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Yeah, but this one’s ours! Industry insights & stories told by our crew from all over the country. Plus, fresh coffees, brew guides, our community initiatives & exciting news all in one handy place.

We’re sure there’s something here that’ll tickle your fancy…

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summer café hit list

There’s nothing quite like discovering a café that feels like a local secret. Here are some of our must-visit cafés to check out this summer.

Festive AF Christmas Blend - Lifestyle 1

festive af

We are beyond excited to bring back our Christmas blend: Festive AF! Tastes just like Mum's Christmas pudd.

community initiatives

We donate 5% of sales from Eco Warrior beans & merch back to the community. We'd love to introduce you to the organisations we support...

beyond blue

meet our Summer donations recipient, Beyond Blue: working with the community to help people in Australia achieve their best possible mental health.

diary of an olympic barista

Josh's first-hand account of his time in Paris as a barista for the Australian Olympic team...our most successful games to date no less!

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carbon positive

Meet our Spring donations recipient, Carbon Positive: an Australian charity restoring degraded land through native tree-planting programs.

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the real mvp

Our seasonal MVP blend was designed to blow your mind. We don’t play favourites but if there’s a Most Valuable Player, this blend is it!

streetsmart

Meet our Winter donations recipient StreetSmart: supporting vulnerable Aussie's experiencing homelessness or escaping family violence.

eco warrior

this blend is organic, fair-trade & supports sustainable farming. it also contributes to orangutan conservation AND donates to worthy causes.

Eco Warrior Community Initiatives Fund - Children's Ground

children’s ground

Meet our Autumn donations recipient, Children's Ground: a First Nations-led organisation working with & for First Nations communities in Australia.

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streetsmart wrap-up

A wrap-up of total donations to StreetSmart via our community initiatives fund & our involvement in CafeSmart 2022.

melbourne coffee expo

Welcome back Melbourne! We're re-capping the awesome ride that was Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) 2022!

EWCIF-Carbon Positive Aus- Tree Plantin

ewcif spring update

this Spring, our community initiatives fund is proudly supporting Carbon Positive Australia's native tree planting programs.

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givit wrap-up

A wrap-up of total donations to Givit Australia from our Community Initiatives project via Eco Warrior sales throughout Autumn.

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manos juntas: colombia

introducing an anaerobic Colombian from Manos Juntas with a fresh melon sweetness, bright acidity and a rich toffee finish.

ewcif winter update

this Winter, our community initiatives fund is contributing to StreetSmart in support of vulnerable Aussies experiencing homelessness.

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javier martinez: guatemala

we’re excited to add this delicious Guat from Javier Martinez to the espresso line-up. with a fresh apple acidity, smooth body & a clean finish.

beyond blue wrap-up

a wrap-up of total donations to Beyond Blue from our community initiatives fund & via eco warrior sales throughout Summer.

diary of an olympic barista

Jacob's first-hand account of his time in Beijing as the resident barista for the Aussie Winter Olympic team. Did he fuel them to gold?

EWCIF - Flood Relief: Houses under water in Lismore

ewcif update: autumn

an update on our eco warrior community initiatives fund: this Autumn, we're supporting those affected by the qld & nsw floods.

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climate council wrap-up

a wrap-up of total donations to The Climate Council from our community initiatives fund & via eco warrior sales during Spring.

EWCIF Summer Update

ewcif summer update

an update on our eco warrior community initiatives fund: introducing our summer partner, beyond blue & supporting Aussies mental health.

PNG: Baroida Estate

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we've been lucky enough to score this PNG coffee as a natural, washed & honey. naturally, we've popped them side-by-side in a tasting flight!

streetsmart wrap-up

a wrap-up of total donations to StreetSmart via our community initiatives fund & through our involvement in CafeSmart.

oreti estate: kenya

this beautiful washed Kenyan is smooth & round with flavours of raspberry, brown sugar & lime, and a lasting, sweet aftertaste.

the climate council

this spring we're supporting the climate council and their push for urgent climate action on the back of the latest IPCC report.

ewcif spring update

an update on our eco warrior community initiatives fund: introducing our spring partner, the climate council & discussing all things climate change.

