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We are proudly B Corp Certified

As part of our deep belief in, and commitment to, responsible and sustainable business practices, we are proud and excited to announce that Melbourne Coffee Merchants is now a certified B Corporation.

Kenya Mid-Harvest Update 2022

Read on for a brief update on this year’s crop, and more information on the availability, pricing and timing of this year’s Kenyan shipment.

Ethiopia Mid-Harvest Update 2022

Harvest is well underway in Ethiopia, and we’ve been in close contact with our exporting partners to learn more about current conditions on the ground, and what to expect from the purchasing season.

Bolivia End-of-Harvest Q&A

Get excited! Our Bolivian offerings have just landed and will be heading out to roasters around the country in the next few weeks.

Colombia Main Crop Update

We recently spoke to our exporting partner and good friend, Pedro Echeverría of Pergamino, to check in on the progress of the ongoing Main Crop harvest and gain a better understanding of current conditions on the ground.

2021… Another year to remember!

After the shock and unpredictability of 2020, 2021 saw our team ease into a new state of normalcy. This shift involved many, many emails, WhatsApp texts and Zoom calls as we adjusted to buying all our coffees without travel and servicing our customers from afar.

November Shipment Update

After a busy couple of months in the cupping room, we’re excited to have wrapped up purchasing for the year! We have recently confirmed new orders from Rwanda, Bolivia, Brazil and Colombia, which are landing over the end of the year and into early 2022. With so many delicious coffees on the water, we’ve put together a brief overview to help you keep track of what’s coming next, and when.

Brazil Mid-Harvest Update

Brazil is one of the most important origins we source coffee from, making up almost 40% of the containers we import each year. More importantly, the relationships we have developed with our Brazilian suppliers are incredibly close and meaningful.