Days before our 20th wedding anniversary, I can’t help but reflect on the success of our partnership, both in small business and in love. I can’t count the number of times people have asked us, ‘how on earth do you work together?’ Most people claim they would kill their partner […]
Read MoreAt Leaf Bean Machine, we are coffee people. And as Perth coffee people we all value hospitality: the industry, the discipline, the concept. We believe there is one aspect of hospitality that is more important than all else. Sadly, it is probably one of the most overlooked aspects, too. We […]
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A lot of our customers ask us why we decided to name our brand Karvan Coffee. We also get mistakenly called “caravan coffee” on a frequent basis, which as you will find out is actually rather relevant… For all of the team here at Leaf Bean Machine, roasting the […]
Read MoreRecycling isn’t a question anymore but a necessity for any business owner. When it comes to wastage in the hospitality industry, I have seen both ends of the spectrum. I have worked in cafés that dispose of hundreds of single use plastic containers in their general rubbish bin every week […]
Read MoreRegular training and skill development is so important For those of us that work in the coffee industry it’s a reflection of our willingness to maintain our industry relevance. It also shows our commitment to doing our jobs well, and gives our business an important point of difference over and […]
Read More“I’ll have what she’s having” it’s an orgasmic reference from the movie When Harry Met Sally, and in the last 24 hours everyone has wanted one. Over 1 million Instagram and Facebook users have found their happy place this Easter from an idea that started as an afternoon pick me […]
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