What FRESH COFFEE SHOP LTD does

Fresh Coffee Shop Ltd is a UK-based, direct-to-consumer online retailer of premium coffee and tea products, operating from its registered office in Almondsbury, Bristol. The company sells Nespresso Original compatible pods, ground coffee, beans, coffee bags, hot chocolate pods, teas, and machine cleaning accessories through a Shopify e-commerce storefront that targets British home coffee consumers. Its product portfolio is anchored by exclusive or quasi-exclusive distribution arrangements with several European coffee brands, most notably Eden Project (home-compostable, Rainforest Alliance and climate-neutral certified pods), Saquella (premium Italian espresso established 1856), Caffetutto (Italian pods), Belmio (Belgian flavoured pods), and CoffeeB (garden-compostable coffee balls, including Cafe Royal branded variants). Tea is sourced from Darvilles of Windsor, and machine cleaning products are supplied under the Solute brand.

The technology platform is built on commodity e-commerce infrastructure: Shopify for storefront and checkout, ReCharge for subscription billing and delivery scheduling (7/14/30-day intervals), and Stripe alongside Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Amazon Pay, Apple Pay, Android Pay, Amex, and Shopify Pay for payments. The Eden Project compostable pod line carries a distinct proprietary packaging differentiator — 100% Rainforest Alliance certification, climate-neutral certification via Climate Partner, Control Union plastic-free certification, and DIN CERTCO/European Bioplastics home-compostable certification — which is the company's primary technical and brand asset.

The business model is a pure-play direct-to-consumer operation with two revenue streams: one-time product purchases at standard retail pricing (Eden Project pods from £11.99, Saquella beans from £24.99–£27.99) and subscribe-and-save recurring subscriptions at a minimum 10% discount with free delivery. Marketing is driven by content (a coffee education blog), organic social (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest), SEO, and email newsletters offering a 20% first-purchase discount. Distribution is exclusively UK-domestic through Royal Mail 48-hour service, with free delivery on all orders and no minimum spend. There are no physical retail locations, no third-party marketplace presence, and no disclosed enterprise or B2B customers.

Name

FRESH COFFEE SHOP LTD

Legal name

Fresh Coffee Shop Limited

Website

https://fresh-coffee.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Fresh Coffee Shop Ltd is a UK-based direct-to-consumer online retailer selling Nespresso-compatible coffee pods, beans, ground coffee, teas, and machine cleaning products to British home consumers, anchored by Eden Project sustainable pods and Italian Saquella espresso, distributed via Shopify with a ReCharge-powered subscription model and Royal Mail fulfilment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Coffee Retail

NAICS

Specialty Food Retailers (4452), Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529)

SIC

Retail-Miscellaneous Shopping Goods Stores (5940)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Single-Serve Coffee (Pods, Capsules) (CRADAHAH)

Keywords

• Online coffee retail
• Nespresso compatible pods
• Coffee subscription service
• Italian espresso beans
• Compostable coffee pods

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (One-Time Purchase): Single purchase of coffee products including pods, ground coffee, beans, and bags at standard retail prices. Customers can try products before committing to subscriptions.
2. Subscribe & Save (Recurring Subscription): Coffee subscription service offering minimum 10% discount on all products with free delivery. Standard subscriptions run until cancelled; promotional subscriptions offer 20-30% discount for up to 8 charge periods. Delivery intervals of 7, 14, or 30 days managed through ReCharge platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fresh Coffee Shop Ltd is a UK direct-to-consumer online retailer selling premium coffee products including Nespresso Original compatible coffee pods (Eden Project, Caffètutto, Belmio), Italian espresso beans and ground coffee (Saquella), CoffeeB compostable coffee balls, premium English teas, and coffee machine cleaning products. The company operates a Shopify-based e-commerce storefront with free UK-wide Royal Mail delivery and a ReCharge-powered subscription service offering a permanent 10% discount on recurring orders.

