Online coffee bean and brewing shop

Home coffee drinkers, gift buyers and people who want better coffee than the supermarket offers, including repeat subscribers.

You earn the gap between your buying price and your selling price on beans and equipment, with extra from subscriptions and gift bundles.

• Knowing coffee and brewing methods
• Basic website and photo skills
• Packing and stock control

• Food business registration with your local council, check this before selling from home
• Food labelling rules for packed coffee, including allergens and best before dates, check with Trading Standards
• Consumer distance selling rules, such as the 14-day cancellation right for most online orders
• Postage costs can eat into margins on small bags, so test prices
• Home use may need agreement from your landlord or mortgage lender

Startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on your initial stock, your website and the brewing kit you offer. These are estimates, so test a small range first and check postage costs against your prices.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £500 to £3,500, depending on your range, your prices and how many repeat customers or subscribers you build. Postage can eat into margins on small bags, so test your pricing.

Check food business registration with your local council before selling from home. Check food labelling rules for packed coffee, including allergens and best before dates, with Trading Standards. Also check distance selling rules, such as the 14-day cancellation right for most online orders.