London, born and blended since 1971
We've over 50 years' experience of crafting the finest quality coffee. From revolutionary methods to unforgettable successes that make our story as unique as the taste of our coffee.
But first, let’s start with how every good story should. At the very beginning.
The Costa Coffee story began back in 1971 when our founders, Sergio and Bruno Costa, arrived in London with a burning desire to make great tasting coffee a part of everyday life. Setting up a small roastery in Central London, 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. They named it ‘Mocha Italia’ and it remains our Signature Blend to this day.