Alchemy Coffee
Alchemy Coffee is a London-based specialty coffee roaster (founded 2008) operating a Wimbledon roastery, three company-owned cafés in Spitalfields, the City and Shoreditch, plus a UK DTC e-commerce store, wholesale supply and office coffee service built on Direct Trade and Single Farm Coffee.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Alchemy Coffee does
Alchemy Coffee is a London-based specialty coffee roaster and retailer founded in 2008, operating from a single roastery and head office in Wimbledon (Units 14-16, Riverside Business Park, Lyon Road) alongside a wholly-owned subsidiary, Alchemy Cafes Ltd, which runs three company-owned cafés in Spitalfields, the City (Ludgate Broadway) and Shoreditch (Zetland House). The company roasts all coffee to order on a single reconditioned Probat G30 drum roaster (nicknamed Brun Hilda or Brynhildr, approximately 85-100 years old, acquired from Germany), using a distinctive post-roast blending methodology that limits blends to a maximum of three components, each roasted to its own individualised profile. Approximately 80% of roasted coffee is Single Farm Coffee (single variety, single process, individual farm), and roughly 70-75% is sourced through Direct Trade relationships with named farmers in El Salvador (Lucia Ortiz/Finca Las Mercedes, partnered since 2015), Guatemala (Estuardo Falla/Finca San Sebastian), Rwanda (Laeticia Mukantwaza/Rwamatamu Kirunga) and Ethiopia (Bette Buna/Tefari Kela).
The business operates a vertically integrated, multi-channel go-to-market model. Direct-to-consumer sales are run through the alchemycoffee.co.uk WooCommerce storefront, accepting payments via SagePay (now Opayo) under PCI DSS compliance and shipping via Royal Mail, with international delivery through Royal Mail Airsure. Revenue is generated through (1) one-off online purchases of single-origin and blended coffee, tea (Good and Proper), hot chocolate, chai (Prana Chai), equipment (Aeropress, Hario, Origami, Moccamaster, Fellow, Wilfa, Knock, Timemore, Subminimal, Jura, Kinto, Ceado, Kalita) and merchandise; (2) rolling no-contract subscriptions (weekly, fortnightly, 3-weekly or monthly) and prepaid 3-, 6- and 12-month subscriptions across Opus, Elixir, Espresso, Filter and Decaf tiers; (3) in-café sales of coffee, tea, food and merchandise across the three London sites; (4) wholesale supply of roasted coffee to other cafés and restaurants; and (5) office coffee contracts including bean-to-cup machines. Inside-sales support is provided via a phone order line (+44(0)20 8543 6271, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm GMT) and [email protected], with most web orders dispatched within 1-2 working days despite the roast-to-order model. The company is privately held by co-founders Joseph O'Hara and Anne O'Hara, with no disclosed external investors or institutional shareholders.
Alchemy Coffee firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Alchemy Coffee
- Legal name
- Alchemy Coffee Ltd
- Website
- https://alchemycoffee.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Alchemy Coffee is a London-based specialty coffee roaster (founded 2008) operating a Wimbledon roastery, three company-owned cafés in Spitalfields, the City and Shoreditch, plus a UK DTC e-commerce store, wholesale supply and office coffee service built on Direct Trade and Single Farm Coffee.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Alchemy Coffee industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Coffee Roasting
- NAICS
- Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (31192), Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920), Retail Bakeries (311811), Commercial Bakeries (311812)
- SIC
- Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Specialty Coffee Shops (Single-Origin, Third-Wave) (THAFADAA), Cafe-Bakeries (Coffee + Pastry Focus) (THAFADAG), Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI), Coffee, Tea & Cacao Experiences (Roastery Tours, Tastings) (THAJAGAH), Espresso Bars & Coffee Bars (THAFADAD)
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Where Alchemy Coffee is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- London
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
Alchemy Coffee business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- DTC e-commerce coffee and equipment sales: One-off online purchases of roasted coffee (espresso, filter, single origin), coffee equipment (brewers, grinders, kettles, scales, milk frothers), tea, hot chocolate, chai and merchandise via alchemycoffee.co.uk; payment processed via SagePay/Opayo
- Coffee subscriptions (rolling & prepaid): Recurring coffee subscriptions: Rolling Subscriptions (Opus, Elixir, Espresso, Filter, Decaf) on weekly/fortnightly/monthly/3-weekly cadence with no contract and cancel-anytime flexibility; PrePaid Subscriptions (Opus, Filter, Espresso, Decaf) on 3/6/12-month terms. Decaf prepaid limited to 3 or 6 months due to faster ageing. All subscriptions are roasted fresh and dispatched via Royal Mail on the first UK working day of the month.
