BCA Media Centre

The British Coffee Association is the voice of the coffee industry. We represent, promote, and support all aspects of the UK coffee trade.

We regularly assist journalists with statistics, background information, connecting you with our members, or providing direct comment when an industry-wide perspective is sought.

Our Executive Director Paul Rooke is our media spokesperson, and is available for written comment, radio, and broadcast interviews.

On this page you will find our contact information, key headline figures on the UK coffee industry, and our recent news.

Press Enquiries:

You can contact BCA’s Media & Public Affairs Manager, Thomas de Freitas, via the following:

info@britishcoffeeassociation.org

Tel: 0330 202 0876

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Headline Figures: Coffee Consumption

According to research published by the British Coffee Association:

  • 103 million cups of coffee are now consumed in the UK each day, around 5 million more than in 2018.
  • Two-thirds (67%) of UK adults drink coffee every day, with 29% consuming three or more cups daily.
  • Coffee consumption among 18-34 year olds has risen by nearly 50% since 2021, from an average of 1.3 cups to 1.9 cups per day.
  • For the first time, 18-34 year olds report drinking more coffee than those aged 55+, at 1.9 cups (18-34) compared with 1.7 cups (55+) per day.
  • Younger adults also report spending more when buying coffee out of home, averaging around £4 per cup among 18-34 year olds, compared with £3.20 among those aged 55+.