Hot & HonorableManhattan has become a steady, internationally recognised voice in modern light roasting. Co-founder Esther Maasdam’s strong competition pedigree shows in the calibration and execution, while transparent, lot specific storytelling pairs with precise roasting for clean, place expressive cups. Experimental releases are handled with control rather than noise, yielding season after season consistency and clear influence across the specialty market at home and abroad.
Founded in Rotterdam in 2017 by Ben Morrow and Esther Maasdam, Manhattan was shaped by a deep competition pedigree and a producer first mindset. Morrow won Coffee Masters in both New York and London and has multiple national titles, while Maasdam is a four time Dutch Latte Art Champion and Dutch Cup Tasters Champion. Recently Morrow has left the company to pursue a new venture; Maasdam continues to lead a light, clarity driven approach with a stated ambition to work with like minded producers and push boundaries forward.
