Hot & HonorableRooted in Sweden’s early specialty wave and shaped by experience from the Johan & Nyström era, Gringo has been a steady voice for producer first, single origin coffee. A wide and adventurous offer list spans producers, varieties, and processing styles, all presented with clear, transparent labels and accessible pricing. The overall execution and influence in Sweden remain clear.
Founded in Gothenburg in 2018 by Johan Ekfeldt, Gringo Nordic builds on experience that helped shape the region’s specialty scene. Before Gringo, Johan co founded Johan & Nyström, a company that brought modern specialty to a wide audience in Sweden and Finland through direct relationships at origin, lighter roasting, open cuppings, and education; many baristas and roasters who passed through that ecosystem went on to influence other projects across the Nordics. At Gringo, Johan and his partner Pernilla extend that impact with a producer first, lot specific approach, drawing on long ties at origin including work at their Colombian farm Finca La Tierra. The style stays in the light range to highlight sweetness, clarity, and place, with classic profiles at the core and selective processing experiments used to add range without losing structure.
