The Happy Coffee Network
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The Happy Coffee Network
We are the Happy Coffe Network:
Curious, ambitious, passionate coffee professionals.
We want to learn more, grow our skills and get access to the latest knowledge.
We want to grow- as a person ánd a professional.
To us, coffee is more than our job. It’s our lifestyle.
Our mission:
never over complicate – or assume knowledge
share what we know so we all get smarter
help you when we can & give support
respect & ENJOY our shared love for coffee
The founder
Hi! I’m Wendelien 🙂
You may know me as the 2019 World Aeropress Champion, or maybe you’ve seen me online, or perhaps on stage as judge, speaker or MC at a coffee event somewhere around the world.
My career in coffee has its had ups and downs -like yours probably.
There were many times I didn’t know where I belonged, or what my place in the overwhelming coffee industry was.
I’ve felt alone often, and struggled through not one, but two burnouts (I’m also a little stubborn…)
After 15 years working in our beautiful – but complex- industry, I decided to create that positive place myself: The Happy Coffee Network.
A place where you will always feel welcome, supported and cheered on.
Where you don’t have to have all the answers, but you’re simply surrounded by likeminded people who are all trying their best evey day.
After all, coffee tastes better with friends!
xx Wendelien
What’s in the Happy Coffee Network?
Being a part of the Happy Coffee Network has been one of the best personal and professional moves of my life. I am meeting, connecting, and developing relationships around the world, and developing myself personally and professionally.
The Network has given me a place to connect with other coffee follks in an extremely low stress, super positive environment.
The Happy Coffee Network basically changed my life in terms of opportunities.
I’ve collaborated with members on projects, ran workshops and events, met HCN members and friends outside of work and at festivals.
The Network led to meetings, which let to collaborations which got me noticed.
I wouldn’t be where I am without the connections I made.
The Network has given confidence in my skills and knowledge. It’s also given me an opportunity to talk and listen, to get new perspectives and bounce ideas.
People in the Network listen, can can share very good perspectives that give me a global angle. Not sometimes I would otherwise get!
Our Community
We’re the friendliest international community for coffee professionals.What sets us apart?
- No large egos.
- A sense of humor.
- Endless curiousity.
- Always supportive.
Master your Aeropress
Our E-courses
To help you get a headstart in your cafeer, we’ve created some amazing value-packed online courses.
Online, interactive, taught by experts from the coffee industry.
Join live or learn at a moment that suits you best.
The Happy Coffee Podcast
Listen and get inspired by the stories of real people from the coffee industry.
Producers, roasters, barista’s, green coffee buyers, entrepeneurs, competitors.
We all have a story to share, and we’d love to hear yours.
The Happy Coffee Blog
You’re never really done learning – especially in an industry that changes as rapidly as coffee.
Keep upgrading your knowledge with the help of our blog about the most recent science behind our beloved black beverage.
Upcoming events
- October Boooo-along
- Meet us at the World Aeropress Championship
- Masterclass: 'Coffee Canephora'
- wHot topic discussions with David Lalonde