Big and Bold Coffee Pairing

Posted by Lauren Scaroni on February 16, 2021 Our coffee of the month Sumatra Gayo, is big and bold. It is full of body, with dark chocolate, dried cranberry and star anise notes. To complement this delightful coffee, you will need something equally strong in flavour. We love this simple Greek-inspired omelette for its smokey black olives, fetta cheese, caramelised onion and sweet fried tomatoes.

Brave Conversations

Posted by Lauren Scaroni on February 16, 2021 We would like to share with you a tool that has brought connection, respect and a lot of pleasant workplace conversations to Montville Coffee. We enjoy framing team meetings throughout the week, particularly a decision-making situation, with a ‘virtues pick’. This process asks willing contributors to pick from a deck of cards.

Changes to our packaging again. But why?

Posted by Lauren Scaroni on February 04, 2021 We have updated some of our packaging again! Now both our labels and bags are fully home compostable and we feel great about this. The new bags are a beautiful matte black and feel wonderful. This latest change is in line with our ongoing efforts to review our packaging against our own sustainability goals.

The International Year of Peace and Trust

Posted by Lauren Scaroni on February 03, 2021 Montville Coffee recognises the important role of the United Nations in international efforts to promote peace and trust among nations. We have learnt that taking action in solidarity with fundamental principles of peace and humanity, creates ripples that grow in effect as a force for good.

Beautiful Cold Brew Brownie Recipe From Mill St Kitchen

Posted by Lauren Scaroni on January 13, 2021 Mill Street Kitchen and Pantry do business with a purpose. No big shops here. A cafe in a beautiful heritage listed building and a corner shop that feels like the old days, stocked with produce from well-known and loved locals. As well as a too-good-to-be-true Brownie Recipe.

Barista Training with Competition Winners

Posted by Lauren Scaroni on January 05, 2021 We were excited to offer three places in our personalised Barista Training Course to competition winners from the Hinterland Times. The course will be a great foundation, as the young locals enter the workforce.

Finding unexpected joy in making "how to" videos

Posted by Karen Barnett on December 10, 2020 For years we have been sharing tips and hints for making better coffee at home; giving insights into the lives of our Fairtrade coffee growers; and into who we are and what we learning as we try to build a sustainable business in an evolving world.

Kandanga Farm Store Cafe Tiramisu

Posted by Karen Barnett on November 10, 2020 Local organic farmer customers sell their produce to and through the Farm Store. The Farm Store Café, open 7 days, features Fairtrade Organic Montville Coffee and seasonal wholefood meals and cakes.

Women's School of Leadership: challenging the gender gap

Posted by Karen Barnett on November 09, 2020 Fairtrade set up the Women’s School of Leadership, in Cote D’Ivoire, to support female farmers to generate more income and give them the confidence and skills to set up businesses and be leaders.

Young people lead the adaptation to climate change in Fairtrade coffee

Posted by Kashmira Lal on October 21, 2020 Coffee is indeed very sensitive to temperature and humidity, which affect the crop’s phenology, reducing its quality and production. 

What we will be drinking this summer

Posted by Kashmira Lal on October 20, 2020 Balmy summer afternoons enjoying a chilled cold brew is what this summer is all about. This pure organic coffee is slowly brewed in pure filtered water creating a smoothness like no other and a naturally sweet flavour.

A great guide to gift giving for coffee lovers

Posted by Kashmira Lal on October 13, 2020 If you want to open up the world of Certified Organic and Fairtrade coffee for your family and friends, treat them to one of our gift hampers..