Gringo Nordic Coffee Roasters

Gringo Nordic Coffee Roasters is a specialty roastery based in Gothenburg, Sweden, founded in 2018 by Johan Ekfeld. Ekfeld is a familiar name in Nordic coffee circles: he was among the co-founders of Johan & Nyström in 2004, one of Sweden's most influential early specialty coffee companies. Gringo Nordic represents his return to an independent roasting project, operating at a smaller scale and with a distinct identity shaped by Gothenburg's particular coffee culture.

After more than a decade helping build Johan & Nyström into a recognized regional brand, Ekfeld launched Gringo Nordic with a narrower, more personal focus. The name itself — a Swedish colloquialism loosely suggesting an outsider or foreigner — hints at a roastery that isn't trying to fit a familiar mold. The operation has grown modestly since its 2018 founding, building a range that spans single-origin lots, house blends, and espresso-forward offerings.

Gringo Nordic's catalog includes organic single-origin coffees alongside smooth blends and Italian-style espresso, suggesting a deliberately broad approach meant to serve both filter-focused drinkers and traditional espresso audiences. Seasonal blending also appears central to the work — the roastery describes crafting limited runs timed to the Nordic calendar, including fruity, full-bodied blends designed for summer's long days. The emphasis on organic sourcing across multiple product lines points to supply-chain choices made on principle, not just marketing.