Ever wondered how to start a cafe? We guide you through what Commonfolk coffee have learned along the way of building a successful cafe and coffee roasters business.
Read MoreMy name is Joe, I am a local author from Frankston, a family man, and a self proclaimed coffee snob. I am also Ukrainian. The war in Ukraine interrupted our lives. Every day, my wife Olya and I are consumed by the news.
Read MoreAt Commonfolk we source the majority of our coffee from producers and farmers that we have long term and mutually beneficial relationships with.
Read MoreWhether you’re a barista noob embarking on your first foray into home brewing or a seasoned veteran looking to explore the vast universe of coffee in the comfort of your kitchen, properly storing your precious beans is an easy way to maximise freshness and flavour.
Read MoreYou may not realise but coffee is a small cherry that normally house two coffee seeds (the beans). There is no major commercial use for the coffee cherry so producers must choose how to remove it from the desired seeds. This process can dramatically impact the flavour and character of the resulting coffee. Each producing region has its unique processing styles but as a general rule, there are three main processes used to make specialty arabica coffee — washed, natural and honey.
Read MoreOne of the easiest ways to promote sustainability in coffee, while also getting the chance to experiment, is to work with the same farmers or producers every year. Partnerships like this are a key part of Commonfolk’s buying philosophy. We call this kind of buying model, relationship coffee.
Read MoreCold Brew is your best mate no matter the weather! Keep it in the fridge and drink it hot, cold, with or without milk.
Read MoreDoes your daily coffee do more harm than good? Commonfolk’s Sam Keck chats with Tony Strickett from First Crop Coffee on fair trade practices, coffee farmers and the responsibility of roasters and importers to be honest from bean to brew.
Read MoreGreat question. My official title is client relationship representative but that massively undersells how awesome my job is. Basically I mentor and train baristas and cafe owners to produce the best version of Commonfolk coffee possible.
Read MoreCommonfolk Coffee Company is excited to announce that with the funds raised through 'The Cup That Counts' we have officially established a coffee demonstration farm on Mt Elgon in the Ugandan highlands.
Read MoreLast night we had the great privilege of hosting Gabriel and Flavia, the dynamic duo behind one of our favorite Brazilian coffees this year from Bom Jesus.
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