What Crosby Coffee does

Crosby Coffee is a Liverpool-based independent specialty coffee roaster founded in 2014 by Jack Foster and co-owned since 2016 with Mark Slinger. The company roasts all coffee in-house at its Ten Streets Roastery using a Loring closed-air, single-burner roaster that reduces energy consumption by up to 80% versus traditional machines, and sources single-origin and blended coffees directly from sustainable farms worldwide, with all offerings scoring above 80 on the specialty coffee scale.

The business operates a multi-channel model combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce (crosbycoffee.co.uk on Shopify), four owned retail/coffee shop locations across Liverpool and Merseyside (Ten Streets Roastery, Waterloo, Lark Lane, and Hightown), a tiered subscription service spanning residential, decaf, gift, and office customers, a wholesale division supplying specialty beans, commercial espresso equipment, barista training and maintenance to over 300 independent hospitality businesses across the North West of England, and in-person barista training workshops run by London School of Coffee-trained staff at the roastery.

Crosby Coffee generates revenue through one-time coffee and merchandise sales, recurring subscription contracts (with a minimum three-delivery commitment), B2B wholesale supply with free delivery on orders over £100, equipment rental or purchase with customisation, and paid workshops priced £45–£130 per attendee. It serves specialty coffee enthusiasts, North West hospitality operators, offices and workplaces, and aspiring home and professional baristas, distributing nationally across the UK via courier and regionally through owned retail and a wholesale partner network.

Name

Crosby Coffee

Legal name

Crosby Coffee

Website

https://crosbycoffee.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Crosby Coffee is a Liverpool-based independent specialty coffee roaster (founded 2014) serving retail consumers across the UK via e-commerce and four owned cafes, plus 300+ wholesale hospitality partners and office subscribers across the North West of England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roaster

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Coffee & Tea (Single-Origin, Micro-lot, Premium) Processing (AFAFADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE), Specialty Coffee Shops (Single-Origin, Third-Wave) (THAFADAA), Espresso Bars & Coffee Bars (THAFADAD)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roasting
• Coffee subscription services
• Wholesale coffee supply
• Barista training workshops
• Specialty coffee retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Liverpool

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Coffee Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of freshly roasted whole bean and ground coffee through the e-commerce store and four retail locations. Products include single-origin coffees, blended coffees, and decaf options, priced per 250g, 500g, or 1kg bags. Revenue is generated per-transaction with no recurring commitment from the customer.
2. Coffee Subscriptions: Recurring subscription deliveries (weekly, fortnightly, or monthly) of freshly roasted specialty coffee to residential customers. Options include Roaster's Choice (curated rotating selections) and Your Choice (customer-selected blends). Subscriptions include free delivery and access to subscription-exclusive coffees not available in-store or online. Minimum 3-delivery commitment.
3. Office Coffee Subscriptions: Monthly recurring B2B coffee delivery service for office environments. Priced by bag weight (1kg, 2kg, 5Kg) with a small delivery fee. Minimum 3-consecutive-delivery commitment after which cancellation is permitted. Targets businesses wanting specialty coffee supply with equipment support.
4. Wholesale Coffee & Equipment: B2B supply of specialty coffee beans, commercial espresso equipment (on rental or purchase), barista training, and ancillaries to 300+ independent businesses across the North West. Free delivery on wholesale orders over £100. Equipment includes customisation options (branding, colours, accents) and ongoing maintenance support.
5. Barista & Coffee Training Workshops: In-person training sessions at the Liverpool roastery covering espresso extraction, milk steaming, latte art, sensory cupping, manual brewing, and roastery tours. Courses priced at £45–£130 per person, with bundle discounts available. Sessions are 2–3.5 hours in duration, conducted by baristas trained at the London School of Coffee.
6. Retail & Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including mugs, hoodies, tote bags, reusable cups, accessories, hot chocolate, matcha powder, and premium tea. Products sold both online and in physical stores. Gift cards (online and in-store) also available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Crosby Coffee is an independent specialty coffee roaster that sources, roasts, and distributes freshly roasted specialty-grade coffee (single-origin, blends, and decaf) through its e-commerce store, four owned coffee shop locations across Liverpool and Merseyside, subscription delivery services (residential, decaf, gift, and office), and a wholesale division supplying 300+ independent hospitality businesses across the North West of England with beans, commercial espresso equipment, training, and maintenance support. In-person barista training workshops at the Ten Streets Roastery complete the offering.

