Kolibri Coffee Roasters

More About Kolibri Coffee Roasters

Kolibri Coffee Roasters is a Dutch coffee roastery founded in 2020 by Stephany and Darius. According to company records, the business started in their apartment shortly after the duo settled in the Netherlands in 2019. In those early stages, coffee from Darius’ family farm, Nonna Anna in Costa Rica, played a central role. The company is registered as Kolibri Coffee V.O.F. with KvK number 78485851. The official roastery is located at Meerweg 13C in Tynaarlo, Drenthe.

The founders’ background is described as being rooted in Colombia and Costa Rica. This heritage is reflected in their approach to sourcing and product selection. The company states that it was built around coffee that is sustainably harvested, carefully processed, and ethically sourced. With this, Kolibri positions itself within the specialty coffee segment, emphasizing origin, processing, and transparency throughout the supply chain.

Roasting Approach and Production

According to the company, their roasting approach is based on the seasons of the producing regions. The goal is to follow fresh harvests and maintain a consistent roasting quality. In September 2022, Kolibri moved to the north of the Netherlands and invested in a Stronghold, which is described in their sustainability information as a fully electric smart roaster. A specific model is not mentioned on the pages reviewed.

Kolibri links this choice to operational sustainability measures. The company mentions that the roaster utilizes a three-way heating system and that production is supported by solar panels. They also state that this setup leads to an estimated 60 percent reduction in natural gas consumption compared to traditional large gas roasters. According to their FAQ, coffee is roasted on Mondays and Wednesdays, based on demand. Product pages distinguish between recommendations for filter and espresso.

Assortment and Origin

On their official coffee page as of April 23, 2026, there were seventeen coffees, divided into the Core Range and Green Label categories. The current offering includes coffees from Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Brazil, and Peru. In addition to roasted coffee, the webshop includes sections for subscriptions, bundles and gifts, merchandise, and brewing equipment.

The product names showcase a broad assortment, featuring both permanent lines and more specific lots. Examples from the range include:

Melao, Cata Reserva, Lasso – Competition Lot and Los Aguacates
Pink Sorbet, Red Jam, Kaleidoscope and Geisha Primavera
El Colibri – Decaf, El Diviso, El Silencio and Razz Punch
Mariano, Botón de Oro, Dimtu, Benti Nenka and El Conjuro

Regarding the supply chain, Kolibri describes relationships with farmers and intermediaries such as importers and exporters. The company states that it focuses on traceability and long-term partnerships. Nonna Anna in Santa Cruz, Turrialba, is presented as a family farm and a key element in the company’ origin story. On that product page, Rossana Lok and Pedro Ferreira are mentioned as producers, with a location at 1500 meters and a Red Obata nano lot of fewer than ten bags per year.

Botón de Oro also holds a prominent place in their story. According to product information, this five-hectare farm in Costa Rica has been owned by Darius and his mother since 2022. The lot information refers to Milenio F1 and agroforestry using Tithonia diversifolia for shade and soil support. For Colombia, Jhonantan Gasca and Bella Vista / Zarza Coffee in Bruselas, Huila are mentioned. Other documented links include Fazenda Mariano in Minas Gerais and the Benti Nenka washing station in West Guji.

Sustainability, Distribution, and Public Reach

Regarding sustainability, Kolibri mentions several operational measures. However, no company-wide third-party certifications are listed on their official pages. The company utilizes recyclable LDPE bags, boxes made from 100% recycled cardboard, and kraft paper filler for shipping. For local wholesale clients, reusable plastic buckets are also provided. According to the company, leftover batches from roast tests are sold as blend tests in one-kilo bags or offered via Too Good To Go.

Sales are handled through their own webshop and a wholesale portal for cafes, restaurants, and workplaces. Shipping information indicates a processing time of one to three business days, using DPD within the EU and DHL Express for specific European and international destinations. Additionally, local pickup in Tynaarlo is available on business days. A regular public cafe or permanent tasting room is not documented on the official pages; however, visits to the roastery are available by appointment, Monday through Friday between 10:00 and 16:00.

Kolibri also makes its mark in both professional and consumer coffee circles. The company participated in the Amsterdam Coffee Festival in 2023 and is already on the lineup for 2026. A company report also mentions participation in the Brussels Coffee Show and Brewers Cup Masters 2025. In this context, the company states that colleague Ernests Berzins took first place at the Brussels Brewers Cup Masters 2025. On the participant page for the London Coffee Festival 2026, he is listed under Kolibri Coffee Roasters, with previous wins in the Belgium Brewers Masters Cup 2025 and the Poland Origami Cup 2025. Furthermore, Kolibri appeared in The Coffeevine in 2025 and previously in trade media such as Bean Portal and MTPak Coffee.

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