News

Guatemala Shipment Update

Our third and final container from Guatemala has recently landed, and the coffees are ready to sample! Despite spending several months in-transit, the line up is tasting sweet and distinct and will suit a number of applications. We’ve already started dispatching these special coffees around the country and we can’t wait to taste them from our roasting community.

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.

Let’s Plan Ahead!

As we head into the “blink-and-it’s-the-Holidays” time of the year, we are here to help you plan ahead to ensure you have the coffees you need, where and when you need them.

Rwanda End-of-Harvest Report

Without a doubt, Rwanda’s Covid-19 response is a story of success. Our suppliers have had to show extraordinary agility, ingenuity, and strength to overcome the obstacles created by the pandemic to continue to produce and market their incredible coffees.

We answer your questions about rising coffee prices…

The price of green coffee has risen to historical highs over the last 12 months. Here, we share insights into how these price increases impact MCM’s buying practices and pricing, and what we are doing to help our customers navigate increasing costs.

2021 Customer Survey

At Melbourne Coffee Merchants we rely on feedback from our customers and peers to continuously improve our offerings, service and communication. We recently asked you to share your thoughts via our 2021 Customer Survey. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed! We are so grateful for your time in completing the survey, and the honest and open insights that you shared.

Bolivia Mid-Harvest Update

Each year we look forward to visiting beautiful Bolivia to spend time with the Rodríguez family, who own the exporting business Agricafé and their own Fincas Los Rodríguez.