Velo Coffee Roasters

Velo Coffee Roasters, specialty coffee roaster in Cork

Velo Coffee Roasters is a small-batch coffee roaster based in County Cork, Ireland. The company starts with specialty green beans from different regions of the world and roasts them to create its coffee range. Its activity combines online sales of roasted coffee with the distribution of equipment, capsules and subscriptions, as well as a service aimed at offices and the hospitality sector.

Single-origin coffee and blends

The coffee range is organised into several lines: single-origin coffee, house blends, large-format bags and capsules. The single-origin references include Cerrado Mineiro (Brazil), Dulima (Colombia), Ratnagiri Estate (India) and Finca Las Mercedes (El Salvador). The blends include Tandem, BMX, Yellow Jersey and Morning Fixie. Available formats include 200 g bags and 500 g and 700 g bags, with prices at the time of analysis ranging from €7.50 for a 200 g bag to €25.00 for a 700 g bag.

The company also sells a protein coffee line (Velo Coffee + Protein) in single-serve, four-pack and starter kit formats, as well as capsules compatible with coffee machines. The capsules are available in varieties such as Finca Las Mercedes (El Salvador) and Your Pace or Mine (Lungo Espresso), plus a starter pack and a subscription option.

Origins and suppliers

The green coffee comes from Africa, Brazil, Colombia, India, Central America and South America. The company states that it sources through a supplier focused on quality and sustainability, and it is part of the network of B Corp certified companies, as stated on its own website.

Equipment, accessories and distributed brands

In addition to coffee, Velo Coffee Roasters distributes equipment and accessories for home and commercial preparation. The catalogue includes coffee machines from De'Longhi, AeroPress and Timemore, as well as accessories such as coffee grinders, Monin syrups, cleaning products, descalers, water filters, kettles and filter paper. The machinery offer is organised by brewing method (espresso, pour over and French press) and has a specific section for commercial equipment.

Subscriptions and business services

The company offers coffee subscriptions in two formats: Pay-As-You-Go and pre-paid or gift. It also has gift cards, gift boxes and gift guides. For the professional sector, it provides coffee service for offices and hospitality, with specific forms for new customer registration and payment mandate. The site includes brew guides and a list of stockists.

Shipping and customer service

The online store advertises free shipping on all orders over €40 within Ireland. The company highlights customer service as part of its offering and publishes testimonials from buyers who mention fast delivery and the inclusion of gifts in some orders.

Editorial content and industry presence

Velo Coffee Roasters maintains a blog with articles on brewing methods, coffee post-harvest processes and the role of Q Graders in the industry, among other topics. The company has also published content linked to local events, such as the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.

Location and contact

Unit 1A, Mayfield Business Park, Cork, IE · Phone: (021) 432 3044 · Email: coffee@velo.coffee