Experience the rich, full-bodied flavour of award-winning, speciality-grade coffee from Penningtons, a family run coffee roaster committed to quality and sustainability. We source only the finest coffee beans and roast them in small batches using solar-powered energy, creating coffee that’s not only delicious but environmentally friendly.
Enjoy the convenience of our flexible coffee subscription service, with freshly roasted blends delivered straight to your door. Choose your favourite coffees and delivery frequency, with the freedom to skip, pause, or cancel at any time.
Join our growing community of coffee lovers who enjoy barista-quality coffee at home, responsibly sourced and hand roasted with care. Taste the difference of solar-powered coffee roasting and discover why our customers keep coming back for more.
Discover why Penningtons’ home compostable coffee pods were named among the top 10 best coffee pods in the UK by Olive Magazine. Each pod contains hand-roasted Single Origin Arabica Cerrado beans from Brazil, roasted using solar-powered energy to create a smooth, full-bodied flavour while reducing environmental impact. Perfect for Nespresso® machines, these pods combine convenience, premium taste, and sustainability.
Solar-Powered Roasting: Expertly roasted in small batches using renewable solar energy, creating rich flavour and supporting sustainability.
Eco-Friendly & Compostable: Made from plant-based renewable corn starch, our pods break down naturally in your home compost bin.*
Premium Single Origin Coffee: Carefully sourced, hand-roasted, and bursting with nuanced flavours.
Affordable Quality: From just 45p per capsule, enjoy premium coffee at home without compromise.
Decaf Options Available: Full flavour with none of the caffeine.
Enjoy exceptional, sustainable coffee at home — combining the convenience of Nespresso®-compatible pods, the rich taste of single origin beans, and eco-conscious solar-powered roasting.
*Compost times may vary depending on sunlight, temperature, and soil conditions.
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At Penningtons, we offer a premium selection of fine loose leaf teas, handpicked from the finest tea gardens across the globe. Each blend is carefully selected for its exceptional quality, flavour, and aroma, ensuring a perfect cup every time.
We use only the best quality leaf tips to deliver a rich, full-bodied brew that tea lovers and families will truly savour.
Penningtons Finest Blend – Proud winner of the Great British Food Award 2022 for Best Tea, selected by Michelin-starred chef Richard Corrigan.
English Breakfast Loose Leaf Tea – Awarded Bronze in the 2023 Great British Food Awards, this bold, classic blend is perfect for a strong morning cup.
Whether you’re looking to buy loose leaf tea online or searching for an award-winning English Breakfast blend, Penningtons is your trusted source for high-quality, flavourful teas.
Penningtons Coffee Roasters – Family-Owned, Hand-Roasted & Small-Batch
As a family-owned UK coffee roastery, Penningtons takes pride in crafting artisan, hand-roasted, small-batch coffee. Based in the Lake District, we combine over 30 years of expertise with solar-powered roasting to deliver sustainable, ethically sourced coffee that’s rich in flavour and aroma.
Discover a world of premium specialty coffee, from bold espressos to smooth single-origin blends. Each batch is carefully roasted for maximum freshness and taste, ensuring every cup is a truly exceptional experience. Experience small-batch, ethically sourced, solar-roasted coffee that delights the senses and supports a greener planet.
At Penningtons Coffee Roasters, we partner with experienced, ethical coffee merchants to ensure our green beans come from sustainable farms and are fairly traded. Each bean is carefully selected for premium flavour and consistency, delivering some of the best ground coffee in the UK.
Prefer to grind your own? Choose our whole beans and enjoy freshly roasted, small-batch coffee delivered to your door, ready to grind for the perfect cup every time.
Welcome to Penningtons – Exceptional Coffee, Ethical Roots, Family Service
Rooted in Kendal and the English Lake District since 1709, Penningtons is proud to be an independent, family-owned and family-run business. Led by Gina and Dave Pennington, we bring over 50 years of expertise to the hospitality and retail beverage industry, offering not only premium products but also warm, personal service that larger brands can’t match.
As a trusted sustainable UK coffee roaster, we hand roast carefully selected, ethically sourced beans to create some of the finest coffees in the region now roasted using solar power to reduce our environmental impact. Our solar roasted coffee is part of our deep commitment to being one of the UK’s leading eco-friendly coffee brands.
Tea drinkers will love our signature award winning Finest Blend, alongside a wide selection of premium bagged and loose leaf teas.
Family-Owned. Solar Roasted. Sustainably Sourced. Personally Delivered.
Experience the Penningtons difference — where heritage meets innovation, and every customer is treated like family.
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It all starts here. From ethically sourced beans to solar roasted coffee, every step we take reflects our deep commitment to sustainability. At Penningtons, we believe sustainability isn’t just a trend — it’s a responsibility. That’s why we’re proud to be one of the first sustainable UK coffee roasters to use solar power to roast our coffee, cutting emissions while maintaining the bold, rich flavours you love.
Our values go beyond great coffee. We build long-term relationships with farmers, use eco-conscious packaging, and operate with a zero-waste mindset. As one of the UK’s most trusted eco-friendly coffee brands, we bring you exceptional taste with a lighter environmental impact.
Solar Roasted. Ethically Sourced. Planet Friendly.
This is Penningtons – where every cup begins with purpose.
Enjoy the convenience of a flexible coffee and tea subscription from Penningtons. Whether you love exploring new flavours or prefer the same brew each time, we’ll tailor your delivery to suit your taste. Get speciality coffee and the finest loose leaf teas delivered straight to your home — with postage included.
Pause or cancel anytime. Your subscription also includes tasting notes to help you get the most from every cup. Plus, you’ll enjoy priority access to limited-edition coffees, seasonal blends, and exclusive offers.
Looking for a thoughtful gift? Our coffee and tea gift subscriptions are perfect for friends and family.
With over 50 years of expertise, Penningtons Coffee Roasters and Tea Merchants are passionate about crafting rich, complex, and flavourful roasted coffee. As experienced coffee roasters in the Lake District, we hand-select high quality beans from around the world to create distinctive, artisan coffee blends. Every batch is carefully roasted to ensure a smooth, satisfying experience in every cup because great coffee starts with great beans, and a deep love for the craft.
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