Espressowinkel.nl / Koffie BelevingsCentrum Arnhem

Espressowinkel.nl is located at Cruquiusweg 12A in Arnhem, on the Het Broek business park. The location combines a coffee roastery, technical workshop, shop, showroom, and training space. As a result, the business does not primarily function as a regular café with seating. The focus is on coffee, equipment, maintenance, and training for home baristas and professional users.

Joost Jorritsma is publicly named as the owner. In a 2016 article, he was described as a former advertising executive. In that same piece, Foort Adriaanse was mentioned as a business partner within the then-current location in Velp. The activities at the time already included roasting coffee, selling and repairing espresso machines, and training baristas.

An exact opening date and a formal list of founders are not publicly recorded. In May 2023, the company reported having more than fourteen years of experience. That year, the former CasaBarista franchise and the name Koffie BelevingsCentrum were combined under Espressowinkel.nl. In April 2024, the business moved from Velp to Arnhem. According to their own explanation, the new space offered more room for the showroom, roastery, technical service, and training.

The business roasts coffee on-site. The roastery was previously known as Koffie BelevingsCentrum, but current products carry the name Espressowinkel.nl. The assortment is divided into blends, single origins, sample packs, and unroasted green coffee.

Among the single origins, Ethiopia, Colombia, Uganda, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Brazil are mentioned as origins. Most of these coffees are described as medium-light roasted. The offering also mentions a decaffeinated Ethiopian coffee with a medium roast. Well-known blend names include Verona, Mugello, Porto Fino, and Imola. According to the company, the packaging features recipes developed for the respective coffee.

Espresso forms an important part of the concept. Ristretto, cappuccino, and latte macchiato also appear in the teaching materials and product information. During equipment consultations, espresso or cappuccino can be prepared. A public drink menu, as is customary at a coffee bar, is not documented.

In addition to espresso machines, the business sells and discusses equipment for slow brewing methods. These include V60, Chemex, AeroPress, cold brew, Ceado Hoop, and automatic filter coffee. These mentions indicate which methods are covered in the shop and training. They do not prove that every method is served as a separate beverage.

The training offerings include workshops, masterclasses, and professional courses. The basic course covers pulling espresso, steaming milk, preparing drinks from the Italian coffee menu, and cleaning equipment. Advanced training delves deeper into grind size, extraction time, brew ratio, flavor profiles, and recipe development.

A separate workshop is available for latte art. In addition, there are one-hour masterclasses on grinder settings, milk technique, and puck preparation using a naked portafilter. The SCA Barista Skills Foundation and Intermediate programs are also on the schedule. These pathways include training and exams for an SCA certificate.

For hospitality businesses, Espressowinkel.nl offers on-site training. Topics include drink preparation, workflow, hygiene, and working according to NVWA and HACCP standards. A coffee tasting workshop is also publicly listed. The company also describes itself as a partner of Arnhems Boeken Café. Plans for tasting days, open roasting sessions, and tastings were mentioned for 2024, but are not documented as completed events.

The technical service maintains and repairs semi-automatic espresso machines. According to the company, well-maintained machines can last fifteen to twenty years. This speaks to longevity and repairability, but does not constitute a formal environmental certification.

The country of origin is listed for various coffees. Information about farms, producers, cooperatives, or importers is missing from the current product pages consulted. Additionally, no formal sustainability policy, CO2 program, organic certification, Fairtrade certification, or direct-trade policy is publicly documented.

The company has received attention in trade and business media over the years. A 2016 article described the roastery, machine activities, and training in Velp. In 2019, a profile followed about the then-current location and working methods. In May 2025, a podcast episode featuring owner Joost and roaster Bram was released. Independently judged coffee prices or awards are not publicly documented.