Hot & HonorableFrom Helsinki, Good Life exemplifies Nordic style with producer first sourcing and light, precise roasting that delivers consistently clean, priceworthy cups. Their Nordics Best Roaster 2024 win underscores execution and influence in the region.
Founded by Lauri Pipinen, Good Life began as a coffee bar in Helsinki in 2012 and started roasting in 2014 with the aim of bringing a quality-focused, transparent roastery to Finland. Pipinen’s competition pedigree (Finnish Barista Champion 2011) and coffee bar roots shaped a house style built on clean, light roasts, single-origin selections, and clear producer storytelling. In recent years the roastery has been run by a tight team including Aleksi Kuusijärvi and head roaster Richard Shannon, continuing the same clarity-first approach.