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arsosala: ethiopia

this beautiful washed Ethiopian is a round, sweet coffee with a lingering, floral aftertaste & flavours of earl grey, lime & peach.

Eco Warrior Community Initiatives Fund - Children's Ground

children’s ground wrap-up

a wrap-up of total donations to Children's Ground through our community initiatives fund & making new friends along the way.

ewcif winter update

our new eco warrior community initiatives fund, this winter's fund recipient StreetSmart Australia, and how they're tackling homelessness.

gakenke: burundi

this natural Burundi from Gakenke Washing Station is a fruit bomb featuring flavours of strawberry, apricot & nectarine with a cane sugar sweetness.

el pescado: colombia

this juicy washed Colombian features flavours of orange, red apple & plum with a balanced acidity & a juicy mouthfeel with tropical fruit sweetness.

kanyege: rwanda

this versatile natural Rwandan coffee features a delicate acidity, smooth body & sweet aftertaste with flavours of peach, cherry & mandarin.

kedamai: ethiopia

this beautiful washed coffee from Ethiopia boasts flavours of peach, pink grapefruit & guava, with a lively lime acidity and lingering floral finish.

kusillo: bolivia

this washed 100% caturra from Bolivia features a fresh red apple acidity with a smooth body and a rich chocolatey & nougat finish.

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community initiatives

an update on our eco warrior contributions, where we're donating our dollars & how we're working with our local communities to create change.

pedra grande: brazil

this delicious natural Brazilian brings a smooth, buttery mouthfeel & long, lingering sweetness with flavours of apricot, milk chocolate & honey.

wolichu wachu: ethiopia

this beautiful natural coffee from Ethiopia features a round, creamy body with a smooth, intensely sweet aftertaste & notes of raspberry, orange & caramel.

el puente: honduras

read more about Honduras coffee legends, Marysabel Caballero & Moises Herrera of Finca El Puente & our ongoing partnership.

single orange-gin

this one's a different style of brew guide - introducing our favourite summertime coffee cocktail ft. gin & orange - the single orange-gin!

PNG: Baroida Estate

baroida estate: png

we've been lucky enough to score this PNG coffee as a natural, washed & honey. naturally, we've popped them side-by-side in a tasting flight!

kainamui: kenya

a perfect example of a typical washed Kenyan. this coffee is complex & juicy with crisp acidity & flavours of white grape, blood orange & rhubarb.

responsible packaging

We sourced packaging materials we felt would have the least impact on the environment & most aligned with our core values.

we’re carbon neutral

Our roastery is solar powered & we’re proud to be a certified carbon neutral business…we even have the fancy certificate to prove it!

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the real mvp

our newest blend will knock your socks off! beautifully balanced with a smooth body & lingering sweet aftertaste - this blend is next level!

ultimate wingman

the perfect all-rounder. this blend has notes of caramel, dark choc, and hazelnut. and just like any great wingman, it’s always got your back.

community initiatives

orangutan coffee project

The Orangutan Coffee Project is a 360-degree program that connects rainforest & wildlife conservation with sustainable, organic coffee cultivation.

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eco warrior

this blend is organic, fair-trade & supports sustainable farming. it contributes to orangutan conservation AND donates to worthy causes.

original gangsta

super clean acidity, lingering sweetness & a creamy mouthfeel. adventurous, unique & a bit of a trailblazer - you can't go past an original.

cafesmart

celebrating 10 years of cafesmart, where the coffee community comes together to take action against homelessness.

the clever dripper

the clever dripper is easy to use & combines the flavour you get with full immersion brewing with the clarity of the drip method.

community initiatives

some info on our eco warrior contributions, where we donate our dollars & how we work with our local communities to create change.

chania estate: kenya

this exceptional french mission Kenyan is naturally processed. with flavours of black cherry, strawberry & brown sugar, it's incredible through filter.

v60 pourover

the v60 has quickly become one of the most popular brewing methods, partly because of its practicality. it also produces a really clean cup!