- Café retail (own-brand physical cafés): Revenue from sales of coffee, tea, food and merchandise across three company-owned cafés in London (Spitalfields, The City/Ludgate Broadway, Shoreditch)
- Wholesale coffee and office coffee supply: B2B wholesale supply of roasted coffee to other cafés plus office coffee machines (bean-to-cup) and ongoing coffee supply to workplaces
- Equipment retail (third-party brands): Sale of specialty coffee equipment from third-party brands (Aeropress, Hario V60, Kalita Wave, Origami, Moccamaster, Ceado, Fellow, Wilfa, Knock, Timemore, Kinto, Subminimal, Jura)
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Coffee bags (single farm/origin/blends) |
| Subscription | Monthly | Rolling Subscriptions (Opus/Elixir/Espresso/Filter/Decaf) |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Prepaid Subscriptions (Opus/Espresso/Filter/Decaf) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | One-off equipment and accessories |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Wholesale / office coffee supply |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Alchemy Coffee product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Alchemy Coffee operates a vertically integrated specialty coffee business from its Wimbledon roastery, producing Direct Trade and Single Farm Coffee roasted to order on a reconditioned Probat G30. Its products — roasted coffee, rolling and prepaid subscriptions, equipment, tea, hot chocolate and chai — are sold through the alchemycoffee.co.uk e-commerce storefront, three London company-owned cafés, and B2B wholesale/office coffee supply.
Product overview
Alchemy Coffee operates a vertically integrated specialty coffee business combining an in-house roastery, retail e-commerce, three physical cafés, wholesale supply, and an office coffee service, all anchored on a single WooCommerce-based web platform. The product portfolio spans a core roasted coffee line (seasonal single-origin Espresso and Filter coffees plus signature Elixir and Opus blends), complementary beverages (Good and Proper tea, Prana Chai, hot chocolate), a full retail equipment range (Aeropress, Hario V60, Origami, Ceado Hoop, Kalita Wave, Moccamaster batch brewers, Fellow Stagg EKG Pro, Subminimal Nanofoamer, Jura milk velvetiser, Knock Aergrind, Wilfa Svart grinder, Timemore scales, Kinto servers and assorted filter papers), machine maintenance consumables (Alchemy-branded Urnex cleaner, Jura descaling and milk system cleaners), branded merchandise, and rolling and prepaid coffee subscriptions. The roastery uses an 85–100-year-old reconditioned Probat G30 roaster ('Brun Hilda'/'Brynhildr') at Wimbledon and sources roughly 70–80% of its coffee via Direct Trade. The e-commerce site integrates SagePay/Opayo for payment processing and Google Analytics for traffic analysis, but does not expose a public API or AI/ML features.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Elixir: Signature fruit-forward coffee line from Alchemy Coffee, including the 'Elixir – Rwanda' espresso and rolling subscription offering.
- Opus
Products and services
- Alchemy Coffee Espresso range Roasted espresso coffee offerings, including seasonal single-origin espressos and signature blends, sold as wholebean or ground (Espresso, Filter, Aeropress, Stovetop, Cafetière) in 250g and 1Kg packs, targeted at home espresso enthusiasts.
- Alchemy Coffee Filter range Specialty single-origin and seasonal filter coffees (e.g., Kenya Nandi AB, Ethiopia Bette Buna, Rwanda Kirunga, El Salvador Las Mercedes, El Salvador Guatalon Pacamara), sold as wholebean or ground in 250g and 1Kg packs, targeted at home filter brewing enthusiasts.
- Opus Coffee Alchemy's signature full-bodied, consistent espresso/house blend designed to work perfectly with milk, black or as espresso; sold as rolling subscriptions, prepaid subscriptions and individual bags.
- Elixir Coffee Alchemy's signature fruity, fruit-forward espresso blend described as punchy and designed to work with milk (best as 6oz), black or as espresso; sold as a rolling subscription and individual bags.
- Colombia Popayan Reserve Decaf Sugar Cane decaffeinated single-origin coffee from 65 growers across the Mesata de Popayan, in collaboration with Cofinet, with notes of chocolate, malt and grapefruit, suitable for both filter and espresso.
