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Coffyn grew from a social project into a specialty coffee brand with direct trade, transparent origin, and local employment trajectories in Malden.

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The Evolution of Coffyn: From Social Project to Specialty Coffee
Coffyn began on May 1, 2001, at de Franseplaats in Nijmegen. Pluryn founded the brand as a coffee house and roastery. The primary goal was to create a safe and meaningful workplace. People distanced from the labor market found a daily activity here. In 2005, the focus shifted strongly from volume to quality. Another significant step followed in 2010, when Pluryn launched the tea brand Bloesem in Herpen. On January 1, 2022, Coffyn and Bloesem officially merged. This led to better products and stronger employment trajectories. Since January 2023, Coffyn has been located in Winkelcentrum Malden, complete with a new logo and updated packaging.
Social Mission and Local Impact
Coffyn is a proud social enterprise within the Pluryn group. Social Enterprise NL classifies the brand within the hospitality and food sector. Manager Marleen Rinzema leads the daily operations, while Emma Boer-Coolen coordinates the specific employment trajectories as the primary contact. In January 2023, the location in Malden provided employment to 31 people from the region. The company culture is built upon four clear pillars. These core values are: “In one“s own way”, “Seeing and respecting one another”, “Doing it together” and “Challenge”. Local hospitality businesses actively support this mission; establishments such as Borboleta and BUUR serve Coffyn’s social coffee with conviction.
Direct Trade and Transparent Sourcing
Since 2022, Coffyn has exclusively sourced Direct Trade coffee. There are a maximum of two links between the coffee farmer and the roaster. This model keeps communication lines short and guarantees price transparency. Coffyn knows exactly what the producers in the country of origin earn. Higher quality translates directly into higher payment for the farmer. All purchased beans fall into the specialty coffee category. Furthermore, this ethical model is resilient against inflation; it cuts out unnecessary costs, ensuring the farmer receives a fair price despite high energy costs.
The Roasting Process and Partnerships
The production process is a true journey from bean to packaging. The assortment offers flexibility, with options for both filter coffee and espresso. In 2024, a strategic partnership began with TUKA. TUKA roasts a portion of their coffee on Coffyn’s machine, which is a 12 kg Probat roaster. Coffyn continues to strictly monitor the flavor and quality of the beans. Coffyn employees then package and label the coffee for TUKA. Another notable collaboration is with BliXem, together they developed the Koffie Kruidenblend, an artisanal seasoning for barbecue dishes.
The Assortment: Transparent Data and Flavor Profiles
The current webshop features at least eight different coffees. Coffyn shares transparent cupping data and origin details for these beans. Some notable profiles from the selection include:

Peru Querocoto: A washed coffee from the Rutas del Inca cooperative. This blend of Caturra, Bourbon, Typica, and Catuai grows at altitudes between 1668 and 2409 meters. The coffee (SCA 75-86) offers notes of lemon, apple, pear, and dark chocolate.
Guatemala Comal: Produced by the Lopez Mendez family at 1900 meters. This washed coffee (SCA 85+) offers full, creamy tones of chocolate and sweet orange.
Colombia Tatama: Sourced from Cafenorte producers. This washed Castilla variety (SCA 85+) tastes of red fruits, florals, and cane sugar.
Oeganda Kasese: Washed at the Kilembe station at 1900 meters. This coffee (SCA 85) delivers a clean profile of chocolate and orange.
Nicaragua: An anaerobic coffee of the H3 variety, grown at 1200 to 1400 meters. This versatile bean (SCA 85) is suitable for both filter and espresso.
Peru Decafé: A nutty and chocolatey coffee. These beans have been decaffeinated chemical-free using the Swiss Water Process.

Business Services and More than Coffee
Alongside specialty coffee, tea plays a significant role in the offering. Bloesem offers eleven types of tea. For tea lovers, there is a special 25-gram tasting box, enough for approximately twelve cups. The physical location in Malden functions as a coffee house, studio, and office all in one. The shop is open Monday through Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00. Furthermore, the corporate market is increasingly finding its way to Coffyn. The company provides professional coffee machines on-site. In 2024, Coffyn added barista training to their services. The team also puts together custom corporate gifts and Christmas hampers. These packages combine coffee, tea, and treats, carefully packed by the client-employees.

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