Coffee with traceable origins.

Our Story

Routes Coffee began when two friends returned to the UK from Australia with a newfound love for truly good coffee. Along the way home, we passed through over 30 countries, learning directly from farmers, roasters, distributors, and baristas. That hands-on experience gave us a deeper understanding of what makes coffee memorable and what’s often missing in the UK market.

We spent time in some of the world’s most respected cafés from Singapore’s slick business districts to the side streets of Seoul and the back alleys of Beijing. What struck us most was the care and precision behind every cup, and the genuine sense of community that came with it.

When we landed back in the UK, we went looking for that same quality. Although we found a few great spots, most cafés fell short of what we’d experienced abroad. That gap sparked an idea to build a roastery grounded in ethics, flavour, and freedom of movement. Routes Coffee was born, blending our love of travel and coffee, and making great brews available anywhere, anytime, with minimal environmental impact.

Where We Are Now

Today, Routes Coffee is proud to be the UK’s first and only Certified Regenified Coffee Roaster. We’ve built a reputation for coffee with traceable origins, outstanding service, and an atmosphere that’s as welcoming as it is intentional.

You’ll now find us:

• At events across the UK — from major festivals to intimate corporate pop-ups, often in multiple cities at once.

• In some of the UK’s top cafés — where quality and sustainability go hand in hand.

• Hosting pop-ups abroad — we’ve brewed in Sydney, Lisbon, and Tokyo, with more global stops to come.

• At coffee festivals — London is our home turf, but you’ll see us soon in Oxford and San Francisco.

Wherever we are, the goal stays the same: to serve exceptional coffee that’s traceable, ethical, and deeply satisfying to drink.

Why Traceability and Regeneration Matter

Our Regenified certification wasn’t earned overnight. It came from years of partnership with producers who care deeply about soil health, biodiversity, and community wellbeing. We’ve visited farms, shared meals, and walked fields with the people growing the coffees we love. These relationships shape how we source, roast, and share every cup.

For us, coffee with traceable origins means knowing the hands behind the harvest and ensuring they’re valued not just financially, but as part of the story. It means transparency, sustainability, and progress. However, we think it tastes bloody good!

For the Home Brewer

If you’re brewing at home, you can now buy specialty coffee online directly through our webshop. Every bag we ship is roasted to order on our Giesen roaster in Oxford, using micro-lot green beans sourced with care. We offer rotating single origins, micro lots, nano lots, house blends, and subscriptions all delivered with compostable packaging and plenty of brewing advice.

Whether you’re new to specialty or know your way around a V60, we’re here to help you level up your home coffee ritual.

Join the Journey

At Routes, we believe coffee should leave a positive mark not just on your taste buds, but on the planet, the people who grow it, and the communities we serve. From seed to sip, every step matters.

We invite you to explore our range, connect with our story, and enjoy coffee that’s made with purpose.
Buy specialty coffee online or get in touch to learn more about how we roast, source, and serve.