Journal | Page 12 of 22 | Melbourne Coffee Merchants

The Big Kenyan Coffee Shake-Up: Part One

Many long-time buyers of Melbourne Coffee Merchants’ Kenyan offerings will have noticed our line up looking a little different this year. The reason? Months after announcing the coffee sector needed to change, the Kenyan government introduced sweeping reforms to the trade model in late 2023, requiring a shift in how we buy coffee and the lots we were able to secure from the 23/24 season.

Meet Wycliffe

Wycliffe Murwayi is the former Managing Director for Kahawa Bora Mill (KBM) and long-time friend of Melbourne Coffee Merchants.

Ethiopia 2024 Is On The Way!

Our fresh crop Ethiopian coffees have just been added to our offer list! Made up of two containers bound for Melbourne, we’re super proud of this year’s selection, which is arriving in early June!

Updates From The Road: Ethiopia 2024

After a successful and inspiring trip to Ethiopia earlier this year, we’re excited to share what we learned on the road and give some more information and context for what to expect from this year’s season!

B Corp Month 2024: This Way Forward to Better Coffee

We’re delighted to celebrate our second B Corp Month! The 2024 theme, This Way Forward, prompts us to look at our business practices today and to plan our path for tomorrow — to better coffee for all.