Kali Tengah (Tea & Coffee Shop)

Kali Tengah is a tea and coffee shop located at Weimarstraat 54 in The Hague. The shop is situated in the Regentessekwartier, a neighborhood in Segbroek. The store focuses on loose-leaf tea, coffee beans, and related products, including accessories, tableware, and chocolate.

The shop has been established on Weimarstraat since 2012. In March 2026, Kali Tengah was described in a public post as a fourteen-year-old business. This makes the shop part of a street where small specialty stores, hospitality venues, and community services coexist.

The owners are Marnix and Marloes. Marnix is listed as a tea specialist and Barista Level 1. Marloes is described as a tea connoisseur. These roles indicate that the shop views tea and coffee not just as products for sale, but also as subjects for educating and engaging customers.

The name Kali Tengah refers to a former plantation in East Java. This plantation is connected to Marloes’ family history. Robusta coffee was also grown at that location. Thus, the shop’s name has a direct link to coffee, tea, and colonial plantation history, even though the shop is not exclusively focused on Indonesian products.

The shop concept combines tea, coffee, and brewing accessories. The store is described as a destination for loose-leaf tea and coffee beans. Additionally, it offers tools and products suited for home brewing, such as filters, grinders, kettles, and other brewing equipment.

When it comes to tea, a wide assortment is mentioned. The Weimarstraat reference speaks of more than a hundred types of tea. A large portion of these comes directly from plantations in various countries. Haagse Schatten mentions more than ninety types of tea. The numbers cited vary by source, but both point to a broad tea selection.

For coffee, Giraffe Coffee is named as a supplier and roaster connected to Kali Tengah. In addition, the shop previously worked with local roasters, including Koffiebranderij BOON. The information about BOON has since changed. Koffiebranderij BOON ceased operations on October 1, and BOON coffee is no longer part of the assortment.

Several names recur in the coffee selection. Examples include Giraffe Coffee Nicaragua El Jaguar, Brazil Guardabaxo, and Pacific Blend. A cold brew preparation using a Hario filter-in coffee bottle is also mentioned. Such examples show that the shop pays attention not only to beans but also to brewing methods and home use.

The coffee information from Kali Tengah discusses several ways to brew coffee. Filter coffee, cold brew, French press, and percolator are mentioned. The shop provides explanations of the different methods. This fits a specialty shop where product knowledge plays a role in the sales process.

The webshop categories for coffee tools mention, among others, espresso, pour-over, press, siphon, and cold brew. There are also categories for grinders, kettles, and filters. This layout describes the range of equipment available. It is not a full drink menu of a coffee bar.

For individual coffees, information is provided on origin, region, producer, altitude, processing method, variety, and flavor profile. This applies, for example, to Nicaragua El Jaguar and Brazil Guardabaxo. Such details are common in the specialty coffee sector, where origin and processing are often part of the product choice.

For Nicaragua El Jaguar, the farm is described as a place where nature conservation and coffee cultivation come together. The approach is linked to agroforestry. It is also mentioned that El Jaguar is recognized as a Global Important Bird Area. This gives the coffee a clear context of origin.

For Brazil Guardabaxo, Marco and Marciano are named. According to the product information, they work on sustainable practices, reduced soil erosion, more local flora, and better conditions for seasonal workers. This information places the coffee in a broader context of agriculture and working conditions.

Kali Tengah also plays a local role. Haagse Schatten mentions tastings and regular record-swap evenings. In addition, the Haagse Schatten gift card can be used at the shop. In April 2026, Kali Tengah sponsored the C-teams of WHC Den Haag at a tournament in Germany.

There is also a business side. A B2B mention names clients or partners such as CUP Espressobar in Voorburg and Cencalli in Den Haag. This indicates that the shop not only supplies private customers but also plays a role in the local hospitality and specialty retail market.

Kali Tengah is mentioned by local platforms that describe shops and specialty stores in Den Haag. Haagse Schatten, Weimarstraat, Local Birds, and Leuketip place the shop in the category of tea and coffee specialty store. Leuketip also mentions an espresso bar or tea corner in the shop. No publicly documented prices or award recognitions were found.