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Rubinati Koffie Proefcentrum

3.9 (298 reviews)

Rubinati Koffie Proefcentrum in De Meern combines coffee beans, roasting information, tastings, commercial coffee solutions, and espresso machine service.

About Rubinati Koffie Proefcentrum


Rubinati Koffie Proefcentrum in Utrecht

Rubinati Koffie Proefcentrum is located at Veldzigt 8, 3454 PW Utrecht, in De Meern near Leidsche Rijn. This address serves both Rubinati Nederland and the proefcentrum. The establishment combines several coffee-related functions: the sale of coffee beans, roasting information, commercial coffee solutions, and espresso machine service. A specific opening date for the proefcentrum or the coffee bar has not been publicly recorded in the provided materials.

History and Concept

Available information links Rubinati to a company that has been active since 2010. Older service information describes its origin as a practical necessity: the search for a suitable and affordable repairer for espresso machines. From that foundation, a business was built that later emerged clearly as a coffee roaster and proefcentrum.

The current coffee concept centers on freshly roasted coffee for the customer. In doing so, Rubinati emphasizes sourcing from selected coffee farmers, cooperatives, and traders. The company positions the proefcentrum not just as a point of sale, but also as a place where knowledge about coffee, beans, and home brewing is shared.

Public business information lists Ruben Peperkamp as the contact person for Rubinati Nederland B.V. The company is also listed as a certified training company. For the mentioned programs, available data shows accreditation dates on May 6, 2024, placing the company within the formal network of professional vocational training.

Coffee, roasting, and product profiles

The coffee for the proefcentrum is linked to Rubinati’s own roastery. According to available information, the roastery utilizes a slow-roast method. The website mentions several roast profiles, including medium, medium dark or espresso, and dark roast, meaning Rubinati offers an assortment categorized by roast level and application.

The public category page for coffee beans mentions Caffè Bronzo and Caffè Robusto, among others. More details are available for Caffè Bronzo: this coffee consists of 75 percent Arabica and 25 percent Robusta. The product is described as a medium-dark slow-roast, suitable for fully automatic and semi-automatic machines.

For Caff“Caff” Bronzo, Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras, and India are listed as the countries of origin. While this provides insight into the blend, there is no mention of specific estates or lot numbers. Additionally, the provided materials do not include a public menu for on-site consumption or a fixed list of brewing methods used at the tasting center.

Origin and Sourcing

Rubinati describes its sourcing process as maintaining direct contact with coffee farmers, cooperatives, and traders across Africa, Asia, and South America. For their Arabica, the company lists origins such as Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Burundi, Ethiopia, and Kenya. For their Robusta, India and Indonesia are mentioned.

Available information indicates that the buyers know their suppliers personally and pay close attention to plant care, with a focus on nature and the environment. It is also noted that Rubinati has worked directly with coffee estates in Colombia and Guatemala for over five years, including specific price agreements with the farmers.

Furthermore, Rubinati mentions that many of its coffees are Rainforest Alliance certified. At the same time, the provided materials lack specific names of farmers, estates, lot numbers, or public transparency reports. For readers, this means that while the general origin and sourcing methods are described, detailed information per batch remains limited.

Tastings and Business Activities

The coffee beans page refers to coffee tasting sessions. According to the available information, these sessions cover various coffee varieties, the flavor differences between beans, and home brewing techniques. However, a dated calendar for workshops, exhibitions, or other events at the tasting center is not publicly documented in the provided material.

In addition to private customers, Rubinati also caters to businesses and offices. Their corporate information highlights coffee solutions for work environments and a tasting package for business clients, showing that the company serves both individual consumers and organizations looking for office coffee.

Public mentions and ratings

Rubinati also appears in available information outside of its own coffee pages. A public review profile shows 157 reviews and a TrustScore of 3.1 within the category of small household appliance repair. This profile refers to Rubinati as a service provider rather than specifically to the tasting center as a coffee bar.

Additionally, Rubinati Nederland was included in a 2021 list of coffee machine service technicians in Utrecht. This listing includes the address at Veldzigt 8, the service area, specialization, contact details, and the website. Public press articles, mentions in food or lifestyle media, awards, or bar-specific accolades are not documented in the provided material.


Coffee roaster in Rubinati Koffie Proefcentrum

Rubinati Koffie

Rubinati Koffie (2)

Practical info

Laatst geverifieerd: 21 augustus 2026

Phone: 06 58 95 68 88

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 08:30-17:30; Sat 10:00-14:00


Address

📍 Veldzigt 8, 3454 PW UTRECHT


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