Welcome to The Last Bean – a coffee roastery with a mission. Born from a passion for coffee, strong local roots and an unwavering focus on specialty coffee, The Last Bean brings a fresh perspective to the coffee experience on the Belgian coast. From Knokke-Heist, a carefully curated range is offered that surprises both everyday coffee drinkers and true connoisseurs alike.

If you love coffee, you’ve probably come across the term specialty coffee. But what does it actually mean? And why is this category of coffee so different (and often better) than what you find in most supermarkets? In this article, we explain in an accessible way what specialty coffee is all about, why it has become such a phenomenon, and how you can taste the difference for yourself.