Our Story

Hi! I'm Kaspar, the founder of FootNote Coffee.

From the first moment I stepped behind the bar, I've been a coffee enthusiast. I fell into coffee by accident one morning at work. That first shift when I started sending customers out the door with a smile on their face and coffee in their hand, I knew I’d found my passion. 

To me, the magic of coffee is the power it has to transform someone’s day. Whether it’s the latte art in the cup or the friendly face behind the bar, cafes have the opportunity to leave people smiling. 

Born in Estonia, pursuit of coffee knowledge led me to Amsterdam where I’ve gotten the chance to work alongside some great baristas and hone my skills.

I’ve grown to love this city and it’s increasing appreciation of specialty coffee. After spending some time working in Melbourne, I returned to the Netherlands with an even greater drive to create a more efficient and relaxing experience for the customer. 

FootNote Coffee is my way of sharing my passion and helping others see that complex doesn't have to be difficult.

Roasting with love

After building my skills in latte art and café service, I began to wonder what happened before the beans hit the hopper. Once I got behind the roaster, I was amazed to see how small changes could make a big difference in your final cup of joe.

Every bean reacts differently once it hits the flame. By connecting with the farmer, the bean’s origin story can inform the roast. My intention is to highlight the natural flavors of the coffee through a process of subtle tweaks and adjustments.


You’ll find FootNote Coffee to be more of a light/medium roast, balancing natural sweetness and acidity with that comforting coffee taste and a rich mouthfeel. Our goal is to produce a product that honors the bean’s incredible journey and the people who put their love and passion into it. From sustainable sourcing to biodegradable packaging, FootNote Coffee gives you more than one reason to smile as you sip your brews.