Seven Districts Coffee

What Seven Districts Coffee does

Seven Districts Coffee is a UK-based specialty coffee roaster founded in 2019 and headquartered in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, with a roastery at Welton Coffee House. The company operates a direct trade model, paying on average 10x Fairtrade prices to producers across Ethiopia, Colombia, Peru, Nicaragua, Rwanda, Kenya, Brazil, Uganda, and El Salvador, and applies a hand-roasted-to-order methodology where beans are roasted no more than five days before dispatch. Its product portfolio spans single-origin coffees named after Lincolnshire fables (e.g., Lincoln Imp, King Canute, Blind Byard, Tiddy Mun, Beggar's Bridge, Nanny Rutt, Gogmagog, King of Cats), a house blend, decaffeinated options, gift bundles, and a wide range of brewing equipment including official La Marzocco espresso machines, Hario V60 drippers, Wilfa brewers, AeroPress, and Felicita precision scales.

The business combines multiple revenue streams: direct-to-consumer e-commerce at sevendistrictscoffee.com, a weekly coffee subscription ('Seven Districts Society' at £13/week with a 10% loyalty discount), B2B wholesale coffee supply, a network of physical coffee shops in Lincolnshire, espresso machine servicing, and equipment/accessory retail. Pricing for coffee beans ranges from £9.50 to £14.50 per 250g with tiered 500g and 1kg options; equipment spans £3 filters to £4,890 espresso machines; bundles range £18-£65. Marketing is content-led, anchored by educational blog content, 'The Fable' email newsletter, and active Facebook/Instagram channels. The company holds Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) member status and reports a cup score of 88.25 on its King Canute Ethiopian coffee.

Name

Seven Districts Coffee

Legal name

Seven Districts Coffee

Website

https://sevendistrictscoffee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Seven Districts Coffee is a UK specialty coffee roaster based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, founded in 2019, that sources direct trade beans (paying ~10x Fairtrade) and sells single-origin coffee, subscriptions, equipment, and gift bundles to home enthusiasts, gift buyers, and wholesale cafes via DTC e-commerce, physical coffee shops, and B2B wholesale.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roasting

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920), Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (722515)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee (Roasted, Ground, Whole Bean) (CRADAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE), Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI), Coffee, Espresso & Tea Appliances Retail (CRACADAC)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roasting
• Single origin coffee
• Coffee subscription service
• Direct trade coffee
• Brewing equipment retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Coffee Bean Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of specialty coffee beans through e-commerce platform. Products include single origin coffees from various countries (Ethiopia, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Rwanda, Kenya, Nicaragua, Uganda, El Salvador) and signature blends. Beans sold in 250g, 500g, and 1kg sizes.
2. Coffee Subscriptions: Recurring weekly subscription service providing regular coffee deliveries with 10% discount. Subscription Society at £13.00 per week.
3. Professional Equipment Sales: Sale of specialty coffee equipment including espresso machines (La Marzocco Linea Mini at £4,890), grinders, brewers, scales, and accessories.
4. Wholesale Coffee: B2B wholesale coffee supply to other businesses, cafes, and restaurants.
5. Espresso Machine Servicing: Professional servicing and maintenance for espresso machines.
6. Gift Bundles and Sets: Pre-curated coffee gift bundles including The Three Fables Bundle (£34), Twin Tales Bundle (£24), Adventure Bundle (£65), and specialty gift sets.
7. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards available in £15, £25, £40, £60, and £100 denominations for online use.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Seven Districts Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK, operating since 2019. The company roasts single origin and blended coffees on a hand-roasted-to-order basis (within 5 days of dispatch) and sells them via its own e-commerce store, physical coffee shops, a weekly subscription service, and a B2B wholesale program. The offering also includes brewing equipment (La Marzocco espresso machines, Hario, Wilfa, AeroPress, Felicita scales), gift bundles, gift cards, and espresso machine servicing.

