Costa Coffee actually goes back quite a while - to 1971, when it was started by two Italian brothers as a wholesale operation supplying roast coffee to caterers and specialist Italian coffee shops. Since then, it was acquired by UK-based company Whitbread in 1995, and it has grown to encompass over 3,400 in 31 countries - including Malta.

It goes without saying that we roast all of our coffee beans in-house - and specifically at a brand new €42 million roastery in Essex in the UK. It's where 45,000 tons of coffee beans get roasted every year!

Costa fact: Gennaro Pelliccia is the official Costa Coffee taster. His tongue is insured for an incredible €12 million!

Costa in Malta

Costa first opened in Malta in 2012, at the Malta International Airport. In 2013, a further two outlets opened in Balzan and at The Point. Next it was Valletta in 2014, Baystreet in 2015, Marsaxlokk and St.Julian's in 2016, PAMA Mosta in 2017, Mriehel in 2018 and Tower Road Sliema in 2020. Costa Coffee Malta now has a total of 13 stores around Malta.

We were thrilled to make the move to our new head quarters in Mriehel in May 2018, and now employ over 150 people. Costa Malta forms part of the Corinthia Group of companies.

For any queries, please contact us on the below emails. 

Chief Executive Officer - christina.galea@costamalta.com 
Director of Operations  - jeanpaul.enriquez@costamalta.com 
Marketing - marketing@costamalta.com 
Human Resources - hr@costamalta.com  

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