DAO DOCK LIMITED

What DAO DOCK LIMITED does

Dao Dock Limited is a London-headquartered, founder-owned specialty coffee company that sells single-serve drip coffee bags and whole bean coffees roasted in Taiwan to consumers in the UK and selected European markets. The product line centres on six to seven single-origin coffees (Tarrazu Costa Rica, Kirinyaga Kenya, Cauca Colombia from Finca Santuario, Hambela Ethiopia, Mandheling Indonesia from Aceh Gayo) plus a Day In Day Out signature blend combining Sumatra and Ethiopia. Each drip bag contains 10g of pre-ground, nitrogen-flushed coffee designed for brew-anywhere convenience with only hot water and a mug. Complementary offerings include whole-bean SKUs for select origins, tasting formats (The Variety Box, The Tasting Pack) and digital e-gift cards.

The company is led by founder Sherry, who started Dao Dock from her London flat to bring Taiwanese drip coffee culture to the UK specialty coffee market. Beans are sourced directly from named specialty estates and regions, with a curated rather than volume-driven supply chain, and roasting is performed in Taiwan. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer through the daodock.com Shopify storefront, supplemented by a small set of London stockists (Jolene, Zao An Collective, Strelitzia, Linger Mart), the DELLI online marketplace, and event activations such as the Urban Garden Fair at Canary Wharf. Pricing is unit-based at £11–£21 per box of drip bags, with a 10% bundle discount on three-box purchases and free UK shipping over £50.

Go-to-market emphasises content-led brand-building — founder-written "Dao Dock Diary" blog, Instagram, YouTube, Xiaohongshu, email newsletter with a 10% first-order incentive, and verified customer reviews on Judge.me (4.90/60 average). The business is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding, no headcount disclosed, and operates as a private limited company registered in England (Dao Dock Limited, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden). Geographic coverage is explicitly limited to the UK and EU; Asia, North America, South America and Africa are listed as unserved.

Name

DAO DOCK LIMITED

Legal name

Dao Dock Limited

Website

https://daodock.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Dao Dock Limited is a London-based, founder-owned specialty coffee company selling Taiwan-roasted single-serve drip coffee bags, whole beans, tasting packs and gift cards to UK and European consumers via direct e-commerce and select stockists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (31192)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI), Instant Coffee & Coffee Extract Manufacturing (AFAFADAD)

Keywords

• Specialty drip coffee
• Single-origin coffee
• Whole bean coffee
• Coffee e-commerce
• Specialty coffee bags

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Drip Coffee Bags and Whole Beans): Direct e-commerce sales of specialty drip coffee bags and whole bean coffee products to consumers in the UK and Europe. Products are sold in boxes (typically 8 bags per box for drip bags) and as tasting/sample packs. E-gift cards are also sold.
2. Gift Cards: Digital e-gift cards sold in denominations of £25 and above, allowing recipients to purchase any products from the online store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dao Dock Limited sells specialty-grade single-serve drip coffee bags and whole bean coffee directly to UK and European consumers through its own e-commerce store, with supplementary distribution through UK coffee shop stockists and the DELLI marketplace. The range includes five single-origin coffees (Tarrazu Costa Rica, Kirinyaga Kenya, Cauca Colombia, Hambela Ethiopia, Mandheling Indonesia) plus the Day In Day Out Signature Blend, complemented by tasting/gift packs (The Variety Box, The Tasting Pack) and digital e-gift cards. All coffee is roasted in Taiwan and packaged in nitrogen-flushed drip bags designed for one cup of coffee with just hot water and a mug.

