NL The article describes Het Konkeltje in Zwolle, its connection to Mocca d’Or, the coffee and tea offering, local mentions, and sustainability.
About Het Konkeltje
History and Concept
Het Konkeltje is a coffee and tea shop located at Dijkstraat 3 in Zwolle. The shop is situated in the city center, near the Noordereiland. Public business records list the same address, along with a phone number, email address, and KvK number, clearly establishing the shop’s location.
The origins of Het Konkeltje are closely tied to the Algra family. According to historical accounts, the family began roasting coffee in 1933 at Thorbeckegracht under the name Orla. Later, a retail shop for private customers emerged from this background. The family aimed not only to supply other shops but also to sell directly to consumers.
Public records offer varying details about the shop’s opening. One source cites 1978 as the year the Algra family opened the shop, while another lists January 27, 1979, as the founding date by coffee roaster Algra. For a factual profile, the key point is that Het Konkeltje emerged in the late 1970s from a Zwolle-based coffee roastery.
The shop’s later ownership history is also documented. After its early years, the shop came under the ownership of Martina Berkouwer and later Wilma Yntema. Official records note that following a temporary takeover in 2007, the shop was once again brought under Koffiebranderij Mocca d’Or. This connection continues to define the shop’s public profile.
The name Het Konkeltje is derived from the word “konkel,” which refers to a copper kettle used for heating water. This ties the name to an object associated with hot beverages. The shop is publicly described as a coffee and tea store, offering sales to consumers, indoor seating, outdoor terrace spots when available, and coffee to go.
Coffee, tea, and brewing
Het Konkeltje is publicly presented as the retail shop of Koffiebranderij Mocca d’Or. The coffee selection includes more than 25 coffees from this roastery. The listed categories include blends, single origins, Italian blends, and coffees labeled as organic and Max Havelaar certified.
Mocca d’Or’s coffees are described as Slow Roast. The origin countries mentioned in the selection include Cuba, India, Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia, Panama, Ethiopia, Costa Rica, Colombia, Guatemala, and Peru. This range showcases diverse origins and product groups, though no farm-level sourcing agreements are documented specifically for Het Konkeltje.
According to available information, Het Konkeltje uses Zwolle coffee for lungo variants in its bar service. For espresso variants, Sulawesi Kalosi is mentioned. The documented preparations include espresso, cappuccino, lungo variants, and tea. Coffee to go is also noted in the public description of the shop.
A specific product is “Dé Zwolse Koffie,” described as a 100% Arabica blend created in collaboration with Mocca d’Or. Additionally, Mocca d’Or notes that Het Konkeltje carries other coffee concepts, including EARTH Coffee and Fazenda Specialty Coffee.
Public information on filter coffee remains limited. No documented references were found for manual brewing methods such as V60, Chemex, AeroPress, or batch brew. Therefore, no factual conclusions can be drawn about these methods based on the available material.
Location in Zwolle
Het Konkeltje has a visible connection to Zwolle. The shop is mentioned in relation to Zwolle events, where products from the store may be present. It is also linked to Smaakroute Zwolle, a walking and cycling route that passes by food-related businesses in the city.
Furthermore, Het Konkeltje is listed in local directories for coffee, tea, delicatessen, and shops. There is also a reference to a bike-taxi arrangement that combines transport with a cup of coffee or tea. These mentions place the shop within the broader food and drink offerings in Zwolle.
No public data was found regarding workshops, cuppings, tastings, exhibitions, or a fixed event calendar for Het Konkeltje. The available information primarily points to retail sales, on-site serving, participation in routes, and presence at Zwolle activities.
Sustainability and origin
Regarding sustainability, several product categories have been documented. The coffee offering includes a category for organic and/or Max Havelaar certified beans. It is also noted that the coffee sold and served comes from the Zwolle roastery Mocca d’Or. The coffees are roasted in Zwolle and originate from various producing countries.
In addition to Slow Roast coffee, Mocca d’Or also mentions concepts such as EARTH Coffee and Fazenda Specialty Coffee. No specific policy documents were found for Het Konkeltje regarding direct trade, packaging, waste streams, or CO2 reduction. Therefore, the analysis at this point remains limited to the mentioned product information.
Media and business context
Het Konkeltje has been mentioned in public media and guides in relation to anniversaries, shop information, and the business development of Mocca d’Or. An article from 2009 covered its 30th anniversary, including its founding and changes in ownership. Other mentions place the shop in overviews of coffee, tea, gifts, and delicatessen in Zwolle.
Het Konkeltje also appears in reporting on the acquisition of Santas Koffie by Mocca d’Or in 2016. In this context, the shop is described as part of the broader activities of Mocca d’Or. No independent awards or formal rankings for Het Konkeltje were found in the researched material.