Info Session: Coffee in Harmony with Nature – What Is Biodynamic Farming?

• Biodynamic farming is a holistic agricultural philosophy that respects the natural rhythms of the earth and seeks balance between soil, plants, and living organisms. When coffee is grown biodynamically and certified by Demeter, it’s not just about high-quality beans — it’s a commitment to ecological and ethical values.
• But what does this mean in practice? What does a biodynamic coffee farm look like? How does this approach affect the taste of coffee — and why are more and more roasteries and consumers interested in it?

Maximum of 50 participants. We'll play 2 rows, and the caller for the first row bingo gets an ice cream coupon. The winner of 2 rows gets tickets to next year's event.

Coffee Memories writing workshop

• Share your coffee memory at the Helsinki Coffee Festival and become part of a collective artwork!

☕ When and where did you have your first cup of coffee?
☕ Did a spark, crush, or even love ignite in a café?
☕ Did you discover a new idea or solution over a cup of coffee?
☕ In which turning points of your life has coffee been present?

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Helsinki Coffee Festival, we are collecting people’s personal coffee memories. Coffee is present in many of life’s most meaningful moments—from weddings to funerals, in joy and sorrow, at work and in everyday life. Coffee moments include falling in love and letting go, discovering yourself and others.

Therapeutic writing professionals Jenni Hurmerinta and Aija Salovaara will host a workshop diving into personal coffee memories at the Coffee Festival on April 26, 2025.

🎧 In the middle of the festival buzz, put on your headphones and join this immersive collective experience!
No prior experience or special skills are required, and everyone is welcome. We offer a safe, inclusive space and provide all necessary writing materials.

You are also invited to leave your text on the Coffee Memory Story Wall, which will grow throughout the festival. Selected texts may be used later as part of a multidisciplinary exhibition or book project on coffee memories.

What: Coffee Memories Writing Workshop
Where: Silent Tea Room (2nd floor), Helsinki Coffee Festival
When: Saturday, April 26, at 11:00–11:30 and 14:30–15:00
How: Walk-in basis – stay for just a moment or the full session.

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Tea is the new wine

• Gatsby, Théhuone

Discussion in Finnish. Wine is often carefully selected in restaurants, with significant time and attention dedicated to it — but tea has been left in the shadows. Yet, tea has the potential to become the next wine.

Beginner – How can you take your tea enjoyment to a whole new level?

• Interview with Teen ystävät ry Noora Hinkka (in Finnish)

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Maximum of 50 participants. We'll play 2 rows, and the caller for the first row bingo gets an ice cream coupon. The winner of 2 rows gets tickets to next year's event.

Brand, Strategy & Social Media – Keys to Café and Restaurant Marketing

• Emmi Paunonen, Head of Production and Development, MarkkinointiKollektiivi

Discussion in Finnish. Emmi Paunonen, Production & Development Manager at MarkkinointiKollektiivi, will share her top tips for effective marketing and how strategic thinking drives results. In her talk, Emmi will provide tools for branding cafés and restaurants, explain where strategic marketing starts, how to stand out from the competition, and offer hands-on tips for social media marketing.

The Price of Coffee – Why Has Coffee Become More Expensive?

• Interview

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Welcome to take a moment of tranquility amidst the festival buzz! Once again, the immersive experience provided by Théhuone, which many festival-goers have found to be a highlight, can be found on the 2nd floor.

This year, the Silent Tea Room aims to delve into the most secret place of all: ourselves. Tea and sound will serve as our guides. To benefit from the session, all you need is an open mind and a willingness to use your imagination while tasting tea.

Join the elite of tea guides, Gatsby and Daniela, in the Silent Tea Room at the Helsinki Coffee Festival's Silent Oasis.

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Silent Tea Room Schedule:

Friday: 3:30 PM – 5 PM Oolong ja Pu'er tea

Saturday: 12:30 PM – 2 PM Japanese green tea and 4 PM – 5:30 PM Oolong ja Pu'er tea

Sunday: 12:30 PM – 2 PM Japanese green tea and 3 PM – 4:30 PM Oolong ja Pu'er tea

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Interview with the Winner of the Ice Cream of the Year Competition

Filter Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Tea, Kombucha, and Chocolate of the Year

• How the Winning Products Were Created

Interviews with the Competition Winners

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Grind and Enjoy – How a Coffee Grinder Easily Elevates Your Brew

• Why does freshly ground coffee taste better – and is using a coffee grinder really as hard as people think?
  In this practical discussion, we dive into how a home barista can approach using a grinder. We’ll talk about the importance of grind size, different types of grinders, brewing methods, and how easily great coffee can be made with the right tools. No more pre-ground coffee – just flavor, freshness, and a full experience!
• Interview with Niko Olkkonen from Wilfa (in Finnish)

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Careers in Coffee – What Opportunities Does the Industry Offer?

• The interview features, among others, Jonna Korhonen, roaster at Kaffa Roastery.

