It’s 2008. Twilight fever sweeps the world. Katy Perry releases ‘I Kissed A Girl’, and Matthew Sprem and Dominick Majdandzic open their very first espresso bar in Sydney’s southern suburb of Sutherland – lovingly referred to as The Shire. It was a big year for all, that’s for sure! Fast forward 15 years, White Horse Coffee is winning awards, has mastered the art of roasting and continues to sing The Shire’s praises. Supplying cafes with their coffee all over Australia, sharing a little piece of The Shire with everyone.   The  Interview   We spoke with White Horse Co-Founders M ..read more

Australia might not be a country that immediately pops into your head when thinking about coffee-growing countries. In fact, less than 1% of the world's coffee is produced in Australia, making it a rarity in the global coffee market. Yet, within this unlikely origin, lies a thriving local scene that continues to grow in recognition yearly. So how do our beans and the industry that grows them…    (c) Margaret River Roasting Co       A Quick Run-Down: With our world-class cafe culture and vibrant coffee scene, Aussies are great at drinking and making coffee. Growing cof ..read more

The time has come to explore another fantastic Aussie roaster. This month we have a very special feature coming out of Western Australia – the one and only Margaret River Roasting Co. Coffee fanatic and roaster extraordinaire, Isaac Kara, founded this gem of a roast- ery with his two mates, James Tischhauser and Craig Woods, back in 2016 – when the coffee scene in the Margaret River region was basically non-existent. Being three hours away from a major city, they wanted to bring non-pretentious yet delicious coffee to their local community. Fast forward to today and they’re paving the way for ..read more

Hello February! This month is extra special because it’s the first time we are featuring a roaster from good ol’ Adelaide. Meet Elementary Coffee. The gang over at Elementary are on a mission to provide the people of South Australia and the rest of the country with great coffee. Catch them roasting and slinging some seriously tasty brews and brunch from their two beautiful Adelaide cafes that are home to their talented line-up of baristas, roasters and chefs. Melbourne may be dubbed the ‘Coffee Capital’ of Australia, but Adelaide is right up there and even has their own unique, local st ..read more

Welcome to 2024. We’re here to help you kick-off the New Year right... with a supply of delicious coffee by Sydney heavy hitters: Mecca Coffee. Truly one of the original pioneers in specialty coffee, the gang over at Mecca knows exactly what they’re doing. Always focused on maintaining close relationships with producers, roasting to excellence and rallying their coffee loving community – Mecca stays true to their industry values while evolving and taking on new challenges. We spoke with Mecca Founder Paul Geshos about the challenges they faced when they first opened up shop, what it was ..read more

As another year draws to a close, there couldn't be a more perfect time to reflect on the incredible roasters that joined us in 2023 as official roasting partners for Thieves Coffee. Throughout the year, we were proud to feature an impressive line-up of Aussie roasters from across the country. Brew yourself a cuppa as we take a quick trip down memory lane and have a little look at our amazing 2023 coffee roasters one more time.      January: ST ALi. – Pioneers of the Melbourne coffee scene. Kicking off the year with a bang, January saw the spotlight on ST ALi ..read more

  What better way to kick off the holiday season than by showcasing a roastery with a passion for bringing together local communities and supporting social and environmental change? We’re talking about Melbourne’s very own Square One, of course. Founded by hospitality legend and Mulberry Group’s Nathan Toleman – Square One has been serving delicious coffee since 2015. Their OG roastery is located right in the middle of Melbourne’s inner city suburb of Cremorne. This cool little suburb is known to be home to a whole heap of innovative businesses, which makes it the perfect headquarters fo ..read more

If you ever find yourself in Melbourne strolling through Edinburgh Gardens on a sunny day keep an eye out for Standing Room. After a decade of serving up specialty coffee across Melbourne’s university campuses, the Standing Room team branched out in 2022 and opened up their first off campus cafe. The journey for Standing Room has been a fascinating one.  The journey for Standing Room has been a fascinating one. Founder Thomas Kelly spent most of his life working in cafes when one day, while attending uni, he realised there was no one selling great coffee on campus. Noticing the gap in the ..read more

Coffee, we reckon it's the world's most beloved beverage! Where would we be without it? This magical commodity has a rich and complex journey – from bean to cup there's a whole lotta work that goes into transforming this mighty little cherry into a delectable brew. At the heart of this incredible journey lies coffee processing, a crucial step that significantly influences the flavour components of your morning coffee. From processing methods and techniques, the art and science behind turning a coffee cherry into a delightful cuppa is definitely a journey worth brushing up your knowledge on. Th ..read more

We’re stoked to be featuring the amazingly talented team over at Melbourne-based Locale Coffee Roasters this month. They’ve been in the Melbourne specialty coffee scene since 2015, slinging back ethically sourced coffee and showcasing eclectic flavour profiles. Locale kicked-off almost ten years ago. Since then, they have grown into a much loved roastery that supplies cafés across Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth with delicious beans. Not only is their coffee superb but they’re passionate about making the world a better place. One of the many ways they’re sending out good vibes is their seasonal ..read more