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The Garage-Born Roastery
Brüder Coffee was started in a garage by Pieter and Maryke Schoonwinkel, a married couple who fell for coffee, named the company after the brothers-in-law who got them into it, and have spent the last six years building one of the most interesting specialty coffee operations in the North West province.
The name Brüder is German for "brothers." Today they roast, train, supply equipment, design menus, run events, and even repair machines. They put on what was, hands down, the best booth at Jo'burg Coffee Festival 2026.
More Than Just Beans
Roasting
For shops, businesses, and individuals
Equipment Supply
Espresso machines, grinders, the lot
Barista Training
Deepening the SA coffee skill base
Menu Design
Turning a café into a coherent customer journey
The Coffees
Colombia Geisha
Cortado with coconut + almond milk
Floral notes opened up beautifully
Ethiopia Lalisa Black Honey
Black Honey
Pineapple, honey, dark chocolate — the absolute winner
Colombia Washed
Washed
Orange notes you can spot from the first sip
Little Bro Blend
Medium roast, Colombian + Tanzanian
The gateway coffee — daily espresso crowd-pleaser
Where to Find Them
Klerksdorp, North West — Roastery + 3 on-the-go coffee stations
Kroonstad, Free State — at Penny's Guesthouse
The craft of small-batch roasting — garage-born, now a full operation
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brüder Coffee based?
Brüder is based in Klerksdorp, North West province — with a second location at Penny's Guesthouse in Kroonstad, Free State. They also run 3 on-the-go coffee stations.
What does 'Brüder' mean?
Brüder is German for 'brothers'. Pieter and Maryke Schoonwinkel named the company after the brothers-in-law who first got them into coffee.
Does Brüder only sell coffee beans?
No — Brüder offers a full-service model: roasting, espresso equipment supply, barista training, and menu design for cafés. They're a complete coffee partner.
What is the Little Bro blend?
Little Bro is Brüder's medium-roast gateway blend (Colombian + Tanzanian). It sits alongside Cedar's Milky Way and Bluebird's DREAMER as a daily-driver espresso.