Interview with Farsin: Coffee roaster and barista from Düsseldorf

Photo: Farsin at Café Nikan on Rethelstraße in Düsseldorf

Farsin, please introduce yourself briefly.

My name is Farsin. I've lived in Düsseldorf for many years and, together with my wife, run Café Nikan, which also has our own private coffee roastery. I'm a mechanical engineer and project manager. I studied in Iran.

Since when did you know that your heart beats for coffee?

In 2003, I came to Düsseldorf from Iran, where I started repairing coffee machines in Düsseldorf's harbor. This led to various contacts and relationships that awakened in me a passion for coffee, its countries of origin, and its processing.

What is particularly important to you about coffee?

This is easy to say in one sentence: good working conditions for the coffee farmers on the coffee plantations and the right growing conditions for the coffee.

Photo: Coffee beans drying in the air

How do you advocate for this?

I regularly travel to the countries of origin of my coffee because personal contact and exchange with my coffee suppliers is very important to me. On-site, I can see for myself that the coffee farmers and their families are doing well. My visit also allows me to see whether the coffee plants are being cared for and harvested in compliance with the specific growing conditions.

Every visit is a cultural enrichment for me, one that I would never want to miss.

How do you prefer to drink your coffee?

I like the real taste of coffee, so my coffee of choice is always filter coffee.

How much coffee do you drink per day?

Oh (laughs)! That could be 6 cups or more.

Where can people buy your coffee?

Firstly, of course, at my roastery on Rethelstraße in Düsseldorf. My coffee and espresso beans are available online exclusively in my shop.

Do you also deliver your coffee beans or can they only be picked up at your roastery?

Of course, both are possible. I deliver nationwide, but I also offer Click & Collect. I also deliver coffee locally to offices or businesses here in Düsseldorf.

Thanks for the interview, Farsin! See you soon.