VAT on Online Coffee Business?

Following extensive research, I’ve come to the conclusion that I ‘probably’ don’t need to pay VAT on coffee sold online (as far as I can tell, VAT on coffee is specific to the hot drink). However, I want to be certain... does anyone know whether online coffee sales (instant coffee, ground coffee, coffee beans) are subject to VAT?

Thanks,
Peter

 

Last I looked yes they are subject to vat. At 0%.
Been a while, you maybe want to Google the current rates.
Or indeed the rates come January.

 

Online sales will be zero rated. Scroll down here to para 3.72.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/food-products-and-vat-notice-70114#general-food-products

 

Thank you both - so essentially I still have to declare/submit VAT but at 0%, so paying nothing.

 

Yes you will need to submit a VAT return regularly. You will be able to recover any VAT your business incurs in the course of selling the goods.