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another coffee blog
yeah, but this one’s ours! cool stories told by our crew from all over the country, fresh coffees, brew guides, our sustainable initiatives & exciting news all in one handy place. we’re sure there’s something here that’ll tickle your fancy…
festive af
November 6, 2023
We are beyond excited to bring back our Christmas blend: Festive AF! Tastes just like Mum's Christmas pudd.
carbon positive
September 1, 2023
Meet our Spring donations recipient, Carbon Positive: an Australian charity restoring degraded land through native tree planting programs.
community initiatives
September 1, 2023
We have so much love for our community. Read more about our Eco Warrior Community Initiatives Fund & the charities we support.
streetsmart
June 1, 2023
Meet our Winter donations recipient StreetSmart: supporting vulnerable Aussie's experiencing homelessness or escaping family violence.
children’s ground
February 28, 2023
Meet our Autumn donations recipient, Children's Ground: a First Nations-led organisation working with & for First Nations communities in Australia.
the real mvp
December 3, 2022
Our seasonal 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 wrap-up
October 10, 2022
A wrap-up of total donations to StreetSmart via our community initiatives fund & our involvement in CafeSmart 2022.
melbourne coffee expo
October 6, 2022
Welcome back Melbourne! We're re-capping the awesome ride that was Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) 2022!
ewcif spring update
August 31, 2022
this Spring, our community initiatives fund is proudly supporting Carbon Positive Australia's native tree planting programs.
givit wrap-up
July 1, 2022
A wrap-up of total donations to Givit Australia from our Community Initiatives project via Eco Warrior sales throughout Autumn.
manos juntas: colombia
June 21, 2022
introducing an anaerobic Colombian from Manos Juntas with a fresh melon sweetness, bright acidity and a rich toffee finish.
ewcif winter update
June 1, 2022
this Winter, our community initiatives fund is contributing to StreetSmart in support of vulnerable Aussies experiencing homelessness.
javier martinez: guatemala
May 26, 2022
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
April 11, 2022
a wrap-up of total donations to Beyond Blue from our community initiatives fund & via eco warrior sales throughout Summer.
beyond blue
April 3, 2022
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
March 29, 2022
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 update: autumn
March 1, 2022
an update on our eco warrior community initiatives fund: this Autumn, we're supporting those affected by the qld & nsw floods.
climate council wrap-up
February 2, 2022
a wrap-up of total donations to The Climate Council from our community initiatives fund & via eco warrior sales during Spring.
ewcif summer update
December 1, 2021
an update on our eco warrior community initiatives fund: introducing our summer partner, beyond blue & supporting Aussies mental health.
baroida estate: png
November 12, 2021
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
September 29, 2021
a wrap-up of total donations to StreetSmart via our community initiatives fund & through our involvement in CafeSmart.
oreti estate: kenya
September 15, 2021
this beautiful washed Kenyan is smooth & round with flavours of raspberry, brown sugar & lime, and a lasting, sweet aftertaste.
the climate council
September 1, 2021
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
September 1, 2021
an update on our eco warrior community initiatives fund: introducing our spring partner, the climate council & discussing all things climate change.
arsosala: ethiopia
August 8, 2021
this beautiful washed Ethiopian is a round, sweet coffee with a lingering, floral aftertaste & flavours of earl grey, lime & peach.
children’s ground wrap-up
June 16, 2021
a wrap-up of total donations to Children's Ground through our community initiatives fund & making new friends along the way.
ewcif winter update
June 1, 2021
our new eco warrior community initiatives fund, this winter's fund recipient StreetSmart Australia, and how they're tackling homelessness.
gakenke: burundi
April 22, 2021
this natural Burundi from Gakenke Washing Station is a fruit bomb featuring flavours of strawberry, apricot & nectarine with a cane sugar sweetness.
eco warrior
April 12, 2021
this blend is organic, fair-trade & supports sustainable farming. it also contributes to orangutan conservation AND donates to worthy causes.
el pescado: colombia
March 12, 2021
this juicy washed Colombian features flavours of orange, red apple & plum with a balanced acidity & a juicy mouthfeel with tropical fruit sweetness.
kanyege: rwanda
March 4, 2021
this versatile natural Rwandan coffee features a delicate acidity, smooth body & sweet aftertaste with flavours of peach, cherry & mandarin.
kedamai: ethiopia
February 24, 2021
this beautiful washed coffee from Ethiopia boasts flavours of peach, pink grapefruit & guava, with a lively lime acidity and lingering floral finish.
kusillo: bolivia
February 11, 2021
this washed 100% caturra from Bolivia features a fresh red apple acidity with a smooth body and a rich chocolatey & nougat finish.
community initiatives
February 10, 2021
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
February 5, 2021
this delicious natural Brazilian brings a smooth, buttery mouthfeel & long, lingering sweetness with flavours of apricot, milk chocolate & honey.
wolichu wachu: ethiopia
January 29, 2021
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
January 4, 2021
read more about Honduras coffee legends, Marysabel Caballero & Moises Herrera of Finca El Puente & our ongoing partnership.
single orange-gin
December 31, 2020
this one's a different style of brew guide - introducing our favourite summertime coffee cocktail ft. gin & orange - the single orange-gin!
baroida estate: png
December 7, 2020
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
November 25, 2020
a perfect example of a typical washed Kenyan. this coffee is complex & juicy with crisp acidity & flavours of white grape, blood orange & rhubarb.
we’re carbon neutral
November 18, 2020
our roastery is solar powered & we’re also a certified carbon neutral business…we even have the fancy certificate to prove it!
the real mvp
November 13, 2020
our newest blend will knock your socks off! beautifully balanced with a smooth body & lingering sweet aftertaste - this blend is next level!
responsible packaging
November 10, 2020
for our new range we sourced materials we felt would have the least impact on the environment & most aligned with our philosophy.
ultimate wingman
November 2, 2020
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.
orangutan project
October 26, 2020
eco warrior isn't just part of our commitment to sustainable coffee, it supports orangutan conservation & rehabilitation and so much more!
eco warrior
October 20, 2020
this blend is organic, fair-trade & supports sustainable farming. it contributes to orangutan conservation AND donates to worthy causes.
original gangsta
September 27, 2020
super clean acidity, lingering sweetness & a creamy mouthfeel. adventurous, unique & a bit of a trailblazer - you can't go past an original.
cafesmart
September 7, 2020
celebrating 10 years of cafesmart, where the coffee community comes together to take action against homelessness.
the clever dripper
August 20, 2020
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
August 12, 2020
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
July 25, 2020
this exceptional french mission Kenyan is naturally processed. with flavours of black cherry, strawberry & brown sugar, it's incredible through filter.
v60 pourover
July 9, 2020
the v60 has quickly become one of the most popular brewing methods, partly because of its practicality. it also produces a really clean cup!
faf: brazil
June 27, 2020
delivering consistently great coffee, faf aligns perfectly with our ethos. that's why we moved our sourcing relationship to them in 2018.
ethical sourcing
June 5, 2020
our in-house guidelines for sourcing green coffee, thoughts on transparency & building ongoing relationships with the farms we buy from.
aeropress like a pro
May 6, 2020
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
July 15, 2019
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
July 4, 2019
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
March 30, 2019
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
March 25, 2019
we've converted to Detpak's award-winning RecycleMe program. the first takeaway cup on the market that can be properly recycled.
finca el mirador
January 24, 2019
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
January 17, 2019
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
January 8, 2019
featured next is this fruity pink bourbon that's perfect for the hotter months. a refreshing mix of passionfruit, lime & cherry cola flavours.
los angeles
December 3, 2018
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
August 17, 2018
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
July 10, 2018
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
April 9, 2018
we had the best few days with our Perth fam! read on for launch party details, latte art smackdown winners, epic giveaways & more…
wholesale
join the fam
We have mad love for our coffee community & we’re humbled that some of the best cafes around the country choose to serve our coffee. If you’re looking to go steady with a roasting partner, we’d love to have you join the ranks.
Here’s a rundown of some of the key things that we bring to the table…

