Specialty Coffee Roaster
Back To Black
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Back to Black is one of Amsterdam's original specialty coffee pioneers, combining a neighbourhood café, bakery, and in-house roastery under one thoughtful vision.
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About Back To Black
Back to Black is one of Amsterdam's original specialty coffee pioneers, combining a neighbourhood café, bakery, and in-house roastery under one thoughtful vision. Founded in 2014 by Noortje Vlutters and Inge Bulthuis, the company began roasting its own coffee just a year later, focusing on transparent sourcing and coffees that express the distinct character of each origin.
Every roast is developed to highlight sweetness, clarity, and balance, whether brewed as espresso or filter. Beyond exceptional coffee, Back to Black is recognised for its commitment to sustainability, education, and craftsmanship as an official SCA training campus. The result is a welcoming destination where carefully sourced coffee, homemade pastries, and genuine hospitality come together in every cup.
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Coffee Sourcing & Philosophy
Back to Black Coffee sources traceable specialty coffees through long-term relationships with producers and trusted import partners. The roastery focuses on transparency, sustainable farming, and roasting profiles that highlight sweetness, clarity, and each coffee's unique origin characteristics. Continuous quality improvement and education are central to every stage of the coffee journey.
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
Official Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Premier Training Campus offering professional coffee education. Co-founder Inge Bulthuis is widely recognised as one of Amsterdam's pioneering female specialty coffee roasters
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Back to Black is one of Amsterdam's original specialty coffee pioneers, combining a neighbourhood café, bakery, and in-house roastery under one thoughtful vision. Founded in 2014 by Noortje Vlutters and Inge Bulthuis, the company began roasting its own coffee just a year later, focusing on transparent sourcing and coffees that express the distinct character of each origin.
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.
Back To Black is currently open on the following schedule: Monday: 08:00 -18:00; Tuesday: 08:00 -18:00; Wednesday: 08:00 -18:00; Thursday: 08:00 -18:00; Friday: 08:00 -18:00; Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00; Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00. Hours may vary on public holidays — please verify via the official website or contact the shop directly for the most up-to-date information.
Back To Black sources its green coffee from: Brazil, Burundi, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ethiopia, guatemala, India, Kenya, Peru, Rwanda. This selection reflects a commitment to traceability and quality throughout the supply chain. Roasting is carried out on a Giesen W6.
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Back To Black is a specialty coffee roastery and café in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Back To Black, specialising in Espresso, V60, AeroPress, is curated and verified by the Coffee Insurrection editorial team. Part of the specialty coffee community in Amsterdam.
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