Coffee roastery for contract roasting, private label and custom coffee products for the food industry
KBK Kaffeerösterei Berlin Kreuzberg GmbH
Berlin (Gitschiner Straße 91, 10969)New on Amplifa
Roasting craftsmanship since 1950
KBK Kaffeerösterei Berlin Kreuzberg GmbH has been roasting coffee in Berlin since 1950 and produces custom coffee products for the food industry as well as private-label coffees for retail, gastronomy, bakeries and offices. At the core is the traditional, gentle long-time roasting in the 120-kg PROBAT drum roaster with light, medium and dark roast profiles. In addition to whole beans and perl beans, KBK produces coffee nibs/splinters in 1.0 mm and 2.2 mm, ground coffee in various grind sizes, and coffee powder below 30 µ for chocolates, pralines, ice cream, baked goods and desserts. The portfolio includes contract roasting to customer specifications, single-origin coffees, decaffeinated organic coffee using the Swiss Water process, as well as filling, labeling, packaging, storage and discreet shipping in the customer's name. Roast profiles are documented batch by batch. The roastery is certified as an organic control body DE-ÖKO-070 and produces in a food-grade manner with hygienic standards.
- Site
- Berlin
- Processes
- Coffee roasting (traditional drum roasting / gentle long-time roasting), Coffee grinding (various grind sizes, e.g. filter, French press, espresso), Production of coffee nibs/splinters (breaking roasted beans, 1.0 mm and 2.2 mm, dust-free), Coffee powder production (< 30 µ particle size), Contract roasting (roasting of customer green coffee), Private label: filling, labeling, packaging (standard packaging, cans, cartons), Storage and shipping/logistics (also in the customer's name), Contract roasting
- Materials
- Green coffee, Organic coffee (decaffeinated, Swiss Water®), Single-origin coffees, Drum roasting (long-time roasting), Green coffee (Arabica/Robusta), Swiss Water® decaffeination, Coffee powder (< 30 µ), Coffee nibs/splinters
- Certificates
- Organic control body (eco control body), Organic control body DE-ÖKO-070, Batch documentation of roast profiles, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1950
- Industries
- Food industry (chocolate, baked goods, ice cream, confectionery), Food retail, Gastronomy, Cafés/coffee shops, Bakeries, Roasteries (partner roastery/contract roasting)
- 01
Green coffee purchasing
- 02
Roasting (drum roasting)
- 03
Decaffeination (Swiss Water®, before roasting)
- 04
Breaking/grinding (nibs, powder)
- 05
Filling and packaging
- 06
Labeling
- 07
Storage
- 08
Shipping
Green coffee, roasting processes and refinement
Drum roasting (long-time roasting)
Gentle roasting in the 120-kg PROBAT drum roaster for lighter, medium and dark roast profiles.
Green coffee (Arabica/Robusta)
High-quality raw beans, including single-origin coffees and organic quality.
Swiss Water® decaffeination
Chemical-free, organically certified water process with caffeine content below 0.1%.
Coffee powder (< 30 µ)
Finely ground mass for chocolates, pralines, cream, ice cream and baked goods without affecting consistency.
Coffee nibs/splinters
Broken roasted beans in 1.0 mm and 2.2 mm, dust-free, for dragées and toppings.
Location
Berlin
DERoastery and headquarters
- Part weight / size
- Batches 60–120 kg
- Lot size
- Small series to large series according to customer requirements
- Materials
- Green coffee (Arabica/Robusta), organic coffee
- 120 kg PROBAT drum roaster
Coffee products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee roasting (traditional drum roasting / gentle long-time roasting)Heat treatment | – | – | 60 kg – 120 kg | – | Green coffee (Arabica/Robusta) |
| Coffee grinding (various grind sizes, e.g. filter, French press, espresso)Machining | – | – | – | – | Roasted coffee |
| Production of coffee nibs/splinters (breaking roasted beans, 1.0 mm and 2.2 mm, dust-free)Machining | – | – | – | – | Roasted coffee |
| Coffee powder production (< 30 µ particle size)Machining | < 30 µ | – | – | – | Roasted coffee |
| Contract roasting (roasting of customer green coffee)Heat treatment | – | – | – | – | Customer green coffee |
| Private label: filling, labeling, packaging (standard packaging, cans, cartons)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Roasted coffee |
| Storage and shipping/logistics (also in the customer's name)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drum roaster | PROBAT | 1 | 120 kg per batch | – | Gitschiner Straße 91, 10969 Berlin |
Additional services
Quality and certifications
Roast profiles are documented batch by batch, and the products are processed in a food-grade and hygienic manner. KBK is approved as an organic control body DE-ÖKO-070; sensor checks and processes ensure consistent particle sizes and quality.
| Evidence | Berlin |
|---|---|
| Organic control body DE-ÖKO-070 | |
| Batch documentation of roast profiles | |
| FSSC 22000 | |
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1950
Foundation of the coffee roastery in Berlin.