LA BRULERIE DES ALPES

What LA BRULERIE DES ALPES does

La Brulerie des Alpes is a privately held French artisan coffee and tea roaster founded in 1926 in Grenoble and structured as an EURL with a stated share capital of €15,000. The company roasts coffee on a vintage 1930s roaster using a medium-roast profile it describes as 'en robe de moine' and operates an in-house capsule line that includes a bio-compostable Nespresso-compatible range made from corn and cereal starch. Its product catalogue spans single-origin specialty coffees (Arabica and Robusta blends, some with SCA scores of 80+), a 51-SKU tea universe, gift boxes, accessories, gourmandises (including a co-developed coffee liqueur and a coffee-infused blonde beer), and green (unroasted) coffee for home roasters. ECOCERT FR-BIO-01 organic certification covers part of the range since 2019.

The business operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer model: proprietary e-commerce at labruleriedesalpes.fr with home delivery and collection-point fulfilment, plus two physical retail stores in the Grenoble metropolitan area (city centre and Montbonnot-Saint-Martin). A dedicated 'Espace Professionnels' division serves HoReCa accounts — restaurants, cafés, and hotels — with bulk coffee, tea, accessories, and professional-grade equipment, supplemented by barista training. Pricing is unit-based across consumer SKUs (€4–€120 for coffee, €4–€219 for tea), with PayPal X4 interest-free instalments on orders €30–€2,000; a new monthly 'Abonnement Découverte des Cafés du Monde' subscription box adds recurring revenue. Distribution is confined to metropolitan France.

La Brulerie des Alpes is led by Patricia Chemin (Dirigeante and Maître Artisan). The team numbers six, including roasting and retail staff. The company is independently owned with no disclosed institutional investors, parent entity, or external funding, and operates from a headquarters store at 56 cours Jean Jaurès (Grenoble), a production workshop in Fontaine, and the Montbonnot-Saint-Martin retail location.

Name

LA BRULERIE DES ALPES

Legal name

La Brulerie des Alpes EURL

Website

https://labruleriedesalpes.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

La Brulerie des Alpes is a family-run French artisan coffee and tea roaster founded in 1926 in Grenoble, operating two retail stores, an e-commerce site, and a HoReCa B2B division, with six employees and an in-house bio-compostable capsule line.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roasting

SIC

Beverages (2080), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty Coffee Shops (Single-Origin, Third-Wave) (THAFADAA)

Keywords

• Artisan coffee roasting
• Specialty coffee retail
• Single origin coffee
• Tea distribution
• Coffee subscription service

Headquarters

HQ city

Grenoble

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Retail Coffee and Tea Sales: Sale of artisanal roasted coffee (whole bean, ground, capsules) and tea products to individual consumers and professionals. Products range from single-origin coffees and blends to teas, infusions, and gourmet accessories. Sales are made through e-commerce and physical stores.
2. Coffee Subscription (Abonnement Découverte des Cafés du Monde): Monthly subscription box delivering coffees from around the world. Customers receive curated selections of specialty coffees delivered regularly, generating recurring revenue from subscribers.
3. Professional / B2B Sales: Dedicated professional space (Espace professionnels) offering bulk coffee, tea, accessories, and professional-grade equipment including professional coffee machines for restaurants, cafés, and hotels (horeca sector).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

La Brulerie des Alpes is an artisan coffee roastery and tea retailer that roasts specialty coffees on a vintage 1930s roaster and sells whole bean, ground, and Nespresso-compatible (including bio-compostable) coffee capsules directly to consumers via its e-commerce site and two physical stores in the Grenoble area. The company also retails a wide range of teas, gift boxes (coffrets), a monthly coffee subscription box (Cafés du Monde), coffee and tea accessories, and supplies bulk products and professional equipment to restaurants, cafés, and hotels through a dedicated professional channel.

