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Mehr als nur Kaffe

More than just coffee

Black ops coffee

is a company founded by ex-military special forces personnel who, after their service, do everything they can to promote and support the community of everyday heroes. Be it before duty with good coffee, which makes all tired spirits disappear, during duty with the right equipment and refreshment in between, or after duty at joint events and further training.

Background

The team

of Black Ops Coffee is a familiary association of comrades who want to create a community with a high standard of quality of their goods and everything that goes with it. We are deeply convinced that together you can do anything as long as you join forces and pull together.

Black Ops Coffee Team
Logo Black Ops Coffee

Our goal

Black Ops Coffee is a reliable brand for those who both defend and live our shared values every day.

But we don’t just want to offer you the best coffee for your personal daily Black Ops, we also want to show you that with cohesion and mutual help you can overcome any challenge.

That is why Black Ops Coffee is a brand by and for all those who drink coffee as a pleasure and also as a ritual. Black Ops Coffee gives all of our often silent everyday heroes the support they desperately need, no matter where they are or what their personal BLACK OP looks like right now.

2012

April - idea is born

April - idea is born

Idea of Black Ops Coffee is invented by active duty commando soldiers. The fun thought gradually turned into serious considerations. Familiarization and self-study in the subject area of coffee took place. Visits to roasteries and barista training sessions took place.

2014

June - the long journeys

June - the long journeys

Search for the suitable raw materials (beans) in Africa and South America begins. Ethiopia, Uganda, Brazil, Vietnam, Venezuela and other countries are toured.
Juli - support by the SOF community

Juli - support by the SOF community

Help from friendly comrades from England and USA who are active in special forces and intelligence. Direct contact with local farmers and conviction of quality.

2016

August - Brand gets protected

August - Brand gets protected

The final logo and the brand itself is protected.
September - roasting master found

September - roasting master found

Suitable roasting master with high-quality hand roasting is sought and finally found in Italy. Old family which has refined the art of roasting for 4 generations. Test the finished mixtures in the barracks and service offices of the founders.

2018

First steps

First steps

Black Ops Coffee is entering the market and will be marketed through a third-party vendor for the time being. Questions about needs and opportunities are extensively analyzed and refined directly with customers.

2019

January - the company is now active

Founding of own company which is now dedicated full time to the vision and mission of Black Ops Coffee. Distribution structure is expanded by B2B dealers from the authorities scene. The homepage and the online store were set up.

10th of February - head office in Neuss

Our first small company headquarters was in Neuss. From there the goods were delivered.
17th of August - relocation to the westerwald

17th of August - relocation to the westerwald

Due to space problems we moved to the Westerwald, now we have our own small show room, warehouse and office there. The idea becomes a real company.
December

December

We are active on almost all social marketing channels, and in December we shipped our 800th order.

2020

Employee traning

Employee traning

Employees are sent on a barista workshop.
January - expansion of merchandise

January - expansion of merchandise

To complete the demand of the heroes of everyday life, other high-quality brands are now also included in the program.
September - chocolate and alcohol

September - chocolate and alcohol

Introduction of chocolate and alcohol in our assortment. Quality prevails.

2021

March - Extreme Sports Events

March - Extreme Sports Events

The launch of Black Ops Coffee events in sports, outdoor and adventure is inroduced.
May - Black Ops Mechanics

May - Black Ops Mechanics

New division of in-house products comes into play. Our own devices, tools and sports equipment are manufactured in our own workshop.

2022

Black Ops Coffee IBERIA joins the party

Black Ops Coffee IBERIA joins the party

Spain and Portugal join the Black Ops Community. Bienvenidos we say to that! To Black Ops Coffee Iberia
March - Black Ops Motocross

March - Black Ops Motocross

Black Ops Coffee, with Dino de Luca, now has it's first professional motocross racing driver, representing the Black Ops Community nationally and internationally.