Roaster · United Kingdom
Square Mile Coffee Roasters
London roaster co-founded by World Barista Champion James Hoffmann.
Square Mile Coffee Roasters was founded in London in 2008 by 2007 World Barista Champion James Hoffmann and World Cup Tasters champion Anette Moldvaer. A defining force in UK specialty coffee, Square Mile is known for clean, light roasting, its Red Brick espresso, and long involvement with competitions and education. Hoffmann's enormously popular YouTube channel further amplified the roaster's influence, making Square Mile one of the most globally recognised British coffee names and a reference point for the modern London scene.
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Beans from Square Mile Coffee Roasters
Choc Ice
Summer blend combining Brazil and Costa Rica coffees with chocolate character.
Colombia · Huila
Zarza
Fruity and candy-like Colombian natural process coffee from Huila producers.
Burundi · Kayanza
Mikuba
Burundi coffee from Heza Washing Station featuring sticky berry and toffee notes.
Ayacucho
Peruvian coffee delivering bright, sweet mid-morning brews with comforting textures.
Decaf Espresso
Decaffeinated Peruvian espresso with dark chocolate and caramel notes.
Costa Rica · Tarrazú
Red Brick
Seasonal blend highlighting fruit qualities and sweetness from two Costa Rican components.
Origins they source from
Colombia
Huila
Colombia's most awarded department — sweet, complex washed coffees with caramel, red fruit, and bright acidity.
Ethiopia
Yirgacheffe
The benchmark for floral, tea-like washed Ethiopian coffee — jasmine, bergamot, and citrus over a silky body.
Kenya
Nyeri
The classic Kenyan profile — blackcurrant, tomato, and grapefruit acidity from SL28 on red volcanic soil.
Last updated: June 17, 2026