The Best Coffee Roasters in Cornwall
Overview and Map
Top 6 Coffee Roasters in Cornwall
Foundation Coffee Roasters
Origin Coffee
Olfactory Coffee Roasters
Yallah Coffee Roasters
Lars and Margo Coffee Roasters
Cornico Coffee Roasters
With a unique cultural heritage influenced by its Celtic roots, the region offers a mix of stunning landscapes, historical landmarks, and charming villages.
Just as Cornwall's coastline and landscapes provide inspiration for art and literature, the serene surroundings also become a backdrop for many coffee enthusiasts and professionals.
The narrative of Cornwall has thus grown to encompass both its historical tales and its modern-day love affair with coffee.
Let us guide you through what we think is the best coffee in Cornwall…
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I’m Tom and I have been working in the coffee industry for over 10 years, starting my journey as a barista in Australia, working on coffee farms in South America and roasting coffee in The UK. Today I review and write about speciality coffee. I am the founder of Batch Coffee Club, which showcases the very best coffee from around the world.
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The Best Coffee Roasters in Cornwall
Here are our top 6 coffee roasters in Cornwall followed by the remainder. If you feel that your favourite coffee roaster is missing please leave a comment below.
1. Foundation Coffee Roasters Cornwall
World class coffee roasting crossed with laid back surf vibes. Waka waka.
Foundation coffee roasters, Cornwall are an independent roastery and equipment supplier based in St Ives.
They began their coffee journey with a mission to create quality and high-grade speciality coffee while at the same time using the best possible ethical practices that have a minimal impact on the environment.
This transcends from the sustainable relationships they build at source all the way through to the Omni-degradable and home compostable coffee bags that they showcase their coffee.
Foundation focus on honesty and transparency throughout their business - two things that we hold extremely important too. Their involvement at origin stems from these two ethics as they prefer to deal with coffee farms and mills directly.
Checkout our review of Foundation Coffee Roasters.
2. Origin Coffee Roasters
Origin are one of the founding fathers of third wave speciality coffee in the UK and are amongst the front runners in the industry.
Origin coffee Cornwall source direct from the farms. A practice that is true to specialty coffee and one that rewards the people who grow the coffee rather than the many middlemen.
Through their direct trade practice they’re able to support their farm and mill partners directly, giving their customers full traceability of the coffee in their cup.
They attempt to visit the farms at origin every year in El Salvador, Nicaragua, Colombia, Brazil.
The relationships that they have built over the years of visiting these coffee growing regions means they are able to ask questions and provide support to workers and their families.
What sets certain coffee roasters in Cornwall apart for me is the stories that they tell through coffee.
Origin coffee does exactly that, the quality of their coffee is matched by the stories behind it and it’s easy to see why these guys are paving the way into the 4th wave.
Read our Origin Coffee Review.
Checkout Origin’s Online Shop.
3. Olfactory Coffee Roasters Cornwall
The Olfactory dream began in 2010 with a couple that became obsessed with coffee during their university studies in Cornwall.
It was rather difficult trying to keep the late nights of study going over a cup of stale, over-roasted coffee that tasted of rubber, produced by a tired commodity focused industry.
They envisioned Olfactory with a set of specific values that meant it was running for the long term – quality, transparency and ethical trading.
To this day, these values have not changed and are still roasting coffee in Cornwall.
Checkout our Olfactory Review.
Or go to Olfactory Online Shop.
4. Yallah Coffee Roasters
The seeds for Yallah were sown many years ago, travelling along the coastline of Morocco.
Yallah began with a restored 1950's coffee roaster in Cornwall, a leaky barn, and a goal to build a sustainably focused business.
Yallah produce sustainably sourced and freshly roasted coffee from their barn in Falmouth, Cornwall. The name is derived from the word that was often heard in Morocco, meaning ‘Let’s go’ which has always fit into the brand’s culture.
They only showcase single origin coffees which they source from the best and most sustainable farms they can find and roast delicately to ensure the natural flavours are allowed to shine.
The sustainability of Yallah operates in all shapes and sizes from local delivery and Omni-degradable packaging through to the net positive energy contribution of their Argal home farm workshop.
Checkout our Yallah review
Or go straight to Yallah’s online shop
5. Lars and Margo Coffee Roasters Cornwall
Located in the historic market town of Liskeard in South East Cornwall, Lars & Margo meticulously hand-roast select green beans in limited quantities.
This ensures that only top-tier coffee makes its way from their headquarters.
Peter and Mandy, the husband-wife duo behind the brand, work alongside their family: Jack, Will, and Eliza. With a strong belief in cultivating genuine connections with their customers, akin to the bond they share with their farmers, they guarantee not only exceptional coffee but also a personal touch in their service.
Lars & Margo predominantly offer single origin speciality coffee, even in their signature #001 Espresso Blend every component of coffee is a specialty bean in its own right. By sourcing globally and following the harvest seasons, Lars & Margo present a constantly evolving array of premium coffees.
Checkout Lars and Margo.
6. Cornico Coffee Roasters
Based in Wadebridge, Cornwall, Cornico Coffee Roasters are connoisseurs of exceptional 100% Arabica specialty coffee.
They meticulously select beans that meet their exacting standards. Fresh green coffee beans exude the most vibrant flavours—whether that's berry, chocolate, citrus, or other notes.
Understanding the importance of freshness, Cornico ensures they purchase beans when in season. As a result, their coffee offerings shift and evolve in tandem with the seasons.
Cornico is not only committed to providing top-tier seasonal coffee but also strives to minimise their environmental footprint.
By collaborating with reputable green importers, they ensure fair compensation for farmers and foster sustainable partnerships.
Visitors can also indulge in the experience at Cornico's quaint shop, tasting freshly roasted brews and enjoying a glimpse into the coffee roastery through a viewing gallery.
Checkout Cornico Coffee Roasters.
Best Coffee Roasters in Cornwall
FAQs
Where can I buy coffee in Cornwall?
There are many places to buy coffee in Cornwall. If you are looking to buy Cornish coffee beans then checkout one of the Cornish coffee roasters that we listed above such as Foundation Coffee Roasters. If you are on the lookout for a coffee shop nearby see one of the roasters with coffee shop locations that we listed such as Yallah.
Is coffee grown in Cornwall?
Coffee is not grown in Cornwall apart from in the odd conservatory off a coffee enthusiast. Coffee is typically grown within 20 degrees of the equator in fairly high altitudes, this is where arabica coffee flourishes and although the other many type of coffee (robusta) can be grown on flat landscapes outside of 20 degrees from the equator it then requires a lot of work that will not provide profitable in countries like the UK.
Why are there so many coffee roasters in Cornwall?
Cornwall is home to quite a few coffee roasters per capita and has some internationally renowned names that have helped shape the coffee industry in the UK. The reason that there are quite a few specialty coffee roasters in Cornwall is because of a few factors I believe. Firstly, as a coffee roaster that sells their coffee online, the physical location of the roastery can be anywhere in the UK so people may choose to build a coffee roastery in a place like Cornwall, being one of the most picturesque places in the UK. Secondly, there is a lot of tourism in Cornwall which brings many people looking to enjoy the local produce and hospitality.
What is the biggest coffee roaster in Cornwall?
The biggest and most famous coffee roaster in Cornwall is Origin coffee Cornwall.
Where can I get filter coffee in Cornwall?
You can find filter coffee in Origins cafes and Yallahs cafes and kiosks.
