Despite many struggles for businesses around the world, the one thing that’s almost certain is a lust for caffeine. One tea and coffee supplier has seen their business sales reach new heights during the UK’s lockdown period.
The Kent and Sussex Tea and Coffee Company, who have the largest selection of tea in the world, has seen an increase of 137% in sales since the UK’s lockdown was introduced in late March.
The increase in sales was taken from March 1st to April 15th in 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 and now leaves Tea and Coffee at a point of recruitment, even during this global pandemic. A couple of positions for warehouse workers are now available so that online orders can be fulfilled.
Sales patterns show no signs of slowing with a 51% increase in total transactions over the past 45 days, compared to the first 45 days of 2020 (a 105% increase in total transactions year on year).
Analysing the statistics over the past 45 days and it is clear to see the UK’s caffeine cravings are starting to be quenched. Coffee sales are up 82% from the start of the year, with tea sales close behind with a 41% increase.
Product Sales Increase/Decrease
Espresso Kentish Roast Coffee 172% increase
Columbian Coffee 121% increase
Turmeric and Ginger Tea 112% increase
Earl Grey Tea Bags 87% increase
English Breakfast Tea 46% increase
* All above stats are comparisons between the past 45 days and the first 45 days of 2020.
The range of teas and coffees available for online customers is the first factor in Tea and Coffee’s lockdown success. The business has the largest selection of teas in the world and combined with their coffees supply over 1,000 varieties of the UK’s most popular hot drinks.
Founder of Tea and Coffee Richard Smith said: “It seems logical that the amount of teas and coffees sold during this period would increase as more people are working from home. But, truth be told, we didn’t think that we would see such drastic sales increases. We are really proud that our hard work has pushed us into a place where we can continue to supply, recruit and grow.”
About the Brand
The Kent and Sussex Tea and Coffee Company is a family-run brand built on over 100 years of heritage and four generations of expertise. With the largest selection of tea in the world, the Kent and Sussex based company has imported, packed and sold tea and coffee since being established in its current alias in 1982. The company plants a tree for every time one of their globally sourced teas or coffees are sold.