Product overview

Dao Dock Limited is a specialty drip coffee company offering single-serve drip coffee bags and whole bean coffees sourced from renowned coffee-growing regions worldwide, all roasted in Taiwan. The core product line consists of seven single-origin drip coffees (Tarrazu Costa Rica, Kirinyaga Kenya, Cauca Colombia, Hambela Ethiopia, Mandheling Indonesia) plus the Day In Day Out Signature Blend, with complementary tasting formats (The Variety Box, The Tasting Pack). Whole bean versions are available for select origins (Cauca Colombia, Mandheling Indonesia, Day In Day Out Signature Blend, Hambela Ethiopia). The company also offers e-gift cards. All products emphasize specialty-grade coffee that can be brewed anywhere with just hot water and a mug, positioning convenience alongside quality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Day In Day Out Signature Blend (Drip Coffee Bags) A medium dark roast drip coffee blend combining Indonesia Sumatra (Wet Hulled) and Ethiopia Sidamo (Natural), featuring notes of dark chocolate, brown sugar, and fruity sweetness with a full body. Sold as single-serve drip bags (box of 8 or 5) for individual consumers seeking convenient specialty coffee.
• Tarrazu Costa Rica (Drip Coffee Bags) A medium roast single-origin drip coffee from the Tarrazu highlands of Costa Rica, grown at 1,600 to 1,800m by a family-run farm. Washed process with notes of passion fruit, apple, citrus, walnut, and cocoa. Sold as a box of drip bags for individual consumers.
• Kirinyaga Kenya (Drip Coffee Bags) A washed single-origin drip coffee from the Kirinyaga region of Kenya, grown at 1,480m in volcanic soil. Clean and bright with notes of apricot, blackberry, and a creamy finish. Graded AA TOP. Sold as a box of drip bags for individual consumers.
• Cauca Colombia (Drip Coffee Bags) A honey-processed Red Bourbon drip coffee from Finca Santuario in the Cauca region of Colombia, grown at 1,650 to 1,850m. Rich and syrupy with notes of maple syrup, pineapple, and dried black currant. Available in limited seasonal quantities as a box of drip bags.
• Hambela Ethiopia (Drip Coffee Bags) A medium light roast natural process drip coffee from the Hambela area in Ethiopia's Guji Zone, grown at 2,350m. Bright fruit sweetness with refined floral clarity, featuring notes of peach, lychee, and Earl Grey. Sold as a box of drip bags.
• Mandheling Indonesia (Drip Coffee Bags) A medium roast drip coffee from Aceh Gayo highlands of Sumatra, Indonesia, processed using the traditional wet-hulled method. Chocolate depth with clean earthy warmth, herbal undertones, and gentle spice. Sold as a box of drip bags.
• The Variety Box A tasting gift set containing eight single-serve drip bags across four coffees: two bags each of Day In Day Out Signature Blend, Kirinyaga Kenya, Cauca Colombia, and Tarrazu Costa Rica. Designed as an introduction to the Dao Dock range for individual consumers and as a gift option.
• The Tasting Pack A sampler pack containing six single-serve drip bags across three coffees: two each of Hambela Ethiopia, Mandheling Indonesia, and Day In Day Out Signature Blend. Designed for individual consumers to explore the range before committing to full boxes.
• Cauca Colombia Whole Beans Whole bean version of the Cauca Colombia single origin, a honey-processed Red Bourbon from Finca Santuario. 225g pack, roasted in Taiwan, for individual consumers who brew coffee at home with their own equipment.
• Mandheling Indonesia Whole Beans Whole bean version of the Mandheling Indonesia single origin, wet-hulled from Aceh Gayo highlands. Roasted in Taiwan, for individual consumers with home brewing equipment.
• Day In Day Out Signature Blend Whole Beans Whole bean version of the Day In Day Out Signature Blend, combining Sumatra and Ethiopia origins. Roasted in Taiwan, for individual consumers with home brewing equipment.
• Hambela Ethiopia Whole Beans Whole bean version of the Hambela Ethiopia single origin, natural processed from Guji Zone. Roasted in Taiwan, for individual consumers with home brewing equipment.
• Dao Dock E-Gift Card Digital gift cards available in denominations of £25 and above, allowing recipients to purchase any Dao Dock coffees online. UK shipping only. Designed for individual gift buyers and corporate gifting.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.90 star average rating from 60 verified reviews

