The same person behind the machine.
I'm Norbert. Barista for more than 15 years, roaster of June And July – and at every Back to One Coffee booking, I'm the one making your coffee.
I didn't come for coffee. I came for music.
Almost 16 years ago a good friend drove us to London – a car full of gear, the ferry across, and the plan to make music. With my band CHPLN I spent the following years writing electronic pop, playing shows and, now and then, hearing our songs on the radio.
Coffee came quietly. Between rehearsals and gigs I started working at The Espresso Room, one of the small cafés that shaped London's specialty coffee scene early on – working alongside some of the people who defined it. Music taught me to listen. Coffee taught me to slow down. Both reward patience, and both punish shortcuts.
From London to Bonn.
Behind the bar
The Espresso Room and London's early specialty coffee scene. Where it all started.
On set
Specialty coffee and barista service for commercial productions, fashion editorials and photo shoots – campaigns for H&M and Max Mara, shoots with photographers such as Juergen Teller.
My own bar
Together with a good friend I opened a coffee and breakfast bar in Ericeira, Portugal.
The first roast
Twelve kilograms of Brazilian green coffee from Parede, a roaster in Cascais, and a walk along the sea to get there. June And July was born.
The roastery moves
June And July moves to Bonn. New city, new labels, the same yellow bags.
Back to One Coffee
Coffee roasted by me, served by me – on the cart, from call time to wrap.
For me, coffee is about bringing people together and creating moments around the cup. Great coffee, good conversations and thoughtful service – on set, backstage or in the foyer.