80Days Coffee

More About 80Days Coffee

80Days Coffee is a Dutch coffee company with a direct connection to coffee production in Nepal. The company is linked to Stichting Werk in Nepal, which aims to create employment for local farmers and families. Available information describes 80Days primarily as a project where coffee, trade, and development work converge.

Born from the earthquake in Nepal

Ben Kostwinder and Linda Kostwinder are publicly listed as the founders of 80Days. Ben is described as the founder and director, while Linda is the founder responsible for logistics and order processing. Shortly after the earthquake in Nepal in 2015, they visited the country. In 2016, they left their jobs and established Stichting Werk in Nepal.

The motivation was the desire to create jobs in Nepal, as labor migration often left families separated for long periods. Coffee became the focus after the founders realized that the climate, altitude, and temperature in parts of Nepal were suitable for coffee cultivation. Public records cite November 1, 2016, as the start date for 80Days.

Methodology and the supply chain

80Days describes its approach as a seamless chain from coffee cherries in Nepal to roasted beans in the Netherlands. The company states that it relies on direct relationships rather than formal certifications. According to company information, Nepalese colleagues oversee the process from planting to harvest.

The green beans are processed in Nepal and then transported to the Netherlands in large jute sacks via containers. In the Netherlands, roasting takes place weekly. Previous public information mentions a micro-roastery in Veenendaal, while other documentation refers to specialized roasters in Veenendaal and Amsterdam. The make and model of the roasting machine used are not publicly documented.

Coffee Selection

The offering consists of Nepalese single-origin coffee and various blends. The Nepal coffee is described as 100 percent Arabica from the Lamjung district, grown at an altitude of approximately 1,200 to 1,400 meters. Additionally, blends featuring Ethiopia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Peru are mentioned.

A documented tasting pack contains four flavors: Nepal, Nepal & Ethiopia, Nepal & Costa Rica, and Nepal & Nicaragua. Furthermore, a Dark roast, Decaf from Café Bioma in Cerrado, Brazil, and a seasonal Spring coffee are listed. The Spring coffee is described as a blend of Nepal and Ethiopia.

Available formats include loose coffee and subscriptions every four weeks. Customers can choose between whole beans or specific grind sizes for bean-to-cup machines, cafetière, espresso, and filter. Sales are conducted through their own webshop, B2B delivery, and several external points of sale.

Origins Beyond Nepal

Alongside Nepalese coffee, 80Days incorporates components from other countries. The Ethiopian component is described as Galeh coffee from Limu Kossa, grown at an altitude of around 2,000 meters, with Gidey Berhe Retta listed as the owner. The Costa Rican component is Caturra from fields near Tuis, close to Turrialba, processed in a microbeneficio.

Sustainability and Price Distribution

In its public disclosures, 80Days emphasizes direct relationships, transparency, and collaboration. Formal Fairtrade or organic certifications are not publicly documented. The company states that approximately one-third of the consumer price goes directly to the farmers, presenting this distribution as part of the project’s economic framework.

According to available information, support for farmers includes young plants, irrigation, training, compost, and personal guidance. By the end of 2024, 260 farmers had started cultivating coffee. Additionally, the project mentions over 50,000 coffee plants, several kilometers of irrigation, 20 pulping machines, 2 large production units, and 13 small production units.

For 2025, activity is reported in areas including Sindhuli, Parbat, Syangja or Suangja, Kavre, Tanahu, Lamjung, and Gorkha or Ghorka. In that year, 180 new farmers are expected to start, with nearly 46,000 new coffee plants. A goal of 1,000 farmers and an independently operating Nepalese team has been set for 2029.

Sales, Hospitality, and Tastings

Sales channels consist of loose coffee, subscriptions, and B2B delivery. Business information lists companies, churches, healthcare institutions, education, and NGOs as target segments. Deliveries may include single origins, blends, machines, and ingredients. De Fakkel Eindhoven is mentioned as an external shop that sells and serves 80Days.

A dedicated café or permanent public tasting space is not publicly documented. In 2019, it was reported that the roastery was not open to visitors. However, 80Days offers a “Smaakexpeditie” (Taste Expedition). This is a group tasting session featuring cupping, comparing coffees, and identifying aroma, acidity, body, and balance. The session lasts 1 to 1.5 hours and is designed for a maximum of 18 participants.

Team and public attention

Alongside Ben and Linda Kostwinder, Eric and Annebeth Wubs are mentioned for local implementation in Nepal. Subas is listed as Manager Operations in Nepal. Other contributors include Cock van der Brugge for sales, coffee machines, and events, Hans Stapel for marketing and communication, Bob van Aubel for website development, and Talitha for Instagram and design.

80Days has received attention in trade media, interviews, and videos regarding coffee and employment in Nepal. Formal coffee awards or competition wins are not publicly documented. Consequently, the available data primarily depicts a supply chain project centered around Nepalese coffee, with Dutch sales and a clear developmental component.

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