L'Arbre à Café
L'Arbre à Café is a French specialty coffee producer and roaster operating DTC e-commerce, five Paris boutiques, and B2B supply to Michelin-starred chefs, built on vertically integrated biodynamic farms, wine-inspired fermentation, and a proprietary RENIALA espresso machine ecosystem.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersParis, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
L'Arbre à Café firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- L'Arbre à Café
- Legal name
- L'Arbre à Café
- Website
- https://larbreacafe.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- L'Arbre à Café is a French specialty coffee producer and roaster operating DTC e-commerce, five Paris boutiques, and B2B supply to Michelin-starred chefs, built on vertically integrated biodynamic farms, wine-inspired fermentation, and a proprietary RENIALA espresso machine ecosystem.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
L'Arbre à Café industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Coffee Roaster & Producer
- NAICS
- Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (31192)
- SIC
- Beverages (2080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Specialty Coffee Shops (Single-Origin, Third-Wave) (THAFADAA), Coffee Blending & Flavoring (AFAFADAC), Coffee, Espresso & Tea Appliances Retail (CRACADAC), Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI)
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Where L'Arbre à Café is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Paris
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices6 records
Markets served
L'Arbre à Café business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Specialty Coffee Products: Sale of premium biodynamic and organic coffee beans, grounds, capsules, and dosettes. Products range from single-origin micro-lots to signature blends, sold directly to consumers and professionals.
- RENIALA Coffee Machines: Sale of proprietary RENIALA espresso machines manufactured in Italy, sold exclusively through L'Arbre à Café channels. The machine is specifically designed for use with L'Arbre à Café dosettes.
- Barista Training & Workshops: In-person coffee education programs including espresso workshops, extraction mastery, latte art, and comprehensive coffee universe exploration courses for consumers and professionals.
- Coffee Equipment & Accessories: Sale of third-party specialty coffee equipment including grinders, filters, scales, and preparation accessories from brands like Sage, Delonghi, Moccamaster, and Hario.
- Loyalty Program: Points-based customer loyalty program where purchases earn points redeemable toward future purchases, driving customer retention and repeat purchases.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Single-origin and specialty coffees from $12 to $41 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Coffee machines from $328 to over $3,000 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Workshop training at €90 per person |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Free shipping threshold of €49 |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
L'Arbre à Café product offering
Product offeringCore offering
L'Arbre à Café is a vertically integrated specialty coffee producer and roaster that sells premium biodynamic and organic whole bean, ground coffee, biodegradable capsules, proprietary RENIALA dosettes, ready-to-drink cold brew, and the proprietary RENIALA R1 espresso machine manufactured in Italy. The company also runs barista training workshops at its Saint-Mandé facility and distributes third-party coffee equipment (SAGE, Delonghi, Moccamaster) and accessories through its e-commerce platform and five Paris boutiques. Coffee is sourced from own biodynamic farms in Peru (Finca Mariposa, 35 hectares) and Ethiopia (Golden Farm) plus approximately 15 direct producer partners, using a wine-inspired Coffee Globe fermentation process.
Product overview
L'Arbre à Café is a specialty coffee producer and roaster offering a comprehensive coffee ecosystem comprising: (1) Core coffee products including whole bean/ground specialty coffees from multiple origins (Peru, Ethiopia, Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia, Réunion), biodynamic capsules in cornstarch, Reniala proprietary pods, and cold brew beverages; (2) Proprietary Reniala espresso machine (made in Italy) exclusively compatible with Reniala pods, complemented by third-party machines from SAGE, Delonghi, and Moccamaster; (3) Coffee accessories including drippers, filters, kettles, scales, and grinders; (4) Specialty cups and glasses; (5) Professional coffee workshops and barista training; (6) Gift sets, books, teas, and confectionery. The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform with 5 Parisian boutiques.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Reniala: Proprietary espresso machine brand and pod system designed by L'Arbre à Café. The Reniala R1 is an espresso machine exclusively compatible with L'Arbre à Café dosettes, designed and manufactured in Italy. Sold exclusively at L'Arbre à Café.
