Køge Kafferisteri

What Køge Kafferisteri does

Køge Kafferisteri is a Danish specialty coffee roastery founded in 2016 in Køge, Denmark, operating as a private limited company (ApS) with 6 employees. The company roasts specialty Arabica coffee beans sourced from small cooperatives and plantations through a supply chain capped at three distribution links, positioning itself within the top tier of specialty grade coffees. Its operations combine small-batch roasting with a direct-to-consumer e-commerce website that supports click-and-collect at the roastery and nationwide delivery via GLS.

The product range includes single-origin and blended coffees, limited edition seasonal releases (e.g., Sommmerkaffe 2025), tasting packs (Smagepakker), and a Finest selection. Adjacent categories are sold through the same channel, including brewing equipment from Hario and Aeropress and BWT water filtration products. A personalization service called Personlig Ristning allows customers to request custom roast profiles, and a Kaffeklubben (Coffee Club) membership program offers recurring benefits.

Revenue is generated primarily through direct online sales of coffee, equipment, and accessories to Danish private consumers, supplemented by a subscription service that delivers coffee on a recurring basis at a 20% volume premium. A secondary B2B segment serves offices and small businesses. The business model is asset-light, reliant on the company's own e-commerce front-end and its roastery footprint in Køge, with no disclosed external funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investors.

Name

Køge Kafferisteri

Legal name

Køge Kafferisteri ApS

Website

https://koegekafferisteri.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Køge Kafferisteri is a Danish specialty coffee roastery founded in 2016 in Køge, Denmark, operating direct-to-consumer e-commerce and a coffee subscription service that delivers freshly roasted specialty Arabica beans, brewing equipment, and tasting packs to private consumers and offices across Denmark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roasting

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920), Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (31192)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee (Roasted, Ground, Whole Bean) (CRADAHAG)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roasting
• Single-origin coffee beans
• Coffee subscription service
• Brewing equipment retail
• Ethical coffee sourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Køge

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Specialty Coffee Product Sales: One-time purchase of roasted coffee beans in various sizes (100g to 3x1000g), ground coffee options, and green coffee beans. Prices range from 85 kr to 995 kr depending on origin and rarity.
2. Coffee Subscription: Monthly recurring subscription model with auto-renewal, providing 20% more coffee per delivery. Customers select frequency, coffee type and quantity, with billing per shipment.
3. Brewing Equipment & Accessories: Sale of brewing equipment including Hario V60 drippers, Aeropress, hand grinders, electric kettles, filters, server pots, scales, and BWT water filter products. Prices range from 39 kr to 1,499 kr.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Køge Kafferisteri is a Danish specialty coffee roastery that sources and roasts single-origin Arabica beans from small cooperatives and plantations worldwide, selling freshly roasted coffee beans, a flexible monthly coffee subscription service, and complementary brewing equipment (Hario, Aeropress, BWT) directly to Danish consumers and small offices via its own e-commerce platform.

