The taste of Pandan

The taste of Pandan

What does pandan taste like? Pandan has a unique flavor that is often described as soft, nutty and slightly sweet, with notes of vanilla, toasted coconut and almond. While raw pandan leaves can taste grassy and a little bitter, cooking transforms them into the warm,...
The color of Pandan

The color of Pandan

Why is pandan green? The answer is simple: pandan leaves are naturally rich in chlorophyll, the pigment that gives many plants their green colour. Chlorophyll plays a central role in photosynthesis, and because it reflects green wavelengths of light, leaves appear...
Bandoeng’22 co-founder Fajar Ramadhany

Bandoeng’22 co-founder Fajar Ramadhany

A part of my roots in every bottle My name is Fajar Ramadhany, and I am one of the three co-founders of Bandoeng’22. I was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, and moved to the Netherlands when I was twelve. Since then, I have lived in a small coastal town in Noord-Holland,...
Bandoeng’22 co-founder Mariska van Beek

Bandoeng’22 co-founder Mariska van Beek

Good food and drinks, pure and full of flavour My name is Mariska van Beek, and I am one of the co-founders of Bandoeng’22. I live with my family in the western part of the Netherlands, in the area known as the Green Heart,  a peaceful region surrounded by cities such...
Bandoeng’22 co-founder Marc Pieplenbosch

Bandoeng’22 co-founder Marc Pieplenbosch

Pandan is part of my heritage My name is Marc Pieplenbosch, and I am one of the co-founders of Bandoeng’22. I live and work just outside Rotterdam, in Berkel en Rodenrijs. Born in Delft, I am a third-generation Indo-Dutch and part of the Indo community in the...
A city called Bandung, Indonesia

A city called Bandung, Indonesia

Why Is Bandoeng’22 Named After Bandung? For us, Bandung is more than a city in Indonesia. It is a place connected to family roots, stories passed down through generations, and a world of elegance, hospitality, flavour and memory. That is why we chose to name our...