Feierboun is a family business built on a shared passion for coffee. Since 2021, Patrick and Vincent, an uncle and nephew team, have been roasting specialty coffee, painstakingly sourced from all corners of the globe, in their workshop in Bascharage.
A passion turned into a business
“At first, we roasted our coffee as a hobby for our own consumption, because we loved drinking specialty coffee,” explains Patrick. “This very quickly whet our appetites for spending every day of our lives doing something we really love and find meaningful,” adds Vincent. It’s plain to see that this pair are on the same wavelength, perhaps because they’ve always known each other.
After attending a barista and roasting course in Germany, the passionate duo learned everything they needed to know about coffee and the art of roasting. They also developed business acumen vital for managing a product imported from all over the world. Following a long period of groundwork spent sourcing producers (either directly or through importers), they finally took the plunge in January 2021 with the launch of an online shop.
For two years, the partners roasted their coffee in their workshop in Bascharage. “We started out with five bags and used a little machine that could only roast 1.5 kg,” grins Patrick. “We’ve recently swapped this for a 6 kg machine. Although we can produce more, it’s still not enough!”
A year ago, the partners opened a coffee shop in Luxembourg city centre. “We believed it was important to put a face to our brand and see the supply chain right through to the end with the customers who drink our coffee,” explains Vincent. He takes care of barista duties in the shop, while Patrick focuses purely on roasting.
Promoting the story behind the beans
When asked what the roaster’s role is in the coffee-making process, Patrick immediately replies: “To make the beans sing and express everything the farmer was trying to achieve. They’re like gold dust to us.” The team’s decision to focus on specialty coffee was never in any doubt. “Not only does it taste great, but we know that prices are fair throughout the supply chain, particularly for farmers, which means they can make a good living. This eases the pressure on farmers, so they can pick the coffee cherries when they’re fully ripe without having to hurry the process. Timing is everything when making this outstanding coffee.”
This desire to promote the product, and particularly its origin, is plain to see in the packaging: “Our designer came up with a special design for each country using the colours of its flag.”
Feierboun’s attention to detail throughout the supply chain is focused on one thing: providing its loyal customers with the best possible experience.
