In the heart of an industrial estate in Contern, Tim Doppler, one of just a handful of master roasters in Luxembourg, has been running his organic roastery “BUDAI Coffee” since 2010.
Hailing from the German Saarland region, Doppler learned his craft many years ago, at renowned roastery “Kaffeerösterei Burg” in Hamburg.
Up until two years ago, he co-managed coffee brand “Roude Léiw Bounekaffi” with Will Kreutz. The brand was sold in 2021 and Doppler set up on his own, launching his own brand “BUDAI Coffee”. Doppler continues to work closely with Kreutz, too, and is currently involved in exciting collaborations with Kreutz’s spirits brand “Gëlle Fra®“.
The concept for BUDAI Coffee’s current “Stars Reborn” product line was also designed by Kreutz and features a series of portraits of prominent personalities from the 1960s — depicted using coffee beans!
It’s important to Doppler that his products have an identity, preferably through a familiar, likeable face.
That’s why he plumped for the plump-bellied Chinese Buddha for his company name and logo. “If Coca-Cola can use Father Christmas, we can use Buddha!” says the master roaster with a smile.
But the most important thing, he says, is to provide a high-quality product. This starts when he purchases his coffee beans, collaborating closely with suppliers to ensure not only product quality but also fair working conditions in the countries of origin.
With a focus on the environment and sustainability, Doppler is also keen to rethink packaging. The motto here is “Package-free packaging”!
As an eco-friendly alternative to aluminium and plastic, BUDAI Coffee uses compostable Nespresso-compatible capsules that are carbon-neutral and made from 100% renewable raw materials. The capsules are available to try in packs of 14. Coffee lovers who’ve already found their favourite variety can buy the brand’s large refillable boxes that contain 150 capsules. Refill capsules come in a unique, reusable jute bag.
BUDAI is now available in a large number of supermarkets and organic food shops across Luxembourg. The goal is to further expand the brand. And Doppler plans to continue to do so on his own, personally ensuring that his coffee continues to meet his high-quality standards. That’s not to say, of course, that he’s ruling out any new products or exciting new collaborations! We look forward to seeing what’s in store for BUDAI Coffee! Until then, it’s a case of: Wait and see, and drink coffee!
More information: www.budaicoffee.com
