i. Biography
Managing director at Drop Coffee in Stockholm, Joanna Alm Leighton works to a clear operational brief: keep the coffee tasty, sustainably produced, and handled with care. As co-owner and operator of Drop Coffee Roasters in the same city, she frames roasting around sweetness and vibrancy in each unique coffee, with a focus on clarity and no ashy roast flavours. She is also an author.
At a Glance - Current role: managing director. - Venue: Drop Coffee. - City: Stockholm. - Career scope: co-owner and operator of Drop Coffee Roasters. - Published work: author. - Craft note: "We are dedicated to really tasty and sustainably produced coffee." - Roasting approach: "We are roasting the coffee carefully with a complete focus on the sweetness and vibrancy of each unique coffee, always striving for clarity in the coffee, without ashy roast flavours."
In Their Words “We are roasting the coffee carefully with a complete focus on the sweetness and vibrancy of each unique coffee, always striving for clarity in the coffee, without ashy roast flavours.” “We are dedicated to really tasty and sustainably produced coffee.”
Recognition
Joanna Alm Leighton has received Swedish Coffee Roasting Championship, champion (2014).
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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What is Joanna Alm Leighton known for?
She is known for leadership in coffee, roastery operations, and writing.
Where does Joanna Alm Leighton work?
She works at Drop Coffee in Stockholm.
Who is Joanna Alm Leighton?
She is a coffee professional, managing director, co-owner and operator, and author.
