Name

Coffee Manifesto

Legal name

Coffee Manifesto

Website

https://shop.coffeemanifesto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Retail

NAICS

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

SIC

Beverages (2080), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Coffee Shops (Single-Origin, Third-Wave) (THAFADAA), Coffee (Roasted, Ground, Whole Bean) (CRADAHAG), Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI), Coffee, Espresso & Tea Appliances Retail (CRACADAC)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee retail
• Coffee equipment distribution
• Coffee roasting services
• Coffee brand consulting
• Coffee training workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Coffee Sales: Sale of premium green coffee beans sourced from different regions, roasted and sold as espresso and filter coffee options through physical stores and e-commerce.
2. Coffee Equipment Distribution: Distribution and sale of premium coffee equipment including Kees Van Der Westen, Moccamaster, Sage, Jura machines, and brewing accessories.
3. Corporate Coffee Solutions: Custom coffee blend development and supply for business clients, including brand consultation for developing unique coffee experiences.
4. Consulting Services: Brand consulting and café design services for clients wanting to create or refresh their coffee brand identity and physical spaces.
5. Training and Workshops: Education and workshop services related to coffee preparation and appreciation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Coffee Manifesto roasts and retails single-origin specialty coffee beans (origins include Brazil, El Salvador, and Honduras) as espresso and filter coffee products sold through its Istanbul cafés and e-commerce store. It is the exclusive Turkish distributor for premium coffee equipment brands Kees Van Der Westen, Moccamaster, Sage, and Jura, and it offers corporate coffee supply, custom blend development, café brand consulting, training workshops, and proprietary ASQ merchandise.

Product overview

Coffee Manifesto is a Turkish specialty coffee company operating a multi-brand retail and wholesale business. The core offering centers on carefully selected coffee beans from various origins (Brazil, El Salvador, Honduras) sold as espresso and filter coffee options under their own product lines (No 13, No 20, No 22 series). The company distributes premium international coffee equipment brands including Kees Van Der Westen (espresso machines, Turkey distributor), Moccamaster (filter coffee machines), Sage (grinders and espresso machines), and Jura. Additional product categories include brewing equipment for home use, ASQ branded accessories (Ask StupId QuestIons merchandise line), and coffee thermoses. The company provides services including corporate coffee sales with custom flavor development, brand consulting and solution partnership, training and workshops, and operates multiple retail locations in Istanbul (Kadıköy Çarşı, Moda, Yeldeğirmeni) and Caddebostan Eatery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ASQ (Ask Stupid Questions): Accessories brand including bags, hats and other coffee-related accessories.

