The British coffee shop chain Costa Coffee has a long history that stretches back to 1971. Two brothers, Sergio and Bruno Costa, who moved to London with a passion for making superb coffee a part of daily life, gave birth to the business. They dedicated to creating the highest calibre coffee when they established a tiny roastery in Fenchurch Street. 'Mocha Italia', which they dubbed after blind-testing 112 different coffee blends, was ultimately chosen as their signature mix and is still used today. Costa Coffee has become the nation's favourite coffee shop thanks to the Costa brothers' commitment to quality and creative approach to brewing coffee.

Since its inception, Costa Coffee has expanded substantially, now operating in over 31 countries and employing over 18,000 people. In 1995, Whitbread purchased the business; in 2019, The Coca-Cola Company purchased it. Costa Coffee has stayed dedicated to its original goal of giving its consumers high-quality coffee notwithstanding these ownership changes. By roasting the beans for a little bit longer in 2023, the company improved its famous Signature Blend while maintaining its smooth flavour. This was only one example of the company's ongoing innovation.

Costa Coffee is about the experience, not just the coffee. The company has been at the forefront of numerous industry firsts. They established their first coffee shop on Vauxhall Bridge Road in 1981, making them the city's first roasters to offer espresso and handcrafted cappuccino in porcelain cups. Costa Coffee has become a popular destination for coffee enthusiasts all over the world thanks to its dedication to quality and innovation. Today, Costa Coffee serves millions of customers with its expertly prepared coffee and contributes to the global coffee culture. Costa Coffee is the second-biggest coffeehouse chain globally and the largest in the UK.