Meet the Roaster: Thalia TeKoeti, Miscela Coffee
After spending many years trying different careers, Thalia TeKoeti has found one that suits her perfectly. Having been a barista for some time, the…
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Meet the Roaster: Joseph Stoddart, Havana Coffee Works
Joseph Stoddart is the Master Roaster at Havana Coffee Works. Stoddart got a start in his coffee career when, aged 19, he needed to…
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Meet the Roaster: Joop Verbeek, IncaFe
For Joop Verbeek, Co-Owner and Head Roaster at IncaFe Organic Coffee, the most rewarding thing about roasting is the positive feedback from customers. “We…
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Meet the Roaster: Sam McTavish, Kōkako
Sam McTavish has been working in hospitality for close to 20 years. Though having always had an interest in coffee, it was while living…
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Meet the Roaster: Aaron Wyatt, Roma Coffee
Auckland born and bred, Aaron Wyatt was still a child when his father owned a loose-leaf tea importing company, also bringing in a small…
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Meet the Roaster: Wētā Coffee
Miles Masters and Sandra Allan of Wētā Coffee started their coffee journey in 2013, setting out to create a coffee blend that kiwis could…
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Meet the Roaster: Lucas Sena, Malatto Coffee
Co-founder of Malatto Coffee, Lucas Sena moved to New Zealand from Medellin, Colombia, in 2017 to study at the University of Canterbury. Falling in…
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Meet the Roaster: Josh Hapi, Heartland Brew
Meet Josh Hapi, Head Roaster at Heartland Brew. Hapi started in the coffee industry when he was 18, keen to train in the hospitality…
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Meet The Roaster: Espresso Workshop
Espresso Workshop was founded in 2007 with a mission of unlocking the flavour potential of specialty coffee, advocating the merits of unique flavour profiles…
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Meet The Roaster: Coffee Supreme
A Supreme cup of coffee is one you can trust, for flavour and care. Coffee Supreme ensures that everyone is looked after right along…
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Meet The Roaster: Eighthirty
In 2009, Eighthirty opened its doors to the public in a little shop on Karangahape Rd. Owned and operated by Glenn Bell and Christy…
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Meet The Roaster: Dan Brown, Underground Coffee Roasters
This week in our series on New Zealand’s coffee-roasting industry, we chat to Dan Brown of Underground Coffee, our first South Island roastery. With…
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