PAREDE/ PORTUGAL
It all started in June 2023. I picked up my very first 12 kilograms of a Brazilian coffee in Parede - the first step I've made towards starting my own coffee roastery.
Köln/ Germany
I always wanted yellow/ochre coffee bags and I got the first bags from a friend in Cologne who had no use for them - fate or coincidence?! Anyway, exactly the colour I was looking for.
Estoril/ Portugal
My way to the roastery - no joke! Just me, blue skies and the sea. Walking to roast my first coffees in August 2023.
Cascais/ Portugal
The very first batch I've roasted. I had written down a propper plan, when to adjust what and how. I was so thrilled that I forgot half of it and basically just followed my gut.
Estoril/ Portugal
Cupping my first roasts was super exciting...maybe even more than that - I was a little bit afraid to fail to be honest. I had some coffees from other roasters on the cupping table as well and my coffees did really well.
Estoril/ Portugal
...and then the first Espresso! I was so pumped, almost shaking while pulling the shot. It was running smooth, had a lovely colour, tasted great and put a big smile on my face.
Estoril/ Portugal
My first prototype bags and my first orders. I was very happy with how the bags looked, especially with the logo, which was designed by a very talented friend.
In the first weeks, I was selling coffee in Portugal, shipping to Germany and the UK and sold out very quickly. Honestly, I did not expect that at all.
Ericeira/ Portugal
This is my beautiful girlfriend and my daughter. They supported me throughout the entire process of setting everything up and still do every day. In September 2023 we did a little trip to Ericeira - a little JUNE AND JULY promo tour. I know this town really well. I opened up a coffee and breakfast bar there back in 2017 with a very good friend. Good memories & always nice to come back after all those years.