Products and services
- Cafés de spécialité (Whole Bean & Ground Specialty Coffee) Specialty coffee beans available in whole bean or ground formats, sourced from origins including Peru, Ethiopia, Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia, and Réunion Island, with single-origin, blend, Grand Cru, and exceptional micro-lot varieties priced $12 to $41 per 250g.
- Capsules biodégradables (Biodegradable Capsules) Cornstarch-based, home-compostable coffee capsules certified organic, offering specialty coffee in a convenient single-serve Nespresso-compatible format.
- Dosettes Reniala (Reniala Pods) Proprietary coffee pods designed exclusively for the RENIALA espresso machine, featuring 10g of freshly ground and tamped coffee per pod for high-precision extraction.
- Cold Brew Ready-to-drink cold brew coffee beverages in can and bottle formats, including caffeinated and decaffeinated versions.
- RENIALA Machine à espresso (RENIALA R1 Espresso Machine) Proprietary espresso machine designed and manufactured in Italy, sold exclusively by L'Arbre à Café, featuring high-precision temperature control, a patented portafilter that automatically ejects used dosettes and modulates extraction intensity, and exclusive compatibility with RENIALA pods. Available in Argent, Noire, Ivoire, Rouge, Jaune, and Orange colorways, priced at $1,001.29.
- SAGE Espresso Machines Third-party automatic espresso machines with built-in grinders from SAGE, including Barista Express Impress, Barista Pro, Barista Touch Impress, Oracle Touch, The Dual Boiler, and The Bambino Plus, ranging up to $3,061.59 for the Oracle Touch.
- Delonghi Espresso Machines Third-party automatic espresso machines from Delonghi, including Dinamica, Dinamica FEB3535.SB, and PrimaDonna Soul models.
- Moccamaster Filter Coffee Makers Third-party automatic filter coffee machines from Moccamaster, including KBG Select and CDT Grand Thermo models.
- Accessoires café (Coffee Accessories) Barista accessories including Origami drippers, filters, kettles, Timemore Basic 2 scales, grinders, maintenance products, and preservation containers.
- Verres & tasses (Glasses & Cups) Specialty coffee cups and glasses including Tasse Révélation, Tasse Révélation Espresso, and Tasse Signature by MK Studio ceramics.
- Ateliers et Formations (Workshops & Training) In-person coffee education programs including 'Explorer tout l'univers du café', 'Découvrir le Latte Art', 'Réussir l'espresso', and 'Maîtriser les extractions douces', held at 51 rue du Commandant René Mouchotte, Saint-Mandé; solo workshops approximately €90 (~$106.02) and combo workshops ~$175.52, plus professional training through Mokast.
- Coffrets et Idées Cadeaux (Gift Sets) Curated gift collections including Assortiment Initiation, Assortiment Découverte, Coffret Métamorphose, Coffret Illumination, and gift cards in $29.45 denomination.
- Thés & Infusions (Teas & Infusions) Herbal teas and infusions including Cascara Naturelle.
- Gourmandises (Confectionery) Chocolate products including Claudio Corallo tablets (100% cacao, 70% with orange, 70% with candied ginger) and Galabé sugar candy.
Quantifiable outcome
- 20g eq. CO2 per cup - among the lowest carbon footprints in specialty coffee
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use L'Arbre à Café
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
L'Arbre à Café technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
L'Arbre à Café partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- EcoActcoreCarbon accounting and sustainability partner helping measure, reduce, and offset 100% of company emissions. Supported L'Arbre à Café in achieving its net-zero carbon position with 20g CO2 per cup footprint.
- EcocertcoreOrganic and biodynamic certification body conducting regular audits plus two unannounced visits annually to verify farming and roasting practices.
- MokastcoreProfessional barista training partner providing advanced training programs for hospitality industry professionals and coffee professionals.
- ShopifycoreE-commerce platform powering the online store with features including customer accounts, loyalty points, and multiple payment integrations.
- Pierre HerméflagshipMichelin-starred pastry chef and brand ambassador representing L'Arbre à Café in the gastronomy space.
- Anne-Sophie PicflagshipThree Michelin-starred chef and influential supporter of L'Arbre à Café's specialty coffee vision.
