Koppi
ActiveOverview
Koppi is a specialty coffee roaster founded in 2007 that focuses on sourcing and roasting high-quality, sustainably produced coffees from dedicated growers worldwide. The company operates as a boutique roaster with a reputation for meticulous bean selection and extraction, emphasizing the journey from cultivation to final cup. Koppi positions itself in the premium specialty coffee segment, serving both direct consumers and coffee enthusiasts through online sales and partnerships.
History
Koppi was founded in 2007 by barista and brewers champions Anne Lunell and Charles Nystrand as a coffee bar with an in-house roaster in Helsingborg, Sweden. In 2016, the company transitioned to focus solely on roasting operations, relocating to a new headquarters in a converted industrial building. The roaster has built a reputation for working directly with progressive coffee growers and maintaining quality-focused production practices.
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Origin Coffees | Specialty-grade single-origin beans from specific regions | $12 - $18 per bag |
| Espresso Blends | Curated blends optimized for espresso preparation | $12 - $16 per bag |
| Filter Coffee | Beans selected and roasted for pour-over and filter methods | $12 - $18 per bag |
Manufacturing
Koppi roasts coffee in-house at its headquarters in Helsingborg using traditional roasting methods. The company emphasizes extracting maximum quality from each bean through careful roasting processes and maintains direct relationships with coffee growers to ensure quality control from cultivation through roasting.
Notable Products
- Samii Nensebo Washed Ethiopia - Washed-processed Ethiopian coffee noted for floral notes and balanced acidity
- Almaz Sahille Natural Ethiopia - Natural-processed Ethiopian coffee from the Almaz Sahille lot
- Costa Rican Coffees - Seasonal Costa Rican offerings featured in specialty partnerships and holiday selections
Reputation
Koppi is recognized among specialty coffee enthusiasts as a high-quality micro-roaster with exceptional espresso blends and single-origin selections. The roaster is praised for its commitment to sustainable sourcing, direct relationships with growers, and meticulous attention to extraction quality. Reviews consistently highlight the excellence of their coffees across multiple preparation methods, though the brand remains relatively niche within the broader coffee market.
Sources (8)
- https://koppi.se/pages/about
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8YgvtTEZsg
- https://koppi.se
- https://thecoffeevine.com/blog/koppi-swedish-boutique-roasters-in-a-class-of-their-own/
- https://www.kofio.co/koppi/about-us
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b74pHd5r5Jg
- https://koppi.se/pages/our-coffees
- https://www.kofio.co/koppi/coffee-reviews