Lyons
British coffee heritage, served cold.
A familiar British coffee name, recast as an easy salted caramel iced latte. One sachet, cold milk and ice make a creamy cafe-style drink without a machine. This is Lyons Instant Coffee, distinct from the Irish tea brand that shares the name.
- Founded
- 1887
- Origin
- England
- Speciality
- Instant and iced coffee
- Listed at teas.co.uk
- 1 product
Twelve cafe-style cold drinks in one box. Add a sachet to ice and cold milk, stir, and serve. Current pack price: £3.50.
A useful cupboard shortcut when the alternative is an expensive cafe run. Best for sweet-coffee drinkers, especially over plenty of ice.
Lee Samuel Tucker · Curator, teas.co.uk
About Lyons
Lyons' official history begins with J. Lyons & Co in 1887. The coffee range now sits with Source4 Trading Limited, which carries the classic British name into instant, speciality and cold formats.
Lyons Instant Coffee and Lyons Tea share historical roots in J. Lyons & Co, but they are now separate consumer ranges. The product on this page is the British coffee brand's salted caramel iced latte sachet.
Key facts
- Cold preparationThe mix is designed for cold milk, so there is no kettle, espresso machine or cooling time to plan around.
- 12 portionsThe 180g box contains 12 individually portioned sachets for 12 iced latte servings.
- Salted caramelA sweet, creamy latte profile with a light salted note and gentle coffee intensity.
- Current operatorThe official Lyons Instant Coffee website is owned by Source4 Trading Limited in the West Midlands.
Brand timeline
- 1887The company begins
Four Victorian entrepreneurs establish J. Lyons & Co, named after Sir Joseph Lyons.
- 1909Corner House opens
The first lavish Lyons Corner House helps make the name part of British everyday life.
- 1921Coffee and chicory
Lyons develops a coffee-and-chicory essence as its drinks expertise expands.
- 1951LEO I goes to work
Lyons develops the first commercial business computer to help run its growing operation.
- 2011The coffee name returns
New owners begin rekindling Lyons as a classic British instant coffee brand.
- 2019Hot and cold innovation
Six new products launch, extending the range into contemporary speciality drinks.
Top pick
The Lyons product currently selected for the teas.co.uk shelf.
A quick-mix salted caramel iced latte: one sachet, cold milk and ice, with no machine needed.
Shop Lyons
Live availability and pricing from the teas.co.uk catalogue.-
Make it in about 90 seconds
- 1. Start with ice. Fill a tall glass generously so the drink stays properly cold.
- 2. Add one sachet. Empty the full salted caramel mix directly into the glass.
- 3. Pour 200ml milk. Cold dairy or your preferred alternative both work.
- 4. Stir and serve. Mix until smooth, then drink while the ice is crisp.
Lyons: Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same Lyons as Lyons Tea?
It shares J. Lyons & Co heritage, but this listing belongs to the Lyons Instant Coffee range. Lyons Tea is a separate tea brand sold primarily in Ireland.
Do I need hot water?
No. Empty one sachet over ice, add about 200ml of cold milk and stir until the powder is fully dissolved.
How many drinks are in the box?
The 180g box contains 12 individually portioned sachets, giving 12 iced latte servings.
Who operates Lyons Instant Coffee?
The official Lyons Instant Coffee website is owned by Source4 Trading Limited in the West Midlands.
Editorial source
Official Lyons history ↗Brand history and current company details are grounded in the official Lyons Instant Coffee website. Product availability, pricing and curator assessment are maintained by teas.co.uk.
