Sam’s Coffee

Sam’s Coffee is a coffee bar located in the city center of Zwolle. The current official address is Klokkensteeg 8, 8011 XV Zwolle. Public sources link the business to Sam Haqparast, also mentioned as Samim Haqparast. A formal founding team is not publicly documented. It is known, however, that the business previously operated under the name Foodboutique. A hospitality publication from April 2022 noted that Sam Haqparast had opened the establishment five years prior.

The evolution from Foodboutique to Sam’s Coffee reflects a broader shift toward coffee as the primary focus. Older mentions cite Roggenstraat 3 and Klokkensteeg 2, while current business information lists Klokkensteeg 8. These address changes indicate that older sources should be read with some caution. For the current situation, the address at Klokkensteeg 8 is the definitive point of reference.

The concept behind Sam’s Coffee centers on coffee as a personal taste experience. Their own description emphasizes origin, character, flavor, and freshness. In doing so, coffee is presented not just as a beverage, but as a product with a specific origin and processing method. While public information doesn’t provide a complete picture of the founding phase, the available data shows that the business has gradually positioned itself around specialty coffee, bean sales, and knowledge sharing.

The assortment mentioned online includes Bourbon, Business, Colombia, Costa Rica, Decaf, Ethiopië, Guatemala, India, and Kenya AA. Additionally, Kenya AA, Specialty Black Honey, Ethiopia Sidamo, and Negelle are listed as examples of packaged coffees. Many of these coffees are described as single origin or single estate, meaning that the origin of the coffee plays a prominent role in the product information.

The company states that green coffee beans are blended and roasted based on their flavor profile. A portion of the lighter roasts are processed as OMNI, meaning that according to the company information, they are suitable for both filter coffee and espresso. It is also mentioned that beans remain on the shelf for no longer than three weeks, highlighting freshness as a core part of the business process.

For some coffees, the origin is described in detail. According to the product information, the Costa Rica coffee comes directly from farmers at Coop Libertad in Santa Maria de Dota, south of San José. The India coffee is identified as India Monsooned Malabar, with Aspinwall listed as the plantation. Public certification labels or a formal sustainability policy are not documented in the provided materials.

The available information mentions various brewing and grinding options. Espresso, filter, Aeropress, French press, and percolator appear in the product and workshop information. Beverages such as espresso, cappuccino, flat white, espresso macchiato, latte, latte macchiato, and cortado are also listed. This shows that the business focuses not only on selling whole beans but also on common preparation methods within specialty coffee culture.

An older overview from Koffietje.nl documented coffee, espresso, and cappuccino, and mentioned Sam’s Coffee as the beans used. In that same older context, Boot Koffie appeared in relation to Foodboutique. This information pertains to an earlier phase of the business. For the current description, the current product categories, brewing methods, and workshop topics are most relevant.

Sam’s Coffee offers workshops in Zwolle and at home. The basic barista workshop covers topics such as brew ratio, pulling espresso, tasting, sensory flavor experience, steaming milk, and latte art. The page mentions a duration of two to two and a half hours and a minimum of two participants. The masterclass goes deeper into the coffee plant, varieties, the direct trade chain, the roasting process, cupping, grinder calibration, and milk-based drinks.

Additionally, there is a home barista workshop. According to the description, this lasts two hours and utilizes the participant’s own espresso machine. Topics include espresso, flavor, frothing milk, latte art, brew ratio, and grinder calibration. These workshops demonstrate that the business offers educational activities alongside sales and hospitality. The information remains descriptive; no public data regarding participant numbers or results are included.

The company also appears in local and industry news. In December 2022, Sam’s Coffee was mentioned as a Heat and Eat location in Zwolle and Overijssel. As part of that initiative, donor-funded drinks were available for people dealing with cold homes or high energy costs. In this context, Sam was quoted regarding the ambition to work with fair products and ensure coffee farmers receive a decent price.

Sam Haqparast was also mentioned in connection with a public art project around Roggenstraat and Spiegelstraat. That project was related to the Broerenkwartier and involved local shopkeepers. Furthermore, Sam’s Coffee is included in various public directories, including a coffee page from VisitZwolle and a profile from Bondi Chai. Independent price awards or accolades are not publicly documented in the provided material.