Product overview

Crosby Coffee is an independent specialty coffee roaster based in Liverpool, founded in 2014, operating a unified specialty coffee platform centered on freshly roasted beans and subscription services. The core offering comprises single-origin coffees (Guatemala Antigua, Colombia Tolima Especial, Brazil Aparecida, Uganda African Moon, Honduras Yojoa, Colombia Quidio, Rwanda Wimana) and house blends (Iron Men Blend, Cormorant, Ten Streets Blend), complemented by a dedicated decaf line using sugarcane decaffeination. The business operates through four distribution channels: direct-to-consumer retail (online shop with brewing equipment, merchandise, gift hampers, and personalized coffee bags), recurring subscription services (personal, decaf, gift, and office tiers), wholesale supply to 300+ regional businesses with equipment and training support, and four physical coffee shop locations in Liverpool. Barista training workshops at their Ten Streets Roastery round out the service ecosystem, positioning Crosby Coffee as a comprehensive specialty coffee destination from bean sourcing through home brewing education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Specialty Single-Origin Coffee Single-origin specialty coffee freshly roasted in-house at the Liverpool Ten Streets Roastery, sourced from sustainable farms in countries including Guatemala, Colombia, Brazil, Uganda, Honduras, and Rwanda. All beans score above 80 on the specialty coffee scale. Sold per 250g, 500g, and 1kg bags. Target customers are at-home specialty coffee enthusiasts and wholesale hospitality buyers.
• Signature Coffee Blends House-developed coffee blends combining beans from multiple origins, including Iron Men Blend (Peru & Brazil), Cormorant, and Ten Streets Blend. Roasted in-house and sold through retail, e-commerce, and wholesale channels.
• Decaf Coffee Decaffeinated specialty coffee processed using the sugarcane ethyl acetate method, retaining 97% caffeine removal with flavor notes of hazelnut, Biscoff, and brown sugar. Includes Decaf Colombia Huila and Decaf Guatemala variants.
• Residential Coffee Subscription Recurring subscription delivery of freshly roasted specialty coffee to residential customers. Options include Roaster's Choice (curated rotating single-origin selections) and Your Choice (customer-selected blends). Available in 250g, 500g, and 1kg sizes with letterbox-friendly packaging and free delivery. Minimum 3-delivery commitment. Includes access to subscription-exclusive coffees.
• Decaf Subscription Subscription service dedicated to decaffeinated specialty coffee, offering the same flexible scheduling and delivery features as the regular coffee subscription with free delivery and exclusive decaf blends.
• Gift Subscription Pre-paid coffee gift subscriptions offered in 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month plans at 200g or 500g bag sizes. Recipients receive specialty coffee deliveries with letterbox-friendly packaging. Includes a 5% discount versus retail prices.
• Office Coffee Subscription Monthly recurring B2B coffee delivery service for office and workplace environments, with 1kg, 2kg, and 5kg bag sizes. Includes access to subscription-only coffees with Roaster's Choice or Your Choice options. Minimum 3-consecutive-delivery commitment required before cancellation.
• Wholesale Coffee Supply B2B wholesale supply of specialty-grade coffee (all scoring above 80) to 300+ independent cafes, restaurants, hotels, offices, and hospitality businesses across the North West of England. Includes barista training, equipment fitting and maintenance support, and free delivery on orders over £100.
• Commercial Coffee Equipment Professional espresso machines and commercial brewing equipment supplied to B2B hospitality partners, available on rental or purchase agreements. Includes customisation options (business branding, colors, accents) and ongoing maintenance support.
• Barista Training Workshops In-person training sessions held at the Liverpool roastery covering espresso extraction, milk steaming, latte art, sensory cupping, manual brewing, and roastery tours. Courses include Roastery Tour Experience (£45), Latte Art Workshop (£70), Sensory Cupping (£70), Home Barista Course (£70), Filter Coffee Brewing (£70), and Workshop Bundles (£130). Conducted by baristas trained at the London School of Coffee. Targeted at aspiring baristas, home brewers, and hospitality professionals.
