Koffiemiep

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Koffiemiep is a coffee roastery and coffee bar in Oisterwijk. The business is located at Almystraat 10, within EKWC, in a building that previously served as a leather factory. Public information about the company indicates a combination of roastery, bar, and small-scale retail. Annemieke “Miep” de Riet is the only publicly mentioned key figure behind Koffiemiep.

Origins and Background

According to available business information, De Riet worked in the hospitality industry for over 22 years. Additionally, she had 15 years of experience as a barista before deciding to further develop her skills as a coffee roaster in January 2020. She trained at Rozema & van Schijndel and became a hospitality coordinator there in May 2022.

In October 2022, De Riet was informed that Rozema & van Schijndel would be sold. The venture then continued under the name Koffiemiep. EKWC mentioned a public opening on October 21, 2023, prior to Test Case XXIX. That opening was scheduled for 14:30 and was performed by mayor Hans Janssen.

The primary motivation behind the move to Koffiemiep was to gain hands-on experience with roasting. Additionally, De Riet wanted to integrate a hospitality element into the roastery. The initial startup capital is not publicly documented.

Roasting and Methodology

Koffiemiep describes coffee roasting as a craft that requires practice. De Riet is cited as believing that a roaster needs to put in their “flight hours” to master the art. Available product information indicates that roast profiles vary per coffee.

The Yirgacheffe from Ethiopia is roasted relatively light to preserve its fruity aromas. In contrast, the Santos from Brazil is described as being suited for a medium roast. Melange 4082 is blended for espresso, cappuccino, and latte macchiato, though the roastery also serves it as filter coffee.

No public information was found regarding the brand or model of the roasting machine. Batch capacity and the software used for roast profiles are also not publicly documented.

Coffee Selection

The documented assortment consists of five blends and seven single origins. The blends are Melange 1147, Melange 3003, Melange 4082, Melange 4636, and Melange 5011. Melange 3003 is described as an Arabica blend from Central America, intended for filter coffee, cafetière, and Aeropress.

Melange 4636 uses beans from Brazil, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, and Java. The single origins are Yirgacheffe from Ethiopia, Tarrazu from Costa Rica, Sidamo from Ethiopia, Decafé from Honduras, Mandheling from Indonesia, Papoea from New Guinea, and Santos from Brazil.

Product pages list bag sizes of 250 grams, 500 grams, and 1000 grams. Various grind options are also documented, including whole bean, Turkish, espresso, Aeropress or filter, French press, and cold brew.

Origin and Supply Chain

Origin information is recorded for several coffees. The Yirgacheffe is linked to Seid Yassin Ali, described as a small Ethiopian importer. He ships approximately 600 bags per year to Europe and deals exclusively in Yirgacheffe.

According to product information, the Tarrazu from Costa Rica comes from family businesses near San Marcos de Tarraz&#2sacute;, in the province of San José. Producers there work through the export company Café de Altura. The Sidamo from Ethiopia is linked to Kerchanshe, an organization founded in 1970.

Regarding the Sidamo, it is mentioned that Kerchanshe supports 80 farming families, 20 percent of which are led by women. Furthermore, a 500-hectare farm in the Kaffa region is mentioned, with a production of approximately 200 tons of coffee.

The Mandheling from Indonesia is connected to the Kelompok Petani Kopi Toba cooperative, which consists of 468 farmers. The documentation mentions Caturra and S 795, a growing altitude of 1400 meters, and a semi-washed process. The Papoea from New Guinea comes from small farms in the Simbu province, within the Kongo / Elimbari project.

Sustainability and Material Use

Koffiemiep mentions the reuse of materials in its interior design. The counter is made from an old cherry wood floor, and the bar tiles are made from glaze waste. The company also sells bags made from repurposed jute coffee sacks.

For the Mandheling from Indonesia, it is noted that the coffee is organically grown and UTZ-certified. The same product information mentions training for cooperative members in forest management and the reduction of pesticides. For the Papoea from New Guinea, it is stated that the plants grow partially in the shade under selected trees, in an area home to more than 90 bird species.

Company-wide certifications, CO2 reporting, policies for reusable cups, or a public waste reduction report are not publicly documented.

Sales, Bar, and Public Presence

Koffiemiep sells coffee through their own webshop. According to the ordering page, orders can be delivered or picked up directly from the roastery and bar. The webshop categorizes offerings into blends, single origins, and merchandise. It is also noted that customers can request a custom blend in person.

The physical location is open Monday through Saturday, from 09:00 to 17:00. The hospitality menu includes coffee, latte art, cake, and lunch, specifically highlighting homemade carrot cake and cinnamon cookies. On November 8, 2023, the municipality of Oisterwijk published a liquor license for Koffiemiep, which was sent to the applicant on October 31, 2023.

No publicly documented prices, competition results, or formal coffee awards were found. However, Koffiemiep has been mentioned in regional and tourism contexts. Omroep Brabant featured Annemieke de Riet of coffee roastery Koffiemiep in the program Lekker van Streek, aired on April 16, 2024. Bezoek Oisterwijk and Visit Brabant maintain public mentions. Barts Boekje included Koffiemiep and EKWC in an Oisterwijk guide dated November 5, 2024.

Events and Team

The public opening of Koffiemiep took place around the Test Case XXIX program by EKWC on October 21, 2023. For September 27, 2025, EKWC listed a tour from 13:00 to 14:15, which included coffee or tea from Koffiemiep either before or after the tour.

There is no documented current public workshop calendar or recurring event schedule under the name of Koffiemiep. A public staff overview is also unavailable. Aside from Annemieke de Riet, no current roles such as head roaster, production roaster, green coffee buyer, or café manager have been publicly named.

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