If you’ve been wondering why your favourite bag of freshly roasted Redber coffee costs a little more today, we’d like to explain — openly and honestly.
We’ve always worked hard to keep our prices fair, roasting every batch to order in our Guildford roastery and sourcing coffee directly from trusted farmers. For years, we’ve absorbed the rising costs across the supply chain. But as 2025 unfolds, global coffee prices have reached historic highs, and we’ve had to make a small price adjustment to keep doing what we do best — providing exceptional, ethically sourced coffee at a competitive price.
We’ve Held Out Longer Than Most
While many UK roasters and cafés increased their prices months ago, we were one of the last to make this change. We wanted to shield our customers from the global cost pressures for as long as possible — because we understand how much your daily coffee ritual means.
But after months of absorbing higher sourcing, shipping, and energy costs, we simply couldn’t continue without compromising the quality you expect from Redber. This decision allows us to continue offering high-quality coffee that remains competitively priced within the specialty coffee market.
We’re proud that even with this adjustment, Redber coffee continues to deliver outstanding freshness, flavour, and value for money — roasted to order and delivered directly from our Surrey roastery.
Why Coffee Prices Are Rising in 2025
Across the industry, the cost of coffee has climbed sharply — and the reasons are global.
1. Coffee Bean Prices Have Soared
Arabica beans — the backbone of specialty coffee — rose by over 80% in 2024, reaching their highest price since 1977. Robusta, commonly used in instant and espresso blends, has seen a 92% year-on-year increase.
2. Climate Change Is Affecting Coffee Harvests
Brazil, the world’s largest coffee producer, has faced prolonged droughts, while Vietnam’s unpredictable rainfall has damaged crops. These climate challenges have reduced yields and disrupted supply chains worldwide.
3. Shipping and Import Costs Have Quadrupled
Ongoing disruptions through the Suez Canal and other major routes have caused significant shipping delays and cost spikes — particularly affecting small, independent UK roasters like us.
4. Rising Energy, Packaging, and Labour Costs
From roasting and packing to running our Surrey roastery, energy and material prices have climbed across the board.
5. Fair Pay for Coffee Farmers
At Redber, we believe in paying fair prices for green coffee — ensuring producers receive what they deserve for their hard work and care. Supporting ethical trade means absorbing those costs rather than cutting corners.
What This Means for Redber — and for You
Every price change we make is about sustainability — not just for us, but for the entire coffee journey.
By adjusting our prices slightly, we can continue to:
Roast fresh coffee to order every day — no compromise on quality.
Support fair pay and sustainable farming at origin.
Maintain our small-batch, artisan approach that brings you consistently delicious coffee.
Invest in energy-efficient roasting and responsible packaging practices.
Stay competitively priced while continuing to deliver premium-quality coffee roasted here in the UK.
We want you to know that every penny of this change goes toward keeping our coffee exceptional — from the farm to your cup.
Thank You for Supporting Independent Coffee
We know price changes are never welcome news. But by understanding what’s behind them, we hope you’ll see that your support helps protect a sustainable coffee future.
Every bag of Redber coffee helps farmers earn fairly, supports our local team, and keeps independent UK coffee roasting alive.
So from all of us here at Redber — thank you for choosing quality, ethics, and transparency in every brew.
Even after this small adjustment, Redber coffee remains among the best-value, high-quality coffees in the UK, and we’re proud to continue serving you without compromise.
