Kiaterra

More About Kiaterra

Kiaterra is an enterprise based in Utrecht within the Dutch coffee sector. The company is listed on its own website with KvK number 94504393. Business registries list Melissekade 352, 3544 CZ Utrecht, as the address and identify the legal form as a sole proprietorship. Described activities include the sourcing of green coffee and roasting coffee for both consumers and businesses.

Limited public information is available regarding its founding. The names of the founders are not publicly documented. Nor is an exact founding year or date mentioned in the reviewed public information. Kiaterra does describe its goal as further developing and refining Indonesian specialty coffee, with attention to people, planet, and product.

Origin and Supply Chain

Kiaterra’s documented origin lies in Indonesia. Within that country, the emphasis is on Sumatra, Aceh, and the Gayo highlands in Central Aceh. Kiaterra names Fahmi as a public sourcing partner, described as a producer who works with small farmers in the Indonesian highlands.

According to company information, Kiaterra imports coffee directly from the producer in Indonesia. The coffee cherries are described as being hand-harvested and sorted. In this process, women are mentioned as being involved in sorting and selecting ripe cherries. Names of other farms, cooperatives, exporters, or importers are not publicly documented.

Roast profile and methodology

Kiaterra describes its roasting process as small-batch roasting. Roast profiles are developed internally and adjusted based on origin, harvest, and processing method. In doing so, the company emphasizes variation between batches, without publishing technical details about the roasting equipment.

The currently published profiles are linked to three coffees. Sumatra Gayo Black is medium roasted. Sumatra Gayo Red has a light-medium profile. Sumatra Gayo Gold Limited Edition is light roasted. Kiaterra reports that it roasts live every Friday afternoon at Pleinotheek, RAUM. The model of the roasting machine, the batch capacity, and the software used are not publicly documented.

Coffee Selection

The official assortment consists of three Sumatra Gayo coffees. All three are presented as 100% Arabica and single origin. Kiaterra mentions that the coffees typically score above 83 points. For the three mentioned coffees, a cupping score of 84 to 85 points is published.

Sumatra Gayo Black: semi-washed process, with a published score of 84–85.
Sumatra Gayo Red: red honey process, with a published score of 84–85.
Sumatra Gayo Gold Limited Edition: processed with extended anaerobic fermentation, with a published score of 84–85.

Sustainability and Public Claims

Kiaterra states that their coffees are grown organically using sustainable farming practices. The company also mentions that farmers receive a fair price. Additionally, reference is made to direct and long-term relationships with Fahmi and small-scale farming operations. These claims are not linked to independent certifications in the public information.

Certifications such as organic, Fairtrade, B Corp, Rainforest Alliance, or an EU organic certificate number are not publicly documented. Company registrations also mention the recycling of coffee grounds into organic soap. Furthermore, Kiaterra states that small-batch roasting helps to limit production loss.

Sales, Distribution, and Public Presence

Kiaterra sells via its own webshop at kiaterra.nl. Shipping information mentions delivery within Nederland. Local delivery in Utrecht Leidsche Rijn is also listed. According to published information, pickups are available on Fridays between 13:00 and 17:00 at RAUM Pleinotheek. A blog post from January 2026 mentions local delivery in Utrecht Leidsche Rijn on Monday evenings.

A permanent coffee shop or dedicated tasting room is not publicly documented. However, Kiaterra has a recurring public presence at Pleinotheek, RAUM, on Friday afternoons. According to the published schedule, Kiaterra was present there in February 2026 on the 6th, 13th, and 27th, with a break from February 15th through the 21st. In March 2026, the 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th were listed, plus participation in Sunday Market de Koepel Haarlem on March 22nd.

Events, Press, and Team Information

In addition to its own schedule, Kiaterra appears in local event information. Regio Leidsche Rijn mentioned Kiaterra as one of the local makers providing coffee beans for the opening of the Pleinotheek season on April 4, 2026. UITagenda Utrecht listed Kiaterra in the kiosk and market program for the same opening. RAUM also named Kiaterra as a participant in the RAUM Markt during the Openingsfestival RAUM 2026 on April 25, 2026.

Publicly documented prices were not found. Specific coverage of Kiaterra in Sprudge or Perfect Daily Grind is also undocumented. Very little is public regarding the team; the name of a founder, owner, head roaster, or employee is not mentioned. Fahmi is the only publicly named person in the chain. Consequently, the available profile of Kiaterra remains primarily focused on origin, assortment, sales channels, and local presence in Utrecht.

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