Qazaq Coffee

Qazaq Coffee was located at Zeilstraat 45 H in Amsterdam-Zuid. Public business records list the company as an active sole proprietorship at that address. The same registration also includes the trade names Nomos Coffee and Nomos Matcha. Furthermore, the public Instagram profile of Qazaq Coffee contains a reference to a new project under the name Nomos Coffee. This suggests a business that operated under multiple names or evolved its concept over time.

Public reports name Talgat Aubakirov as the founder of Qazaq Coffee. He was described as a former financial professional from Almaty with approximately ten years of experience, who moved to Amsterdam with his family. A later profile also mentioned that he previously worked as a barista in the United States. According to these publications, this combination of business and practical experience formed the foundation of the project.

Public sources are partially aligned regarding the start date. The business was reportedly registered on January 1, 2023, while the opening of the shop is placed in June 2023. In interviews, the concept was described as a combination of contemporary coffee service and references to Kazakh culture. According to those reports, Aubakirov and his partner also developed their own Qazaq blend, composed of three coffees from different origins.

The cultural layer was woven into the interior design. The shop featured national elements, photographs, and visual materials showcasing Kazakhstan and the history of nomads. According to public interviews, the goal was to introduce visitors to this background while they waited. As a result, the coffee bar served not only as a hospitality venue but also had a distinct cultural positioning.

The registered business activities include operating a coffee bar, the sourcing and sale of coffee and coffee accessories, and the import and sale of tea and related products. Public profiles of Qazaq Coffee mention espresso and filter coffee. Furthermore, reports mentioned a Qazaq tea, described as black tea with milk and millet. This product aligned perfectly with the shop’s cultural angle.

A later public profile of Nomos Coffee at the same address shows a broader beverage offering. This includes espresso, filter coffee, cold brew or drip, decaf coffee, and plant-based milks. Since Nomos Coffee appears as a trade name within the same business registration, this suggests a continuation or repositioning of the offering at the same location. A separate, written statement from a regular coffee roaster was not found in the provided sources.

There is, however, a public reference from October 2024 linking Qazaq Coffee to Koffie Academie. This association appears via an Amsterdam coffee page on Instagram. More detailed information regarding structural partnerships, contract roasting, or exclusive supplier relationships has not been publicly recorded in the available sources.

According to public reports, Askar Zhumagaliyev, then the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Netherlands, was present at the opening. This indicates that the opening held symbolic value within the Kazakh community and its representation. It was later reported that the location added workspaces for freelancers and students. In the same reports, the establishment was described as a meeting place for people from diverse backgrounds.

Notably, there are things missing from the public documentation. No workshops, tastings, exhibitions, or recurring public events were found in the retrieved sources. Consequently, the public image remains primarily based on profile articles, business registrations, and mentions in coffee guides.

According to public reports, Qazaq Coffee sold bags of coffee featuring the text “inspired in Almaty and roasted in Amsterdam”. Additionally, it was reported that Aubakirov sources coffee beans from roasters in the Netherlands. A later profile states that he visited roasting locations, personally tested beans, and continued to collaborate with the same coffee partner from the initial period. Specific supplier names have not been fully disclosed, except for the previously mentioned association with Koffie Academie.

Regarding tea, import and sale are explicitly part of the registered business activity. At the same time, specific sustainability claims, certifications, or a detailed sourcing policy are absent from the available public sources. No further public details were found regarding traceability, direct trade relationships, or environmental policies.

Qazaq Coffee gained public attention through profile articles from 2024 and 2025 and through mentions in coffee directories. Furthermore, it was reported in February 2025 that the Qazaq Coffee concept came to an end on February 14, 2025. Simultaneously, the same address later appears in a public coffee profile under the name Nomos Coffee. This aligns with the trade names already listed in the business registration.

Additionally, public inspection data from the NVWA is available for Qazaq Coffee at Zeilstraat 45 H in Amsterdam. That public page lists October 7, 2025, as the most recent inspection date. No formal industry awards or professional distinctions for Qazaq Coffee were documented in the provided sources. The public image is therefore that of a small-scale Amsterdam coffee business with a clear cultural concept, followed by a transition to a different name at the same address.