Hot Chocolate Specialty teas including Prana Chai blends (original, decaf, vegan), Tea Drop loose leaf teas (English Breakfast, Earl Grey, green and herbal), turmeric latte, and Islands 32% hot chocolate powder.
• Merchandise Branded apparel including sweatshirts, scarves, caps, t-shirts, mugs, wall art, cupping spoons, and Midnight Oil branded merchandise.
• Wholesale Coffee Partnership Wholesale coffee supply and support service for cafés, restaurants, bakeries, hotels, offices, and bars. Includes barista training, equipment sourcing, menu development, and ongoing technical support across the UK and Ireland.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of coffees from repeat purchases, average partnership length 5 years with producers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Burnt RestaurantcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Burnt's new Bethnal Green location (third location) features coffee from Climpson & Son, marking the chain's first expansion into East London. Venue operations began 21 April 2026 with in-house bakery and Climpson coffee service.
• DaterracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian coffee farm and primary supplier since 2013. Carbon-negative producer, first coffee producer in world to receive Rainforest Alliance certification. B Corp score of 85. Home of The Baron espresso blend. Partnership of 13+ years.
• JASAL (Salaverria Family)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEl Salvador coffee producer, 6th generation family business. Source of The Fields: Buena Vista coffee. Rainforest Certified farms using organic fertilizers. Provides education, housing and healthcare for staff.
• Brat RestaurantminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant partnership operating at Climpson's Arch venue. Located at Arch 374, Helmsley Place, London E8 3SB. Operating Monday-Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday-Sunday 9:30am-10pm.
• Midnight Oil DrinkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister brand producing ready-to-drink coffee beverages including Espresso Martinis, Coffee Liqueur, and Coffee Concentrate. Brings specialty coffee to new occasions beyond the cafe setting.
• Prana ChaiminorOthersMelbourne-based chai supplier. Products include Prana Chai, Prana Chai Decaf Blend, and Prana Chai Vegan Blend sold through Climpson & Sons retail channels.
• Islands ChocolateminorOthersChocolate supplier for hot chocolate products. Islands 32% Hot Chocolate Powder sold through Climpson & Sons alongside tea offerings.
• Tea DropminorOthersAustralian tea brand supplying specialty teas including English Breakfast, Earl Grey, green teas, herbal teas. Full range sold through Climpson & Sons.
• Loring Smart RoastcoreTechnology or IntegrationRoasting equipment manufacturer. Climpson & Sons uses Loring Smart Roast S35 and S70 roasters described as showcasing latest technology for roasting with precision, accuracy and lowest emissions possible.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Square Mile Coffee Roasters: London-based specialty coffee roaster founded 2008, focused on single-origin and seasonal blends, wholesale supply to high-end London cafes and restaurants, and barista training — directly comparable to Climpson on roastery scale, London wholesale presence, and training offerings.
• Workshop Coffee: Specialty coffee roaster and multi-location cafe operator in London (Holborn, Clerkenwell, Fitzrovia) competing with Climpson on third-wave coffee, B2B wholesale, and barista education, with a similar cafe-plus-roastery-plus-wholesale model.
• Origin Coffee: UK specialty roaster (Cornwall) with strong direct-trade producer relationships, wholesale supply, cafe operations, and barista training — closely comparable to Climpson on producer-relationship depth, sustainability positioning, and education-led B2B model.
• Pact Coffee: UK specialty coffee company built on subscription-led DTC e-commerce with wholesale and office supply, similar to Climpson's subscription model, B Corp credentials, and emphasis on freshness and provenance — overlapping most on the DTC subscription and office channels.
• Alchemy Coffee: Independent London specialty roaster with wholesale and cafe operations, similar B Corp-adjacent sustainability positioning and producer relationships — a like-for-like comparison on London specialty wholesale competition.
• Extract Coffee Roasters: Bristol-based specialty roaster competing on similar axes: single-origin offerings, wholesale to independent cafes, training academy, and sustainability credentials — comparable independent UK specialty roaster of similar scale to Climpson.
• Dark Arts Coffee: London/Hackney specialty coffee roaster with wholesale, subscription DTC, and cafe partnerships — comparable on East London presence, B2B hospitality focus, and indie specialty positioning.
• Caravan Coffee Roasters: London-based specialty roaster and multi-site cafe/restaurant operator (Caravan Exmouth Market, King's Cross, etc.) — competes with Climpson on the cafe-plus-roastery-plus-wholesale combination in the same city.

Broad incumbents

• Union Coffee Roasters: One of the UK's largest independent specialty roasters, much broader scale than Climpson, with extensive wholesale, retail lines and foodservice — represents the scaled incumbent that Climpson competes with for wholesale accounts.

Others

• Prana Chai: Melbourne-based chai supplier that Climpson resells across its DTC and wholesale channels — an adjacent partner/supplier relationship rather than a competitor, but useful comparand for the specialty chai distribution model within Climpson's portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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