Koffie met Liefde

More About Koffie met Liefde

Koffie met Liefde is a Den Haag coffee venture centered around Markus Sloots. The business has been documented as a mobile espresso bar and later as a specialty coffee shop at Vlamingstraat 35B in Den Haag. Available data shows primarily a small-scale operation with an emphasis on Colombian arabica coffee, mobile service, and personal involvement in the supply chain.

Origins and Development

Markus Sloots has operated Koffie met Liefde since 2016. From August 2017, he stationed his coffee cart at Prinses Beatrixlaan in the Beatrixkwartier area of Den Haag. There, he worked on weekday mornings and early afternoons. The mobile location was situated near WTC The Hague and became part of the daily office environment in that area.

Prior to this step, Sloots owned a lunchroom. He ceased those activities to focus entirely on coffee. Public profiles cite his motivation as having enjoyed the coffee side of the lunchroom and preparing coffee for customers most of all. After the lunchroom, he completed a Master Barista training. In October 2021, he was also pursuing a Q-grader course.

Mobile bar and equipment

The mobile espresso bar of Koffie met Liefde was described as a red-and-black Vespacar P601v, also referred to as a Piaggio Ape. A later profile mentions a 1980 Vespa, with technical build-out by Apecar.nl. The bar thus served not only as a point of sale but also as the visible face of the business on the street and at events.

Information regarding the brewing equipment is limited, though some specifics are known. The machines were described as Neapolitan. The mobile bar featured the text “Always double naked shots”, indicating a clear focus on espresso and espresso-based drinks. Further technical details regarding grinders, water filtration, or fixed recipes are not publicly documented.

Coffee, Origin, and Supply Chain

The documented offering centers around Colombian specialty coffee. The beans used are described as Arabica from Northern Colombia. Upon the later opening of the shop at Vlamingstraat 35B, Colombian specialty coffee was again highlighted. There are also public references to Colombian coffee for home use and Geisha espresso, although full product descriptions are unavailable.

Regarding origin, it is mentioned that the beans are traceable back to the plant. Sloots has visited Colombia several times to follow the steps in the supply chain. However, the names of plantations, exporters, importers, cooperatives, or contracting parties have not been publicly recorded. Consequently, supply chain information remains limited to the country, region, bean variety, and the aforementioned traceability.

Sustainability and Certification

Available information mentions various sustainability and trade claims. The beans were previously described as organic and Fairtrade. The term “fair-trade picked” also appears. A directory listing mentions 100% Rainforest-certified coffee beans, though this information is linked to a mobile food truck profile and is less precise to verify.

There are no public certificates, certifier IDs, or current audit data documented. Information regarding waste policies, packaging, energy consumption, CO2 reporting, or environmental goals is also missing. Therefore, public information is limited for a factual assessment of sustainability practices.

Shop, Distribution, and Business Details

In addition to the mobile bar, a physical location at Vlamingstraat 35B in Den Haag is documented. This location is designated as a specialty coffee shop. The opening of this store was reported in December 2024, with Colombian specialty coffee as the featured offering. Delivery platform information also lists this address, but indicates that Koffie Met Liefde has been closed on that platform since June 4, 2025.

Business information lists Koffie met liefde with an address area in Voorburg and a website under the name koffiemetliefde.nl. The registered primary activity falls under the operation of mobile food outlets. Additionally, categories related to the processing of tea and coffee, and the wholesale of coffee, tea, cocoa, and spices are mentioned.

Events and Local Presence

The mobile bar was also utilized for corporate parties and other events. A food truck profile mentions corporate parties, private parties, public events, weddings, and communions. It also lists the dimensions of the mobile bar: 135 centimeters wide, 270 centimeters long, 170 centimeters high, and weighing 450 kilograms.

Team and Public Profile

Publicly, Markus Sloots is the primary person associated with Koffie met Liefde. He is mentioned as the operator and as a Master Barista. Other permanent team members, a head roaster, green coffee buyer, café manager, or ownership structure are not publicly documented. Furthermore, prices, competition results, or formal rankings are unknown from the available information.

The image emerging from the documentation is that of a business with a strong personal touch: moving from a lunchroom to a mobile espresso bar, from a street location to a shop address, with an emphasis on Colombian coffee. At the same time, much of the business information remains limited. Specifically, current product lists, certificates, menus, team structure, and supply chain partners are not publicly detailed.

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