Coffee Mama

Krijn Taconiskade 3, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Coffee Mama started in 2020 in Suriname, founded by Daphne Breuker. It’s a Caribbean coffee brand, but calling it just that feels too small. The whole thing is built around making the coffee chain work from bean to cup, while pushing the Surinamese coffee industry forward. They grow coffee in greenhouses and use a hybrid of Arabica and Robusta, which sounds nerdy but basically means they’re doing specialty coffee their own way. The name comes from the koffiemamaboom, the tree that gives shade to coffee plants while they grow. That protective vibe carries into what they do: bringing coffee farming back to Suriname and trying to make a real impact on the community there. The Amsterdam location is their Caribbean café and restaurant. It’s the kind of place where you can grab coffee, eat homemade stuff, and just soak in the atmosphere. They also mix in regional art and culture, so it’s not just a coffee stop, it’s a whole vibe. If you want to actually taste what the brand is about, this is…