Karvan Coffee

FARMER OF THE MONTH — Costa Rica Aguilera Brothers

Back in the 1940s, a man planted coffee in Costa Rica's West Valley. Today, his twelve children work that same land together—picking, processing, and pouring four generations of pride into every harvest.

Brothers Felipe and Erasmo lead the mill, where only the most carefully sorted cherry ever makes it through. Their Finca Licho lot is honey processed and dried slowly in the West Valley sun, mucilage and all. The kind of coffee that takes patience to make and only a moment to fall in love with.

In your cup:
Orange Peel · Blueberry · Dark Cocoa
Juicy acidity · Clean, fruit-like sweetness

This is what happens when a family pours four generations of passion into every pick. Try it before it's gone.

We'd like to introduce Shaun and Emily Tonkinson, the proud new owners of Leaf Bean Machine. Shaun and Emily have officially taken the reins, marking the beginning of a fresh chapter for the LBM family.

"We are honoured to build on the legacy that Brad and Fleur have created and so grateful for the trust that they have placed in us to carry it forward. Leaf Bean Machine has a very special place in the local coffee community, and we're committed to providing the same exceptional, friendly service that LBM is known for and, of course, continuing to make delicious coffee. We can't wait to get to know all of you, so if you’re in the area, pop in for a coffee or a tea and say hello, we’d love to meet you.”

The amazing team here at Leaf Bean Machine haven't gone anywhere – the same friendly faces, a wealth of coffee knowledge, and the genuine care for our craft that you all know and love.

New owners, same great coffee. Here’s to the next chapter. 💙

What if your morning coffee was a portal to another world?

Cathy Inman, a sustainable fibre artist from the Perth Hills, grew up with her hands in the earth. From gardening with her mum to studying horticulture to working as a gardener, nature has always been her constant. And eventually, it handed her an art form.

Her Art Cup piece, Portal — woven from plant fibre and silk, 1.6 metres of pure imagination — is exactly what it sounds like. A gateway to other worlds, other possibilities, other ways of seeing. She chose this artwork for our Art Cup Project because she wanted you to feel that magic in your hands with every sip.

Thanks, Cathy, for sharing your roots, your craft, and a little piece of your world with every cup.

If you'd like to explore more of Cathy's weaving world, don't forget to follow her on Garden of Weaving

Farmer of the Month: Nigist Girmachew

This month, we're honouring Nigist Girmachew from Wegida, Yirgacheffe – a remarkable producer whose story is one of resilience, hard work, and exceptional coffee.

After inheriting her farm from her late husband, Nigist has been managing three hectares of coffee at 2,200 metres above sea level whilst raising her seven children. Growing local heirloom varieties beneath false banana shade trees, she uses entirely natural farming practices — no chemical fertilisers or pesticides. Nigist processes all her coffee using the natural method, and through a partnership with a women-led exporter, she receives fair pricing that strengthens her financial stability and rewards her quality.

Ethiopia Nigist Girmachew Gr. 1
In the Cup: Cocoa, citrus peel, and tea-like notes — a beautifully balanced Ethiopian natural with elegant complexity.

This coffee is more than just exceptional flavour. It's a testament to the strength and dedication of the women behind our coffee. When you choose Single Origin coffee, you're directly supporting farmers like Nigist.

Available now as part of our April Single Origin line-up.

April Single Origins Are Here! We've rolled over some of your favourites and added new exceptional coffees to explore this month.

Fresh Line-Up for April:
Peak-harvest beans, meticulously roasted to showcase the unique character of each origin. From vibrant filter roasts to balanced espresso.

Don't run out of coffee over the long weekend! Stock up today!
Check out the full range online or visit us in-store before we close for Easter.