HatHats Coffee Company, a homegrown coffee venture founded in 2015 by Louis and Lisa Hurst, is redefining the traditional coffee shop experience by infusing it with a deep-seated commitment to community and environmental betterment. The brand, with a motto of putting ‘People First, Profit Second’, has grown from a modest vision into a flourishing reality, with several outlets across Kent including Reculver, Canterbury, Faversham, Whitstable, and Herne Bay.

HatHats Coffee is not just about a ‘Good Cup of Coffee’; it’s about creating a ripple of positive change within the coffee supply chain and the communities it serves. With a diverse range of products including their signature HatHats Espresso Blend and an online store, they offer an inviting blend of quality, convenience, and community engagement.

Louis Hurst, a fervent advocate of conscious capitalism, emphasizes the ethos of doing good that underpins every aspect of HatHats Coffee. “A business that makes just money is a poor business,” says Louis, reflecting a philosophy that goes beyond mere commercial pursuits, aiming to create a symbiotic relationship with the community and environment.

Key Milestones and Offerings:

• In 2016, HatHats Coffee won a contract to supply East Kent College refectories with coffee, marking the beginning of its journey into blending education with coffee culture.
• 2017 saw the opening of their first site in Reculver, converting an old visitor centre into a coffee shop, complete with a ‘Coastal Classroom’.
• By 2019, the brand expanded its educational initiative by opening a Barista Academy in Canterbury, offering training to aspiring baristas and serving as a cosy coffee shop within a high school environment.

Services and Amenities:

• Premium espresso-based drinks, homemade cakes, and crepes, along with dog-friendly spaces, wheelchair accessibility, mobile phone charging points, and free super-fast WiFi, ensure a warm and inclusive environment for all visitors.

With a growing presence in Kent and a burgeoning online store, HatHats Coffee Company is poised to continue its journey of brewing good coffee while doing good for the community and the environment.

For more information about HatHats Coffee Company, its journey, and how you can be a part of their community-centric initiatives, visit www.hathats.co.uk or contact them at [email protected] or 01227 282 902.