Product overview

Seven Districts Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster based in Lincolnshire, UK, offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on direct trade, ethically sourced single origin coffees and house blends. The product lineup includes: single origin coffees from Colombia, Ethiopia, Peru, Nicaragua, Rwanda, Kenya, Brazil, Uganda, El Salvador, and decaf; their house blend 'The Lincoln Imp'; a weekly coffee subscription service; brewing equipment including the La Marzocco Linea Mini espresso machine, Hario V60 drippers, AeroPress, Wilfa coffee makers, and Felicita precision scales; and gift bundles, accessories such as reusable cups, enamel mugs, and filter papers. All products are supported by educational content about coffee varietals, roasting profiles, and brewing methods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Lincoln Imp Blend
• Blind Byard – Colombia
• King Canute – Ethiopia
• Old Mother Nightshade – Peru
• The Great Bell – Nicaragua
• Tiddy Mun – Rwanda
• Beggar's Bridge – Kenya
• Nanny Rutt – Brazil
• King of Cats – Uganda
• Gogmagog – El Salvador
• Decaf Specialty Coffee
• Seven Districts Society Coffee Subscription
• La Marzocco Linea Mini Espresso Machine
• Aerobie AeroPress
• Hario V60 Coffee Dripper
• Hario V60 Buono Drip Kettle
• Wilfa Classic+ Coffee Maker
• Hario Mini Mill Coffee Grinder
• Wilfa Classic Aroma Coffee Grinder
• Hario V60 Drip Scale
• Felicita Incline Scales
• Huskee Cup – 8oz Reusable Cup & Lid
• Reusable Ceramic Tumbler 330ml
• Seven Districts Enamel Mug
• AeroPress Filter Papers
• V60 Filter Papers
• The Three Fables Bundle
• The Twin Tales Bundle
• Coffee Gift Set
• The Folklore Gift Set
• The Adventure Bundle
• The Espresso Collection
• Online Gift Card
• In-Store Gift Card
• Wholesale Coffee Supply
• Espresso Machine Servicing

Quantifiable outcome

• Direct trade paying 10x over Fairtrade prices
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)coreOthersOfficial member of the SCA, demonstrating adherence to specialty coffee standards and industry best practices.
• La MarzoccocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial partners of La Marzocco, supplying their world-class espresso machines. Seven Districts Coffee has official status to supply La Marzocco Linea Mini espresso machines to customers.
• MerakiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Meraki on co-branded specialty coffee products including Meraki x Nanny Rutt, Brazil and Meraki x Blind Byard, Colombia.
• Dutra Farms (Fazendas Dutra)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of decaf specialty coffee using the sparkling water decaffeination process. Located in Matas de Minas region of Brazil with over 1300 hectares of land dedicated to coffee cultivation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pact Coffee: UK-based specialty coffee roaster with a similar DTC subscription model and direct trade sourcing. Pact is one of the most prominent UK coffee subscription brands and directly competes for the same home-brewer customer segment as Seven Districts.
• Hasbean Coffee: UK specialty coffee roaster founded in Staffordshire, offering single-origin and blend coffee through DTC e-commerce. Closely comparable specialty roaster competing in the same UK DTC market.
• Square Mile Coffee Roasters: London-based specialty coffee roaster with strong wholesale presence, SCA-aligned quality, and a similar single-origin/blend portfolio. Competes for both wholesale cafe accounts and DTC specialty consumers.
• Origin Coffee: UK specialty roaster with direct trade relationships, multiple cafes, and a wholesale program. Closely mirrors Seven Districts' combination of roastery, retail, and wholesale operations.
• Workshop Coffee: London specialty roaster operating cafes and a wholesale program with strong direct trade credentials. Comparable premium specialty positioning and multi-channel structure.
• Dark Arts Coffee: UK specialty roaster with a strong brand identity, DTC e-commerce, and wholesale accounts. Competes for the same independent cafe and home-brew specialty customers.
• Ozone Coffee Roasters: UK-based specialty roaster with cafes and wholesale operations, New Zealand heritage. Comparable roastery-plus-cafe-plus-wholesale model targeting specialty cafes and restaurants.
• Caravan Coffee Roasters: London specialty roaster operating multiple cafes and a wholesale program with a comparable product mix of single origins, blends, and equipment. Direct competitor for premium specialty market share.
• Clifton Coffee Roasters: UK specialty coffee roaster focused heavily on wholesale to cafes, restaurants, and hotels. Comparable roasting scale and wholesale positioning to Seven Districts' B2B channel.

Others

• La Marzocco: Premium espresso machine manufacturer and Seven Districts' official partner. Not a direct competitor but an ecosystem participant whose brand partnership supports Seven Districts' equipment retail and credibility.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sevendistrictscoffee
• Instagraminstagram.com/sevendistrictscoffee
• Xx.com/SevenDCoffee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seven-districts-coffee-roasters

Compliance1 record

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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