Koffie Met Liefde

Koffie Met Liefde is a coffee roastery and coffee bar located at Vlamingstraat 35B in the center of Den Haag. The business focuses on specialty coffee from Colombia. In addition to brewed coffee, the shop sells roasted coffee beans and coffee-related products. Their permanent location followed a long period during which the company was primarily known for its mobile coffee bar.

Markus Sloots is the public face behind Koffie Met Liefde. According to available information, he has been working as a coffee entrepreneur since 2016. He previously owned a lunchroom. After that, he shifted his full focus to coffee and completed a Master Barista training. On his own website, he is also referred to as a coffee roaster and Arabica Q-grader.

Starting in August 2017, Sloots operated a mobile coffee bar on weekdays at Prinses Beatrixlaan. The spot was located in the Beatrixkwartier, near WTC The Hague and various government offices. The mobile espresso bar was built based on a Vespa vehicle, with the technical components provided by Apecar.nl.

In December 2024, it was announced that Koffie Met Liefde would open a permanent location on the Vlamingstraat. An exact public opening date has not been documented. The current location operates as a coffee bar and specialty shop, offering bar service, filter coffee, takeaway options, and the sale of coffee beans. Additionally, a current hospitality real estate listing mentions that the business at this address is available for takeover.

Koffie Met Liefde roasts their own coffee. According to their own company information, roasting takes place weekly with a focus on Colombian specialty coffee. The preparations offered in-shop include a Neapolitan-style double espresso, filter coffee, and cappuccino. For cappuccinos, both organic cow's milk and dairy alternatives are available.

A naked portafilter is used for the espresso. This approach was also seen with their previous mobile bar, where double naked shots were served. Their online store also lists various grind sizes for home brewing, including French press, filter, AeroPress, espresso, and Ibrik. These are options for pre-ground beans. Available information does not confirm whether all these methods are also used within the coffee bar itself.

The current assortment features several coffees from Colombia, including Finca El Dorado/El Guayacan, Finca La Victoria, Finca El Paseo Geisha, an anaerobically processed Castillo from Finca El Paseo, and Finca Las Huertas. Product information for each coffee includes details such as the producer, region, altitude, Arabica variety, and processing method.

Individual producers and farms are also highlighted. Examples include Eidel de Jesús from El Guayacan in Antioquia, the La Victoria group in Huila, and Huver Castillo from Finca El Paseo in Nariño. Finca Las Huertas in Nariño is also part of the assortment. According to the product information, this farm covers five hectares, with two hectares dedicated to coffee and three hectares serving as a nature reserve.

The company states that the coffees used can be traced back to the finca or the coffee farmer. In a 2021 profile, the coffee from Northern Colombia used at the time was described as organic and fairtrade. It was also reported that Sloots traveled to Colombia several times to follow parts of the coffee supply chain. However, current certification documents are not publicly documented.

Nor is it recorded whether Koffie Met Liefde purchases directly from the mentioned producers or utilizes importers or exporters. The names of regular trading partners or certification organizations are not publicly described. The company refers to itself as a member of the Specialty Coffee Association, but independent confirmation of that membership is not recorded in the available material.

In addition to its permanent location, Koffie Met Liefde offers mobile espresso bars with barista’s for external events. Mentioned applications include trade fairs, conventions, weddings, and corporate gatherings. Public workshops, cuppings, tastings, or exhibitions by the company are not documented.

The mobile coffee venture received attention in local media earlier. In February 2018, a profile was published about Sloots, the mobile Vespacar and Colombian coffee in the Beatrixkwartier. In October 2021, a more detailed story followed regarding his background, training, Colombian coffee, and his work as a barista. Formal awards from coffee competitions or independently verified jury distinctions are not documented.