Progress in Human Rights...Through Fairtrade Organic Coffee?

Posted by Eva Smith on September 24, 2018

Declared in 1948, the Declaration of Human Rights encapsulates the pursuit of peace, equality, justice and freedom for all. This historic document stands as the most translated document (over 500 languages) in the world. 

A co-operative? Understanding How Community Based = Better!

Posted by Eva Smith on August 24, 2018 What is a Co-operative? As trade has become international, probably the furthest we’ve been from trading chickens for homespun wool, the real value of products has become harder to understand. We believe that...

Global Sustainable Development Goals

Posted by Eva Smith on June 19, 2018 "We made a commitment that we were going to create a business that was just and sustainable in every aspect” –Karen Barnett, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Montville Coffee...

Celebrating Cultural Diversity and Strong Relationships

Posted by Eva Smith on May 24, 2018 We believe that businesses have a role to play in contributing to global peace and prosperity! Our Specialty Coffee business is dependent on strong relationships with coffee producers at Origin...

What would we do if single use cups were banned?

Posted by Eva Smith on April 22, 2018 A discussion about the single-use coffee cup. Compostable and recycled cups. We have a significant litter challenge in Australia, disposable takeaway cups are the highest contributor to litter waste...

How to make an espresso with an Aeropress in 60 seconds

Posted by Eva Smith on April 10, 2018 Espresso equipment is an investment. The Aeropress is incredibly versatile and is one of the few ways to achieve an espresso-like coffee at home, without an espresso machine...

5 ways to reuse coffee grounds and leftover coffee

Posted by Eva Smith on April 03, 2018 Learn the Top 5 ways we put our coffee ground waste to good reuse in our Montville Roastery! Useful ways that you can use coffee grounds around the house...

A Case For Strengthening Certified Organics

Posted by Karen Barnett on March 30, 2018 Why consumers need to understand the implications of "Third-party Organic Certifications". An enormous contribution of coffee from farm to table is being made – So just what are we delivering when you purchase our beans...?

Fairtrade trip to Origin in Papua New Guinea

Posted by Eva Smith on March 22, 2018 A Fairtrade trip to coffee origin in Papua New Guinea, where we were fortunate to be able to visit HOAC (Highland Organic Agriculture Cooperative) and their investment in piping clean water...

Help! How to choose the best coffee maker?

Posted by Eva Smith on March 14, 2018 Buying coffee equipment can quickly become a sizeable investment – In this article we help you get clear on the pros, the cons & best coffee maker options. Featuring Chemex, Espro Press, the Aeropress & more...

3 Reasons to Order a Fairtrade Organic Coffee Subscription

Posted by Karen Barnett on March 14, 2018 Learn about our Fairtrade Organic Coffee Subscription from Montville Coffee! You won’t ever run out of exceptionally fresh, award-winning coffee at home or work, be part of the movement, your favourite coffee beans chosen by our master roaster...

Celebrating the Women of Sumatra & Sumatra Coffee

Posted by Eva Smith on March 08, 2018 Learn about one of our most popular premium single origin coffees as we celebrate the women of Sumatra. A visit to the highlands of Indonesia & the First Women’s Fairtrade Coffee co-operative in Asia...