Inproc Koffiebranderij en Theehandel

Inproc Koffiebranderij en Theehandel is located at Denneweg 55 in the center of The Hague. The company states that it has been on the Denneweg since 1853. The name refers to the original designation, Indische Producten Centrale. This places Inproc within an urban trade history where coffee, tea, and colonial goods played a significant role.

The public history of the business mentions various periods and families. The Leupen family is mentioned from 1853. In 1937, the business became associated with Max Bartfeld or Bartveld. From 1967, the Buys family is mentioned. Since 2015, Krista Buys has been connected to the enterprise. An earlier article notes that she bought back the business at the end of 2015 after it became known that the shop would close. It also states that she was previously a volleyball coach and grew up with the shop through her parents.

Krista Buys and Bianca Ippel are mentioned on the website as individuals working with the Inproc team. The company describes its own concept as a combination of attention to history and to the craft of coffee and tea. Inproc states that coffee beans are roasted and ground in-house. Tea is blended by hand, according to the company.

Inproc announced that the doors of the location at Denneweg 55 opened in early September 2023. The official opening took place on October 21, 2023. The opening was in the form of an open house between 12:00 and 16:00. During that afternoon, there were tastings of Inproc and its suppliers.

The opening featured mentions of Bredemeijer, Brew Brothers, Stichting B.A.B.S., and Dusk Chocolade. Brew Brothers was set to demonstrate an Aeropress brew, while Bredemeijer was highlighted for tea tastings and product information. This approach presented the opening not just as a retail event, but as an occasion to explore brewing methods and product knowledge.

The coffees in the public offering are categorized into groups such as Light Roast, Medium Roast, Dark Roast, Limited Edition, Specialty Coffee, and Melanges. A category featuring recommendations from Inproc is also included. Examples of publicly listed coffees include Haagsch Bakkie Dubbel, Italiaanse, Espresso Medium, Cuba, Swiss Water Decaf b.o., Cuba Dark, Santos, Santos dubbel, Malabar Dark, Colombia, Malabar, and Toradja b.o.

Product pages indicate that beans can be supplied whole or ground. Various brewing methods are listed, including Aeropress, cafetière or French Press, Chemex, espresso, moka pot or percolator, pour-over, and machines with paper filters. This information makes it clear that Inproc links the grind size to the specific brewing method used.

Several coffees are described in more detail. Espresso Medium is an Inproc blend designed for espresso machines and fully automatic machines. This coffee uses Arabica with a small amount of Robusta. Italiaanse is described as a dark-roast blend, and its use in a French Press or cafetière is also mentioned. Additionally, origin coffees are listed, such as Dominican Republic from the San José de Ocoa region, at an altitude of 1,250 to 1,420 meters. For Cuba, Cuba is listed as the country of origin, with an altitude of 1,000 to 1,300 meters.

In addition to coffee, Inproc offers tea and notes that the tea is blended by hand. The public offering also includes products with organic origins, such as Genmaicha from Japan. The Christmas package page also mentions various local or named products. Examples include Van Kleef Likeuren, Van der Graaf Chocolade, Haagse cacaofabriek or Dusk, honey from Jacobahof, Sayah Spekkoeklikeur, and Goudse siroopwafels.

Inproc also published a post for King's Day 2024. It stated that the shop would be open from 10:00 to 14:00 that day. It was also mentioned that items would be displayed on a dedicated King's Day table. Such posts show that the business communicates not only its permanent assortment but also specific retail events.

In its public offering, Inproc uses designations such as b.o. (organic origin) and organic origin. Swiss Water Decaf b.o., Toradja b.o., and various tea products are mentioned in this context. For Swiss Water Decaf Dark b.o., it is stated that the Swiss Water Process works with water, temperature, and time. According to that product information, no chemicals are added during that process.

A product page about Tanzania b.o. mentions that the coffee is organic and fairchain certified. It also states that the coffee was purchased directly from the Kahawa plantation in Tanzania. An older post from 2017 about Tanzanian coffee noted that the proceeds from an associated auction would go entirely to Tanzanian coffee farmer families.

Regarding animal welfare, Inproc has published information about Kopi Luwak. It states that the company used to sell this coffee in the past but no longer does so. The article places this decision in the context of concerns about animal welfare in the production of Kopi Luwak.

Inproc is mentioned in various public publications about The Hague and the Denneweg. The Hague Municipal Archives published a profile on Krista Buys and Inproc. An article also appeared in the Goeie Zaak series, written by Rianne van der Molen with photos by Joost Hoving. Additionally, the local blog Ik gids u door Den Haag covered the history of the establishment.

Denneweg.nl lists Inproc at Denneweg 55 and describes it as a coffee roastery and tea shop. Restaurant Guru cites the same address and refers to website and Instagram data, as well as aggregated Google review information. Together, these mentions primarily highlight that Inproc is visible within local information sources regarding shops and hospitality in The Hague.