Carvetii Coffee Roasters

Who are you and what is the name of your business?

We are Angharad and Gareth Kemble, the founders of Carvetii Coffee Roasters

Where are you based and what do you do?

We are based at the foot of Blencathra in Threlkeld.

We roast coffee and sell other associated products like hot chocolate and tea. We met Di and Simon when they were restoring Bassenthwaite Lake Station and have been supplying them since they opened. As well as supplying coffee and hot chocolate, we provide expert training for their baristas and make sure all the equipment is working properly.

Why this career?

It was all very accidental! Gareth’s family have a coffee shop in Wales and we met there, over a cup of coffee! There was never any intention of opening a business – our enjoyment and interest in coffee was more of a hobby – but in 2009 we moved to Keswick and developed our expertise so that local businesses noticed us. Before we knew it, we had opened for business in 2011.

What is your favourite part of the job?

Roasting great coffee is definitely our passion! Quality has always been at the forefront of the business and Angharad has always been the Head Roaster. She decides how each coffee is to be roasted. It is a real art and science to roast to consistently high standards and flavours. Not everyone has this skill and this commitment to quality that has built up our reputation over the years.

Are you launching anything new in 2025?

We have a very exciting range of products launching this year. At the moment, our lips are sealed but we should be launching around July and it will be a very exciting time for us here at Carvetii. Watch this space!