Costa Coffee, established in London in 1971 by Sergio Costa, is the UK’s leading coffeehouse brand and the second-largest globally.Initially a wholesale coffee roastery, it opened its first store in 1981 and expanded rapidly under Whitbread’s ownership from 1995.In 2019, The Coca-Cola Company acquired Costa for £3.9 billion, marking its entry into the coffee market.Today, Costa operates over 2,600 UK stores and approximately 14,000 Costa Express self-service machines, with a presence in nearly 50 countries.The company offers a range of hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, and pastries, emphasizing quality and sustainability.Its state-of-the-art roastery in Basildon, Essex, opened in 2017, significantly increased production capacity.Despite recent financial challenges, Costa continues to innovate and adapt, maintaining its commitment to delivering exceptional coffee experiences to customers worldwide.