Roaster Stories: a chat with Luka from Banibeans (Ljubljana, Slovenia)

Roaster Stories: a chat with Luka from Banibeans (Ljubljana, Slovenia)

In 2018, at just 17, Luka founded Banibeans to fill a gap in Slovenia's specialty coffee market. Banibeans is dedicated to ethical and sustainable production, supporting growers who practice fair m...
Roaster Stories: a chat with Daniel from Goodtimes Coffee (Bratislava, Slovakia)

Roaster Stories: a chat with Daniel from Goodtimes Coffee (Bratislava, Slovakia)

While wandering around Bratislava in March of this year, I spontaneously popped into Good Times Coffee Roasters. I ordered a cup of the batch brew and took a seat. Good Times had been on my list to...
Roaster Stories: a chat with Tilman from Zwoo (Cologne, Germany)

Roaster Stories: a chat with Tilman from Zwoo (Cologne, Germany)

I met Tilman at the Zwoo Kaffeebüdchen. It is a little coffee hut on this urban street island, facing a very busy intersection. I was a few minutes late because I got off first at the wrong stop an...
Roaster Stories: A chat with Anna from Giovanna (Cologne, Germany)

Roaster Stories: A chat with Anna from Giovanna (Cologne, Germany)

Anna's passion for coffee and community shines at Giovanna Kaffee. With her Kaffeesahne podcast, engaging Instagram presence, and live events, she nurtures connections. Specializing in Canephora, G...
Roaster Stories: A chat with Matthias from SQR (Vienna, Austria)

Roaster Stories: A chat with Matthias from SQR (Vienna, Austria)

We were fortunate to be visiting Vienna on a day when a local cafe was hosting a “Meet the Roaster” event and SQR was the featured guest. Matthias greeted us warmly and his genuine passion for craf...
Roaster Stories: A chat with Ilan & Feldi from Stray (Munich, Germany)

Roaster Stories: A chat with Ilan & Feldi from Stray (Munich, Germany)

Two self-proclaimed coffee geeks from Munich draw inspiration from the diverse offerings of the coffee world, working with any that pique their interest. They prioritize developing the inherent ...
Roaster Stories: A chat with Ana from Pacandé (Munich, Germany)

Roaster Stories: A chat with Ana from Pacandé (Munich, Germany)

Ana Schmitz, the powerhouse behind Pacandé, radiates an inspiring blend of female leadership and nurturing mom energy. She’s a super talented roaster and Pacandé is a true gem in Munich's Sendling ...