A 200g medium-roast ground coffee for cafetière and filter drinkers who want a familiar Costa cup at home.
Costa
London-born coffee, blended since 1971.
Costa’s at-home range spans ground and instant coffee, café-style drink sachets and hot chocolate, with live prices and availability from the teas.co.uk catalogue.
- Founded
- 1971
- Home
- London
- Speciality
- Coffee at home
- In stock
- 8
Choose this Costa range by format: ground coffee for cafetière or filter, instant for speed, portioned sachets for café-style drinks and hot chocolate for a coffee-free option.
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About Costa
Costa began in 1971 when Sergio and Bruno Costa arrived in London and opened a small roastery in Newport Street. The brothers blind-tested 112 coffee variations before choosing Mocha Italia, the signature blend that remains associated with the brand.
The business initially supplied coffee to other establishments. It moved roasting to Old Paradise Street in 1978 and opened its first Costa coffee shop on Vauxhall Bridge Road in 1981. The teas.co.uk selection brings that café name into home formats including ground coffee, instant coffee, drink sachets and hot chocolate.
Key facts
- London-born in 1971Sergio and Bruno Costa started with a small roastery in Newport Street, London.
- 112 blend trialsThe brothers tested 112 variations before choosing the Mocha Italia signature blend.
- First coffee shop in 1981Costa opened its first shop on Vauxhall Bridge Road after initially supplying other businesses.
- Certified UK coffee beansCosta says the coffee beans it sources in the UK are Rainforest Alliance Certified.
Brand timeline
- 1971The Costa roastery opens
Sergio and Bruno Costa arrive in London and establish a small roastery in Newport Street.
- 1978Roasting moves to Lambeth
Growing demand takes the business to a larger roastery on Old Paradise Street.
- 1981The first Costa shop
The brothers open their first coffee shop on Vauxhall Bridge Road in London.
- TodayCosta at home
The live teas.co.uk edit covers ground and instant coffee, drink sachets and hot chocolate.
Sourcing and sustainability
Costa groups its sustainability work around coffee sourcing, cups and packaging, climate and communities. It states that the coffee beans sourced for the UK are Rainforest Alliance Certified and that its wider programme aims to support farming communities, reduce packaging waste and cut emissions in line with climate science.
- Certified UK beansCosta says its UK-sourced coffee beans are Rainforest Alliance Certified.
- Coffee communitiesThe sourcing programme is intended to support thriving farming communities and healthy ecosystems.
- Cups and packagingCosta describes reducing packaging waste and supporting easier recycling as a core commitment.
- Climate directionThe company says it aims to reduce carbon emissions in line with climate science.
Top picks
Four useful formats selected from the live Costa catalogue.The smooth medium-roast instant option: a straightforward jar for quick everyday coffee.
Six individually portioned latte sachets combining coffee with a salted-caramel flavour.
A 300g jar of Costa hot chocolate powder for an easy café-style chocolate drink at home.
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Costa Maple Hazel Latte, 5 Sachets 85g
Latte sachetsMaple & hazelnutIn stock£1.30/cup · 5 cups£6.50Add to basket -
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Costa Medium Roast No.3 Ground Coffee, 200g
Ground coffeeMedium roastIn stock£0.43/cup · 14 cups£6.00Add to basket -
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Costa Hot Chocolate Powder, 300g
Hot chocolate300g jarIn stock£0.43/cup · 15 cups£6.50Add to basket -
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Costa Intense Dark Roast Coffee, 100g
Instant coffeeDark roastIn stock£0.12/cup · 50 cups£6.00Add to basket -
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Costa Smooth Medium Roast Coffee, 100g
Instant coffeeMedium roastIn stock£0.12/cup · 50 cups£6.00Add to basket -
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Costa Salted Caramel Latte, 6 Sachets 102g
Latte sachetsSalted caramelIn stock£0.67/cup · 6 cups£4.00Add to basket -
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Costa Creamy Cappuccino, 6 Sachets 102g
Cappuccino sachetsCreamyIn stock£0.67/cup · 6 cups£4.00Add to basket -
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Costa Millionaires Mocha, 6 Sachets 138g
Mocha sachetsChocolate & caramelIn stock£0.67/cup · 6 cups£4.00Add to basket
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Costa: Frequently Asked Questions
Who founded Costa Coffee?
Brothers Sergio and Bruno Costa started the business in London in 1971, beginning with a small roastery in Newport Street.
What is Costa’s Mocha Italia blend?
Costa says the brothers tested 112 coffee variations before selecting Mocha Italia, the signature blend associated with the brand.
Which Costa products can I buy here?
teas.co.uk currently stocks 8 Costa products across ground coffee, instant coffee, drink sachets and hot chocolate. Live prices and availability appear in the shop grid.
How does Costa source its UK coffee beans?
Costa states that the coffee beans it sources in the UK are Rainforest Alliance Certified, as part of its wider coffee-sourcing programme.
Where can I check allergens?
Open the individual product page and check the latest ingredients and allergen information before ordering, particularly if you have an allergy or intolerance.