Product overview

Køge Kafferisteri is a Danish specialty coffee roastery founded in 2016, offering a unified portfolio of freshly roasted coffee products centered on their core roasted coffee beans from small cooperatives worldwide. The offering spans single-origin specialty coffees (Colombia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Guatemala, Peru, Uganda, Tanzania, Bolivia, India, Yemen, Jamaica Blue Mountain, Galapagos, Nepal, Indonesia Kopi Luwak, Venezuela, Nicaragua), supplemented by a flexible subscription service delivering monthly coffee with subscriber benefits, premium brewing equipment (Hario V60 drippers/kettles/grinders, BWT water filters, Aeropress), and curated tasting packs. The company positions itself as a craft roaster with ethical sourcing practices (max 3 distribution layers, direct trade relationships with farmers), emphasizing freshness (roasted multiple times weekly) and transparency (tracking on packaging showing who roasted and when).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ristede Kaffebønner (Roasted Coffee Beans) Freshly roasted specialty Arabica coffee beans sourced from small cooperatives and plantations worldwide, available in multiple origins including Colombia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Guatemala, Peru, Uganda, Tanzania, Bolivia, India, Yemen, Jamaica Blue Mountain, Ecuador Galapagos, Nepal, Indonesia Kopi Luwak, Venezuela, and Nicaragua, sold in sizes from 100g to 3x1000g.
• Kaffeabonnement (Coffee Subscription) Flexible monthly coffee subscription delivering freshly roasted coffee directly to customers with 20% more coffee per shipment, customizable frequency, the ability to skip months, and the ability to change coffee preferences.
• Hario Brewing Equipment Premium Japanese coffee brewing equipment including V60 drippers (ceramic, glass, metal, copper), electric kettles, hand grinders, filters, glass servers, and complete brewing kits.
• BWT Water Filters BWT magnesium mineralizer water filters and filter pitchers that optimize tap water for coffee and tea brewing by removing lime and adding minerals.
• Aeropress Brewing Set Aeropress coffee brewer with stand, stirring paddle, dosing spoon, and filters for quick immersion brewing without bitterness.
• Økologiske Kaffebønner (Organic Coffee Beans) Organic-certified coffee beans from certified producers including organic varieties from Colombia, Guatemala, Peru, Bolivia, Ethiopia, Ecuador Galapagos, and decaf options.
• Finest Selection Premium single-origin coffees including Jamaica Blue Mountain, Yemen Mocha, and Ecuador Galapagos representing exceptional quality and rarity.
• Essential Coffee Value-oriented coffee line balancing price and quality, including Espresso Classic, Organic, and The Roast variants roasted up to 2 weeks before delivery.
• Smagepakker (Tasting Packs) Curated sample packs containing 9 different coffee varieties allowing customers to explore multiple origins and flavor profiles, available in 9x100g, 9x250g, 9x500g, and 9x1000g configurations.
• Grønne Kaffebønner (Green Coffee Beans) Unroasted green coffee beans available for customers who wish to roast their own coffee, with minimum 1000g orders.
• Personlig Ristning (Personal Roasting) Customized roasting service where customers can request specific roast profiles tailored to their preferences.
• Limited Edition Coffees Exclusive, limited-quantity coffee releases featuring rare varieties and special origins such as Nicaragua Limited Edition and Sommerkaffe.
• Koffeinfri (Decaffeinated Coffee) Organic decaffeinated coffee using CO2 process, available in Peru origin with full flavor and quality maintained.
• Gaver (Gift Products) Gift packages and bundles of coffee products suitable for gift occasions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of the world's coffee farmers live below the UN poverty line. Køge Kafferisteri's ethical sourcing ensures farmers are paid fairly for their products.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Various Small Coffee Cooperatives and Plantations (Global)coreOthersKøge Kafferisteri sources exclusively from small coffee cooperatives and plantations around the world. Direct sourcing relationships with producers including: ASPROGUATE (Guatemala, 100+ organic producers), Cooperativa Corpus Cristhy Illampu R.L. (Bolivia, ~45 family farms), Negrisa (Peru, family-owned), Wallenford Estate (Jamaica Blue Mountain), and numerous cooperative farmers in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Colombia, and other regions. All sourcing maintains maximum 3 distribution links from farm to consumer.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• La Cabra Coffee: Danish specialty roaster and bakery operator with global e-commerce, cafes, and B2B accounts. Comparable in single-origin curation, direct trade, and DTC subscription model, though at meaningfully larger scale.
• Coffee Collective: Danish specialty coffee roaster founded in Copenhagen with multiple cafes and wholesale accounts. Direct peer in Danish specialty coffee, similar single-origin and direct-trade positioning with a larger retail footprint.
• Drop Coffee Roasters: Stockholm-based specialty roaster focused on direct trade and Nordic-style light roasts. Comparable in craft roaster identity, DTC e-commerce, and subscription model, with overlapping Nordic specialty coffee customer base.
• Workshop Coffee: UK specialty roaster with subscriptions, cafes, and wholesale. Comparable in subscription-first DTC model, single-origin portfolio, and direct-trade positioning, albeit at larger scale.
• Counter Culture Coffee: US specialty roaster with sustainability-focused direct trade and subscription programs. Comparable in transparency, direct farmer relationships, and specialty subscription model, though at significantly larger scale.
• Square Mile Coffee Roasters: London specialty roaster with subscriptions and wholesale programs. Similar craft roaster identity, direct-trade sourcing, and DTC subscription mechanic, though serving a UK customer base.
• Onyx Coffee Lab: US specialty roaster known for competition-grade coffees and direct-trade sourcing. Comparable in craft single-origin emphasis, premium pricing, and subscription-driven e-commerce, though serving a larger US market.
• Tim Wendelboe Coffee Bar: Norwegian specialty roaster and barista with strong single-origin program and DTC subscriptions. Closely comparable craft positioning, direct trade supplier relationships, and Nordic specialty customer profile.
• April Coffee Roasters: Danish-founded specialty roaster with global DTC reach and strong competition pedigree. Comparable in single-origin curation, light Nordic roast style, and subscription-driven e-commerce model.

Broad incumbents

• Blue Bottle Coffee: Established global specialty coffee brand with cafes, DTC subscriptions, and wholesale. Comparable in freshness-first positioning and subscription DTC, but operates at vastly larger scale and with full retail cafe footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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