Bean Coffee

What Bean Coffee does

Bean Coffee, operated by Liverpool Coffee Roasters Ltd, is a UK-based specialty coffee roaster and retailer founded in 2008 in Liverpool by co-founders Jon (Whyte, Managing Director) and Vip. The company operates 21 coffee shops across Liverpool, Greater Manchester, Rochdale, Salford and Sale, selling approximately 1 million cups of coffee per year, and runs a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform on Shopify with nationwide UK delivery (international shipping is not available). Its core product line comprises the signature Bean Blend (a 2-star Great Taste award winner composed of Brazil DBarbosa Natural, Nicaragua San Juan Del Rio Coco Washed and India Honametti single estate), eight rotating single-origin coffees sourced from Rwanda, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ethiopia, Honduras, Guatemala and Kenya, and Nespresso-compatible compostable Bean Blend Pods. Direct farmer partnerships with Kinini Coffee (Rwanda), Finca Artemira (Peru) and the DBarbosa family (Brazil, where Bean Coffee is official UK importer) underpin provenance claims, and charity coffee Oli's Blend (Brazil DBarbosa special edition) supports Alder Hey Children's Hospital.

The company operates its own roastery at Brunswick Dock in Liverpool, equipped with Loring smart roast technology in a vacuum (oxygen-free) environment that the company says preserves inherent flavours and produces more consistent CO2 release during a 21-day degassing period. Adjacent product lines include coffee machines (Sage, Moccamaster, Fellow), hand-brewing equipment (AeroPress, Chemex, V60, Clever Dripper, Moka Pots), burr grinders, barista tools, and digital gift cards. Pricing is unit-based (Bean Blend from £11.50 per 250g; single origins £11.00–£18.50; Moccamaster from £262.90; Sage Barista Pro £729.95; AeroPress from £34.95) with free delivery over £25 and £3.95 shipping below.

Bean Coffee runs a hybrid go-to-market combining DTC e-commerce with click-and-collect across all 21 retail stores, a digital loyalty programme via Square (1 point per £1 spent; 40 points = 1 free standard drink; Apple/Google Wallet support), recurring subscriptions on Recharge Payments at a 20% discount, and an enterprise/wholesale field sales motion covering cafes, restaurants, offices and retailers with staff training, equipment servicing and account management via an Unleashed Software wholesale portal. B2B revenue lines include wholesale coffee supply, office subscriptions with free equipment loan, and corporate catering through the VMOS catering app for collection from local stores. Named customers include Everton Football Club, Bruntwood (multi-city commercial property portfolio spanning four cities and 50,000+ end users), Moore Media and Betsy Creative. Marketing is primarily organic social (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter) plus content marketing (brewing guides, coffee origin stories, blog) and a points-based digital loyalty referral mechanism.

Name

Bean Coffee

Legal name

Liverpool Coffee Roasters Ltd

Website

https://www.beancoffee.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bean Coffee (Liverpool Coffee Roasters Ltd) is a UK specialty coffee roaster and retailer operating 21 coffee shops across Liverpool and Manchester, alongside e-commerce, wholesale supply, office subscriptions, corporate catering and equipment sales. Coffee is vacuum-roasted at its Brunswick Dock roastery using Loring smart roasters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roastery

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (31192), Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI), Specialty Coffee Shops (Single-Origin, Third-Wave) (THAFADAA), Coffee (Roasted, Ground, Whole Bean) (CRADAHAG)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roasting
• Coffee shop retail
• Coffee subscription service
• Wholesale coffee supply
• Office coffee solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Liverpool

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 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: Sale of roasted coffee beans, ground coffee, and coffee pods through 21 retail stores and online. Products include single origins, blends, and decaf options.
2. Coffee Subscriptions: Recurring subscription service delivering coffee weekly, bi-weekly, monthly with 20% subscriber discount. Flexible cancellation and modification options.
3. Wholesale Coffee Supply: B2B supply of specialty coffee to cafes, restaurants, offices and retailers with配套 equipment, training and servicing support.
4. Equipment Sales: Sale of coffee machines, hand brewing equipment, grinders, and barista accessories. Includes Sage, Moccamaster, Fellow, and AeroPress products.
5. Office Coffee Subscriptions: Business-focused subscription with free equipment loan, targeting workplaces with award-winning coffee supply.
6. Corporate Catering: Breakfast and lunch catering for offices and business meetings, collected from local Bean stores.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Bean Coffee roasts specialty coffee at its Brunswick Dock roastery using Loring vacuum roasting technology and sells it through 21 owned coffee shops, a direct-to-consumer e-commerce store, and recurring subscriptions. Its portfolio centers on the 2-star Great Taste award-winning Bean Blend and a rotating roster of traceable single-origin coffees from farms across Rwanda, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ethiopia, Honduras, Guatemala, Kenya, Nicaragua, and India, supplemented by hand brewing equipment, coffee machines, grinders, and a B2B wholesale and office coffee supply service.

