Crafted to perfection
Our precise slow roasting methods ensure every single cup has the same rich flavor, pleasing aroma, and smooth taste you've come to expect from our coffee.
Costa Crafted™ -
Be a Barista at Home
Barista-quality coffee, handcrafted by you at home. We've created some brew guides and recipes that you can create in your own kitchen.
Est. London 1971
The Costa Coffee story begins in 1971 when Sergio and Bruno Costa arrived in London from Italy with a passion to sweeten life by way of making great tasting coffee a part of everyday life. Now 50 years later Costa Coffee is beloved throughout England and considered the country's favorite coffee brand.
Creating an iconic coffee blend
Upon arriving in London, the Costa brothers set up a small roastery on Fenchurch Street, where they committed to crafting the finest quality coffee. It was here the Costa brothers blind-tested 112 variations of coffee before they tasted one good enough to be our signature blend.
In 1978, as demand for their coffee grew, they moved to their iconic roastery on Old Paradise Street and sold their coffee beans to prestigious hotels in London, such as The Ritz, delivered in style by famous London black cabs.
The shop across the pond
In 1981, the brothers opened their first Costa Coffee shop in Vauxhall Bridge Road and our reputation for artisan quality coffee increased dramatically. Shops opened across London, Europe and crossed continents into Asia and the Middle East. There are now over 4,000 Costa Coffee shops and 14,000+ Smart Cafe machines worldwide. Costa is still consistently voted the UK's favorite coffee shop!