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Margaret River Roasting produces sustainable small-batch coffee, right here in the southwest. It’s quality coffee, roasted onsite with passion and integrity. The coffee is sourced where possible, from fairtrade and organic beans.
On a weekday morning, the small cafe frontage is a buzz with the locals knowing that this little hidden gem will not disappoint their morning fix. The boys and their amazing team have put in the hard work to become one of the trendiest places to grab a hot brew. Margaret River Roasting Co, has been named as one of the ‘10 Best Coffee Roasters for Perth and W.A.”
We sat down with the boys over a hot cup of liquid gold and asked them about their journey and some of the ins and outs of the coffee world.
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How did this great idea and concept come about? Was it over a cup of coffee?
Around 6 years ago, a group of friends (over a red wine), were chatting about our love of coffee and the dream of opening a coffee Roastery in the Southwest, from then the dream of Margaret River Roasting Company was born. Our Roastery is located in Vasse, the gateway to the Margaret River Region, where we roast and hand bag all of our beans onsite. Our beans are sourced from top coffee bean producers around the world, something very true to our ethos in only producing quality coffee in small batches.
Who are the faces behind Margaret River Roasting?
Isaac and James are the faces behind the business. Isaac, an experienced Coffee Roaster, Barista, and Cafe Owner, whilst James has experience in Business Development and Marketing - together they bring different strengths to help build the business.
What began with two guys and some friends has grown into an exciting, fun-loving team situated both in the South West and Perth. We are driven by our saying “Good Coffee for Good People”, we truly believe that good perpetuates good, and we surround ourselves with good people. We’re inspired by the place that we live, and hence this inspired our name.
You mention that you try to source organic and Fairtrade where possible.
Can you tell us more about Fairtrade coffee?
In small-batch specialty coffee, it’s generally all Fairtrade coffee, as you’re working with small farms and directly with the farm owners. Long-term you're internally building respectful relationships and this contributes to better trading conditions for the farmers and greater equality in international trade.
The aim is to ensure that farmers receive a reasonable price for the products they sell. The Fairtrade movement was established to try and aid farmers and producers in the developing world to benefit from more equitable trading conditions and better financial deals.
If you’re conscious about supporting those who grow coffee beans, it’s always a good idea to look out for Fairtrade products - this is not a program that is restricted to coffee.
We can't always get to our local coffee spot - can you recommend your favourite home brewing equipment?
Isaac - You can’t beat a V60 pour-over for a filter coffee at home. My preferred method of brewing a coffee involves pouring hot water into a glass vessel that holds a filter paper and ground coffee (ground coffee that’s been roasted for filter) that slowly drips into a glass jug. It sounds like a long process, but actually isn't and I really enjoy the entire process and result.
James - Can’t go past an at-home Bellezza Ballona machine to get that almost cafe-quality milky coffee, but as I switch between milk and filter, I also love a Moccamaster which you can set and forget and have a fresh filter within minutes.
Around 6 years ago, a group of friends (over a red wine), were chatting about our love of coffee and the dream of opening a coffee Roastery in the Southwest, from then the dream of Margaret River Roasting Company was born. Our Roastery is located in Vasse, the gateway to the Margaret River Region, where we roast and hand bag all of our beans onsite. Our beans are sourced from top coffee bean producers around the world, something very true to our ethos in only producing quality coffee in small batches.
Who are the faces behind Margaret River Roasting?
Isaac and James are the faces behind the business. Isaac, an experienced Coffee Roaster, Barista, and Cafe Owner, whilst James has experience in Business Development and Marketing - together they bring different strengths to help build the business.
What began with two guys and some friends has grown into an exciting, fun-loving team situated both in the South West and Perth. We are driven by our saying “Good Coffee for Good People”, we truly believe that good perpetuates good, and we surround ourselves with good people. We’re inspired by the place that we live, and hence this inspired our name.
You mention that you try to source organic and Fairtrade where possible.
Can you tell us more about Fairtrade coffee?
