Tomba’s Coffee
A passion for coffee that started in Italy
My passion for coffee began when I was very young, growing up in Italy.
At weekends, I would spend time at the back of the coffee machine in my parents’ restaurant and coffee bar. I was fascinated by the whole ritual of Italian coffee — the aroma of freshly ground beans, the sound of the espresso machine, the skill of the person behind the bar and, of course, the enjoyment of a properly made espresso.
I didn’t know it at the time, but those early experiences would become the foundation of a career that has now spanned more than 30 years.
While I was still studying, I opened my first coffee shop in the UK. This gave me the opportunity to experience coffee not only as a consumer, but as a professional — understanding the importance of quality, consistency, equipment, preparation and, most importantly, the relationship between coffee and the customer.
From the coffee bar to the coffee plantation
Over the years, my curiosity about coffee took me much further than the coffee shop.
Whenever my travels took me to coffee-growing regions, I would make a point of visiting plantations and learning more about where the beans came from and how they were grown and processed.
From East Africa and India to the Caribbean, Central and South America and even Polynesia, I have always looked for opportunities to explore the local coffee culture and discover exceptional beans.
For me, great coffee starts at its origin.
Understanding the environment in which coffee is grown, the variety of the coffee, the processing method and the people behind it all helps us make better decisions when selecting the coffees we roast.
30 years of experience
Today, I work as a Coffee and Gelato Consultant with more than 30 years of experience in the sector.
I have particular experience helping start-ups and established businesses in the coffee, specialty coffee and gelato industries — from choosing the right products and equipment to developing menus and creating a complete offer for their customers.
Tomba’s Coffee is a natural extension of that experience.
We don’t see ourselves simply as a coffee supplier. We want to help our customers choose, prepare and serve better coffee, while finding products that genuinely suit their business.
Our Coffee
At Tomba’s Coffee, we offer a carefully selected range of premium specialty coffees, espresso blends, single origins and decaffeinated coffee.
Our specialty coffees are selected to meet a high standard, with specialty-grade coffees scoring 82+.
Where possible, we focus on freshness and quality throughout the process. Our coffee is roasted in small batches, allowing us greater control over the roasting process and stock rotation.
Our beans are roasted slowly to their optimum roasting curve and then prepared and packed by hand. This attention to detail helps us maintain the quality and freshness of the coffee from roasting through to the customer.
We believe that great coffee is not simply about the bean. It is about the combination of origin, processing, roasting, freshness and preparation.
Our Espresso Gourmet Blends
Espresso Forte
A strong, flavoursome and persistent espresso blend for those who enjoy a full and intense coffee.
Espresso Forte combines carefully selected coffees from India, Brazil and Guatemala, using both fully washed and natural processing. The blend is slow-drum roasted according to its optimum roasting curve to develop its distinctive depth and intensity.
It has a medium-high body and a strong, persistent character, with an elegant aftertaste of dark chocolate and dry shell fruits.
Roast: Medium Dark – 4/5
Origins: India • Brazil • Guatemala
Process: Fully Washed & Natural
Tasting notes: Dark Chocolate • Almond • Caramel
Organic Certified – 2026
Espresso Oro
A strong yet balanced gourmet espresso designed for those who appreciate a delicate and refined coffee without sacrificing character.
Espresso Oro brings together coffees from India, Brazil and Colombia, using both washed and natural processing.
It has a medium-high body with moderate acidity. Fresh fruit and citrus notes give the coffee a lively character, developing into a smooth aftertaste of milk chocolate, almond and caramel.
Roast: Medium Dark – 3.5/5
Origins: India • Brazil • Colombia
Process: Fully Washed & Natural
Tasting notes: Milk Chocolate • Almond • Caramel • Fresh Citrus
Organic Certified – 2026
Espresso Giusto
Organic & Fairtrade – 100% Arabica
In 2019, we began roasting our first fully certified Organic and Fairtrade espresso blend: Espresso Giusto.
Created from 100% Arabica coffees from Central America, Giusto has become a firm favourite with our customers.
Its medium roast allows the character of the Arabica beans to shine through, creating a beautifully balanced espresso with notes of dark chocolate, hazelnut and mandarin orange.
Espresso Giusto is available in 1 kg and 250 g bags.
Roast: Medium – 3/5
Origins: Central America
Process: Fully Washed
Tasting notes: Dark Chocolate • Hazelnut • Mandarin Orange
Organic Certified • Fairtrade Certified • 100% Arabica
Espresso Dek Gourmet Roast
Our decaffeinated gourmet espresso, created for customers who want the pleasure of a full-bodied espresso without the caffeine.
Espresso Dek combines coffees from India, Brazil and Colombia, using both fully washed and natural processing.
It offers a medium-high body with moderate acidity, with ripe fruit characteristics leading into an aftertaste of dark chocolate, almond and caramel.
Roast: Medium Dark – 4/5
Origins: India • Brazil • Colombia
Process: Fully Washed & Natural
Tasting notes: Dark Chocolate • Almond • Caramel • Ripe Fruit
Colombian Single Origin Filter Coffee
For those looking beyond espresso, we also roast a single-origin Colombian filter coffee with a specialty score of 83.
(Same highly selected beans used in the espresso Giusto, Dek and Oro but obviously different roast and method).
The coffee is carefully roasted to highlight the characteristics of its Colombian origin and is supplied in convenient 60 g portions, packed in boxes of 50, together with filter papers.
It is an ideal solution for cafés, hospitality businesses and customers looking to offer a premium filter coffee experience with consistency and ease of preparation.
Specialty Score: 83
Origin: Colombia
Format: 50 × 60 g portions
Includes: Filter papers
Specialty Tea
Coffee isn’t the only passion behind Tomba’s Coffee.
We are proud distributors of Birchall Specialty Teas, one of Britain’s established names in premium tea.
We stock the full range of Birchall’s Prisms silk tea bags, giving cafés, restaurants, hotels and hospitality businesses the opportunity to offer a premium tea experience alongside their coffee.
The Prisms range combines presentation, convenience and quality, making it particularly well suited to professional hospitality.
More than Coffee
Our range extends beyond coffee and tea to provide a broader drinks solution for professional customers.
We supply Simply Syrups, hot chocolate and a selection of complementary products for cafés, gelaterias, restaurants and hospitality businesses.
We also offer Babbi Luxury Italian Hot Chocolate, bringing the same Italian tradition and attention to quality that sits at the heart of our gelato ingredients.
Through Artigelato, customers can therefore find many of the products they need to create a complete drinks and dessert offering — from premium coffee and specialty tea to hot chocolate, syrups, gelato ingredients and more.
Coffee, Gelato & Hospitality
Coffee and gelato have always been natural partners.
An Italian espresso after a meal, a cappuccino with a pastry or an espresso poured over a scoop of vanilla gelato to create an affogato are all part of the Italian café tradition.
With more than 30 years of experience across both coffee and gelato, we understand how the two can work together to create a stronger offer for cafés, gelaterias, restaurants and other hospitality businesses.
Our aim is simple:
To bring the experience, knowledge and passion of Italian coffee together with the needs of today’s professional hospitality business.
From the coffee plantation to the roasting process, from the espresso machine to the finished cup — we care about every stage of the journey.