98 million cups a day
Britons consume ~98 million cups of coffee per day (British Coffee Association).
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Speciality coffee in United Kingdom
Britain has traded its tea-only reputation for a serious coffee culture — instant still rules at home, but espresso drinks dominate the high street. The UK leads Europe in branded coffee shops and specialty market value. London specialty prices run well above the EU capital average.
Import market — does not grow coffee commercially
Coffee by the numbers
Sourced figures on consumption, drinking habits, prices, and coffee culture. Every stat links to its original source — we do not estimate or invent data.
Favorite coffee style
Instant at home; latte/cappuccino out-of-home
Specialty espresso price
£2.20–£3.90 (avg £3.16) across 27 London specialty shops
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Speciality roasteries in United Kingdom
Live counts from the Speciality Coffee Online roastery directory — roasteries based in United Kingdom that you can compare and order from online.
Listed
13
roasteries in our database
Subscriptions
13
offer recurring delivery
Cities
3
in our city finder
Most roasteries by city
Bristol · 7London · 4Edinburgh · 2
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Europe's coffee shop capital
The UK has Europe's largest branded coffee shop market (~9,540 outlets in 2022) and largest specialty market by value.
Instant at home
80% of UK households buy instant coffee for in-home use; ground coffee and pods are growing among millennials.
Cities in United Kingdom
Each city page shows how many roasteries deliver there, a map to find them, and local directory statistics — linked to national coffee facts above.
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Statistics reflect published research and industry reports at the time of compilation. Figures may use different years or methodologies — follow source links for full context. Directory counts reflect roasteries listed on Speciality Coffee Online.
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