
Portslade is a suburb of Brighton that is well known for its pebble beach, colorful beach huts, and friendly community.
Interestingly, Portslade-by-Sea was once home to a notorious 18th-century smuggler named Isaac Gulliver, who was famous for his daring smuggling operations along the Sussex coastline.
Today, Brighton is a bustling seaside town with a thriving arts scene,
where YUK FUN continues to create its delightful designs.
Can briefly introduce yourself?
Together we design and make clothing, art prints, totes and other fun stuff that we sell on our webshop.
We spend a lot of our time screen printing our designs and we also do illustration commissions.
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nice landscapes and nature as well as things we see and hear walking around town.
We try to make stuff that will make people smile,
or even better, laugh a bit.
a character design conference in Berlin.
We left it a bit late and didn’t really prepare the surface of the MDF very well so it was way harder than it should have been.
They actually turned out great in the end though!
Lots of our friends donated prizes and we raised £6k for some good causes.
The number of ideas that must have been sparked after a coffee or two…
what can we expect from your upcoming projects?
Any exclusive hints you can give us?
- Jango Jim, Leticia Sere, Xerxes Heirman and Charlotte Dumortier!"
Perhaps not entirely new as they have been in the specialty scene for a long time themselves.
Yet under the name that they are now roasting they are!
From Mechelen, they personally dropped off their coffee on our doorstep.
Otara Kava!
Can you briefly introduce yourself?
Mariana is a certified Q grader and is choosing the coffees for our offer list,
Roman is roasting them to perfection
Since then - specialty coffee has been a very important family member.
super flavourful and smooth,
and with a low content of caffeine at the same time.
and how do you stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in coffee technology?
for example Profile Print -
a gadget that is able to predict the quality profile or sensory parameters of unknown samples of green coffee within seconds based on a combination of AI models.
how do you incorporate design aesthetics into your coffee packaging and branding?
Our partners - Design Studio Directa - did a great job,
we are very happy with the results!
Check it out!
Aside from its majestic castle,
Szczecin is famous for its vast network of parks and green spaces.
The city boasts over 400 hectares of parks,
making it one of the greenest cities in Poland.
In fact, Szczecin has earned the nickname "the Green City" due to its abundance of greenery.
Mamam roastery takes pride in their hometown of Szczecin.
Their roasting techniques bring out the unique flavors and aromas of each bean,
creating a delicious and unforgettable coffee experience.
At the time, Michał was working in one of the coffee roasteries in Berlin and had extensive experience in the field and running a similar business.
From word to word, they came to the conclusion that they could join forces and create something slightly bigger together.
With significant experience and a wealth of knowledge,
we wanted to create a roastery that would stand out in terms of quality and,
at the same time, establish a beautiful minimalist brand with a small twist in the form of clothing tags attached to coffee packages.
And that was somewhat the case with us as well - Michał brought a lot of experience and ideas from that city.
The rest of the team - Adam, Ala, and Martyna have been living in Szczecin since birth.
Together in this city, we ran a well-known café called Alternatywnie,
which brought together a huge community in Szczecin.
When creating MAMAM,
we wanted to provide this community with a product that had not yet been seen on the local coffee scene in terms of quality of raw materials, elegance, and a conscientious approach to coffee.
and are there any farms or regions in particular that you focus on?
We are interested in high-quality beans from trusted sources,
preferably with an interesting history of the growers.
We are searching for both classic origins like Brazil, Ethiopia, or Colombia,
but we are also open to discovering something unique and less common,
such as Malawi.
so we haven't had the opportunity to participate in any events so far.
As for our region, Adam recently judged the Polish Aeropress Championships, which took place in Szczecin.
As a roastery, we still have a lot ahead of us,
and we can't wait to spread our wings!
There are several great places in Szczecin where you can enjoy our coffee on a daily basis or purchase a bag to take home.
These places include: Kardamon, Dzień Dobry, Alternatywnie, Miejsce, Cabo Cafe.
How do you think coffee and art complement each other,
and what role do you think coffee shops play in supporting the arts?
We have often noticed authors of books and poems spending hours in coffee shops, drawing inspiration from the events within the coffee shop or simply from observing the coffee shop's storefront on the urban sidewalk.
Many coffee shops provide wall space where local artists can exhibit their work.
These are wonderful initiatives!
Very original!
How did you guys come up with this idea?
Truth be told, it was Michał's idea, he happens to have a personal interest in fashion.
The rest of us loved the idea as well!
Additionally, our goal was to create packaging that would stand out on café shelves with its simplicity and elegance. We simply wanted to create a beautiful and high-quality product :)
For us, it's a great chance to showcase ourselves to the world.
After all, we have finally sent our coffees to Belgium for the first time!
We hope that our coffees will be enjoyed by all the participants of the subscription.
Greetings from Szczecin!"
Our specialty coffee roastery carefully sources and roasts some of the best coffee in the world,
our artisanal bakery creates high-quality cakes and pastries,
and our cafés serve some of the best coffee and cake in Berlin.
We aim to do everything,
from our specialty roasting to pastry production to our service,
in a way that both minimizes our environmental impact and is thoughtful of the social impact on the communities who produce our coffees.