Lykke Kaffegårdar

Lykke Kaffegårdar: Cultivating Happiness, From Seed to Soul

Lykke Kaffegårdar, meaning "happiness" in Nordic, embodies a profound commitment to joy and ethical practices throughout the coffee journey. Co-founded by Johan Damgaard, formerly of the renowned Johan & Nyström, and with Benjamin Norman, ex-head roaster at Drop Coffee Roasters, leading their roasting, Lykke brings serious specialty coffee pedigree.

Their unique soul lies in a groundbreaking ownership model where coffee farmers are co-owners, eliminating middlemen and fostering true partnership. Lykke establishes "role model" farms in origins like Peru, El Salvador, Uganda, and Brazil, developing and sharing sustainable, organic farming methods with neighboring communities.

This vertically integrated company controls every step, from seed to roasted bean, ensuring their comprehensive sustainability standards are met, often surpassing official certifications. Their commitment extends to biodegradable packaging, produced in a solar-powered factory. Lykke actively experiments with diverse processing methods—washed, honey, natural, carbonic maceration—to unlock unique flavor profiles from their farms. Projects like Uganda's "Coffee Scout" and special "555" Can releases highlight their direct origin involvement, showcasing a dedication to quality and a truly happy coffee experience.