Key facts
- Chelsea and Scotland captain Erin Cuthbert has launched her own coffee business, Ruby Alba.
- Ruby Alba's name combines Cuthbert's birthstone, Ruby (July), with 'Alba,' the Gaelic word for Scotland.
- Cuthbert developed a passion for coffee over 10 years ago, initially using it to cope with long team meetings.
- She uses coffee as part of her pre-training and pre-match routine to fuel her performance.
- Ruby Alba offers a range of coffee blends, including options for daily consumption and pour-overs.
Chelsea Women captain Erin Cuthbert has launched her own coffee business, named Ruby Alba. The venture combines her passion for coffee with her professional football career.
Cuthbert, who also plays for the Scotland National Team, stated that her coffee journey began over 10 years ago as a way to cope with long tactical team meetings. She developed a taste for coffee, initially disliking it but eventually appreciating it as a social lubricant and a way to connect with others, especially after moving to London alone at 18.
The name 'Ruby Alba' is significant to Cuthbert, with 'Ruby' referencing her birthstone and 'Alba' being the Gaelic word for Scotland. She expressed a desire to have a taste of home in every cup, bridging the gap of missing her family and Scottish culture. Cuthbert collaborates with a Scottish roaster to bring the Ruby Alba concept to life.