The coffee industry is diverse and global – but what kinds of career paths does it really offer? This discussion explores job roles across the coffee value chain: from baristas to trainers, roasters to consultants, and even international positions. Guests will share real-world experiences and give practical tips for those looking to enter or grow within the coffee world.

Come to make coffee cocktails at the drink lab in the bar on the 2nd floor (separate fee). In the Kyrö Distillery's cocktail lab, you'll learn to make Tiramisu martini cocktail. You can sign up for the cocktail lab in advance at the event on the second floor at the BAR; there's room for 10 people at a time. K-18.

Drink Lab times:

Saturday, April 26th at 1:00PM, 2:00PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM

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Come to make coffee cocktails at the drink lab in the bar on the 2nd floor (separate fee). In the Kyrö Distillery's cocktail lab, you'll learn to make Tiramisu martini cocktail. You can sign up for the cocktail lab in advance at the event on the second floor at the BAR; there's room for 10 people at a time. K-18.

Drink Lab times:

Sunday, April 27th at 1:00PM, 2:00PM, 3:00 PM

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CoffeeQUIZ – Are You a Coffee Expert?

• Take part in the CoffeeQUIZ and put your knowledge to the test!The quiz will be hosted on Kahoot, and the winner will receive tickets to next year’s event.

The quiz is hosted by VISA (QUIZ in Finnish) Tuovinen from Makea Coffee.

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Filter Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Tea, Kombucha, and Chocolate of the Year

• How the Winning Products Were Created

Interviews with the Competition Winners

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Filter Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Tea, Kombucha, and Chocolate of the Year

• How the Winning Products Were Created

Interviews with the Competition Winners

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How the Espresso and Limited edition coffee of the Year Was Created

• Interview with the winner

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Filter Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Tea, Kombucha, and Chocolate of the Year

• How the Winning Products Were Created

Interviews with the Competition Winners

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Coffee Memories writing workshop

• Share your coffee memory at the Helsinki Coffee Festival and become part of a collective artwork!

☕ When and where did you have your first cup of coffee?
☕ Did a spark, crush, or even love ignite in a café?
☕ Did you discover a new idea or solution over a cup of coffee?
☕ In which turning points of your life has coffee been present?

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Helsinki Coffee Festival, we are collecting people’s personal coffee memories. Coffee is present in many of life’s most meaningful moments—from weddings to funerals, in joy and sorrow, at work and in everyday life. Coffee moments include falling in love and letting go, discovering yourself and others.

Therapeutic writing professionals Jenni Hurmerinta and Aija Salovaara will host a workshop diving into personal coffee memories at the Coffee Festival on April 26, 2025.

🎧 In the middle of the festival buzz, put on your headphones and join this immersive collective experience!
No prior experience or special skills are required, and everyone is welcome. We offer a safe, inclusive space and provide all necessary writing materials.

You are also invited to leave your text on the Coffee Memory Story Wall, which will grow throughout the festival. Selected texts may be used later as part of a multidisciplinary exhibition or book project on coffee memories.

What: Coffee Memories Writing Workshop
Where: Silent Tea Room (2nd floor), Helsinki Coffee Festival
When: Saturday, April 26, at 11:00–11:30 and 14:30–15:00
How: Walk-in basis – stay for just a moment or the full session.

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Coffee completes the dessert – so why is it so often an afterthought?

• Laura Kietäväinen,  Robert Paulig Roastery
• Lauri Pipinen, Good Life Coffee

Ten years ago, Helsinki Coffee Festival asked why restaurants don’t invest in better coffee. A decade later, the same question still lingers. Why does a great dining experience so often end with mediocre coffee? In this panel, we’ll dive into restaurant coffee culture, attitudes, and opportunities. What’s holding coffee back – and what would it take for it to be appreciated as a vital part of the dining story? (Discussion in Finnish)

Come to make coffee cocktails at the drink lab in the bar on the 2nd floor (separate fee). In the Kyrö Distillery's cocktail lab, you'll learn to make Tiramisu martini. You can sign up for the cocktail lab in advance at the event on the second floor at the BAR; there's room for 10 people at a time. K-18.

Drink Lab times:

Friday, April 25th at 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM

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Welcome to take a moment of tranquility amidst the festival buzz! Once again, the immersive experience provided by Théhuone, which many festival-goers have found to be a highlight, can be found on the 2nd floor.

This year, the Silent Tea Room aims to delve into the most secret place of all: ourselves. Tea and sound will serve as our guides. To benefit from the session, all you need is an open mind and a willingness to use your imagination while tasting tea.

Join the elite of tea guides, Gatsby and Daniela, in the Silent Tea Room at the Helsinki Coffee Festival's Silent Oasis.

‍

Silent Tea Room Schedule:

Friday: 3:30 PM – 5 PM Oolong ja Pu'er tea

Saturday: 12:30 PM – 2 PM Japanese green tea and 4 PM – 5:30 PM Oolong ja Pu'er tea

Sunday: 12:30 PM – 2 PM Japanese green tea and 3 PM – 4:30 PM Oolong ja Pu'er tea

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Coffee from the heart of the forest – a Finnish coffee farmer in Colombia

• Interview with Mikko Kauppinen, Finca Las Ventanas (in Finnish)

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Welcome to take a moment of tranquility amidst the festival buzz! Once again, the immersive experience provided by Théhuone, which many festival-goers have found to be a highlight, can be found on the 2nd floor.

