Branderij Luijendijk

More About Branderij Luijendijk

What began as a quest for truly fresh coffee has today become a full-fledged business. Redmar Luijendijk started with small roasting sessions for friends and family. Eventually, there was even a one-kilo drum roaster in his living room. In September 2017, he made the leap and quit his steady job. From that moment on, he decided to focus full-time on roasting coffee. Today, Branderij Luijendijk is a well-known micro-roastery in Schiedam, located on the Buitenhavenweg.

Vision on Fair Trade and Quality

The core philosophy of the company revolves around transparency and fair prices throughout the entire chain. The founder strongly believes in “truly fair trade” and therefore maintains full control over the production process. The team sources the green beans themselves and roasts them in-house. In this process, pure flavor is always central. The roastery specifically adapts the coffee to the machines people use at home or in the office. This ensures an optimal taste experience in every cup.

The Roasting Process in Practice

Production now takes place on an advanced five-kilo Probat coffee roaster. Roasting has become a weekly ritual; every Monday, the team roasts fresh batches, followed by extensive testing during cupping sessions. Customers then receive their orders within just one to two days. This tight schedule guarantees an exceptionally fresh product. The website emphasizes that the roast profile is carefully tailored to specific brewing methods, such as espresso or modern filter coffee.

Direct Trade and Sustainability

Branderij Luijendijk places great value on the origin of the beans. Every coffee is fully traceable back to the farmer or cooperative. The bean’s journey begins at the plantation, where direct contact with the producer is essential. Well-known partners include The Coffee Quest Colombia, Cafecito Central, José Lopez, and Matti Foncha. Hilltop Farmers and Ernest also play a role in the roastery’s sourcing network.

Nature conservation and biodiversity are also key pillars. The company strives to source much of its coffee from farms utilizing agroforestry or food forests. Organic standards play a major role in their strict selection process.

Sustainable Examples from the Assortment

Brazilië Fazenda Jardim Agroecológico: A farm where more than twenty crops grow in natural symbiosis. Here, biodynamic methods are used for the Arara cultivar.
Kameroen Kumbo: Imported via direct trade without a traditional importer. This bean respects the “More than Fair Certified” principles.
El Salvador Finca El Guayabo: This plantation operates sustainably and holds an official Rainforest Alliance certificate.

Distinctive Flavor Profiles

The current offering shows a diverse mix of origins and processing methods. The roastery provides a suitable flavor profile for every coffee lover. Many of these coffees are suitable for both filter and espresso.

Colombia Los Osos: A washed harvest from 2023 from the renowned Huila region. This medium espresso bean is sweet and features notes of chocolate, red fruits, and orange peel.
Kameroen Kumbo: The 2023-2024 harvest from Hilltop Farmers. This coffee offers gentle notes of creamy milk chocolate, nuts, and dried fruit.
El Salvador Finca El Guayabo: An unwashed Red Bourbon with a rich profile of plum, cocoa, cinnamon, and honey.
Brazilië Fazenda Jardim Agroecológico: Offers a velvety sweetness with clear hints of stone fruit, brown sugar, and red apple.

The B2B Market and Accessories

In addition to selling fresh coffee beans, the webshop offers a wide range of brewing equipment. Home baristas will find everything needed for the perfect extraction, such as Hario V60 drippers and Chemex filters. AeroPress filters are also a staple of the collection. For new customers, there is a special Espresso starter kit featuring three 250-gram bags. This medium roast bundle is ideal for super-automatic machines, semi-automatics, and classic moka pots.

The B2B market is an equally important target group for Branderij Luijendijk. They bring premium specialty coffee to offices and the hospitality sector. The team provides expert advice on the correct calibration for office machines from brands such as Aequator, Etna, Eversys, and Marco. Finally, the company offers special bundles, including the “Thuiswerk Verwenpakket” and a tea and coffee subscription developed in close collaboration with Wilderland.

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