Jericho Coffee Traders, a speciality espresso bar on Oxford High Street, is a fine pitstop for coffee lovers. The small and perfectly formed cafe exudes bags of character with friendly baristas who are clearly passionate about their coffee. The coffee here is memorable in a great way; think strong flavours with caramel and blueberry, topped with real chocolate flakes, and served in vivid turquoise cups—the same colour as the family’s much-loved iconic Vespa tuk-tuk. To top it all, a glass counter tempts with a small but tasty array of locally made pastries, including vegan options.
Jericho Coffee Traders started out in 2009 when husband and wife team James and Elizabeth Armitage saw a Vespa 'tuk-tuk' for sale and thought, "That needs a coffee machine on the back of it!" Two years later, the tuk-tuk became a mobile café and Jericho Coffee Traders was born. Fast forward to now, and Jericho Coffee Traders has five locations across Oxfordshire, including their own micro roastery in Osney Mead. They also offer a coffee subscription business and a coffee school for novices and experts to share their knowledge and love of coffee.