Product overview

Bean Coffee (operated by Liverpool Coffee Roasters Ltd) is a specialty coffee company offering a multi-channel product portfolio centered on specialty coffee products and brewing equipment. The core offering comprises the signature Bean Blend (2-star Great Taste award winner) and 8 rotating Single Origin coffees sourced from farms in Brazil, Rwanda, Peru, Colombia, Ethiopia, Honduras, Guatemala, and Kenya. These are available via multiple channels: direct-to-consumer through online retail (whole beans, ground coffee, subscriptions), Coffee Pods (Nespresso-compatible compostable), and 21 physical coffee shops across Liverpool and Manchester. Adjacent products include hand brewing equipment (AeroPress, Chemex, V60, Clever Dripper, Moka Pots), coffee machines (Moccamaster, Fellow, Sage brands), grinders, and barista accessories. B2B offerings include Wholesale Coffee Service (with training, equipment, and servicing), Office Subscriptions (equipment + coffee provision), and Corporate Catering. The company operates its own roastery at Brunswick Dock using vacuum roasting technology on Loring smart roasters. Additional services include a Digital Loyalty Program (Square-based), Brewing Guides educational content, and Oli's Blend charity coffee (supporting Alder Hey Children's Hospital).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bean Blend The signature house blend combining Brazil Dbarbosa Natural (50%), Nicaragua San Juan Del Rio Coco Washed (25%), and India Honametti single estate Washed (25%). A 2-star Great Taste Award winner recognized for three consecutive years, sold as whole beans, ground coffee, and compostable Nespresso-compatible pods.
• Single Origin Coffees Traceable specialty coffees from individual regions or farms worldwide (Rwanda, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ethiopia, Honduras, Guatemala, Kenya, Nicaragua, India), offered as whole beans or ground coffee with distinct flavor profiles. Eight rotating origins available with price range £11.00–£18.50.
• Coffee Subscriptions Recurring coffee delivery service offering 20% savings on whole beans, ground coffee, and Bean Blend Pods. Flexible weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly scheduling with pause, cancel, or edit options anytime, managed via Recharge Payments.
• Coffee Pods Nespresso-compatible Bean Blend pods made from biopolymer, home compostable, with 100% plastic-free packaging.
• Oli's Blend (Charity Coffee) Special edition Brazil DBarbosa coffee named after Alder Hey Children's Charity mascot Oli the Elephant. £5 from every bag is donated to Alder Hey Children's Hospital. Has raised over £10,000 since launch.
• Wholesale Coffee Service B2B specialty coffee supply for cafes, restaurants, offices, and retailers. Includes staff training, equipment recommendations, audits, servicing, and maintenance, supported by an Unleashed Software wholesale customer portal.
• Bean for Business Combined B2B portal for office subscriptions and wholesale enquiries. Central contact point for businesses seeking coffee solutions, accessible via [email protected] and 0151 707 9600 ex.3.
• Office Subscriptions Workplace coffee subscription with equipment provision, including free sample offer, free equipment loan, and discounted rates on award-winning coffee for office teams across the UK.
• Corporate Catering Breakfast, lunch, and drinks catering for office meetings and business events. Orders placed via the VMOS catering app with corporate credit account management, collected from local Bean Coffee stores.
• Coffee Machines Espresso and drip coffee machines for home and office use, including Moccamaster KBG Select (from £262.90), Fellow Aiden Coffee Brewer (£299.00), Sage The Barista Pro (£729.95), Sage Oracle, Sage Bambino, and Sage Barista Touch.
• Hand Brewing Equipment Manual brewing devices including AeroPress (original, Clear, XL, Go), Chemex (3-cup, 6-cup, 8-cup Classic), V60 drippers (plastic and ceramic), Clever Dripper, and Moka Pots. AeroPress from £34.95, Chemex 6-cup from £54.00.
• Coffee Grinders Burr grinders including Fellow ODE Matte Black, Wilfa Svart Coffee Grinder, and Sage The Smart Grinder Pro for consistent grind quality at home and in offices.
• Barista Tools and Accessories Barista accessories including scales (Timemore Basic 2, Peak Water Replacement Filters), tampers (Motta Wooden Coffee Tamper), dosing cups (Rhinowares), knock boxes (Crema Pro), and cleaning products.