• Home Brewing Equipment & Grinders Retail range of home brewing equipment including AeroPress, Chemex, V60, Clever Dripper, French Press, Moka Pots, and kettles (Fellow Stagg EKG, Hario Buono), plus coffee grinders (DF54, Comandante, Wilfa Classic, zeroHero Z3 Pro) and precision scales (Acaia Pearl, Earl scales). Sold through e-commerce to home brewing enthusiasts.
• Branded Merchandise Branded merchandise including Crosby Coffee Hoodie, Mersey Mug, Organic Tote Bag, Reusable Cups, Bamboo Coasters, Car Air Freshener, Coffee Canister, Cupping Spoons, and other apparel/accessories. Sold both online and in physical stores, with gift cards available online and in-store.
• Gift Hampers & Sample Boxes Curated coffee gift packages including the Coffee Lovers Christmas Hamper (£34.95), Coffee Advent Calendar 2026 (£64.95), Blend Sample Box (£18.99), and Single Origin Sample Box (£22.99), allowing customers to discover varieties or purchase ready-made gift sets.
• Personalised Coffee Bags Customisable coffee bags priced at £11.80 where customers select blend, grind (whole bean, espresso, cafetière, filter, V60, AeroPress), bag size, color, and add a handwritten-style message. Sold via the e-commerce store as personalised gifts.
• Hot Chocolate, Matcha & Tea Beverage extensions including Hot Chocolate Pellets (£7), Pink Panda Matcha Powder in 200g (£60) and 50g tins (£28), and Crosby Coffee Premium Tea (£15). Sold online and through retail locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• All coffees consistently score above 80 on the specialty coffee scale, ensuring aroma, superior taste, and quality.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 300+ Independent Businesses (North West)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCrosby Coffee supplies specialty coffee beans, commercial espresso equipment, barista training, and ancillaries to over 300 independent cafes, restaurants, and hospitality businesses across the North West of England. Partners benefit from free delivery on orders over £100, equipment customisation (branding, colours, accents), and ongoing maintenance support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Caravan Coffee Roasters: London-based specialty coffee roaster with a strong cafe/restaurant group heritage, wholesale supply, and retail locations. Comparable for the integrated roastery + cafe + wholesale model.
• Origin Coffee: Cornwall-based specialty coffee roaster with a strong wholesale division serving cafes and hospitality businesses across the UK. Directly comparable as a UK specialty roaster competing in the same B2B and cafe-adjacent segments.
• Union Hand-Roasted Coffee: UK specialty coffee roaster with a strong ethical sourcing story, wholesale supply, subscription service, and cafe partnerships. Directly comparable multi-channel DTC + wholesale specialty operator.
• Extract Coffee Roasters: Bristol-based specialty coffee roaster with wholesale, subscription, and training offerings. Comparable as a UK regional specialty roaster with a similar combination of B2B supply, education, and DTC sales.
• Pact Coffee: UK specialty coffee company offering freshly roasted beans via subscription, wholesale, and B2B channels. Directly comparable to Crosby Coffee's DTC subscription and wholesale model, with similar mid-market price points and direct-trade sourcing.
• Square Mile Coffee Roasters: London-based specialty coffee roaster supplying wholesale to high-end cafes and restaurants, plus DTC retail. Comparable for the same specialty-grade positioning, wholesale distribution model, and quality-driven brand narrative.
• Workshop Coffee: London specialty coffee roaster and cafe operator with wholesale, training, and DTC channels. Comparable multi-channel specialty operator with a similar emphasis on barista training and cafe-academy positioning.
• North Star Coffee Roasters: Leeds-based specialty coffee roaster supplying wholesale and DTC customers across the North of England. Closely comparable to Crosby Coffee as a northern UK regional specialty competitor with cafe and wholesale channels.
• Hasbean Coffee: Staffordshire-based specialty coffee roaster known for single-origin focus, DTC e-commerce, and wholesale supply. Comparable in product focus (specialty single origins) and in operating a digital-first + wholesale model alongside cafes.
• 200 Degrees Coffee Roasters: Nottingham-based specialty coffee roaster running multiple owned coffee shops across the Midlands plus wholesale supply. Closely comparable as a UK regional specialty operator combining owned retail cafes with wholesale distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/coffeecrosby

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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