Stella Coffee And Tea

What Stella Coffee And Tea does

Stella Coffee and Tea (operating as Stella Imports Ltd.) is a UK-based B2B distributor and supplier of hot beverages and related equipment to the Ho.Re.Ca trade. Founded in 2003 and headquartered at 9 Ropery Business Park, Anchor & Hope Lane, London, the company serves hotels, restaurants, cafés, and corporate venues across mainland UK, with extension into Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland through exclusive distribution agreements. Its commercial offering spans a curated multi-brand portfolio covering coffee, tea, hot chocolate, syrups, smoothies, and barista machinery, complemented by tailored training, coffee quality audits, and ongoing equipment service.

The product line is anchored by sole UK and Northern Ireland distribution rights for Caffe Molinari (established 1804 Italian roaster) held for more than a decade, and sole UK and Ireland rights for La Via Del Tè since 2008. The company has built proprietary positioning around its own Eaton & Bird specialty coffee brand, developed in partnership with a South London roaster, alongside the Xelecto coffee system. Supporting ranges include premium teas (Teafields, Ridgways, Kericho Gold), hot chocolates (Cioco Delice, Zuma), syrups and smoothies (Sweetbird), and machinery from Wega, Bravilor Bonamat, Mazzer, Fiorenzato, and Conti, plus ancillaries such as takeaway cups, crockery, sugars, and cleaning supplies.

Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time product sales of consumables and machinery, plus professional services revenue from training packages and recurring coffee quality audits. Pricing is quote-based for most SKUs, with publicly disclosed delivery pricing (£4.50 standard via Royal Mail, £9.00 next-day via Parcel Force, free standard delivery over £75). The go-to-market is sales-led direct B2B with a website storefront for ordering and enquiry, supported by organic social channels (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube) targeting hospitality buyers. The company operates as a privately held, founder-driven entity with no institutional investment or parent company disclosed.

Name

Stella Coffee And Tea

Legal name

Stella Imports Ltd.

Website

https://stellacoffeeandtea.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stella Coffee and Tea is a UK-based B2B distributor supplying coffee, tea, hot chocolate, machinery, and training services to hotels, restaurants, cafés, and corporate venues across mainland UK. It holds exclusive distribution rights for Caffe Molinari and La Via Del Tè and operates the Eaton & Bird own-brand coffee.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coffee and Tea Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Dairy & Plant-Based Beverage Bases (e.g., smoothie, shake, latte bases) (AFAFAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI), Coffee, Espresso & Tea Appliances Retail (CRACADAC)

Keywords

• Coffee bean distribution
• Tea wholesale supply
• Horeca beverage supplier
• Espresso machine equipment
• Barista training services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Beverage Product Sales: Sale of coffee (Caffe Molinari Italian roasted, Eaton & Bird locally roasted specialty), tea (Teafields, Kericho Gold), hot chocolate (Cioco Delice, Zuma), syrups and smoothies (Sweetbird), and related condiments and consumables.
2. Machinery and Equipment Sales: Sale of coffee machines (Wega, Bravilor Bonamat), grinders (Mazzer, Fiorenzato, Conti), and barista equipment including ancillaries, cleaning supplies, takeaway cups, and crockery.
3. Training and Service: Provides tailored training packages (on-site or at their premises) and regular coffee quality audits including grinder checks and group head services to support customer success.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stella Coffee and Tea supplies and distributes coffee, tea, hot chocolate, syrups, smoothies, and commercial espresso machinery to the UK Ho.Re.Ca (Hotels, Restaurants, Cafes) trade. The company is the sole UK and Northern Ireland distributor for Caffe Molinari Italian roasted coffee and for La Via Del Tè premium Italian tea, while also marketing its own locally roasted specialty coffee brand Eaton & Bird. The offering is rounded out with barista training, coffee quality audits, equipment servicing, and consumable ancillaries.

Product overview

Stella Coffee & Tea is a hot beverage supplier for the Ho.Re.Ca (Hotel, Restaurant, Catering) trade operating since 2003. The company distributes a portfolio of complementary products: premium Italian roasted coffee via Caffe Molinari (sole UK distributor for over a decade); its own locally-roasted Eaton & Bird specialty coffee brand; the Xelecto aromatized espresso system; and Teafields premium teas in loose leaf and fuso teabag formats. Additional offerings include hot chocolates (Cioco Delice), frappes and chais (Zuma), smoothies and syrups (Sweetbird), barista accessories, takeaway supplies, and commercial machinery including Wega espresso machines, Mazzer and Fiorenzato grinders, and Bravilor Bonamat brewers. The company provides equipment servicing, training programs, and ongoing customer support as part of its service model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Caffe Molinari: Italian roasted coffee brand; Stella Coffee and Tea has been Caffe Molinari's sole distributor for the UK and Northern Ireland for more than a decade.
• Eaton & Bird
• Teafields
• Zuma
• Sweetbird
• Cioco Delice
• Xelecto

