Westfriese Koffie

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Westfriese Koffie is a coffee roastery and tasting room in Wognum, located in West-Friesland. The business is publicly listed at Oosteinderweg 24a, 1687 AC Wognum. The company was founded in 2017 by Fabian Smit, who now serves as the primary face of the roastery.

Origins and Background

The origin story of Westfriese Koffie began with a design request. Smit previously worked as a graphic designer in Hoorn. Through a project for a coffee brand, he became involved with coffee, and that passion eventually grew into his own roastery.

In 2018, there were discussions regarding a planned roastery in Hoorn. Fabian Smit and João Martins were mentioned as the driving forces behind the initiative. Crowdfunding also played a role during this phase. According to later reports, two original partners left before the roastery continued under Smit’s ownership.

In 2025, Smit reiterated that a design assignment for a coffee company was the moment his interest in the craft of coffee began. This aligns with previous accounts of his transition from design to coffee.

Roasting and Methodology

The roastery adjusts roasting profiles based on quality controls and feedback from baristas and customers. The goal of the roasting process is described as preserving the characteristics of origin and terroir. Consequently, the emphasis lies on origin, processing, and the effect of roasting on flavor.

In a 2023 interview, Smit described roast times of eleven to thirteen minutes, though some coffees are roasted longer. Repeated color measurements are taken during the roasting process. The source mentions the use of a micro-roaster, but does not specify the brand, model, or batch capacity.

More is known about the equipment in the tasting room than about the roaster itself. The tasting area is documented as having three Krups machines and a Moccamaster. The brand or type of the coffee roaster has not been publicly recorded in the information examined.

Coffee Selection

The offering consists of blends and single-origin coffees. The order page mentions packaging sizes of 250 grams, 500 grams, and 1 kilo. Smaller quantities can be delivered as filter grind to both private and business customers.

The documented blends are Excellent Blend, Indigo Blend, Bonanza Blend, Karma Blend, and Kaleo Blend. Additionally, Guatemala Huehuetenango, Colombia Excelso, India Mysore, and Brazilië Santos are listed as single-origin coffees.

The compositions of two blends are publicly described. Excellent Blend consists of 100 percent Arabica from Brazilië, Colombia, and Guatemala. Indigo Blend consists of 95 percent Arabica, combining Colombia, India Mysore, and a small portion of Indian Robusta.

Origin and Sourcing

Westfriese Koffie selects its coffees from samples provided by importers active in unroasted specialty coffee. These importers supply green coffee and, according to company information, also play a role in sharing knowledge with farmers.

Current product information lists Brazilië, Colombia, Guatemala, and India as countries of origin. Brazilië Santos is linked to COOCAFE, the Cooperativa dos Caficultores da Região de Lajinha in Minas Gerais. This cooperative was founded in 1979.

Guatemala Huehuetenango is described as a regional mix from small producers in Huehuetenango. The involved farms are typically several hectares in size. Processing takes place on-site, utilizing wet processing and drying on patios.

The company expresses an ambition to purchase as much as possible directly from farmers in the long term. In 2025, Smit stated that the company is exploring the direct purchase of unroasted coffee. No public documentation was found confirming that this method is already a standard practice.

Sustainability and Claims

The publicly described sustainability goals focus on pricing, reuse, and support within the supply chain. The information states that farmers should receive a fair price based on production costs and coffee quality. The reuse of waste streams from the roastery and customer use is also mentioned.

Furthermore, it is described that importers invest in farms, share knowledge, and can provide support after natural disasters. Certifications such as Fairtrade, Organic, Rainforest Alliance, or B Corp are not publicly documented in the sources examined.

Sales, delivery, and the business market

Ordering is handled via a form, email, or telephone. No fully automated webshop is described. Delivery takes place in West-Friesland and beyond. Once confirmed, orders are typically delivered within five working days.

Pickup is possible at the roastery in Wognum on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00. On these days, visitors can also tour the roastery and buy coffee or pick up an order.

For the hospitality sector and workplaces, Westfriese Koffie provides beans, coffee machine support, and training. The business information mentions training on product knowledge, extraction, and milk frothing. Regional partners for machines and training include Amatic Koffie and Vitelli Coffee.

Tastings, Press, and Region

The location in Wognum is publicly listed as both a roastery and a tasting room. In a 2023 interview, Smit indicated that he did not intend to start a full-scale hospitality business. According to that description, the focus remained on coffee roasting and providing a space for tastings.

Westfriese Koffie garnered regional attention in 2021, 2023, and 2025. Publications covered Smit’s background, the roasting process, and the roastery’s place within West-Friesland. No formal awards or competition results are publicly documented in the researched information.

The regional integration is further evidenced by collaborations and mentions. In 2021, products incorporating Westfriese Koffie were mentioned, including soap, beer, and peanut butter. Additionally, a 2024 report mentions a successful partnership where Westfriese Koffie provided a coffee machine to Stichting Berkhouterkerk.

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