- Coffee Subscriptions (Rolling and Prepaid) Subscription programmes for Elixir, Opus, Espresso, Filter and Decaf coffees. Rolling plans allow frequency selection (3-weekly, weekly, fortnightly, monthly) with no contract and cancel-anytime; prepaid plans offer 3-, 6- or 12-month commitments (decaf limited to 3 or 6 months), all roasted fresh to order and shipped via Royal Mail.
- Alchemy Tea range Tea offerings comprising Good and Proper branded loose-leaf and compostable teabags (English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Hibiscus, Chamomile, Jade Tips, Rooibos, plus 1.5kg loose leaf English Breakfast).
- Hot Chocolate and Chai Hot chocolate (e.g., KOKO DELUXE Drinking Chocolate 1kg) and Prana Chai blends (Original and Vegan), plus other 'Tasty Treats' retail items.
- Aeropress GO Brewer Compact travel-friendly Aeropress brewer including travel box, measuring scoop, stirrer, paper filter holder and paper filters; designed for home use and travel.
- Aeropress Classic Aeropress coffee brewer by Aerobie — a durable, versatile brewer for experimental or simple home recipes.
- Hario V60 Dripper Iconic 1–4 cup clear plastic V60 pourover dripper by Hario, packaged with a measuring scoop and 'How to Brew' manual for home pour-over use.
- Kalita Wave 185 Stainless steel Kalita Wave flat-bed dripper (185 size for 3–4 cups) using three points of drainage and ridged Kalita filter papers for repeatable, balanced extraction at home.
- Origami Ceramic Dripper Mino porcelain origami-style dripper with 20 ribs, available in two sizes (S, M) and multiple colours, compatible with both ribbed wave and cone filter papers.
- Ceado Hoop Radial infusion pour-over brewer by Ceado whose side holes at the base of the Flow Tower deliver even, uniform extraction through the coffee bed to the paper filter.
- Moccamaster KGB Select 10-cup Moccamaster batch brewer (KBG Select 741) with hot plate maintaining 80–85°C for up to 40 minutes, available in Yellow Pepper, Polished Silver and Black.
- Moccamaster KGBT 741 Sibling of the Moccamaster KGB Select with a thermal jug that keeps coffee at temperature for up to 3 hours; available in Black and Polished Silver.
- Knock Aergrind Hand coffee grinder by Knock (led by Peter Kilpatrick, originator of the Aergrind) with stepless adjustment, 20–25g capacity, walnut handle and snap-on magnetic dial lid.
- Wilfa Svart Aroma Coffee Grinder Versatile electric grinder (model CGWS-130BUK) with adjustable grind settings and timer function, 250g hopper, suitable for filter, stovetop, AeroPress, V60 or cafetière.
- Timemore Basic 2.0 Brewing scale with hidden elegant display, gram/ounce switching, auto-start, grams-per-second tracking, waterproof dial surface, slip-guard mat and 1600mAh / 10-hour battery.
- Fellow Stagg EKG Pro Variable-temperature pour-over kettle (1200W) with Fahrenheit/Celsius toggle, hold mode, stopwatch, schedule, altitude setting and pre-boil sanitise features.
- Subminimal Nanofoamer Lithium Rechargeable handheld milk foamer with adjustable speed and interchangeable mesh tips for cafe-quality microfoam and latte art at home (hot or cold).
- Jura Auto-Frother / Milk Velvetiser One-touch automatic milk frother/velvetiser for hot and cold drinks — latte, cappuccino, flat white, hot chocolate — dishwasher safe.
- Filter Papers (Origami, Hario V60, Kalita Wave, Moccamaster, Aeropress) Branded filter papers for the supported drippers: Origami (cone and wave, 1–2 cup and 2–4 cup), Hario V60 (size 02 and 03), Kalita Wave (sizes 155 and 185), Moccamaster No 4, and Aeropress papers.
- Alchemy Coffee Equipment Cleaner Espresso machine cleaner by Urnex sold under Alchemy Coffee branding, formulated to remove residue from group heads, valves and lines with maximum solubility and convenient rinse-off.
- Alchemy Cafés (Spitalfields, Ludgate, Shoreditch) Three London coffee shop locations: Spitalfields, Alchemy Cafe Ludgate (The City) and Alchemy Cafe Shoreditch (Zetland House), operated under Alchemy Cafes Ltd and serving in-house roasted coffee and food.
