Oogst Specialty

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<h3>Origins and Establishment</h3>
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>A separate founding date for Oogst Specialty has not been publicly recorded. The earliest dated indications are a newspaper article from May 16, 2021, regarding Scholl Oconitrillo&#039;s coffee import, and a social media launch on November 24, 2021. Oogst states that the coffee is roasted in Megen. A company profile derived from the Chamber of Commerce, dated January 2026, lists Grounds Coffees in Rosmalen.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>According to the company&#8217;s own description, the business focuses on building connections between coffee producers in Costa Rica and buyers in Europe. The company claims to limit the number of intermediaries in the supply chain, stating that this allows a larger share of the revenue to reach the producers. These statements have been published by the company but are not supported by a publicly available independent verification report.</p></div>

<h3>Coffee selection and roasts</h3>
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>The webshop features four roasted coffees: Colombia Decaf, Costa Rica Cafecito, Costa Rica Yes Honey, and Costa Rica Natural. The processing methods used are, respectively, sugarcane decaf, washed, red honey, and natural. All coffees are available as a light filter roast or a medium-strong espresso roast.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>The products are offered in 250, 500, and 1,000-gram packages. Customers can choose between whole beans and ground coffee for various brewing methods, including cafetière, drip coffee maker, filter, and moka pot. A sample pack contains three Costa Rican coffees with washed, red honey, and natural processing. Oogst lists scores of 85+, 87+, and 87+ for these. These scores are company publications and have not been independently verified.</p></div>

<h3>Origin and Processing</h3>
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>The current offering consists of coffee from Costa Rica and Colombia. Costa Rica Yes Honey is linked to Finca Café La Cumbre in Tarrazú. According to the product information, the coffee grows at an altitude of 1,650 meters and consists of Caturra and Catuai varieties. Costa Rica Natural comes from Don Alexis Coffee in Los Santos, at an altitude of 1,800 meters, with the same varieties.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>Colombia Decaf is attributed to various producers around Pitalito in Huila. The stated altitude is 1,600 meters. The variety used is Castillo, and the caffeine is removed via a sugarcane process. The current range does not include a house blend or other melange. The coffees are presented by origin and process.</p></div>

<h3>Sourcing model and sustainability</h3>
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>Oogst describes its purchasing model as direct trade without intermediaries. Grounds Coffees also publishes a distribution model for the supply chain. According to the company, 60 percent goes to the farmgate price, 15 percent to logistics, 20 percent to business operations, and 5 percent to financing. Within the logistics costs, the model also mentions a Costa Rican export levy of 1.5 percent of the FOB value.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>For deliveries to offices and the hospitality sector, Oogst states that it uses sustainable packaging where possible. According to company information, reusable tins are also used when practical. Certifications such as Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, organic, or B Corp are not mentioned. Figures regarding waste, energy use, emissions, recycling, and reduction goals have also not been made public.</p></div>

<h3>Sales and business deliveries</h3>
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>The coffee is sold via a proprietary Shopify webshop. This includes individual purchases, subscriptions, sample packs, accessories, and gift vouchers. In addition, Oogst supplies the hospitality sector and offices. For private label, the company states a minimum order of 15 kilograms per month. Restaurant TITUS is cited as an example of such a collaboration.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>Oogst lists Bakkerij Antoon &amp; Frans, Warenhuis Strant, and Wilskracht Stadsbrouwerij Ravenstein as points of sale. No publicly accessible café or tasting room with fixed opening hours has been documented. According to business information, tastings can take place at client locations or at the roastery, indicating arrangements for professional buyers.</p></div>

<h3>Team and activities</h3>
<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>Within the broader Grounds Coffees team, Maarten van der Jagt is listed as coffee curator and commercial representative. He joined in 2023. Erika Araya is mentioned as an advisor for international trade and logistics, with a focus on the Middle East since 2024. Pablo Simancas is listed as a barista and sales ambassador.</p></div>

<div class="wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-constrained"><p>Scholl Oconitrillo announced in the spring of 2026 participation in the Amsterdam Coffee Festival and a cupping with the Benelux branch of the International Women&#8217;s Coffee Alliance. These activities were communicated under Grounds. No fixed public schedule of workshops or open cuppings by Oogst has been published. Additionally, no competitive coffee prices or national championship results have been publicly documented.</p></div>

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