Sustainability

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Coffee cherries still on the coffee plant before being picked and processed into coffee beans

Good coffee. Good conscience.

We believe the best cup of coffee is one you can feel good about - from the farm it came from, to the packaging it arrived in.

Farmer driving a cart and trailer through a farm of coffee plants with a gorgeous view over a river valley

Ethical sourcing, without compromise

Every bean in an Artisan blend has been selected for two things: exceptional flavour and responsible provenance. We source speciality-grade coffee from farms we trust, prioritising fair trade and organic certification wherever possible.

We are committed to fair pay at every stage of the supply chain - a principle written into the business from day one, not added as an afterthought. That means our farmers, processors, and roasters are all paid fairly for their craft.

Packaging you can feel good about

We're not going to pretend we've solved packaging. But we're further than most.

All outer packaging is recyclable - bags and foils via supermarket carrier bag points, boxes in household recycling.
Coffee bags are compostable.
Pods are recycled through Podback.

Our Aromax50™ process and nitro-flushed seals also play a sustainability role: fresher coffee for longer means fewer deliveries and less waste per cup.

Roasted with purpose

Our roastery is one of the most energy-efficient in the UK. Operating from a purpose-built 40,000 square foot facility, we use heat recirculation throughout production to minimise energy waste.

We are also the only roaster in the UK fitted with Catalytic Carbon Capture on our roasters - a meaningful step beyond the industry standard, and something we take real pride in.

Recycling your pods and bags

Our pods are compatible with Podback - the UK's dedicated pod recycling scheme. It's simple: add a free Podback bag to your order, fill it with your used pods, then drop it at any participating supermarket or drop-off point. Some areas also offer kerbside collection.

Our coffee bags are compostable - put them in your home compost or food waste bin. Our outer packaging bags and foils are recyclable via supermarket carrier bag collection points, and boxes go in household recycling.

A farmer holding a handful of coffee cherries after being picked from the coffee plant

How your subscription helps

Buying in bulk or choosing a monthly subscription makes a measurable difference. Fewer individual deliveries means fewer vehicles on the road, less packaging per cup, and a lower carbon footprint overall.