- Wholesale Coffee Supply B2B wholesale coffee supply programme for other cafés, restaurants and businesses, alongside office coffee machines and bean-to-cup offerings for offices, with quotes via [email protected].
- Alchemy Coffee Merchandise Alchemy-branded merchandise including the Brynhildr T-Shirt (100% cotton, Probat G30 design), Element T-Shirt, reusable ECoffee bamboo cups (8oz and 12oz) and Alchemy Coffee Tote Bag.
Quantifiable outcome
- ~80% of roasted coffee is Single Farm Coffee (single variety, single process, individual farm)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Alchemy Coffee
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Alchemy Coffee technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
Feature4 records
Alchemy Coffee partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
25 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship / flagship direct trade farm partnership (since 2015), flagship direct trade partner — referenced via on-site youtube farm-visit video, core direct trade partner (also women-in-coffee community impact relationship), core direct trade / experimental-processing partner, minor / community / sustainability initiative, core payment infrastructure partner, core e-commerce platform underpinning the alchemycoffee.co.uk storefront, stockist (third-party equipment brand resold online), stockist (premium equipment brand resold online), stockist — knock aergrind is described as alchemy's 'favourite hand grinder', stockist — full good and proper teabag range retailed online, stockist (third-party chai brand resold online), stockist (third-party cleaning brand resold online) and core equipment partner (probat g30 roaster 'brun hilda'/'brynhildr').
- Lucia Ortiz / Finca Las Mercedes (El Salvador)flagship / flagship direct trade farm partnership (since 2015)Direct Trade relationship dating to 2015. Source of Alchemy's El Salvador Las Mercedes (Maracaturra, 1,460 masl, natural, candied fruit/cacao nibs/cinnamon) and El Salvador Guatalon Pacamara (1,275 masl, red currant/fig/butter). Lucia's Las Mercedes Maracaturra originates from seeds bought from El Socorro farm in Guatemala (Alchemy's first Direct Trade partner). Lucia and her team were awarded first place in their local denomination of origin for the Guatalon Pacamara.
- Estuardo Falla / Finca San Sebastian (Guatemala)flagship direct trade partner — referenced via on-site youtube farm-visit videoDirect Trade partner in Guatemala. Featured in a YouTube video trip to source at Finca San Sebastian. Alchemy requested 24kg bags instead of standard 69kg bags for this shipment. Estuardo is described as a leader in Guatemala's coffee industry.
- Laeticia Mukantwaza / Rwamatamu, Kirunga (Rwanda)core direct trade partner (also women-in-coffee community impact relationship)Source of Elixir – Rwanda (Red Bourbon, 1800 masl, fully washed; tasting notes of black tea, white grape, kiwi). Alchemy met co-founder Laeticia Mukantwaza at the Rwandan High Commission SheTrades Coffee evening, which aims to increase women's trade participation. Rwamatamu has purchased land and provided seedlings for the Women's Cooperative in Nyamasheke, which Alchemy supports by purchasing this coffee.
- Bette Buna / Tefari Kela (Ethiopia)core direct trade / experimental-processing partnerSource of Ethiopia – Bette Buna (varietals 74112, 74158, Enat Buna; 1800–2200 masl; pulped anaerobic washed process; tasting notes ripe strawberry, sweet citrus, mango). Bette Buna is deeply rooted in the local community of Tefari Kela, emphasising soil and forestry improvement as part of producing exceptional coffees.
- The Patchworking Garden Projectminor / community / sustainability initiativeAlchemy donates its used hessian coffee sacks to The Patchworking Garden Project, a volunteer-run horticultural society at the base of Box Hill. The workshops transform sacks into aprons, bunting, bags and decorative ornaments, with leftover scrap material made into name badges. The gardening team also stuffs sacks with weeds for composting. Up to 90 community members use the space each week.
- SagePay (now Opayo)core payment infrastructure partnerSagePay (now Opayo) is Alchemy's secure payment gateway. All transactions are processed through the secure gateway in compliance with PCI DSS certification. Card details are stored securely by SagePay/Opayo and not visible to Alchemy staff; refunds are requested via the gateway. American Express is not accepted.
