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Monks Coffee Roasters

Monks Coffee Roasters brings Melbourne coffee expertise to Amsterdam West. Patrick Abbott roasts small batches on a sustainable Probat, offers balanced blends and educational cuppings, while customers enjoy fast wifi, a communal table and an inspiring coffee school for everyone.

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Introduction

Amsterdam is buzzing with specialty coffee, but Monks Coffee Roasters stands out with Australian flair and a green heart.
Since 2016 this roaster has shown how craftsmanship, flavor and sustainability together form a powerful business model.

From Melbourne to Amsterdam

Founder Patrick Abbott lived in Melbourne for twenty-five years, learned to perfect coffee there, and brought that culture to the Netherlands.
Together with partner Margriet van Tuyll he opened Monks in a former ice-cream shop on Bilderdijkstraat.
The name Monks refers to Patrick's nickname "Monk", giving the brand an immediate personal touch.
Initially Monks had the beans contract-roasted by Bocca, but soon their own Probat drum roaster arrived.
Within weeks Monks was featured in Het Parool as a top workplace thanks to fast Wi-Fi and the large communal table.
That early recognition helped the regular customer base grow and ensured a steady stream of coffee lovers.

Roasting technique and sustainability

Monks roasts in small batches on a twelve-kilo Probat, so each origin retains its character clearly.
Patrick believes that skill is more important than trends, so he remains faithful to carefully developed flavor profiles.
According to him, a well-calibrated medium roast delivers more sweetness and clarity than extremely light experiments.
The roastery uses only compostable or recyclable materials; plastic was removed from the workflow from day one.
He calls additional costs for sustainable cups small compared to the benefits for the brand and the environment.
Old coffee grounds don't end up in the trash; customers take them home to use as fertilizer or body scrub.
Deliveries within Amsterdam are made by electric cargo bike, which lowers the CO₂ footprint and makes the brand visible around the city.

Blends and single origins

Monks is known for balanced blends that taste consistent year-round despite changing harvest seasons.
- Monks Cafe Blend: medium-dark, beans from Brazil, Ethiopia and Peru, beloved since 2016.
- Saints + Sinners: a rich chocolate profile with a red grapefruit finish, balancing sweet and bright.
- Various single origins, for example Yirgacheffe, Mexico, Colombia and a decaffeinated Colombian option.
Every blend is adjusted as soon as a new harvest arrives, so regular guests never get a flavor surprise.

Experimentation and innovation

Patrick experiments with lesser-known origins such as KongQue from Yunnan, China, with notes of melon and almond.
Limited blend Saudade combined beans from El Dorado (Brazil) and Café Rivense del Chirripó (Costa Rica) for chocolate and orange aromas.
Regular cuppings allow customers and professionals to taste new profiles and give feedback, which refines future roasts.

Community and education

Monks serves as a meeting place for baristas, freelancers and local residents, with a long communal table and quiet corners.
The team runs a Coffee School offering courses in latte art, filter methods and espresso basics for hobbyists and professionals.
Wholesale customers receive free barista training and recipe support, raising the quality in other cafés.
During "industry nights" baristas share new recipes and test recent harvests at the large table in the back.
Every barista participates in internal cuppings to keep tasting notes sharp and to give guests better advice.
In addition, Monks donates to local charities and hosts latte-art throwdowns for charity.

Outlook

Patrick is considering a second location as a compact espresso bar, but quality always remains the guiding factor during expansion.
When it comes to coffee, Monks continuously looks for emerging regions and distinctive micro-lots to keep the selection fresh.
Monks also explores pairing events where coffee is combined with cheeses or vegan patisserie for a new experience.
A shared roast-facility with other micro-roasters is on the radar, which could increase collaboration and efficiency.

Final Thoughts

The combination of transparent sourcing and a flavorful story makes every bag of Monks-bonen a mini-journey to the origin.
Monks Coffee Roasters proves that taste, sustainability, and community together form an inspiring and future-proof coffee brand.