Product overview

La Brûlerie des Alpes is a master artisan coffee roaster established in 1926 in Grenoble, France, operating as a traditional torréfaction with a product portfolio centered on specialty coffees (whole bean, ground, capsules) and teas. The company offers a unified offering combining its core roasted coffee products with complementary categories including premium teas, coffee/tea accessories, gift boxes, and a subscription service. The portfolio includes single-origin coffees, signature blends, bio-compostable Nespresso-compatible capsules, green coffee for home roasting, and a professional division serving businesses. The company also retails confectionery products such as chocolate tablets and coffee liqueurs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Artisan Roasted Coffee (Whole Bean and Ground) Whole bean and ground specialty coffees roasted in-house on a vintage 1930s roaster, including single-origin Arabica and Robusta varieties, signature blends, and ECOCERT-certified organic options (since 2019). Available in 250g, 500g, and 1kg bags at unit prices from approximately €4 to €120. Targeted at home consumers and HoReCa professionals seeking specialty quality and origin traceability.
• Nespresso-Compatible Coffee Capsules (including Bio-Compostable) Pre-filled coffee capsules compatible with Nespresso machines, including a bio-compostable variant made from corn starch and cereal starch (amidon de maïs and amidon de céréales). Roasted and filled on-site by the company. Boxes of approximately 20 capsules priced from €15-20, targeted at consumers seeking convenient single-serve specialty coffee with a sustainable disposal option.
• Grands Crus (Premium Single-Origin Coffees) Premium single-origin specialty coffees from renowned coffee regions, with documented SCA cupping scores of 80+ (e.g., Bolivar Colombia SCA 83, Moka Yrgacheffe Ethiopia SCA 85, Huehuetenango Guatemala SCA 84). Targeted at specialty coffee enthusiasts seeking traceable, high-scoring single-origin offerings.
• Cafés du Monde Coffee Subscription (Abonnement Découverte des Cafés du Monde) Monthly subscription box delivering a curated selection of world coffees (100% Arabica and blends) in 6 pouches of 150g each. Priced from approximately €30-40 per month. Targeted at individual consumers seeking coffee discovery and variety on a recurring basis.
• Teas and Infusions (Vert, Noir, Blanc, Rooibos, Tisanes, Sachets) Extensive catalog of more than 50 teas and infusions including green, black, white, oolong, Rooibos, and herbal tisanes, sourced from China, India, Sri Lanka, and South Africa (with Dammann Frères specialty teas also stocked). Priced from €4 to over €200 including premium kettles. Targeted at individual consumers and tea enthusiasts seeking curated specialty tea.
• Coffrets (Coffee, Tea, and Discovery Gift Boxes) Curated gift boxes featuring themed selections of coffees, teas, or accessories (e.g., Coffret Découverte Café, Coffret 4 Moka, Coffret cafés parfumés, Thé discovery gift box). Priced from approximately €30 to €89.90. Targeted at gift buyers and discovery-oriented consumers.
• Coffee and Tea Accessories and Equipment Brewing equipment and accessories including French presses, Chemex, AeroPress, moka pots, coffee grinders, scales, thermoses, kettles (e.g., Bouilloire Électrique Brewista at €219), and other coffee/tea accessories. Targeted at home consumers and HoReCa buyers seeking brewing gear.
• Green / Unroasted Coffee Beans (Café Vert) Unroasted green coffee beans offered for customers who wish to roast their own coffee at home. Targeted at home-roasting hobbyists and specialty coffee enthusiasts.
• Espace Professionnels — Professional Coffee, Tea, and Equipment Supply Dedicated B2B supply offering bulk coffee and tea, professional-grade equipment (e.g., Tampers, professional coffee machines), and barista training for restaurants, cafés, and hotels in the HoReCa sector. Bulk professional pricing examples: Chartreuse blend €24.79/kg, Mont Blanc Bio €26.38/kg, Tamper 58 €39.90. Targeted at HoReCa professional buyers.
• Gourmandises (Confectionery and Coffee-Infused Products) Add-on confectionery products including chocolate tablets, chocolate assortments, and coffee-infused beverages such as Bière blonde au café (collaboration with Brasserie la Furieuse using Moka Sidamo coffee) and La Pantera coffee liqueur (collaboration with Distillerie Ambix using Costa Rica La Pantera single-origin). Targeted at gift buyers and consumers seeking coffee-paired gourmet items.

Quantifiable outcome

• Specialty coffee SCA scores of 80+ for single-origin coffees (e.g., Cerrado Mineiro Brazil SCA 80+, Bolivar Colombia SCA 83, Moka Yrgacheffe Ethiopia SCA 85, Huehuetenango Guatemala SCA 84)

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Brasserie la FurieuseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with craft brewery Brasserie la Furieuse to produce 'Bière blonde au café' (blonde beer with coffee), using the Moka Sidamo coffee from La Brulerie des Alpes. This is a co-branded product combining expertise in craft brewing and specialty coffee roasting.
• Distillerie AmbixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Pantera coffee liqueur is produced by Distillery Ambix in collaboration with La Brulerie des Alpes, using the Costa Rica La Pantera single-origin coffee. This co-development creates a premium liqueur product leveraging La Brulerie des Alpes' specialty coffee sourcing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cafés Richard: Lyon-headquartered French coffee roaster with retail stores, e-commerce, B2B supply, and a range of capsules. Comparable business model (artisan roaster + retail + B2B) and similar regional French positioning.
• Cafés Malongo: Major French specialty coffee roaster headquartered in Nice, offering roasted coffee, capsules, and B2B solutions. Directly comparable as a French artisanal roaster with D2C e-commerce, B2B HoReCa, and capsule lines — though at significantly larger national scale.
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Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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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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