In the heart of Zürich’s Bellevue district, ZimKaffee is redefining what specialty coffee means. For us, “specialty” isn’t just a grade—it’s a story. And that story begins in Africa, the birthplace of Coffea arabica.
Every cup we serve is a direct celebration of African terroir. From the floral, tea-like heirlooms of Ethiopia to the bold, winey SL28 of Kenya—and emerging gems from Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, and Tanzania—we curate coffees that remind us why Africa gave the world its first sip of arabica.
“For us, African coffee is specialty coffee—it’s our starting point, our compass, and our passion.”
A Taste of Africa in Every Cup
- Notable Origins: Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Tanzania.
- Taste Profiles: Floral and tea-like; bright citrus and stone fruit; syrupy chocolate depth; herbal complexity.
- Unique Approach: Roasted locally in partnership with award-winning Swiss roasters Roastlab (Höngg) and MAME (Binz) to preserve each coffee’s cultural and regional identity.
More Than Coffee — A Cultural Bridge
We don’t just pull espresso and pour-overs. We pair African coffees with artisan focaccia, African wines, and storytelling. Guests explore tasting notes, farming histories, and brewing rituals that root each cup in its origin.
That’s how ZimKaffee becomes more than a café: it’s a bridge between Africa and Zürich—between producers and drinkers, heritage and modern craft.
Specialty Coffee, Defined the ZimKaffee Way
In a world where “specialty” can become a buzzword, we bring it back to essentials: traceability, quality, and respect for origin. African coffee isn’t a niche for us. It’s the very definition of specialty.
If you want to understand what specialty coffee truly means in Zürich, start in Africa—and start at ZimKaffee.
