It’s that special time of year when the aroma of freshly ground beans fills the air and the UK’s love affair with coffee takes centre stage. UK Coffee Week is back — a nationwide celebration bringing together coffee lovers, cafés, and roasters to raise a mug for a cause that truly matters.
This vibrant event isn’t just about enjoying your favourite latte or flat white. It’s about making a difference. Every cup shared helps support Project Waterfall, an incredible initiative providing clean water and sanitation to coffee-growing communities around the world — from Ethiopia and Kenya to Tanzania.
Since its beginnings in 2011, when the Allegra Foundation launched the very first UK Coffee Week, the movement has grown stronger every year. That first campaign raised over £19,000, and today, thousands of coffee shops and customers take part, turning their passion for coffee into life-changing impact.
There are endless ways to join in the celebration. You could:
- Try a new blend at your local café — maybe a bold nitro cold brew or a fragrant Ethiopian pour-over.
- Host a coffee-tasting party with friends and discover which roast reigns supreme.
- Put your knowledge to the test with a coffee quiz night.
- Try your hand at latte art and share your creations with #UKCoffeeWeek.
Whether you’re sipping solo or joining an event, every purchase and every post counts. When you buy your coffee from participating cafés, part of the proceeds go directly to Project Waterfall, helping bring clean, safe water to those who grow the beans we all love.
So, this week, celebrate community, creativity, and compassion — one cup at a time. Because when we come together for UK Coffee Week, every brew makes a difference.