This year, the Silent Tea Room aims to delve into the most secret place of all: ourselves. Tea and sound will serve as our guides. To benefit from the session, all you need is an open mind and a willingness to use your imagination while tasting tea.

Join the elite of tea guides, Gatsby and Daniela, in the Silent Tea Room at the Helsinki Coffee Festival's Silent Oasis.

‍

Silent Tea Room Schedule:

Friday: 3:30 PM – 5 PM Oolong ja Pu'er tea

Saturday: 12:30 PM – 2 PM Japanese green tea and 4 PM – 5:30 PM Oolong ja Pu'er tea

Sunday: 12:30 PM – 2 PM Japanese green tea and 3 PM – 4:30 PM Oolong ja Pu'er tea

• Xinwei Zhang, researcher, University of Helsinki

Coffee isn’t just a daily habit. It’s a global ritual steeped in identity, memory, and meaning. In this talk, sociologist Xinwei Zhang represent KAKU project team takes us on a journey from the misty mountains of Yunnan, China to the cafés of Finland, uncovering the deeper cultural and environmental stories behind every cup. What does it really mean to drink coffee “sustainably”? And how do history, tradition, and global inequality shape the way coffee is grown, traded, and consumed?

This is coffee as you’ve never thought about it before — not just as a beverage, but as a mirror of our world. Whether you're a barista, a roaster, a researcher, or just someone who loves a good brew, join us for a conversation about how we can reimagine coffee culture, together.

Maximum of 50 participants. We'll play 2 rows, and the caller for the first row bingo gets an ice cream coupon. The winner of 2 rows gets tickets to next year's event.

The Price of Coffee – Why Has Coffee Become More Expensive?

• Interview

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Welcome to take a moment of tranquility amidst the festival buzz! Once again, the immersive experience provided by Théhuone, which many festival-goers have found to be a highlight, can be found on the 2nd floor.

This year, the Silent Tea Room aims to delve into the most secret place of all: ourselves. Tea and sound will serve as our guides. To benefit from the session, all you need is an open mind and a willingness to use your imagination while tasting tea.

Join the elite of tea guides, Gatsby and Daniela, in the Silent Tea Room at the Helsinki Coffee Festival's Silent Oasis.

‍

Silent Tea Room Schedule:

Friday: 3:30 PM – 5 PM Oolong ja Pu'er tea

Saturday: 12:30 PM – 2 PM Japanese green tea and 4 PM – 5:30 PM Oolong ja Pu'er tea

Sunday: 12:30 PM – 2 PM Japanese green tea and 3 PM – 4:30 PM Oolong ja Pu'er tea

What Can We Learn from Swedish Roasteries and coffee culture?

Interview with:

• Anne Lunell, Koppi Roastery

Anne Lunell is a renowned coffee professional and co-founder of Koppi Coffee Roasters. A former Swedish Barista and Brewers Cup Champion, she is dedicated to quality and sustainability in coffee. Anne travels the world building long-term partnerships with producers and frequently serves as a head judge at international coffee competitions.

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The Price of Coffee – Why It's Rising

• Coffee prices are going up – but do we really understand why? This discussion explores how coffee pricing works, what challenges exist along the supply chain, and why high-quality coffee costs more. What share goes to the farmer, and how do our choices as consumers shape the future of coffee? This session will help you see price not just as a cost, but as a reflection of value.
• Interview

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Grind and Enjoy – How a Coffee Grinder Easily Elevates Your Brew

• Why does freshly ground coffee taste better – and is using a coffee grinder really as hard as people think?
  In this practical discussion, we dive into how a home barista can approach using a grinder. We’ll talk about the importance of grind size, different types of grinders, brewing methods, and how easily great coffee can be made with the right tools. No more pre-ground coffee – just flavor, freshness, and a full experience!
• Interview with Niko Olkkonen from Wilfa (in Finnish)

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Maximum of 50 participants. We'll play 2 rows, and the caller for the first row bingo gets an ice cream coupon. The winner of 2 rows gets tickets to next year's event.

Maximum of 50 participants. We'll play 2 rows, and the caller for the first row bingo gets an ice cream coupon. The winner of 2 rows gets tickets to next year's event.

Espresso of the Year, Limited Edition Coffee, and Ice Cream Awards in Various Categories

• The competitions for Espresso of the Year, Limited Edition Coffee, and Ice Cream in various categories will take place during the event on Friday, April 25th.

Winners will be announced and awarded on the same day.

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Announcement of Roastery of the Year

• The Roastery of the Year 2025 will be awarded to the roastery that receives the highest total score across the year’s coffee competitions (Filter, Decaf, Limited Edition, and Espresso).

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