Rösterei Vier The Commonage

What Rösterei Vier The Commonage does

Rösterei Vier The Commonage (legal entity: RVTC Rösterei VIER GmbH) is a specialty coffee roastery headquartered at Wallstraße 10, Düsseldorf, Germany, formed from the combination of Rösterei VIER (a Düsseldorf roastery) and The Commonage (a sourcing and community project). The company roasts single-origin micro-lots, signature blends, and Nespresso-compatible capsules using what it calls an "Omni Roast" profile — calibrated to perform across espresso, filter, French press, and AeroPress preparations. Its core technical differentiator is co-fermentation processing, developed jointly with producers at origin, introducing fruits, botanicals, or other ingredients during fermentation to create distinctive flavor profiles (e.g., Afrutado Piña y Maracujá, Afrutado Helles IPA-Gesha).

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model through its own Shopify storefront (rvtc.com), shipping domestically in Germany and to 14+ European countries plus Qatar via DHL, supplemented by a walk-in retail location at the Düsseldorf headquarters and a nascent B2B / Geschäftskunden channel for cafes and offices. Pricing is per-unit and transparent on a per-kg basis, ranging from approximately €34–€77/kg for whole-bean coffee and €66–€116/kg for compostable sugarcane-based capsules, with volume discounts at 1kg and 2kg pack sizes. Sourcing is direct-trade, with over 90% of suppliers known personally and several relationships exceeding 10 years, spanning approximately 15 origin countries including Malawi, Colombia, Ethiopia, Costa Rica, Yemen, India, and others. The Commonage project in Malawi combines coffee cultivation with reforestation and partnerships with 300 smallholder farmers in the country's last rainforest, extending into sustainable tourism via a forest lodge.

Revenue diversification comes from coffee (whole bean and ground), Nespresso-compatible capsules, tea, cold brew and concentrates (manufactured by South African partner Doubleshot), equipment (including HUSKEE reusable cups), and lifestyle merchandise through RVTC Records & Radio (vinyl records and a Monday-morning live radio show). Brand-building relies heavily on producer storytelling, community content, and music/lifestyle programming rather than paid performance marketing. The company has 11–50 employees, two Managing Directors (Martin Schäfer and Mateusz Borys Petlinski), no disclosed external funding, and is privately held as a German GmbH.

Name

Rösterei Vier The Commonage

Legal name

RVTC Rösterei VIER GmbH

Website

https://rvtc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rösterei Vier The Commonage is a Düsseldorf-based specialty coffee roastery that sources coffee directly from producers in ~15 origin countries, roasts single-origin micro-lots, signature blends, and Nespresso-compatible capsules, and sells them through its own e-commerce storefront, a Düsseldorf retail location, and a B2B channel for cafes and offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee

NAICS

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

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Coffee & Tea (Single-Origin, Micro-lot, Premium) Processing (AFAFADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee (Roasted, Ground, Whole Bean) (CRADAHAG), Coffee & Tea Concentrates, Syrups & Extracts (CRADAHAI)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roasting
• Direct trade coffee
• Compostable coffee capsules
• Single origin coffee
• Specialty coffee retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Düsseldorf

HQ country

Germany

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Specialty Coffee Retail (Whole Bean & Ground): Sale of roasted specialty coffee beans and ground coffee in various sizes (350g, 1000g, 2000g) directly to consumers. Includes single-origin micro-lots and signature blends. Sold through own e-commerce platform with DHL shipping.
2. Coffee Capsules (Nespresso-compatible): Sale of compostable sugarcane-based Nespresso-compatible coffee capsules in packs of 14 or 100 units. Includes decaf options and specialty single-origin capsules. Capsule material is certified compostable per EN 13432.
3. Cold Brew & Concentrates: Sale of ready-to-drink cold brew beverages and concentrates under the Drinks Terroir product line.
4. Tea & Accessories: Sale of specialty teas (African Herbal Fusion, Kilimanjaro Oolong, Honeybush, Rooibos) and beverage accessories including HUSKEE reusable cups. Syrups and concentrates sourced from partner Doubleshot Coffee & Tea in South Africa.
5. B2B / Commercial Accounts: Dedicated B2B / Geschäftskunden section for commercial/business customers, suggesting wholesale or bulk supply relationships with cafes, restaurants, or offices.
6. RVTC Records & Radio Merchandise: Sale of RVTC-branded merchandise including records, radio-related items, and apparel under the RVTC Records & Radio collection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