- WooCommerce (storefront platform)core e-commerce platform underpinning the alchemycoffee.co.uk storefrontThe alchemycoffee.co.uk site runs on WooCommerce (with SagePay/Opayo Form gateway plugin visible in page assets), powering product listings, categories, subscriptions, checkout and cart behaviour across the entire DTC operation.
- Aeropress / Aerobiestockist (third-party equipment brand resold online)Alchemy stocks and retails the Aeropress (£35.00) and Aeropress GO (£40.00) brewers plus Aeropress Filter Papers (£9.00), describing the Aeropress as a 'modern staple in any self-respecting coffee aficionado's arsenal'.
- Moccamasterstockist (premium equipment brand resold online)Alchemy retails Moccamaster brewers — KGB Select (£290.00, available in Black, Polished Silver, Yellow Pepper) and KGBT 741 (£280.00, Black or Polished Silver, with thermal jug) — plus Moccamaster No 4 Papers (£4.50).
- Hariostockist (third-party equipment brand resold online)Alchemy stocks Hario V60 Drippers (1–4 cup, £9.00), Hario V60 Filter Papers (£5.00, sizes 02 and 03) and Hario V60 Drip Scale (£60.00), linking to Hario's own V60 brew guides.
- Origami (drippers and filter papers)stockist (third-party equipment brand resold online)Alchemy retails Origami Ceramic Drippers (from £28.00, 10 colours, sizes S/M) plus Origami filter papers (£8.00, Cone 100 pack, Wave 50 pack, or Cone & Wave 50 pack) and Origami Dripper Holders.
- Kalita Wavestockist (third-party equipment brand resold online)Alchemy stocks the Kalita Wave 185 stainless steel brewer (£40.00) and Kalita Wave filters (£6.00, sizes 155 for 1-2 cups or 185 for 3-4 cups, 100 per bag).
- Fellow (Stagg EKG Pro)stockist (third-party equipment brand resold online)Alchemy retails the Fellow Stagg EKG Pro pour-over kettle (£150.00) with variable temperature control, 1200W power, Celsius/Fahrenheit, hold mode and altitude setting.
- Wilfa (Svart Aroma)stockist (third-party equipment brand resold online)Alchemy retails the Wilfa Svart Aroma Coffee Grinder (CGWS-130BUK, 250g hopper, £130.00 with shipping included), recommending it as a versatile grinder for filter, AeroPress, V60 and cafetière.
- Knock (Aergrind)stockist — knock aergrind is described as alchemy's 'favourite hand grinder'Alchemy retails the Knock Aergrind (£150.00), a stepless hand grinder with walnut handle and snap-on magnetic lid, made by the original team led by Peter Kilpatrick, originator of the Aergrind.
- Timemore (Basic 2.0 scale)stockist (third-party equipment brand resold online)Alchemy retails the Timemore Basic 2.0 scale (£50.00) with auto-start, grams/oz toggle, grams-per-second tracking, slip-guard mat and 1600mAh/10-hour battery.
- Ceado (Hoop brewer)stockist (third-party equipment brand resold online)Alchemy retails the Ceado Hoop radial infusion brewer (Aquamarine or Black), which uses side holes at the base of the Flow Tower for uniform extraction.
- Subminimal (Nanofoamer Lithium)stockist (third-party equipment brand resold online)Alchemy retails the Subminimal Nanofoamer Lithium (£45.00), a rechargeable handheld milk foamer with adjustable speed and interchangeable mesh tips for microfoam and latte art.
- Jurastockist (third-party equipment brand resold online)Alchemy retails Jura milk-system maintenance products (Jura Milk System Cleaner & Dispenser 180g £23.25, Refill Pack 180g £22.42, Jura Descaling Tablets 36 pcs £39.75) and the Jura Auto-Frother/Milk Velvetiser (£80.00) for hot and cold milk drinks.
- Kinto (SCS 02 Coffee Server)stockist (third-party equipment brand resold online)Alchemy retails the Kinto SCS 02 (Slow Coffee Style) 2-cup heat-resistant glass coffee server (£15.00).
- Hotostockist (third-party equipment brand resold online)Alchemy retails Hoto accessories including Hoto Replacement Filters (£10.00) and Hoto Air Duster & Vacuum (£70.00).
- Good and Proper Teastockist — full good and proper teabag range retailed onlineAlchemy retails Good and Proper Tea's compostable teabag range — English Breakfast 250 teabags £48.00, plus Earl Grey, Hibiscus, Chamomile, Jade Tips and Rooibos in 250-teabag boxes. Bags are 100% compostable, with Natureflex inner bag and recyclable outer box.
