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Best Medium Roast Coffee UK 2026
1213 coffees · 235 UK roasters · from £10/kg · ranked by value
Medium roasts strike the balance most drinkers reach for: enough development for caramel sweetness and body, without burying the origin. They’re the most versatile choice, working across espresso, filter, and cafetière. Every price below is per kilo so you can compare like for like, and links go straight to the roaster.
Our picks
Each slot goes to the cheapest coffee on this list that matches it — recomputed as prices move, never sponsored.
Best value
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Two Chimps
The cheapest in-stock medium roast coffee on this list right now, at £10/kg.
Single-origin pick
Brazil Santos NY 2/3 SCR 17/18
CoffeeMango
Traceable Brazil single origin rather than a blend, at £15/kg.
Washed pick
SUPER EIGHT
Devon Coffee Company
Washed process — the clean, classic profile — and the best-value washed lot here, at £18/kg.
Natural pick
Brazil Nuts - Hive Blockchain Arabica Roasted Coffee
White Rose Coffee Roasters
Natural process tends to bring bigger, fruitier flavours; this is the best-value natural on the list, at £19/kg.
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Choosing a medium roast
Medium roasts are the all-rounder: developed enough for caramel sweetness and body, but not so dark that the origin disappears. They’re the most forgiving choice across espresso, filter and cafetière, which is why they dominate house blends. If you only keep one bag in the cupboard, a medium-roast single origin or blend is the safe pick.
Frequently asked questions
- Is medium roast best for espresso?
- For most people, yes. Medium and medium-dark roasts give the balanced sweetness, body and crema that espresso flatters, without the sharp acidity of a light roast or the ashy edge of a very dark one.