RVTC roasts specialty coffee from green beans sourced directly from producers in roughly 15 coffee-growing countries, then sells the roasted beans (single origins and signature blends) in 350g, 1kg, and 2kg sizes, Nespresso®-compatible capsules made from sugarcane-based compostable material, specialty teas, cold brew and rooibos/chai concentrates, reusable HUSKEE cups, and RVTC Records & Radio branded merchandise. The company also operates a Taste Explorer quiz tool on its website and an in-house live radio broadcast (RVTC Radio) from its Düsseldorf headquarters.

Product overview

RVTC Rösterei Vier The Commonage is a specialty coffee roastery based in Düsseldorf, Germany, formed from the merger of Rösterei VIER and The Commonage. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of specialty coffee products organized into six main categories: Kaffee & Kapseln (whole bean coffees and Nespresso® compatible capsules), Tee (teas sourced from Malawi, Tanzania, South Africa), Cold Brew & Concentrates (beverages including Rooibos and Chai concentrates), Equipment (including HUSKEE reusable cups), and RVTC Records & Radio (in-house radio and music releases). The product lineup includes signature blends (Italo Pop, Desert Rose, Garage House, Jungle Boogie, The Commonage), single-origin coffees sourced directly from producers in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Yemen, Malawi, and other regions, and limited edition/seasonal offerings. The company also offers a Taste Explorer interactive tool to help customers find their preferred roast profile. Nespresso® compatible capsule products are available in sugarcane-based compostable material.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Commonage: A project combining coffee cultivation with reforestation, sustainable tourism, and rainforest protection in Ntchisi, Malawi. Also serves as a sourcing center for various coffees from the region and includes a forest lodge.

Products and services

• Specialty Whole Bean Coffee — Signature Blends
• Specialty Whole Bean Coffee — Single Origin Micro-Lots
• Nespresso®-Compatible Coffee Capsules
• Decaffeinated Coffee Capsules
• Specialty Tea
• Cold Brew, Chai, and Rooibos Concentrates
• HUSKEE Reusable Coffee Cups
• RVTC Records & Radio Branded Merchandise
• B2B Wholesale Coffee Supply (Geschäftskunden)

Quantifiable outcome

• Cup of Excellence 2024 — 2nd place (Antonio Alvarado / Corazón de Jesús, Costa Rica)
• +1 more outcomes

