Specialty Coffee Roaster
Back To Black
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Back to Black is a true Amsterdam gem, a female-led specialty coffee roastery and cafe founded in 2014 by friends Noortje Vlutters and Inge Bulthuis. As early adopters of in-house roasting, they began roasting on their Giesen W6 in 2015, with Inge becoming one of the city's few female head roasters.
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Back to Black is a true Amsterdam gem, a female-led specialty coffee roastery and cafe founded in 2014 by friends Noortje Vlutters and Inge Bulthuis.
About Back To Black
Back to Black is a true Amsterdam gem, a female-led specialty coffee roastery and cafe founded in 2014 by friends Noortje Vlutters and Inge Bulthuis. As early adopters of in-house roasting, they began roasting on their Giesen W6 in 2015, with Inge becoming one of the city's few female head roasters. Their "no-nonsense" philosophy champions unadulterated, high-quality coffee, sourcing beans through direct trade and exploring unique processing methods. Beyond the cafe, they are an official SCA training academy and run a bakery with organic, local ingredients. Rooted in a deep commitment to sustainability, Back to Black is more than a coffee shop; it's a community hub for quality and craftsmanship.
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Sustainability Highlights
Back to Black is built on a foundation of sustainability, from using a green energy supplier and biological detergents to investing in permaculture on coffee farms. They are committed to direct trade, paying farmers a fair price and providing advice on cultivation and processing to improve quality and sustainability.
Awards & Recognition
An official Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) training academy, shaping the next generation of coffee professionals. Inge Bulthuis is recognized as one of the few female head roasters in Amsterdam
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Back to Black is a true Amsterdam gem, a female-led specialty coffee roastery and cafe founded in 2014 by friends Noortje Vlutters and Inge Bulthuis. As early adopters of in-house roasting, they began roasting on their Giesen W6 in 2015, with Inge becoming one of the city's few female head roasters.
Back To Black is located at Weteringstraat 48, 1017 RN Amsterdam, Netherlands in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is part of the specialty coffee community in Amsterdam, curated and verified by Coffee Insurrection.
Yes, Back To Black operates an online shop where you can purchase specialty coffee beans and related products. Orders are available for home delivery.
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Back To Black is a specialty coffee roaster in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Back To Black, sourcing from Burundi, Colombia, El Salvador, founded in 2014, is curated and verified by the Coffee Insurrection editorial team. Part of the specialty coffee community in Amsterdam.
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