Commonfolk - Mornington Peninsula
Welcome to Commonfolk!
"Born under the light of the southern cross in the backstreets of Mornington’s industrial estate, the Commonfolk Universe has been expanding since 2013. We source the galaxy’s finest coffees direct from our long-term producer partners, and roast and brew them to perfection for like-minded folk. Our vision is to roast out-of-this world coffee, improve our communities, and have fun while doing it. We take risks and try new things so we can always be the best, without making others feel the worst. We love to partner with like minded cafes and venues to provide a world class coffee program for their businesses."


"Sometimes you have to step back, relax, and see the whole, not the parts. The summary, not the intro or conclusion. The full album, not just track one and that other good one. The twelve months, not just next Monday. The cinematic universe, not just the post-credit scene. Some people say you have to look at the big picture. Not us. We just say Big Picture. Because Big Picture isn't just about what's in your cup (though it's very good in your cup). It's about everything circling around it: our producers oversees, our wholesale pals, and you yes you, reading this. You're part of the whole. Without our producers, we couldn't roast. Without you, we couldn't brew. Without both, we'd just be sitting in a warehouse surrounded by bags of green beans and questionable life choices. This year, Big Picture means record volume from Zukuka Bora in Uganda, new beginnings with Vava in Kenya, and a blend that pops it all together. Naturals from Uganda, washed lots from Kenya. Bright, sweet, a little humble, and definitely yum."
Components:
40%: Kenya, Uvula Factory
40%: Kenya, Nzaini Factory
20%: Uganda, Mt Elgon
Roast date - 22/09/2025
Varietals - SL14, SL28, SL34 & Ruiru 11
Process - Washed | Washed | Natural
Flavour notes - Blackcurrant, Caramel, Taking a step back

This release comes from the Mbozi district in the Songwe region, a community that's just formed its own AMCOS (Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Society) after previously relying on another to sell their coffee. With Keremba's guidance, they've stepped into independence.
The partnership runs deep. Communal Shamba supplies the community with costly inputs before harvest to help lift both yields and quality. The coffee is fully washed at a shared Central Pulping Unit (CPU), improving consistency and processing standards across the board. Once dried, the parchment returns to Communal Shamba for milling and meticulous hand sorting to produce export-grade lots."
Producer - Keremba and the Mandomashe AMCOS
Origin - Mbozi, Songwe, Tanzania
Altitude - 1800 MASL
Roast Date - 22/09/2025
Varietals - Bourbon, Kent
Process - Washed
Flavour notes - Lemon lime cordial, Cola, Blackcurrant

This lot is fully washed, floated, fermented overnight submerged in tanks, and dried on raised beds. The result is bright and layered, with notes of candied orange, papaya and the creamy sweetness of lemon meringue pie."
Producer - Uvuu Factory
Origin - Makueni County, Kenya
Altitude - 2100 MASL
Roast Date - 22/09/2025
Varietals - SL14, SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11
Process - Washed
Flavour notes - Candied orange, Papaya, Lemon meringue pie

Origin - Kaserem, Mt Elgon, Uganda
Altitude - 1750 MASL
Roast Date - 22/09/2025
Varietals - SL14, SL28
Process - Natural
Flavour notes - Ginger snap, Dates, Ricotta

Brew Guidelines
Espresso - 9 bar Brew ratio - 1:2.4 (dry coffee : espresso liquid) Temp - 94 Deg C Time - 25-30 seconds. *Adjust grind size to achieve the desired time
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Espresso - 6 bar Brew ratio - 1:2.8 (dry coffee : espresso liquid) Temp - 94 Deg C Time - 25-30 seconds. *Adjust grind size to achieve the desired time
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Pourover Temp - off the boil Ratio - 1:15 (dry coffee:water) Bloom - 30 seconds Flow rate - fast *Adjust grind size to achieve desired flow rate |
Aeropress Temp - off the boil Ratio - 1:15 (dry coffee : water) Bloom - 30 seconds Brew time - 90 seconds (including bloom) Press consistently over 15-20 seconds. |
Stove top Ratio - 1 - 8 (dry coffee : water) |