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If you’ve ever stood in a café queue pretending to know what a naturally processed anaerobic Geisha is, this one’s for you. Rave Coffee, based in Cirencester, exists to cut through the caffeine snobbery and remind us that coffee is meant to be delicious, not confusing. Founded by Rob and Vikki Hodge in 2011, Rave started with one simple idea: great coffee, made simple.
More than a decade later, they’re still doing exactly that. Every bean is roasted to order, every day, and sent out within 24 hours, so what lands on your doorstep actually tastes fresh. It’s a refreshingly honest approach in a world where too many brands overcomplicate something that should just make your morning better. The focus here is on taste, quality and sustainability – coffee that’s as good for growers as it is for your cup.
Rave coffee liqueur
This time of year, Rave’s range goes into festive overdrive. There are advent calendars packed with coffee-infused chocolates, gift sets for the caffeine-obsessed, and enough merch to turn your kitchen into your own speciality café. The ready-to-drink iced coffees and coffee liqueur make perfect stocking fillers, while the blends and single origins are ideal for anyone who prefers to wake up to something roasted, not wrapped.
And because Rave knows that everyone’s coffee journey looks a bit different, the lineup covers just about every route to your morning fix. There are classic blends for those who like balance, punchy single origins for flavour explorers, decaf for the caffeine-conscious, and green beans for the home-roasting hobbyists who insist on doing everything themselves.
The subscription-based Coffee Club is a favourite among loyal fans, delivering exclusive roasts and a little education along the way – think of it as a jargon-free apprenticeship in great taste. What ties it all together is the same commitment that’s been there since day one: sourcing ethically, roasting expertly, and making sure the experience stays simple, inclusive and fun. Because great coffee doesn’t need to come with attitude. This Christmas, skip the novelty mugs and give the gift of something worth waking up for.
Shop the full festive range at ravecoffee.co.uk.
