Blue Bottle’s New Era: Inside the Under‑$400M Sale Reshaping the Global Coffee Landscape

Centurium Capital, the controlling shareholder of Luckin Coffee, is acquiring Blue Bottle Coffee’s global café operations from Nestlé for under $400 million, a significant markdown from Nestlé’s initial asking price. Nestlé will retain ownership of Blue Bottle’s consumer packaged-goods business, allowing Centurium to expand its presence in the premium coffee market while Nestlé focuses on retail. This acquisition marks a significant shift in the global coffee landscape, with a Chinese conglomerate taking ownership of a renowned Western artisanal brand.