Coffee & Cream

What Coffee & Cream does

Coffee & Cream is an Egypt-based direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform (coffeeandcream.app) headquartered in Nasr City, Cairo, founded in 2022. It operates as a multi-brand online marketplace for coffee and adjacent consumer goods, offering over 50 international and local brands — including Nespresso, Lavazza, illy, Starbucks, L'Or, Dolce Gusto, Bialetti, Philips, De'Longhi, and Costa Coffee — across consumables (Nespresso-compatible and original capsules, Dolce Gusto pods, whole beans, ground coffee for espresso/Moka/Turkish/filter, instant coffee, iced coffee) and equipment (Nespresso and Dolce Gusto machines, espresso makers, bean-to-cup machines, Turkish coffee machines, grinders, Moka pots, milk frothers). Adjacent categories include tea and herbals, snacks and treats, syrups/sweeteners, homeware, and curated bundles. The platform also carries local Egyptian sub-brands: Bold Brews (local whole beans and specialty single-origin coffee), GOAT Coffee (Egyptian Nespresso-compatible aluminum capsules), Handmade Pottery (ceramic accessories), and Osterberg (syrups and sauces).

The business runs on a standard e-commerce technology stack — an online storefront with product catalog browsing, online ordering, delivery management, newsletter subscription, phone/WhatsApp ordering, and social media presence on Facebook and Instagram. There is no disclosed mobile app, no API, and no AI/ML features. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales spanning a wide price band (capsules from ~LE 150–500 for 10-packs up to LE 55,000 for premium machines) with free shipping above 3,999 EGP, supplemented by a recurring VIP Membership subscription offering discounts and exclusive benefits. The company serves Egyptian consumer households across three personas — coffee enthusiasts seeking premium brands, general consumers wanting a one-stop coffee shop, and specialty coffee lovers pursuing single-origin and artisan options — with delivery coverage across Egypt. It is privately held, with 11 employees and no disclosed funding, parent company, acquisitions, partnerships, or leadership changes.

Name

Coffee & Cream

Legal name

Coffee & Cream

Website

https://coffeeandcream.app

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Coffee & Cream is an Egypt-based direct-to-consumer e-commerce marketplace selling 50+ international and local coffee brands — including capsules, beans, machines, tea, snacks, and homeware — with Egypt-wide delivery, a VIP membership subscription, and in-house local sub-brands like Bold Brews and GOAT Coffee.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee, Espresso & Tea Appliances Retail (CRACADAC), Single-Serve Coffee (Pods, Capsules) (CRADAHAH)

Keywords

• Online coffee retail
• Specialty coffee e-commerce
• Coffee equipment sales
• Coffee capsule store
• Tea and accessories shop

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales of coffee products including capsules, beans, ground coffee, machines, accessories, tea, snacks, and homeware. Revenue generated from individual product transactions at varying price points.
2. VIP Membership: Subscription-based loyalty program offering exclusive benefits to members including discounts and special offers on products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Coffee & Cream operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform (coffeeandcream.app) selling coffee capsules, beans, ground coffee, instant coffee, iced coffee, tea, and complementary products across 50+ international and local brands. It also retails coffee equipment including Nespresso and Dolce Gusto machines, espresso makers, bean-to-cup machines, Turkish coffee machines, grinders, Moka pots, and milk frothers, with delivery across Egypt. A VIP Membership program offers repeat customers additional discounts and exclusive benefits.

Product overview

Coffee & Cream is an e-commerce platform and mobile app operating as Egypt's online coffee marketplace. The platform offers a diverse portfolio of coffee products including Nespresso and Dolce Gusto compatible capsules, whole beans, ground coffee (espresso, Turkish, and filter styles), and instant coffee. The equipment category features coffee machines (Nespresso, Dolce Gusto, bean-to-cup, Turkish, and manual espresso makers), grinders, Moka pots, and milk frothers. The platform also carries complementary product lines including teas and herbals, snacks and confectionery, homeware and serveware, syrups and sweeteners, and curated bundles. Sub-brands include Bold Brews (local Egyptian coffee), GOAT Coffee (local Nespresso-compatible capsules), Handmade Pottery (local ceramic accessories), and Osterberg (local syrups and sauces). The platform serves as a multi-brand marketplace offering over 50 international and local brands with delivery across Egypt.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 international and local coffee brands available through single platform
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nespresso: Global capsule brand with its own DTC e-commerce store. Comparable as a single-brand coffee retailer that competes for the same single-serve coffee consumers in Egypt while also being a key supplier to Coffee & Cream.
• Noon: MENA-headquartered e-commerce platform with Egypt presence. Overlaps with Coffee & Cream on coffee, tea, and equipment categories and competes for the same premium-shopping consumer segment.
• Caribou Coffee: Established coffee brand with e-commerce and broad retail distribution. Comparable to Coffee & Cream's multi-format coffee offering (beans, capsules, RTD) and overlap with its general consumer segment.
• Lavazza: Italian coffee brand with growing DTC e-commerce in MENA. Overlaps with Coffee & Cream on capsules, beans, and machines, and competes for the same premium coffee consumer.
• Jumia Egypt: Pan-African e-commerce platform active in Egypt, selling coffee, small appliances, and homeware. Directly comparable in the broad online retail category and a key competitor for Coffee & Cream's customer base.
• Amazon Egypt: General e-commerce marketplace in Egypt selling the same coffee, tea, and small appliance categories. Comparable as direct competition for online coffee shoppers, with broader assortment and stronger logistics.

Direct peers

• illy: Premium coffee brand with direct e-commerce for beans, capsules (iperEspresso), and machines. Comparable to Coffee & Cream's specialty coffee offerings and direct-to-consumer positioning.
• Coffee Planet: UAE-based online coffee retailer offering capsules, beans, machines, and accessories across multiple brands. Closest region-by-region comparable to Coffee & Cream's multi-brand online coffee marketplace model in MENA.
• Davidoff Coffee: Premium coffee brand with direct e-commerce for capsules, beans, and ground coffee. Comparable both as a supplier brand on Coffee & Cream's platform and as a direct DTC competitor for premium coffee shoppers.

Emerging players

• % Arabica: Specialty coffee brand with growing e-commerce presence focused on single-origin specialty coffee. Comparable to Coffee & Cream's specialty coffee category, particularly the Bold Brews single-origin positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Coffeeandcreamapp
• Instagraminstagram.com/coffeeandcreamapp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coffeeandcream

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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