I’m Alex, and what started in 2014 with a single coffee van (and a dream) has now become West Berkshire Roastery - complete with two coffee roasters and a Labrador who thinks he’s the CEO.
Along the way, I uncovered some truths: coffee is the planet’s most sprayed crop. Pesticides? Chemicals? Absolutely everywhere. So, I ditched the usual beans and went on a quest for the good stuff: direct-traded coffees that don’t come with a side of artificial pesticides.
With a bit of Berkshire flair and caffeine-fuelled creativity, I’m here to bring you one of the finest (and cleanest) coffee experiences you’ll ever sip. I hope you’ll agree. It’s coffee refreshingly drama free.
↓ OUR FLAGSHIP COFFEE & BEST SELLER ↓
↓ STRONG & PERFECT FOR MILKY COFFEES ↓
↓ FOR BLACK OR SUPER SMOOTH MILKY COFFEES ↓
↓ PERFECT ANYTIME OF THE DAY ↓
Our logo tips its hat to the local Berkshire county flag, proudly featuring a stag and oak. This iconic combo has roots dating back to Michael Drayton’s 1627 poem Battle of Agincourt, where he wrote about the men of Berkshire marching under the symbol of "a Stag, under an Oake that stood."
The stag’s impressive twelve-point antlers—a hallmark of a "royal stag"—nod to Berkshire’s title as the "Royal County of Berkshire."
Together, the stag and oak perfectly capture the county’s heritage of majestic deer herds and lush forests. It’s a little slice of history, brewed right into our brand!
Tucked away in historic West Berkshire, near the peaceful lakes of Thatcham (one of England’s longest-standing settlements), we hand-roast all our award-winning coffee to order.
This keeps every ounce of flavour locked in, giving you a cup that’s richer, fuller, and ready to impress—no shortcuts here!
Our unique high-airflow roasting method gently removes impurities, creating our signature smooth, clean taste we’re proud of.
It’s coffee done right & refreshingly drama free.