Products and services

• Specialty Coffee Beans (Çekirdek Kahve) Carefully selected single-origin coffee beans from different regions, roasted and offered as espresso and filter coffee options for different times of day and taste preferences; sold in 250g packages at ₺561–₺726 per pack. Targeted at home brewing enthusiasts and specialty coffee consumers in Turkey.
• Kees Van Der Westen Espresso Machines Premium Dutch-origin espresso machines that integrate brand, design, and art; distributed exclusively in Turkey by Coffee Manifesto. Targeted at cafés, hospitality businesses, and premium home espresso enthusiasts.
• Moccamaster Filter Coffee Machines Handcrafted premium filter coffee machines distributed by Coffee Manifesto, available in various colors (including blue and orange) with glass pot variants priced around ₺28,375. Targeted at home filter coffee brewers and specialty cafés.
• Sage Coffee Equipment Sage-branded grinders and espresso machines distributed by Coffee Manifesto, including The Smart Grinder Pro, Precision Brewer, and Barista Express Impress models. Targeted at premium home and prosumer coffee enthusiasts.
• Jura Automatic Espresso Machines Swiss-manufactured premium automatic espresso machines distributed by Coffee Manifesto. Targeted at offices, hospitality, and premium home users seeking automated specialty coffee.
• Coffee Brewing Equipment (Demleme Ekipmanları) Brewing equipment and accessories suited to various manual brewing methods, enabling customers to use Coffee Manifesto beans at home. Targeted at home brewing enthusiasts and specialty coffee consumers.
• Coffee Thermoses (Kahve Termosları) Coffee thermoses designed to maintain beverage temperature while on the go. Targeted at coffee consumers and commuters.
• ASQ (Ask Stupid Questions) Branded Accessories Proprietary white-label Coffee Manifesto merchandise line 'ASQ (Ask Stupid Questions)' featuring branded accessories such as bags, caps, and beanies. Targeted at brand-affinity consumers and gift purchasers.
• Corporate Coffee Sales (Kurumsal Satış) B2B coffee supply service that develops tailored custom coffee flavors for businesses based on a consultative understanding of their brand needs, with confidentiality as a stated value. Targeted at corporate offices, hospitality venues, and branded coffee programs.
• Brand Consulting & Solution Partnership (Marka Danışmanlığı) Consulting service that partners with clients to create either an original Coffee Manifesto location or a new coffee brand, including café/space design. Targeted at prospective café founders, hospitality operators, and entrepreneurs launching coffee concepts.
• Coffee Training and Workshops (Eğitim ve Atölyeler) Educational programs and hands-on workshops covering coffee brewing, preparation, and appreciation. Targeted at home coffee enthusiasts, aspiring baristas, and corporate teams.
• Retail Café Locations (Dükkanlarımız) Physical retail café and eatery locations across Istanbul (Kadıköy Çarşı, Moda, Yeldeğirmeni, and Caddebostan Eatery) serving specialty coffee experiences alongside refined cuisine, plus a dedicated Coffee Lab space. Targeted at walk-in consumers, coffee enthusiasts, and dine-in customers in Istanbul.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kees Van Der WestencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch premium espresso machine manufacturer. Coffee Manifesto serves as the official Turkish distributor for Kees Van Der Westen, a brand known for integrating design and art with coffee machines. The partnership enables exclusive access to these premium machines in the Turkish market.
• MoccamastercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium filter coffee machine brand. Coffee Manifesto distributes Moccamaster products including the Moccamaster Select in various colors. Moccamaster is known for handcrafted quality filter coffee makers.
• SagecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium home and commercial coffee equipment brand. Coffee Manifesto distributes Sage products including espresso machines (Barista Express Impress), grinders (Smart Grinder Pro), and precision brewers.
• JuraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss premium automatic espresso machine manufacturer. Coffee Manifesto distributes Jura products as part of their equipment portfolio.
• ASQ (Ask Stupid Questions)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCoffee Manifesto has created their own merchandise brand 'ASQ' (Ask Stupid Questions), producing branded accessories including bags, caps, and beanies. This appears to be a proprietary white-label merchandise line.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Counter Culture Coffee: US specialty coffee roaster focused on single-origin beans, training/education programs, and wholesale supply to cafés—parallel to Coffee Manifesto's blend of retail, wholesale, training, and consulting.
• Blue Bottle Coffee: Global third-wave specialty coffee chain and roaster with cafés, e-commerce, and equipment partnerships. Sets the benchmark for premium specialty positioning, single-origin sourcing, and direct-to-consumer subscription models.
• Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Established US specialty roaster with cafés, wholesale, and DTC e-commerce. Comparable in third-wave positioning, single-origin sourcing, B2B/wholesale supply, and equipment retailing (e.g., brew gear).
• Starbucks Reserve: Global coffee chain with premium Reserve roasteries and single-origin Reserve offerings in Istanbul. Sets the high-traffic benchmark for premium café experience and the main scale competitor for customer mindshare.
• Intelligentsia Coffee: Pioneering third-wave specialty roaster with cafés, wholesale, and direct trade sourcing. Comparable premium positioning, single-origin focus, and B2B/wholesale channels targeting specialty cafés and offices.
• Lavazza: Italian global coffee brand with broad espresso equipment, beans, and capsule lines. Relevant competitor in the Turkish retail and equipment distribution space, especially via HoReCa and corporate channels.
• illy (caffè illy): Italian premium espresso brand with beans, pods, and espresso machines across retail and foodservice. Competes with Coffee Manifesto in the premium equipment and bean segments in Turkey.

Direct peers

• Petra Roasting Co. Turkish specialty coffee roaster and multi-location café operator focused on single-origin beans and direct trade. Comparable in product curation, café footprint, and target customer (premium home brewers and offices).
• Kronotrop: Istanbul-based third-wave specialty coffee roaster and café operator with multiple locations, single-origin bean sourcing, and a wholesale/B2B business. Most direct comparable in Turkish specialty coffee retail and roasting.
• Coffeetropic: Turkey-based specialty coffee roaster and café chain operating across Istanbul with single-origin offerings, e-commerce, and wholesale distribution—overlapping directly with Coffee Manifesto's retail + DTC + B2B model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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