Hedgies.Coffee

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<h3>Roasting in Zevenaar</h3>
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>The company sells coffee under its own brand and states that it is roasted in Zevenaar. For the organic Gayo coffee, the product information mentions a Loring S7 as the roasting machine. It is unclear whether Hedgies.Coffee owns this machine or uses an external roasting location. The start date of the roasting operations is also not documented.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>Gayo coffee is described as a light roast with a semi-washed processing method. According to the product information, the Dark Roast consists of 75% arabica and 25% robusta. No data is published regarding batch size, annual capacity, roast profiles, or cupping scores. Additionally, no lead roaster or advisor is named.</p></div>

<h3>Assortment and Brewing Methods</h3>
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>The permanent range of whole beans includes Dark Roast, Medium Roast, Decaf, and Gayo organic coffee beans. The Medium Roast is a single-origin arabica from the Cerrado Mineiro region in Brazil. According to the product page, the coffee is grown at an altitude of 800 to 1,300 meters. The countries of origin for the Dark Roast are not specified.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>Ground coffee is available in 250-gram, 500-gram, and 1-kilogram packages. The available grind sizes are suitable for Turkish coffee, espresso, moka pots, filters, Chemex, AeroPress, and cold brew. The company also sells capsules in Medium, Dark, and Decaf, as well as subscriptions with intervals ranging from two to ten weeks.</p></div>

<h3>Origin and Transparency</h3>
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>For the Medium Roast, Brazil is listed as the country of origin, with Cerrado Mineiro as the growing region. The information refers to a federation of approximately 3,500 farmers but does not name any individual plantation or cooperative. For Gayo, the company states that the coffee is purchased directly from the farmer through direct trade. Names, contract terms, and purchase prices are not provided.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>The country of origin for Gayo is not explicitly stated and cannot be inferred from the product name. For Dark Roast and Decaf, countries of origin, producers, and processing methods are not publicly described. There is also no public procurement report containing data on producer relationships, prices, or green coffee volumes.</p></div>

<h3>Sustainability and Certification</h3>
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>Gayo coffee is offered as organically certified under code NL-BIO-01 / SKAL027810. Skal Biocontrole is named as the Dutch control organization. The company also claims that roasting on a Loring S7 can reduce gas usage by up to 80%. No consumption measurements specific to Hedgies.Coffee have been published.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>The coffee capsules are described by the company as biodegradable. No compostability standard or certificate number is listed in the product information. No public figures have been found for the business regarding waste, returnable packaging, renewable energy, or emissions. Certifications such as Fairtrade or Rainforest Alliance are not documented for the entire range.</p></div>

<h3>Coffee bar and business activities</h3>
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>The coffee bar serves espresso, filter coffee, decaf, and plant-based milk options. The menu also includes breakfast, lunch, pastries, Australian pies, high tea, and group arrangements. Slow Coffee DIY allows guests to prepare their own coffee. No fixed schedule of cuppings, roast workshops, or barista classes is publicly documented.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>For business clients, Hedgies.Coffee supplies coffee beans, tea, equipment, and brewing advice. A mobile coffee cart is also available for meetings and events. A company report from 2026 mentions approximately 250 visitors at Wonen in Enghuizen. Independent sales points, export countries, and wholesale volumes are not publicly listed.</p></div>

<h3>Development, team, and local engagement</h3>
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>In September 2025, a planned move to a larger premises on Raadhuisplein was announced. Heg later stated that this step had been postponed until 2026. As of July 18, 2026, the official website still listed Marktstraat 5 as the address. The move and a separate tasting room have not been confirmed.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>Marcel Heg is the publicly named owner and spokesperson. LinkedIn lists Rachel Asselman as a self-employed hostess. The company profile indicates a team size of two to ten employees. No lead roaster, green coffee buyer, café manager, or sustainability officer is publicly documented.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>Hedgies.Coffee is listed on a shortlist for the Horeca Awards in the café or bar category for Zevenaar. The year and any potential win are not clearly stated. In December 2025, the team donated all tips to Voedselbank Zevenaar, bringing the total to 1,000 euros. The cheque was handed over in January 2026.</p></div>

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