Brandmeesters

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Selective sourcing based on quality, size, and weight
Cupping upon arrival as a quality gateway
Air cooling and “dry roasting” for clean flavors
Roasting single-origin beans with post-blending for clarity
Final quality check by their own baristas in the bar

The daily selection and profiling are led by in-house roasters Tom and Farkas.
Specific machine data, batch capacity, and software used are not publicly available.
Blends and single origins
The range combines certified blends with distinctive single origins for both espresso and filter coffee.

Equîto, organically certified with Skal code 023040, blends beans from Sumatra, Peru, Brazil, and Guatemala for a balanced espresso.
Floresta carries the Rainforest Alliance seal, offering a sustainable espresso option.
Aficionado features a dark roast profile with notes of dark chocolate, sourced from Sumatra, India, and Costa Rica.

On the single-origin side, Ethiopia Yirgacheffe “Gutiti” stands out: naturally processed, from Kurume, grown at 1800–2100 meters in the Gedeo zone.
Available seasonally is Colombia Huila “Los Patios Solsticio”, a triple-fermentation honey process Castillo, linked to Carlos Imbachí and Los Patios.
Origin and Partnerships
Brandmeesters works with farms and cooperatives that prioritize quality and well-being, cupping every lot before purchase.
Partnerships include Brazil “Fazenda do Lobo”, which utilizes solar panels and maintains a 30 percent protected reserve, as well as collaborations with EFICO and the EFICO Foundation.
Rainforest Alliance coffees include Floresta and Guatemala “El Platanillo”, while specific single-origin partners are named by origin.
Annual volumes per origin, FOB prices, and multi-year contracts are not publicly available.
Sustainability and Certifications
The company is a member of the Specialty Coffee Association and uses bio-based packaging, with an emphasis on recycling coffee grounds.
Equîto is fully organically certified via Skal code 023040, underscoring supply chain compliance.
The assortment includes several Rainforest Alliance labeled options, including Floresta and Guatemala El Platanillo.
Social inclusion is realized through the Hartekamp Groep, whose team applies the labels to the packaging.
Explicit greenhouse gas calculations, energy consumption of roasting machines, and transparency reports have not been published.
People and Locations
Founded by Lammert Brouwers, with Roemer Brouwers representing the next generation, stepping into a public role in 2023.
The commercial team consists of account managers Roemer Brouwers and Daan Bal, while Tom and Farkas lead the roasting operations.
The micro-roastery is located at IJweg 507E in Boesingheliede, with the roast store and training facility situated at Maasstraat 84 in Amsterdam.
The espresso bar utilizes a Modbar under-counter system with taps for multiple coffee selections.
Retail packaging is typically offered in 350g bags, with 1000g available for certain blends and 250g for seasonal singles.
Retail, Wholesale, and Distribution
Brandmeesters serves offices, hospitality, retail, and events through dedicated channels and contact routes.
They maintain a nationwide network of points of sale, including examples such as Coffee & Juices and Betjeman & Barton in Amsterdam and Paul van Dillen in Utrecht.
The company is the Dutch importer for Torani syrups, Puro Cleaning, and Reg Barber tampers.
Subscriptions are available via the webshop, with a choice of blends and single origins.
The number of wholesale clients, export markets, and B2B volumes have not been publicly disclosed.
Knowledge Sharing and Community
At the Maasstraat location, barista workshops of approximately 2 to 2.5 hours are offered, covering espresso, milk texturing, and basic latte art.
Participants receive a certificate and coffee beans to take home to further refine their technique.
For events, the team provides machines, baristas, and tastings upon request.
The mission emphasizes their role as a guide and ambassador, bringing coffee communities together.
Formal AST status and a published cupping calendar or advanced courses are not publicly listed.
Media and Recognition
On December 11, 2023, Het Parool highlighted the new bar on the Maasstraat and its tap system.
Brandmeesters appeared in the Iamsterdam selection “Best coffee in De Pijp” and previously in the Misset Horeca Koffie Top 100.
In 2014, the company chose to no longer participate in that ranking.
Recent awards from the past few years have not been explicitly published.
What this means for the Dutch coffee world
For café owners and baristas, Brandmeesters combines artisanal roasting, traceable origins, and recognized certifications into a clear portfolio.
The focus on post-blending and sensory steering provides control over clarity and flavor consistency per origin.
The mix of certified blends and characterful singles offers practical choices for both the bar and home use.
Training, a service-friendly bar setup, and nationwide distribution make the brand relevant for both professionals and curious consumers.
With these building blocks, the company positions itself as an accessible guide to quality coffee in the Netherlands.

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