Markus Schweinberger: Coffee dreams come true in Admont

Markus Schweinberger: Coffee dreams come true in Admont

Markus Schweinberger has taken a big step. In May of this year, the coffee lover fulfilled his dream and opened his own roastery in Admont. In a world where many people give up at the first obstacle, the young daddy stands as an inspiration for determination. “You just have to want it, then almost anything is possible,” he says, sharing his passion for high-quality coffee. Even as early as 2 a.m., he starts working on his special roasts to offer his customers the best possible products.

Schweinberger, who discovered his love for coffee during his time as a competitive athlete, had long wanted to create his own type of coffee. He often looked for ways to enjoy a perfect coffee, both after cross-country skiing and on cycling routes. These ideas ultimately led him to open a roastery and put his vision into action.

From taste to your own roaster

A crucial moment for him came during a visit to a coffee roastery in Carinthia. There he found the perfect espresso and realized that he knew exactly how he wanted his coffee to taste. After this experience, he surprisingly received an offer to buy a roasting machine. This was the push he needed and soon he had a one-kilo roaster in his roastery.

However, the sale turned out to be more difficult than expected. Before opening, he only sold his roasts online, but now he can no longer keep up with demand. That's why he's now planning to purchase a ten-pound roaster to keep up with production.

Also popular beyond the city limits

Schweinberger's coffee is very popular, which is not only evident locally - quite the opposite. A priest from the Vatican was recently a guest at Admont Abbey and praised the fact that he had never drunk such good coffee in Rome. The roasting house currently stocks six different types of coffee, including three of its own creations, and Schweinberger is already planning a special variety with regional ingredients for the coming Christmas season.

The entrepreneur sources the beans from Trieste, with the green coffee varieties coming from countries such as Brazil, Costa Rica, India, Colombia, Nicaragua and Uganda. Schweinberger attaches great importance to ensuring that he is always satisfied with his products. “Otherwise I won’t give out the coffee,” he says. The coffee connoisseur himself drinks five to six espressos a day and has the same demands that he places on his own coffee for his customers.

One last piece of advice from the coffee roaster: “When making espresso, it is very important to stir it well and never lick the spoon afterwards.” If you would like to find out more about what he offers, you can find him at Hauptstrasse 32 in Admont or at www.dasroesthaus.at.

Developments like these show that creative ideas and hard work find fertile ground in the region. The rise of Markus Schweinberger and his roasting house could serve as an example of entrepreneurial courage in the catering industry. Those interested can look forward to an exciting journey into the world of coffee, supported by a man who takes his passion seriously.