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Jolene (Colebrooke Row)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLondon-based specialty coffee shop at 16 Essex Rd, London N1 8AA, operating Monday-Sunday 8am-3pm. Stocks Dao Dock drip coffee bags for in-store and take-home sales.
• Zao An CollectiveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEast and South East Asian women-owned coffee shop in London at Unit 23, The Ivories, 6 Northampton Street, Islington, N1 2HY. Stocks Dao Dock products. Hosted Vivien's book signing event where Dao Dock was featured.
• DELLIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline marketplace platform where customers can discover and purchase Dao Dock coffee. Referenced by multiple customers as their first discovery point for the brand.
• Linger MartminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaiwanese retail store at 15 Sheen Rd, Richmond, TW9 1AD, open Monday-Saturday 9am-9pm, Sunday 9am-8pm. Stocks Dao Dock products for retail sale.
• StrelitziaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoffee shop at 515 Kingsland Rd, London, E8 4AR, open weekdays 7:30am-6:45pm, Saturday 9am-7pm, Sunday 9am-4:45pm. Stocks Dao Dock products.
• Urban Garden FairminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarket event run by Angie and Irene from Hong Kong, bringing South East Asian culture to London. Held at Canary Wharf. Dao Dock participates as vendor, using the event for brand discovery and direct sales.
• Finca SantuariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialty coffee farm in Cauca, Colombia established by Camilo Merizalde. Sourced directly by Dao Dock. Farm has become a reference point in specialty coffee world, working with competition baristas including 2015 World Barista Champion Sasa Sestic.
• Imperio Rojo FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-run farm in Tarrazu, Costa Rica at 1,600-1,800m altitude. Family oversees every step of production from harvest to processing. Provides washed single-origin coffee for Dao Dock.
• Aceh Gayo Highlands (Sumatra)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoffee growing region in Sumatra, Indonesia where wet-hulled Mandheling coffee is sourced. Characterized by volcanic soil and dramatic temperature swings at 1,200-1,500m altitude.
• Hambela (Guji Zone, Ethiopia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoffee growing area in Ethiopia's Guji Zone at 2,350m altitude. Volcanic soil, strong sunlight, and cool mountain air create exceptional sweetness and clarity. Dao Dock sources naturally processed coffee from this region.
• Kirinyaga Region (Kenya)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoffee growing region in central Kenya at 1,480m altitude. Cool highland air above volcanic soil with 1,100mm annual rainfall and 12-26°C temperatures. Produces washed coffee graded AA TOP.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Caravan Coffee Roasters: London specialty coffee roaster with cafés and wholesale/D2C. Comparable as a UK specialty brand with similar café-rooted credibility and direct-to-consumer online sales.
• Colonna Coffee: UK specialty coffee company known for capsule and small-format innovations. Comparable to Dao Dock in its specialty focus and novel-format (capsule) approach to the UK market.
• Pact Coffee: UK-based D2C specialty coffee subscription and retail brand. Directly comparable as a digital-first, premium-positioned UK coffee company serving similar customers with curated single-origin offerings.
• Square Mile Coffee Roasters: London specialty coffee roaster supplying cafés and direct consumers. Comparable as a UK specialty coffee brand with strong single-origin focus and B2B/B2C distribution.
• Origin Coffee: UK specialty coffee roaster with direct trade sourcing and on-site cafés. Comparable to Dao Dock in its single-origin, direct-sourced positioning and UK retail + online distribution.
• WatchHouse: London-based specialty coffee roaster and café operator with a strong D2C e-commerce presence. Directly comparable as a premium UK specialty coffee brand operating both physical retail and online channels. (Note: a '[email protected]' contact appears in Dao Dock data, suggesting possible prior data cross-pollination.)
• Hasbean Coffee: UK-based specialty coffee retailer focused on single-origin beans via direct e-commerce. Comparable as a UK online-first specialty coffee brand with deep single-origin provenance.
• Difference Coffee: UK specialty coffee company targeting premium hospitality and D2C. Comparable as a UK-based, premium-positioned specialty coffee brand with curated single-origin offerings.
• Volcano Coffee Works: London-based specialty coffee roaster and café group with e-commerce. Comparable as a UK specialty coffee brand with direct trade sourcing and combined café/online presence.

Broad incumbents

• AGF (味の素AGF): Japanese major CPG company best known for drip-bag coffee (e.g., Blendy). Comparable as the established category leader of the single-serve drip-bag format Dao Dock champions; serves as a category benchmark rather than a direct UK competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@DaoDock
• Instagraminstagram.com/daodock

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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