As 2024 involves an in depth, it’s the proper second to rejoice the unimaginable roasters who partnered with us this yr to deliver Thieves Espresso to life. From each nook of Australia, these gifted roasters delivered unforgettable brews straight to your cup. So, seize your favourite mug and be part of us as we take one final look again on the distinctive Aussie roasters who made 2024 a very scrumptious yr for espresso lovers in every single place.
January:
Mecca Espresso – One of many nation’s early pioneers in specialty espresso
Beginning off the yr, January noticed the highlight on actually one of many unique pioneers in specialty espresso, the gang over at Mecca! At all times targeted on sustaining shut relationships with producers, roasting to excellence and rallying their espresso loving neighborhood – Mecca stays true to their business values whereas evolving and taking up new challenges.
February:
Elementary Espresso – Introducing our very first Adelaide roaster!
February ushered in Elementary Espresso. The gang over at Elementary are on a mission to offer the folks of South Australia and the remainder of the nation with nice espresso. Catch them roasting and slinging some significantly tasty brews and brunch from their two lovely Adelaide cafes which are dwelling to their gifted line-up of baristas, roasters and cooks. Melbourne could also be dubbed the ‘Espresso Capital’ of Australia, however Adelaide is true up there and even has their very own distinctive, native model of roasting.
March:
Margaret River Roasting Co – Dwelling Grown Espresso
This March, Margaret River Roasting Co. has chosen to showcase espresso beans grown in Queensland! That is the very first time Thieves is that includes espresso grown inside Australia – fairly cool proper? Their very particular ‘Yira Yarkiny’ espresso roast comes from Jack Murat’s farm in Mareeba – situated excessive on the Atherton Tablelands outdoors Cairns. The situation is ideal for rising espresso beans. Ingesting a cup of ‘Yira Yarkiny’ additionally implies that you’re supporting Youngsters’s Floor – a superb organisation that empowers First Nations communities to guide for the longer term and drive nationwide reform.
April:
White Horse Espresso – Dedication to high quality & neighborhood in The Shire.
It’s 2008. Twilight fever sweeps the world. Katy Perry releases ‘I Kissed A Lady’, and Matthew Sprem and Dominick Majdandzic open their very first espresso bar in Sydney’s southern suburb of Sutherland – lovingly known as The Shire. It was a giant yr for all, that’s for positive! Quick ahead 15 years, White Horse Espresso is successful awards, has mastered the artwork of roasting and continues to sing The Shire’s praises. Supplying cafes with their espresso throughout Australia, sharing a little bit piece of The Shire with everybody.
Might:
Villino Espresso Roasters – Instigators and influencers within the Tasmanian espresso scene.
In Might, we took you south of the Bass Straight to Tasmania, to our good mates over at Villino Espresso Roasters. Villino’s flagship café opened its doorways again in 2007, serving scrumptious Australian roasted espresso to keen Hobart residents. Shortly after opening their first café, they started roasting their very personal espresso – giving them management over high quality and freshness. Their espresso was an enormous hit and helped pave the best way for the specialty espresso business in Tasmania.
June:
Redbrick Espresso – Espresso For All!
It looks like we’ve been taking a journey round Australia the previous few months. Tasmania, New South Wales, Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and now ACT. Introducing our featured roaster for June, Redbrick Espresso! All through Redbrick’s lifespan it’s change into obvious that they need their espresso to be pleasing and approachable. A go-to specialty espresso roastery for native and inter- state clients alike. Throughout our time consuming their espresso, assembly with the staff and studying extra about Redbrick we are able to agree that their espresso could be very a lot pleasing and approachable. We’re assured you’ll really feel the identical means!
July:
Prodigal Espresso Roasters – Drink Recklessly
Kicking off Winter, we’re again in Mornington, Victoria, for an edgy tackle specialty espresso! Began by business professional Caleb Podhaczky, Prodigal kicked off throughout Covid, with Caleb revisiting his ardour for roasting. Quick ahead to in the present day, their model new roastery is situated on the base of the Mornington Peninsula, within the bay facet city of Hastings, solely an hour drive from Melbourne. In addition they simply opened up an espresso bar onsite which is a should go to.