- Prana Chaistockist (third-party chai brand resold online)Alchemy retails Prana Chai Vegan Blend (and Original Blend). Vegan blend is made in Melbourne with all natural ingredients — premium black tea, agave syrup, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, cloves, peppercorn and ginger root — and contains no artificial sweeteners, preservatives or additives.
- Urnexstockist (third-party cleaning brand resold online)Alchemy-branded espresso machine cleaner sourced from Urnex (£10.00, 900g), used to eliminate residue in heads, valves and lines.
- Probat (roaster manufacturer)core equipment partner (probat g30 roaster 'brun hilda'/'brynhildr')Alchemy roasts on a reconditioned Probat G30 coffee roaster (named Brun Hilda/Brynhildr), acquired from Germany with great difficulty. The Probat roaster is central to Alchemy's signature, appearing in branding, blog content and merchandise (Brynhildr T-shirt).
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Alchemy Coffee competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Dark Arts Coffee: London specialty roaster with a strong independent café and DTC following. Comparable to Alchemy in scale and specialty positioning, with overlapping London customer base.
Direct peers
- Square Mile Coffee Roasters: London-based specialty coffee roaster supplying wholesale, DTC subscriptions and cafés with a strong focus on traceable green coffee. Most directly comparable UK peer to Alchemy across roastery, wholesale and DTC.
- Workshop Coffee: London specialty roaster with its own cafés (Holborn, Fitzrovia and others) plus DTC and wholesale supply. Closely comparable vertically integrated model and price band to Alchemy.
- Origin Coffee: UK specialty roaster (Cornwall HQ) with direct trade sourcing, own cafés, DTC and wholesale programmes. Comparable Direct Trade narrative and multi-channel footprint.
- Monmouth Coffee: Iconic London specialty roaster with own cafés in Borough Market, Covent Garden, etc. Comparable heritage brand and London café-led retail model.
- Caravan Coffee Roasters: London roaster and restaurant/café group (Exmouth Market, King's Cross, etc.) with wholesale and DTC. Comparable London specialty brand with own café chain.
- Ozone Coffee Roasters: UK specialty roaster with cafés in London and the South West plus strong wholesale programme. Comparable vertically integrated UK specialty operator.
- Pact Coffee: UK DTC subscription-led specialty coffee business. Direct peer on subscription model, roast-to-order positioning and UK consumer base.
- Hasbean Coffee: UK specialty roaster focused on direct trade single-origin coffee with DTC e-commerce. Comparable single-farm sourcing philosophy and roast-to-order UK DTC operation.
- Extract Coffee Roasters: Bristol-based UK specialty roaster with wholesale, office coffee and DTC. Comparable vertically integrated UK specialty operator with B2B and DTC channels.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Alchemy Coffee subsidiaries and ownership
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Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Alchemy Coffee
What does Alchemy Coffee do?
Alchemy Coffee operates a vertically integrated specialty coffee business from its Wimbledon roastery, producing Direct Trade and Single Farm Coffee roasted to order on a reconditioned Probat G30. Its products — roasted coffee, rolling and prepaid subscriptions, equipment, tea, hot chocolate and chai — are sold through the alchemycoffee.co.uk e-commerce storefront, three London company-owned cafés, and B2B wholesale/office coffee supply.
Is Alchemy Coffee a public or private company?
Alchemy Coffee is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Alchemy Coffee founded?
Alchemy Coffee was founded in 2008. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Alchemy Coffee based?
Alchemy Coffee is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Alchemy Coffee make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. DTC e-commerce coffee and equipment sales are the primary driver. The others are coffee subscriptions (rolling & prepaid), café retail (own-brand physical cafés), wholesale coffee and office coffee supply and equipment retail (third-party brands).
Who are Alchemy Coffee's main competitors?
Dark Arts Coffee is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Square Mile Coffee Roasters, Workshop Coffee, Origin Coffee, Monmouth Coffee, Caravan Coffee Roasters, Ozone Coffee Roasters, Pact Coffee, Hasbean Coffee and Extract Coffee Roasters.
Does Alchemy Coffee have an API?
No public API is recorded for Alchemy Coffee.
What industry is Alchemy Coffee in?
Alchemy Coffee's product category is Specialty Coffee Roasting. 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 5810.