- Finca Mariposa ProducerscorePartnership with Peruvian coffee farmers for the 35-hectare biodynamic Finca Mariposa farm, producing Blue Mariposa and other specialty coffees.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
L'Arbre à Café competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Nespresso: Global capsule-coffee incumbent owned by Nestlé, with a proprietary machine-and-pod ecosystem. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating in the same single-serve capsule space, though targeting mass-market rather than the specialty niche.
Others
- La Marzocco: Italian manufacturer of premium espresso machines widely used in specialty coffee shops. Comparable as an adjacent enabler in the specialty coffee equipment ecosystem, relevant given L'Arbre à Café's proprietary RENIALA hardware ambitions.
Direct peers
- Coutume Café: French-origin specialty coffee brand with cafes in Paris and other European capitals. Comparable on premium third-wave positioning, multi-location retail, and chef/hospitality client base.
- Counter Culture Coffee: US specialty coffee roaster known for direct-trade sourcing and strong sustainability credentials (B Corp). Comparable on direct-trade model, sustainability positioning, and training/education programs.
- Café Lomi: Paris specialty coffee roaster operating a roastery-cafe and B2B program. Comparable as a third-wave Paris roaster serving both consumers and professional chefs.
- Blue Bottle Coffee: Specialty coffee roaster with owned cafes, DTC e-commerce, and B2B supply; owned by Nestlé. Directly comparable on third-wave positioning, retail-cafe-plus-DTC model, and proprietary capsule/pod offerings.
- Intelligentsia Coffee: Specialty coffee roaster with direct-trade sourcing, retail cafes, and a strong chef/wholesale program. Comparable on third-wave roasting, direct-trade supply chain, and B2B chef partnerships.
- Belleville Brûlerie: Paris-based specialty coffee roaster and cafe operator founded by a French barista champion. Directly comparable as a French third-wave roaster with retail locations and B2B chef/hospitality supply in the same Paris market.
- La Colombe Coffee Roasters: Specialty coffee roaster operating cafes, DTC e-commerce, and B2B wholesale in multiple cities. Comparable as a premium third-wave roaster with a retail-cafe-plus-DTC distribution model and proprietary draft/RTD formats.
- Terres de Café: French specialty coffee roaster with its own sourcing program and retail boutiques in Paris. Closely comparable on premium third-wave positioning, direct-trade sourcing, and Paris DTC retail model.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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L'Arbre à Café leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
L'Arbre à Café funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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L'Arbre à Café M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about L'Arbre à Café
What does L'Arbre à Café do?
L'Arbre à Café is a vertically integrated specialty coffee producer and roaster that sells premium biodynamic and organic whole bean, ground coffee, biodegradable capsules, proprietary RENIALA dosettes, ready-to-drink cold brew, and the proprietary RENIALA R1 espresso machine manufactured in Italy. The company also runs barista training workshops at its Saint-Mandé facility and distributes third-party coffee equipment (SAGE, Delonghi, Moccamaster) and accessories through its e-commerce platform and five Paris boutiques. Coffee is sourced from own biodynamic farms in Peru (Finca Mariposa, 35 hectares) and Ethiopia (Golden Farm) plus approximately 15 direct producer partners, using a wine-inspired Coffee Globe fermentation process.
Is L'Arbre à Café a public or private company?
L'Arbre à Café is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was L'Arbre à Café founded?
L'Arbre à Café was founded in 2009. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is L'Arbre à Café based?
L'Arbre à Café is headquartered in Paris, France, in the Europe region.
How does L'Arbre à Café make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Specialty Coffee Products are the primary driver. The others are RENIALA Coffee Machines, barista Training & Workshops, coffee Equipment & Accessories and loyalty Program.
Who are L'Arbre à Café's main competitors?
Nespresso is listed as a broad incumbent. La Marzocco is listed as an others. Direct peers are Coutume Café, Counter Culture Coffee, Café Lomi, Blue Bottle Coffee, Intelligentsia Coffee, Belleville Brûlerie, La Colombe Coffee Roasters and Terres de Café.
Does L'Arbre à Café have an API?
No public API is recorded for L'Arbre à Café.
What industry is L'Arbre à Café in?
L'Arbre à Café's product category is Specialty Coffee Roaster & Producer. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFADAE, Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes), with a secondary code of THAFADAA, Specialty Coffee Shops (Single-Origin, Third-Wave). Its NAICS code is 31192 and its SIC code is 2080.