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

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Uniper Düsseldorf Marathon 2026minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026RVTC created the '42.K Blend' as the official blend for the Uniper Düsseldorf Marathon 2026, serving as a brand partnership and marketing activation around the event.
• Alvarado Family (Corazón de Jesús Micromill)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025RVTC sources specialty coffee from the Alvarado family's Corazón de Jesús Micromill in Brunca, Costa Rica. Antonio Alvarado processes Milenio variety coffee from the Los Toños family farm. The family has won multiple Cup of Excellence awards, including 2nd place in 2024. RVTC has been working with the family since the 2025/26 harvest.
• Jhoan Vergara / Las Flores Farm (Huila, Colombia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025RVTC partners with Jhoan Vergara at Las Flores Farm in Huila, Colombia. Las Flores is one of the most progressive producers in Huila, experimenting with rare varietals (Java, Pink Bourbon, Sidra, Bourbon Aji, Ombligon) and advanced fermentation methods including bioreactors, thermal shock, and anaerobic fermentation. New cooperation established in 2025.
• Jhon Wilmer Cuellar / Finca Las Brisas (Huila, Colombia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025RVTC partners with Jhon Wilmer Cuellar at Finca Las Brisas in Huila, Colombia. A fourth-generation family farm producing rare varietals including Mokka, Papayo, Tabi, Gesha, and Pink Bourbon. The cooperation began in 2025, focusing on natural-processed lots and preserving heritage coffee flavors.
• Alexander Vargas / Finca La Piragua (Huila, Colombia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Alexander Vargas and his wife Lidia operate Finca La Piragua in Palestina, Huila, Colombia. The farm grows rare varietals including Geisha, Java, Pink Bourbon, and Orange Bourbon at 1,600–1,900m altitude. RVTC sources Orange Bourbon and Gesha lots from this producer.
• Doubleshot Coffee & Tea (Johannesburg, South Africa)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Doubleshot Coffee & Tea in Johannesburg produces RVTC's syrup and concentrate line (Chai Concentrate, Rooibos Concentrate) in small batches using natural ingredients. RVTC resells these products as part of its beverage accessory offerings.
• Procommerce GmbH (Düsseldorf, Germany)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024Procommerce GmbH, based at Brunnenstraße 10, 40227 Düsseldorf, handled the concept, design, and development of the rvtc.com e-commerce platform.
• Testi Trading / Faysel A. Yonis (Ethiopia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Testi Trading is a family-owned company led by Faysel A. Yonis that operates washing stations in Ethiopia's West Arsi zone (Gora Kone WS, Aash WS). Approximately 1,000 smallholder farmers supply cherries to each washing station. RVTC has been sourcing from Testi since 2023, offering washed and natural processed coffees from West Arsi.
• The Commonage / Ntchisi Rainforest Community (Malawi)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019The Commonage is both a brand initiative and a physical forest lodge in Ntchisi, Malawi — RVTC's long-term sustainability and sourcing project. It combines coffee farming with reforestation, rainforest protection, and community development, partnering with 300 smallholder farmers in Malawi's last rainforest. The project extends beyond coffee into tourism and social impact. Launched in October 2019 after discovery in 2017.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bonanza Coffee Roasters: Berlin specialty roaster focused on direct-trade sourcing, single-origin transparency, and high-end cafe supply. Closely comparable to RVTC on product, target customer (specialty enthusiasts and cafes), and sustainability narrative.
• La Cabra Coffee: Aarhus-based specialty roaster with direct-trade sourcing, modern DTC brand, and a flagship cafe. Comparable to RVTC on premium single-origin positioning, direct-to-consumer focus, and design-led lifestyle branding.
• The Barn Coffee Roasters: Berlin-based specialty coffee roaster with direct-trade sourcing, micro-lot single-origin program, and a flagship cafe. Most directly comparable German competitor to RVTC in terms of DTC specialty positioning, roast profile, and B2B cafe supply.
• Drop Coffee Roasters: Stockholm-based specialty roaster with direct relationships in origin countries (notably Kenya and Colombia), a DTC storefront, and a cafe. Comparable to RVTC on direct-trade sourcing model, premium single-origin range, and Northern European specialty positioning.
• Square Mile Coffee Roasters: London specialty roaster co-founded by a multi-time UK Barista Champion with direct producer relationships and a strong B2B cafe program. Comparable to RVTC on premium positioning, single-origin sourcing, and B2B/wholesale distribution model.
• Workshop Coffee: London specialty roaster with direct-trade sourcing, multi-cafe retail, and B2B supply to hospitality. Comparable to RVTC on DTC plus B2B/cafe wholesale dual motion and emphasis on transparent single-origin sourcing.
• Five Elephant Coffee: Berlin specialty roaster and cafe known for direct-trade sourcing and micro-lot single origins, with strong in-house roasting and a DTC channel. Directly comparable to RVTC on product mix, customer base, and European specialty positioning.
• Tim Wendelboe: Oslo-based specialty micro-roaster with global single-origin direct sourcing and a renowned cafe/barista school. Closely comparable to RVTC on premium single-origin focus, micro-lot transparency, and educational/community brand extension.
• Gardelli Specialty Coffees: Italian specialty roaster with deep direct relationships at origin, a strong micro-lot program, and multiple times recognized in Cup of Excellence and barista competitions. Comparable to RVTC on origin storytelling, award-winning quality, and European specialty positioning.

Emerging players

• Onyx Coffee Lab: US specialty roaster recognized for competition-winning processing innovations, experimental lots, and a strong DTC brand. Comparable to RVTC on experimental/co-fermented processing expertise and premium positioning, though geographically distant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@rvtcroestereivier
• Facebookfacebook.com/RoestereiVier
• Instagraminstagram.com/roestereivier_rvtc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roestereivierthecommonage

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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