Reykjavík · Iceland

Te & Kaffi

Te & Kaffi roasts in Reykjavík, Capital Region.

Since 1984 · Sigmundur Dýrfjörð, Berglind Guðbrandsdóttir

Overview

Te & Kaffi was founded in 1984 in Reykjavík by husband-and-wife Sigmundur Dýrfjörð and Berglind Guðbrandsdóttir, who set out to introduce loose-leaf tea and high-quality coffee to a country that had drunk neither seriously. It is widely cited as the brand that started the specialty coffee movement in Iceland — preceding both Kaffitár (1990) and Reykjavík Roasters / Kaffismiðja Íslands (2008) — and now operates Iceland's largest coffee roastery alongside roughly nine to twelve cafés.

Known for

Iceland's first specialty coffee company
Largest market share in Iceland's retail coffee category
Methane-powered automatic roasters
Biodegradable packaging and recyclable capsules
Pairing tea (23+ types) and coffee programs

Why it matters

The country's largest specialty roastery and the brand most credited with launching Icelandic coffee culture beyond its old chicory-and-substitute heritage — running the country's biggest cafe chain while still pushing renewable-energy roasting.

Production

roaster machine: Automatic roasters powered by methane (renewable, extracted from organic waste)
filter equipment: Aeropress, V60, Chemex, siphon
roastery location: Reykjavík (dedicated roastery facility, with previous in-cafe Micro Roast at Aðalstræti)
espresso equipment: Victoria Arduino Black Eagle (Aðalstræti location, historically)

Café

Multiple Reykjavík locations including Laugavegur and Aðalstræti, plus inside Eymundsson bookstores

Recognitions

Iceland's pioneer specialty coffee and tea brand
Organic production certified

Sources

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