Journal | Page 17 of 20 | Melbourne Coffee Merchants

Why Transparency is important (and difficult) and what we are doing about it.

MCM is joining a growing group of concerned and committed importers and roasters who wants to hold the industry to a higher standard and drive more transparency across the supply chain. In this post, we explore why transparency is important (and why it’s hard), and what we are doing to build a more sustainable future for coffee.

How we buy coffee

Melbourne Coffee Merchants believes that everyone in the coffee chain can and should prosper, and that a commitment to paying producers good prices for coffee quality and suitability, regardless of the commodity market fluctuations, is the best way to ensure a sustainable and viable future for coffee farming. We have built our business around these beliefs and stand firmly behind our buying practices.

A new pasteurisation machine for Dukunde Kawa

The new pasteurisation machine at Dukunde Kawa was installed in early 2019. Many people in the coffee community in Australia rallied together make this happen.

Supporting the women of Dukunde Kawa

During our recent trip to Rwanda, we were delighted to visit the Dukunde Kawa Cooperative and officially open their recently constructed community building. It was an incredible moment, and one that we’re excited to share with our many friends and customers who generously contributed to this project.

Testi Specialty Coffee

Testi Coffee is a coffee-exporting company established by Mr. Faysel A. Yonisand his wife in 2009. The word “testi” means happiness in the local Harrari language, which is fitting as their coffees make us very happy!