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Penningtons Tea & Coffee Ltd.Kendal

★★SpecialtyProperly excellent

Kendal Business Park0.6 mi from Kendal centrelast reviewed May 2026

Penningtons roast in Kendal and sell direct from the roastery. The Summit Special arrives before it stops degassing.

The shortest roast-to-bag chain in the Lake District, with Summit Special to prove it.

5.0★★★★★(164)
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Roasts on-siteSingle originsBeans to go

What we love

  • Own roastery at Kendal Business Park; beans sold direct
  • Summit Special is the flagship product; roast calibrated to preserve flavour without dark burnoff
  • Roastery site, no seated cafe operation
  • Sells to home enthusiasts in kilo bags

Location

Kendal Business Park, Unit 12 Appleby Rd, Kendal LA9 6EW, UK

0.6 mi from Kendal centre

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