In small-batch specialty coffee, it’s generally all Fairtrade coffee, as you’re working with small farms and directly with the farm owners. Long-term you're internally building respectful relationships and this contributes to better trading conditions for the farmers and greater equality in international trade.
The aim is to ensure that farmers receive a reasonable price for the products they sell. The Fairtrade movement was established to try and aid farmers and producers in the developing world to benefit from more equitable trading conditions and better financial deals.
If you’re conscious about supporting those who grow coffee beans, it’s always a good idea to look out for Fairtrade products - this is not a program that is restricted to coffee.
We can't always get to our local coffee spot - can you recommend your favourite home brewing equipment?
Isaac - You can’t beat a V60 pour-over for a filter coffee at home. My preferred method of brewing a coffee involves pouring hot water into a glass vessel that holds a filter paper and ground coffee (ground coffee that’s been roasted for filter) that slowly drips into a glass jug. It sounds like a long process, but actually isn't and I really enjoy the entire process and result.
James - Can’t go past an at-home Bellezza Ballona machine to get that almost cafe-quality milky coffee, but as I switch between milk and filter, I also love a Moccamaster which you can set and forget and have a fresh filter within minutes.
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your house with Christmas yet?
Filter Coffee - what's the rage, and what makes it taste so good?
It’s actually a style of drinking coffee that’s been around for a long time (think American diners). Since coffee roasting techniques and farming techniques have developed incredibly over the years, it’s enabled us to drink better quality coffee and to taste more of the characteristics - making filter coffee a better drinking experience.
It’s actually a style of drinking coffee that’s been around for a long time (think American diners). Since coffee roasting techniques and farming techniques have developed incredibly over the years, it’s enabled us to drink better quality coffee and to taste more of the characteristics - making filter coffee a better drinking experience.
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The coffee roasting process looks very in-depth and something that you have perfected, Can you explain the difference between Dark, Medium, and Light Roast?
Light Roasts are generally high-quality beans, roasted light to showcase more of the bean's natural characteristics and show more acidity. These are favoured to be drunk straight up and black.
Medium roasts are designed to showcase body, less acidity, and mouth feel. The medium roast makes a very smooth black mug of coffee, with milk if you prefer or if you are feeling crafty - make a cold brew and serve with ice during summer.
Dark Roast - It's what most people drink in traditional cafes and tends to have cooked-out bean characteristics that showcase more of the roasting technique.
What creates strength in coffee beans?
The way it is roasted - unless you use Robusta Coffee Beans, which generally are more robust in nature and have a higher caffeine level - so hence a stronger coffee.
The million-dollar question... Flat White & Latte, is there really a big difference?
Traditionally yes, there used to be a little more foam on a latte and the vessel was larger, but these days both generally are the same.
Light Roasts are generally high-quality beans, roasted light to showcase more of the bean's natural characteristics and show more acidity. These are favoured to be drunk straight up and black.
Medium roasts are designed to showcase body, less acidity, and mouth feel. The medium roast makes a very smooth black mug of coffee, with milk if you prefer or if you are feeling crafty - make a cold brew and serve with ice during summer.
Dark Roast - It's what most people drink in traditional cafes and tends to have cooked-out bean characteristics that showcase more of the roasting technique.
What creates strength in coffee beans?
The way it is roasted - unless you use Robusta Coffee Beans, which generally are more robust in nature and have a higher caffeine level - so hence a stronger coffee.
The million-dollar question... Flat White & Latte, is there really a big difference?
Traditionally yes, there used to be a little more foam on a latte and the vessel was larger, but these days both generally are the same.
The story
We love the look of your new coffee pods, and it's so fantastic that they are compatible with Nespresso, but what really makes them that little bit extra special?
Being biodegradable and compostable is a big winner for these pods - the less plastic going into landfill is important to us. Also in each and every pod you’ll find small batch, fresh coffee that is roasted in WA (specifically at our place), by an independently owned Roastery.
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