Product overview

Fresh Coffee Shop Ltd operates an e-commerce platform selling premium coffee and tea products across multiple formats, primarily serving the UK market. The core product lines center on Nespresso Original compatible coffee pods including the Eden Project (sustainable, home compostable, Rainforest Alliance certified), Caffëtutto (Italian premium), and Belmio Belgian Coffees (flavored varieties). Additional formats include Saquella Italian espresso beans and ground coffee, CoffeeB garden-compostable coffee balls for the CoffeeB machine system, Premium English Teas from Darvilles of Windsor, and Solute branded coffee machine cleaning products. The company operates a subscription model via ReCharge offering 10% discounts on all products with flexible 7, 14, or 30-day delivery intervals. All products feature free UK delivery via Royal Mail.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eden Project Coffee Pods 100% Rainforest Alliance certified, home compostable coffee pods compatible with Nespresso Original machines. The flagship sustainable product line featuring origins from Colombia, Guatemala, Origin Selection, Lungo, and Italian Espresso varieties. Completely plastic-free and compostable at low temperatures. Sold to UK home coffee consumers via the Fresh Coffee Shop website.
• Caffètutto Coffee Pods Italian premium coffee pods compatible with Nespresso Original machines, including the Selezione Arcobaleno Rainbow Pack offering authentic Italian espresso experience. Sold to UK home coffee consumers.
• Saquella Coffee (Beans & Ground) Premium Italian espresso beans and ground coffee from Saquella, an Italian coffee house established in 1856. Includes Saquella 100% Arabica Espresso, Saquella Espresso Crema, Saquella Espresso Decaf, and Saquella Miscela Oro Espresso blends. Available in 1kg bags and 2x250g tins. Sold to UK home coffee consumers and espresso enthusiasts.
• Belmio Belgian Coffees Belgian-flavored and regular coffee pods compatible with Nespresso Original machines. Includes varieties such as Belgian Coffees Advent Calendar, Crème Brûlée, Pumpkin Spice, Vanilla, Hazelnut, Caramel, Irish Dream, Coconut, Lungo Fortissimo, Ristretto, and Colombian Organic capsules.
• CoffeeB Coffee Balls 100% garden-compostable coffee spheres designed for use with the CoffeeB machine system. Eco-friendly alternative offering world-class flavor without plastic or aluminum waste. Available in varieties including Cafe Royal Espresso, Lungo Forte, Caramel Espresso, Lungo Bio, and Decaf. Sold to UK consumers seeking sustainable coffee solutions.
• Premium English Teas Premium English teas and infusions sourced from Darvilles of Windsor, providing quality tea options alongside the coffee range. Sold to UK home beverage consumers.
• Solute Coffee Machine Cleaning Products Range of cleaning and descaling products for coffee machines including Solute Clean Taste Nespresso Original Machine cleaning pods, Solute Complete Nespresso Cleaning and Descale Kit, Solute Coffee Machine Cleaning Tablets, Solute Milk System Cleaner, Solute Cleaning Powder for espresso machines, and Solute Descaler.
• Hot Chocolate Pods Nespresso Original compatible hot chocolate pods, available through subscription with permanent 10% discount and free shipping. Sold to UK home beverage consumers.
• Subscribe & Save (Coffee Subscription Service) Recurring delivery subscription service across all product categories, offering a permanent 10% discount and free UK delivery via Royal Mail. Standard subscriptions run until cancelled; promotional subscriptions offer 20-30% discount for up to 8 charge periods. Delivery intervals of 7, 14, or 30 days are managed through the ReCharge platform, with customers able to manage their subscription through an account dashboard.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cost per cup as low as 28p with subscription pricing
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Eden ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Eden Project to offer exclusive range of home compostable, Rainforest Alliance certified coffee pods compatible with Nespresso Original machines. Products are climate neutral, made with renewable energy, and completely plastic-free.
• SaquellacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian coffee producer established in 1856 in Abruzzo, Italy. Supplier of premium espresso coffees, ground coffee, and beans. Saquella provides over 150 years of coffee expertise in selection, blending, and roasting.
• Belmio Belgian CoffeesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian coffee brand offering flavored and specialty Nespresso Original compatible coffee pods. Products include variety packs and seasonal flavors.
• CoffeeBminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEco-friendly coffee system offering 100% garden-compostable coffee balls for use with CoffeeB machine. Cafe Royal branded products available through Fresh Coffee Shop.
• Cafe RoyalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss coffee brand offering CoffeeB compatible espresso and lungo coffee balls. Products available in regular and flavored varieties.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Nespresso: Owner of the Nespresso Original machine system and a global subscription-led pod business. Not a direct substitute in the compatible-pod space but the incumbent against which Fresh Coffee Shop's entire product category is defined, and a potential legal/IP threat.
• Taylors of Harrogate: Established UK coffee and tea brand with retail distribution plus subscription DTC. Comparable UK consumer coffee audience and product portfolio, though operates at much larger scale and broader retail presence.
• Lavazza: Italian heritage coffee brand with a growing UK DTC and subscription presence. Comparable Italian espresso heritage positioning and product formats including pods, beans, and ground coffee.

Direct peers

• Coffee Pod Shop: UK online specialist retailer of Nespresso, Dolce Gusto, and Tassimo compatible pods. Competes in the same compatible-pod DTC niche with overlapping product formats.
• Union Coffee: UK specialty coffee roaster with a direct-to-consumer subscription model selling beans, ground coffee, and pods. Comparable specialty positioning and subscription mechanics targeting UK consumers.
• Colibri Coffee: UK online retailer of Nespresso-compatible coffee pods offering multi-brand capsule ranges. Directly competes on the same compatible-pod category and UK DTC customer base.
• Gourmesso: European online retailer specialising in Nespresso-compatible coffee capsules with a broad multi-origin SKU range. Directly comparable product offering and target customer to Fresh Coffee Shop's pod business.
• Pact Coffee: UK-based direct-to-consumer specialty coffee subscription service delivering freshly roasted beans, ground coffee, and pods. Closely comparable business model — DTC e-commerce, subscription-led recurring revenue, and UK-focused delivery — competing for the same home coffee consumer.
• Blue Goose Coffee: UK subscription coffee service delivering specialty beans and pods on a recurring schedule. Comparable DTC subscription-led model targeting UK home coffee consumers.

Emerging players

• CoffeeB: Eco-friendly coffee system offering 100% garden-compostable coffee balls with a proprietary machine. Currently a distribution partner of Fresh Coffee Shop but also a competing alternative brewing format that addresses the same sustainability-conscious consumer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/freshcoffeeshopltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/fresh_coffeeshop
• Pinterestpinterest.co.uk/fresh_coffee_shop

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

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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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