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Ripsnorter
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Specialty coffee roastery and coffee bar in Rotterdam, founded in 2017 by Zjevaun Lemar Janga — originally from Aruba, and previously founder of Harvest Coffee Brewers, also in Rotterdam. Janga is a two-time Dutch Barista Champion and World Barista Championship finalist. Ripsnorter roasts in-house and sources directly from producers, rotating its lineup frequently between washed classics and experimental fermentations (anaerobic, yeast-inoculated, extended natural). The name comes from Australian slang for something truly wonderful. Source: ripsnorter.nl, theroasterspack.com, europeancoffeetrip.com.
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Ripsnorter Coffee Bar
Mariniersweg 65, 3011 NG Rotterdam, NetherlandsMonday: 08:00-16:00 Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 08:00-16:00 Thursday: 08:00-16:00 Friday: 08:00-16:00 Saturday: 08:00-16:00 Sunday: 08:00-16:00
Coffees
11 coffees
New — Agricola's inaugural offering, from producers Gonzalo and Yrma Palenzuela, who turned their retirement hobby into a quality-focused operation. Freshness and balance, with sencha, juicy guava sweetness and a bright citrus finish. Source: ripsnorter.nl.
Sencha · Guava · Red Grapefruit

New — producer Esayas Beriso transitioned from government work to establish his own farm in 2009, working with SNAP Specialty Coffee since 2017 — an initiative supporting over 6,000 regional farmers through training and agricultural resources. Source: ripsnorter.nl.
Black Currant · Peach · Black Tea

New — house espresso blend. Developed by first choosing a target flavor profile (sweet, syrupy, milk chocolate), then cupping candidate coffees blind to find those matching it. A rich, sweet cup with balanced body and subtle complexity, built to work equally well as straight espresso or with milk. Source: ripsnorter.nl.
Dark Chocolate · Dried Cranberries · Banana

New — Diego Horta learned coffee cultivation from his family and balances innovation, sustainability and family tradition on his farm. Clarity, sweetness and layered complexity; peaks 15-20 days after roasting. Currently sold out on the live site. Source: ripsnorter.nl.
Dark Cherry · Prune · Pomelo

New — Gerson Mora represents a new generation of Colombian producers merging traditional farming with a quality focus. The Yellow Pacamara's large bean size gives a layered cup with sweetness, florality and structure. Peaks 15-20 days post-roast; freezing extends the window. Source: ripsnorter.nl.
Elderflower · Rhubarb Compote · Milk Chocolate

New — from Mukunga Estate (established 1970, owned by Hanner Wanjiku Mukunga) near the Aberdare forest, sourced via exporter Dorman Coffee. Selective hand-harvested ripe cherries. Vibrant acidity and complexity. Currently sold out on the live site. Source: ripsnorter.nl.
Red Currant · Earl Grey · Blood Orange

New — producer Lisbet Mariño founded Incahuasi farm with her husband Oscar. Selective harvesting at peak ripeness under cool mountain conditions. Source: ripsnorter.nl.
Dried Orange · Red Grapes · Wine Gums

New — grown by Supriyanto on an 8-hectare volcanic-slope farm. Orange Bourbon is a rare mutation of the original Bourbon variety, producing cherries with a striking orange hue. A surprisingly clean, vibrant cup for such an extended fermentation. Source: ripsnorter.nl.
Papaya · Grapefruit · Molasses

New — from a 2,000-tree microlot at Finca Nogales producing roughly 2,000kg annually. Hand-selected at peak ripeness, washed with treated water, and dried slowly in a controlled dark room. Jasmine and rose aromatics, honey and brown-sugar sweetness, mango/pineapple/tangerine fruit. Source: ripsnorter.nl.
Nectarine · Dark Cherry · Honey

New — a community lot representing over 700 smallholder farmers cultivating traditional Ethiopian landrace varieties. Only fully ripe cherries are hand-picked before delivery to the Raro Boda washing station. A clean, vibrant cup reflecting the surrounding community and landscape. Source: ripsnorter.nl.
Orange Jam · White Floral · Lemon

New — Yasmina and Cornelio established Alto Capasi farm in 2019, transitioning to specialty coffee production using ancestral Andean harvesting practices. A refined, expressive cup with remarkable structure, clarity and depth. Peaks 15-20 days post-roast. Source: ripsnorter.nl.
Honeysuckle · Pear · Jasmine