Our Story

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The Kauffie Company was born from a love of coffee and a desire to make it feel more human again.

After years working in London’s busy coffee scene, we saw a shift: coffee was becoming more technical, more exclusive and sometimes, a little too serious. We wanted to bring it back to what really matters: the people drinking it, and the moments it creates.

So we started The Kauffie Company right here in Woodford Green, North East London to offer something honest, warm, and refreshingly different. No pretence. No judgment. Just great coffee and a space where everyone feels welcome.

Our Founder

Hi, I’m Ben Kauffman a barista turned business owner and the founder of The Kauffie Company.

After six years behind the bar at one of London’s leading specialty coffee shops, I saw just how much joy coffee can bring but also how overwhelming and uninviting the specialty coffee world can feel for people on the outside. That didn’t sit right with me.

I started The Kauffie Company with a simple mission: to create a space where every coffee drinker feels seen, supported, and inspired whether you're just discovering espresso or have your home setup dialled in perfectly.

And this is only the beginning.

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Our Message

At The Kauffie Company, we stand for coffee without judgment or as we like to say, Specialty Coffee for All.

We don’t believe there’s a right or wrong way to enjoy coffee. Your ritual is yours. Whether it’s a simple flat white on the way to work or an experimental pour-over on a Sunday morning, it deserves to be celebrated.

This year, we’re launching home barista workshops and espresso classes to help more people enjoy great coffee at home. We’ll be collaborating with passionate coffee folks from around the world sharing knowledge, skills, and stories to grow an inclusive, accessible coffee culture.

We’re here to help everyone feel at home in the world of coffee.

Our Vision

To build a coffee company rooted in quality, inclusivity, and creativity - one that brings people together and makes coffee a joy for everyone, no matter how they take it.

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