HELSINKI. A Helsinki-based artisan roastery has introduced a coffee blend crafted entirely by artificial intelligence (AI), challenging traditional notions of manual craftsmanship in the coffee industry. Kaffa Roastery’s latest creation, the “AI-conic” blend, aims to revolutionize coffee production with innovative technology.
The launch of the “AI-conic” blend in Finland, a nation renowned for its avid coffee consumption, marks a significant milestone in the intersection of technology and tradition. Developed in collaboration with local AI consultancy Elev, the blend features a unique combination of beans, predominantly sourced from Brazil’s Fazenda Pinhal, curated by advanced AI algorithms inspired by models like ChatGPT and Copilot.
Svante Hampf, managing director and founder of Kaffa Roastery, expressed enthusiasm for the project, emphasizing the potential of AI to enhance traditional artisan practices in coffee roasting. Through detailed descriptions of various coffee flavors, the AI was tasked with creating an innovative blend that would captivate coffee enthusiasts.
Despite initial skepticism, the AI’s unconventional choice of four distinct coffee bean types intrigued experts. Following rigorous testing and blind tasting, Kaffa’s coffee connoisseurs unanimously agreed on the blend’s excellence, validating the AI’s contribution to the roasting process.
Antti Merilehto, spokesperson for Elev, hailed “AI-conic” as a testament to the transformative power of AI, offering new perspectives and taste experiences to industry professionals and coffee aficionados alike. The blend’s label and flavor profile, meticulously crafted by AI, highlight its well-balanced sweetness and ripe fruit notes.
Kaffa Roastery envisions the trial as a catalyst for future collaborations between coffee professionals and AI technology in Finland, a country renowned for its strong coffee culture and technological innovation. Hampf expressed optimism about AI’s potential to revolutionize the coffee industry, emphasizing the seamless integration of artisanal craftsmanship and data-driven insights.
As the “AI-conic” blend makes its debut at the Helsinki Coffee Festival, it represents a pioneering leap into the future of coffee production, blending tradition with cutting-edge technology to redefine the coffee experience for enthusiasts worldwide.
Paraluman P. Funtanilla
Paraluman P. Funtanilla is Tutubi News Magazine's Marketing Specialist and is a Contributing Editor. She finished her degree in Communication Arts in De La Salle Lipa. She has worked as a Digital Marketer for start-up businesses and small business spaces for the past two years. She has earned certificates from Coursera on Brand Management: Aligning Business Brand and Behavior and Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content. She also worked with Asia Express Romania TV Show.