Bobolink - FAF Coffees

faf: brazil

delivering consistently great coffee, faf aligns perfectly with our ethos. that's why we moved our sourcing relationship to them in 2018.

ethical sourcing

Our in-house guidelines for sourcing green coffee, thoughts on transparency & building ongoing relationships with the farms we buy from.

aeropress like a pro

great for beginners, the aeropress is not only simple to use, it’s also small enough to take with you anywhere & our go-to travel brew companion.

yemen pre-auction cupping

we’re hosting an industry cupping of all the Yemeni sample lots before bidding opens on the auction! read on for more details...

el fuerte: bolivia

introducing the first ever Bolivian single in our rotation and she's a beauty. with notes of milk chocolate, apple & nougat, it tastes amazing as an espresso.

we’re heading to perth

we're heading to Perth to talk all things coffee & holding a series of coffee-focused events...head this way for info & ticket links. see you soon, Perth!

recycleme™ cups

We converted to Detpak's award-winning RecycleMe program. The first takeaway cup on the market that can be properly recycled.

finca el mirador

this single is something a little different! from young & innovative coffee producer, Elkin Guzman, it's a delicious mix of red apple, plum & brown sugar.

locale x mazzer: launch party

we're hosting the launch of Mazzer’s new Kold S + Robur S grinders this Melbourne coffee week! read on for event & ticketing details...

buena vista

featured next is this fruity pink bourbon that's perfect for the hotter months. a refreshing mix of passionfruit, lime & cherry cola flavours.

las lajas micromill - costa rica - chacon family

los angeles

this beautiful black honey produced by las lajas micromill is next up on the roster of our favourite coffees. supply is limited so get in quick!

windrush

next up on the rotating roster of epic coffees is this exceptional Kenyan from windrush estate. can confirm it tastes as good as it sounds.

jhone milanez lacerda – Lot #2

we're excited to introduce this experimental 'slow natural' lot - it's certainly not what you'd expect from a typical Brazilian coffee!

wa lab party

we had the best few days with our Perth fam! read on for launch party details, latte art smackdown winners, epic giveaways & more…


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join the locale fam

We’re incredibly proud of the coffee community we’ve built and deeply honored that some of the country’s best cafés choose to serve our coffee. If you’re searching for a roasting partner to grow with, we’d be thrilled to welcome you into the family.

Here’s a quick look at what we bring to the table…

unmatched service, lasting partnerships.

At Locale, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service. Our goal is to build long-lasting partnerships with café owners who share our passion for high-quality specialty coffee and a sustainable, equitable supply chain. Together, we’re creating a positive and supportive coffee community that’s built to thrive well into the future.

Nothing brings us greater joy than helping our café partners grow their businesses and celebrating those successes together. We’d love the opportunity to help you achieve your goals too!

exceptional coffee, ethically sourced

We could talk all day about our commitment to high-quality, ethically sourced, and sustainably farmed coffee – but we’ll let the beans speak for themselves. (Head over to our coffee page to dive deeper!)

Leading the charge is our head roaster, Ben Toovey, (2018 Australian Coffee Roasting Champion). Ben consistently sources & roasts some of the finest coffees from around the globe. With four outstanding blends to choose from and a rotating selection of single origins, we’ve got the perfect coffee to suit every palate.

passionate about sustainability.

At Locale, we’re deeply committed to the environment and building a sustainable future for everyone.

Our Coburg roastery runs on solar power, and as a 100% carbon-neutral business, we’re proud to lead by example. But we’re not stopping there – we’re working towards becoming carbon positive through additional tree-planting initiatives.

Discover more about our sustainability journey here.

empowering through training & support.

We believe that ongoing training and education are vital for any venue serious about coffee excellence. Whether you’re just starting out or perfecting your latte art, we can design a tailored program to meet your specific needs.

Our team is also here for troubleshooting and technical support whenever you need it. We’re happy to guide you as far into the coffee world as you’re ready to go.

elevate your coffee experience.

Talk to us about your business needs and how we can support you with industry-leading coffee equipment tailored to your café’s goals.

We’re also proud to be the exclusive Australian distributor for Loveramics crockery. From elegant designs to durable functionality, we’ll help you find the perfect vessels to create an exceptional customer experience in your café.

get in touch

Feel free to drop us a line via email, call the number below or fill out the form and we’ll be in touch…we love a chat in any form!

Call: 1300 189 746 or email: info@localeespresso.com.au


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