• Gift Cards Digital Bean Coffee online gift cards available in variable denominations for purchases on beancoffee.co.uk.
• Hot Chocolate Bean Dark Hot Chocolate 70% premium hot chocolate beverage sold alongside coffee products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% subscription discount for regular coffee deliveries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Alder Hey Children's CharitycoreOthers · 1 January 2022Charitable partnership where £5 from every bag of Oli's Blend (Special Edition Brazil DBarbosa) is donated to the charity. Has raised over £10,000 since 2022. The Liverpool-based charity funds equipment, facilities, and research for children's healthcare.
• Carbon Happy WorldsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiverpool-based carbon management experts who track and monitor all aspects of the business, guiding and supporting projects to reduce CO2 impact.
• DRWakefieldsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerImport partner with whom Bean Coffee visited Rwanda origin. DRWakefield has provided over $25,000 to the New Beginnings village community since 2018.
• Khipu CoffeesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSourcing partner for Peruvian coffees, led by Mark Russel who has Peruvian heritage and close relationships with producers like Ebert Huaman Villegas at Finca Artemira.
• Kinini CoffeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRwandan supplier founded by Jacquie Turner and Malcolm Clear. Provides access to specialty coffee through washing station operations, with community support initiatives including a school, medical centre, and borehole.
• Finca ArtemirasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-run farm in Cajamarca, Peru led by Ebert Huaman Villegas. Bean Coffee has been buying from them for 4 years. First time exported outside Peru in 2023.
• DBarbosa FamilycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoffee producers from Cerrado Mineiro region, Brazil. Bean Coffee is official UK importer. Family won Cup of Excellence in 2021 and 2024, plus multiple other competitions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pact Coffee: UK specialty coffee roaster with subscription-first DTC model serving consumers and offices. Direct competitor in specialty single-origin and subscription segments with overlapping customer base.
• Hasbean Coffee: UK specialty coffee roaster based in Staffordshire with strong single-origin focus and online DTC channel. Comparable artisanal roaster serving similar coffee enthusiast customers with traceable origins.
• Square Mile Coffee Roasters: London-based specialty roaster with strong wholesale and barista training programs serving cafes and restaurants. Comparable specialty roasting model with B2B wholesale emphasis.
• Union Hand-Roasted Coffee: UK specialty coffee roaster with sustainability focus and direct trade relationships across origins. Direct comparable in ethical sourcing and wholesale supply.
• Origin Coffee: UK specialty roaster with farm-direct sourcing model and cafe/wholesale distribution. Comparable direct-trade and single-origin positioning.
• Monmouth Coffee: London-based specialty roaster and cafe operator with strong single-origin focus and own retail shops. Comparable roaster-retailer hybrid model with cafes in a major UK city.
• Caravan Coffee Roasters: UK specialty roaster operating cafes, restaurants, and wholesale supply. Directly comparable integrated roaster-cafe-wholesale business model.
• Grind: London-based specialty coffee company combining subscription DTC, own cafes, and compostable pods. Comparable multi-channel model with subscription and retail.

Broad incumbents

• Blue Bottle Coffee: Large-scale US specialty coffee roaster and cafe operator with subscription and wholesale channels. Broader incumbent in specialty segment serving similar customer profile.
• Costa Coffee: UK's largest coffee chain with extensive cafe footprint and wholesale/office supply. Incumbent coffee competitor serving offices and consumers nationwide with brand and scale advantages.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/beancoffeeuk
• Facebookfacebook.com/BeanCoffeeUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bean-coffee-uk
• Instagraminstagram.com/beancoffeeuk
• TikToktiktok.com/@beancoffeeuk

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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