Coffee (2023)

Response

1) Does the House serve real coffee, which creates used coffee grounds, or instant coffee?

This information is held by the House of Commons. “Real” coffee made using ground beans is served in House of Commons venues.

2) If used coffee grounds are created, what happens to them?

This information is held by the House of Commons. Used coffee grounds are disposed of in either food or general waste.

3) Approximately how much coffee ( by weight ) is used annually?

This information is held by the House of Commons.

• The approximate weight consumption of coffee beans for the last four financial years, as well as this current year to 25 July

Please note that the amount of coffee we sold in 2020/21 and 2021/22 was reduced due to Covid restrictions.