relationships.
We want to team up with like-minded people to create long-lasting partnerships. We’re focused on building a positive & supportive coffee community that can go the distance.
We love nothing more than helping our café partners grow their business & celebrating those wins together.
great coffee.
We could talk about our top quality, ethically sourced, sustainably farmed coffee program all day long (head to the blog to nerd out with us!)
Our head roaster: Ben Toovey (2018 Australian Coffee Roasting Champion) is consistently roasting some of the best coffees from around the world. With 4 incredible blends to choose from & a rotating roster of single origins, we’ve got you covered!


sustainability.
At Locale, we’re also extremely passionate about the environment & a sustainable future for all.
Our Coburg roastery is solar powered and we’re a 100% carbon neutral business, aiming towards carbon positive through additional tree planting programs. Learn more about our sustainability journey here.
education.
We believe ongoing training & education is essential for any venue who’s serious about coffee. Whether you’re just starting out, or looking to perfect your latte art skills, we can tailor a program to suit your needs.
Our team are also on hand for troubleshooting & technical support. We’ll take you as deep into the coffee weeds as you’re willing to go.


support.
Chat to us about your business needs & how we can best you support you with industry-leading coffee equipment.
We’re also proud to be the authorised Australian distributor for Loveramics crockery and would love to help you find the best vessel to create the perfect customer experience in your cafe.
get in touch
Feel free to drop us a line via email, call or fill out the form below & we’ll contact you…we love a chat in any form!
Call: 1300 189 746 or email: info@localeespresso.com.au