Products and services

• Caffe Molinari Coffee Premium Italian roasted coffee sold in beans, filter, capsules and pod form including fair-trade and organic certified blends and single origins, distributed exclusively to the UK and Northern Ireland Ho.Re.Ca trade.
• Eaton & Bird Coffee Stella's own range of ethically sourced specialty coffees developed with a South London roaster, featuring single origins and blends made from naturally farmed, ethically certified beans roasted twice weekly.
• Xelecto Coffee System Complete coffee system offering aromatized espresso, premium blends and single origin varieties in a simple-to-use platform designed to enable any operator to produce barista-quality coffee.
• Teafields Premium Tea Premium tea collection featuring traditional blends, single origin teas and infusions supplied in loose leaf or fuso teabag format, curated by former buyers for prestigious tea and coffee departments.
• Cioco Delice Hot Chocolate Traditional Italian-style thick hot chocolate powders supplied in classic, white chocolate, fondante (dark) and hazelnut flavors, with the classic variant available in 1kg tins.
• Zuma Hot Chocolate, Chai and Frappe Range of hot chocolate powders, chais and frappes made with real ingredients (cocoa, spices, vanilla beans), free from artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, GMOs and hydrogenated fats; approved by the Vegetarian Society and vegan-certified by Viva.
• Sweetbird Syrups and Smoothies Range of smoothies, syrups and sauces with natural flavors, free from artificial colors, high fructose corn syrup and GMOs; the only range globally approved by both the Vegetarian Society and Viva for vegan diets.
• Wega Espresso Machines Italian espresso coffee machines known for reliability and the promotion of Italian coffee culture, supplied as part of the machinery portfolio for coffee bar setups.
• Mazzer Grinders Professional coffee grinders and grinder-dosers with a heritage dating between the two World Wars, recognized for precision mechanics in the coffee grinding sector.
• Fiorenzato Grinders Coffee grinders and grinder-dosers featuring elegant design, low operating noise and reliable performance for bar professionals.
• Bravilor Bonamat Brewing Equipment Filter coffee machines, espresso machines, fully automatic coffee machines and hot water dispensers from a family-owned Dutch manufacturer with more than 70 years of experience.
• Ancillaries and Point-of-Sale Supplies Supporting consumables and barista accessories including sugars, sweeteners, takeaway cups, crockery, branded Caffè Molinari napkins, sugar holders and cups, plus Pulycaf cleaning powder and group head brushes.
• Barista Training and Equipment Service Tailored training packages delivered on-site or at Stella's premises for novices through to experienced staff, plus regular coffee quality audits including grinder checks and group head servicing to ensure optimal product performance.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Caffe MolinaricoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSole distributor for UK and Northern Ireland for more than a decade. Premium Italian roasted coffee brand established in 1804, offering blends and single origins in beans, filter, capsules and pod forms.
• Eaton & BirdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStella's own brand of ethically sourced, locally roasted specialty coffee developed in partnership with a South London roaster. Beans are naturally farmed, ethically certified, and roasted twice weekly.
• TeafieldscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium tea brand offering whole-leaf single origins and blends in fuso teabags or loose format. Founded by former buyers for prestigious tea & coffee departments.
• La Via Del TèminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium Italian tea brand from Modena, Italy. Sole UK and Ireland distributor since 2008. Features exquisitely designed packaging and quality whole leaf teas.
• WegaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian espresso coffee machine brand known for reliability and promotion of Italian coffee culture worldwide.
• MazzerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian manufacturer of professional coffee grinders and grinder-dosers. Founded between World Wars, now a major player in worldwide production.
• FiorenzatominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian coffee grinder manufacturer known for elegant design, low operating noise, and reliable performance for bar professionals.
• ContiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoffee equipment brand included in their machinery portfolio for complete coffee bar solutions.
• Bravilor BonamatminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch family-owned manufacturer of filter coffee machines, espresso machines, fully automatic coffee machines, and hot water dispensers with over 70 years of experience.
• ZumaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHot chocolate, chai, and frappe brand creating products for over 15 years. Uses real ingredients with no artificial colors, flavors, or GMOs. Approved by Vegetarian Society and Viva for vegan diets.
• SweetbirdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSmoothie and syrup range with big, rich flavors. Only range approved by Vegetarian Society and Europe's largest vegan group Viva!. No artificial colors, high fructose corn syrup, or GMOs.
• Cioco DeliceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraditional Italian-style hot chocolate powder available in classic, white chocolate, fondante (dark), and hazelnut flavors. Classic version in 1kg tin.
• RidgwaysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTea brand with Fairtrade certification, selected as the best after tasting hundreds of teas. Everyday tea range to complement their premium offerings.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stellacoffeetea
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCtlQpp2pIBHSwjLK4eGrjQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/stellaimports.stella
• Instagraminstagram.com/stellacoffeeandtea

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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