August:
Commonfolk Espresso Roasters – On a Mission to do good
Additionally based mostly on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Commonfolk is definitely neighbours and good mates with our final month’s characteristic roaster, Prodigal Espresso! These two espresso superstars are killing it of their area. Commonfolk at present has three cafes the place you possibly can take pleasure in their espresso and eat some tasty treats: in Mornington, Frankston and South Yarra. Alongside their buddies at Prodigal, they’ve upped the caffeine recreation on the peninsula, making it a ‘should go to’ vacation spot for espresso lovers.
September:
Sew Espresso Roasters – Pushing the boundaries in specialty espresso
Sew Espresso was based on the assumption that espresso is sort of a tapestry — a wealthy weaving of origins and flavours to create a harmonious and scrumptious cup. The journey started virtually a decade in the past, with Nawar Adra, the proprietor and founder, who began his profession as a barista within the famend Sydney espresso scene. It was there that Nawar’s ardour for roasting emerged. Pushed by his revolutionary imaginative and prescient, he opened the roastery in 2015 and Sew Espresso rapidly turned recognized within the business as a espresso roaster that’s daring, enjoyable and high quality targeted.
October:
Standards Espresso Roasters – Brew espresso at dwelling with Craig!
Craig from Standards is a legend – successful many awards and even change into the Australian Barista Champion! Standards offers immediately in small volumes and has an in depth and reliable relationship with their companions who provide them with their inexperienced beans. Their companions play an important position, advocating for Standards as a buyer, but in addition ensuring the producers are paid appropriately and that the inexperienced beans arrive on time and to everybody’s high quality requirements. With this in thoughts, they search for coffees which have a clear provide chain, and are of specialty grade. High quality and transparency is extremely necessary to them.
November:
ST. ALi Espresso – Your go-to espresso for a motive!
As summer time rolls round, we deliver you the gang over at ST ALi! Identified for roasting your fave go-to morning espresso that tends to be candy, balanced, and makes you need one other cup. They imagine that nice folks develop improbable espresso, and their business relationships originate from years of friendship.Wish to go to them in-person? Oh! In addition they have a venue in Brisbane! Flying to Southeast Asia? No downside. Go to the ST ALi Melbourne Airport cafes for a espresso earlier than your flight then check-out their Bali, Jakarta or Manila hotspots. Like we mentioned, they’re in every single place now!
December:
Infinity Espresso – Ideas from the tasting professionals!
To cap off the yr, we have invited Infinity Espresso Roasters, who’ve been supplying Australians with scrumptious roasts since 2012 from their headquarters in the course of the cafe studded Sydney suburb of Hornsby. Additionally, their founder Frankie Shi has additionally been a cupping champion, so he positively is aware of the good things! Not a foul approach to finish the yr!
And that is a wrap!
2024 has been an unimaginable chapter for Thieves Espresso – we have turned 10 this yr! And it’s all because of you—our wonderful neighborhood—and each gifted roaster who made each cup actually particular. Every roaster introduced their distinctive story, ardour, and craft to the Thieves Espresso expertise, making each month an journey in taste for hundreds of subscribers each nationwide and globally. As we shut the e-book on 2024, we’re full of gratitude and pleasure for what lies forward. Your unwavering assist has made all of it potential, and we couldn’t be extra grateful to have you ever alongside for the journey.
Right here’s to a brand new yr of extraordinary espresso, shared moments, and the promise of much more discoveries in 2025. From all of us at Thieves Espresso, thanks for being a part of our story. Let’s make the following yr one to recollect!
A lot love,
The Thieves Group
(Patrick, Hannah, David, Tanya, Toby, Charlotte, Matt, Lauren, and Amanda.)
