Ebony Coffee Company was started in 1996 initially roasting with a 12 kg Otto Swadla and mainly for themselves, their friends and one cafe. A few retail sales were made on Saturday mornings. Their first full time employee arrived on the scene within three months and they have not looked back since. They moved to new premises in Feb 2000 and late in 2003 they doubled its size to allow room for a barista training facility, a larger roaster and warehouse space for commercial equipment. In 2006 they moved to a dedicated factory site.

These days they roast with a 30 kg Petroncini. In addition to their every popular coffee blends there is also a flourishing commercial hire operation. Some of their staff are approved HSI assessors. They consider themselves to be an unpretentious company and avoid the vain claims made by many boutique roasters. So they don’t claim to roast every day, nor do they cup every sack of beans and they don’t personally select the beans.

For more information, please visit http://www.ebonycoffee.co.nz

HUMMINGBIRD COFFEE is a boutique coffee roastery, wholly New Zealand owned and operated. They’ve been roasting since 1990 – Big enough to offer you everything you need. Yet small enough to maintain their boutique culture and values. They source beans from around 20 different origins. They roast each origin in small batches to best bring out its ideal flavour characteristics. Pre-blending green beans, which many roasters now do, does not allow for any individual characteristics of the bean to be taken into account when roasting.

They have sound quality control and product development. Their roasters always have their eye on new beans and ways to enhance their range and quality. To this end theyre cupping every week, checking flavour profiles and roasting techniques to ensure the best results for each origin prior to blending. They provide Barista Training, a Cafe Set-up and Consultancy Service, Technical Support second to none and they react quickly to your needs.

For more information, please visit http://www.hummingbirdcoffee.co.nz

Coffee Worx was formed in 2002 and specialises in roasting the best Arabica Coffee beans. They have two coffee roasters at their Sockburn Roastery, including one of the largest in Christchurch. Deb and Ian Riach – ownersWe import their own coffee beans from one of the world’s largest green bean brokers. This ensures that they only import the best grades of coffee and remain highly price competitive.

They currently roast for a wide range of clients including many cafes, restaurants, bars and wineries. They are also a contract roaster and packer utilising their new American packaging and De-stoning equipment. They custom label many types of coffee for a range of clients and sell to New World, Four Square, Trents Wholesale and the gift industry. They import their own espresso machines, grinders and filter coffee machines from Italy, Spain and Asia – and have their coffee bags custom made, again ensuring top quality with a sharp price.

For more information, please visit http://www.coffeeworx.co.nz

Zeke’s have been roasting since about 2000, and won the silver award for Best Roasted NZ Espresso at the inaugural NZ Coffee Festival in 2004, so their coffee is as good as they keep telling everyone! they subsequently went on to win the silver award for the Best Flat White in the 2005 awards. In 2007 they won a second award (bronze) for the Howler Monkey blend in the Espresso category as well as a bronze in the Filter/Plunger category, confirming they are one of the top roasters in New Zealand!

They decided that they would only use Shade Grown, Fair Trade and Organically grown coffee in their blends right from the start. they specify this to their coffee broker every time they order green coffee. They roast the coffee at their roastery at Clarks Beach, Auckland. Their policy is to provide freshly roasted coffee, in quantities that ensure you always have fresh coffee. If you only use 100 grams of coffee a week, that’s what they want to supply you with.

For more information, please visit http://www.zekes.co.nz

As artisan roasters, their philosophy is to select only premium grades of coffee from the world’s foremost growing regions. Their coffee is then batch roasted in the time honoured Italian tradition, with roast sizes kept small so they are able to roast to your order. Established in 1997, in Devonport on Auckland’s North Shore, Chiasso Coffee Co has since gained a reputation for premium, fresh roasted gourmet coffees. They now supply many of the leading cafes and restaurants in Auckland and throughout New Zealand with their coffee, and assist with all aspects of creating the best possible espresso from their fresh roasted coffee.

Chiasso understand that fresh coffee is only one part of the equation in creating a successful, busy cafe, which is why they are dedicated to ongoing Barista training. Training is offered both onsite at your caf as well as more in-depth courses which are held at the Training School in their Devonport Roastery. With their unique Machine Servicing Programme they keep a close eye on your espresso equipment, so that preventative maintenance can be carried out ahead of time. This keeps down time to an absolute minimum and means that everything is in tip-top shape at all times!

For more information, please visit http://www.chiasso.co.nz

Underground Coffee Company began its quest in producing the perfect espresso in 2003 creating five Fair Trade organic blends using only the highest quality 100% Arabica Fair Trade beans selected from the worlds best growing regions, and carefully blended to ensure a consistent balance and the best possible flavours. All Underground blends are packaged in heat sealed waxed lined paper bags to ensure product freshness. All Underground blends are available in storage tins with a limited edition funked up kiwiana label.

The tins have a one-way degassing valve attached allowing for the CO2 created during the roasting process to escape. At Underground Coffee they recommend you own your own Espresso Machine. They provide a ‘Rent to own’ option to prevent that initial, usually large capital layout required when starting up a new business or taking over an existing one. The Underground brand has been built around its culture and its people, reflecting a quality product to not only their customers but yours.

For more information, please visit http://www.undergroundcoffee.co.nz

New Zealand’s Origin Coffee Company is proud to supply superior Arabica grade one coffee for the ultimate taste and aroma for New Zealand and international coffee connoisseurs. Origin Coffee beans are available in three roasts and can be purchased online simply by completing Their online Order Coffee form and using the Secure Payments area of this Website. For everyday coffee consumption they recommend the Medium roast, while the Light/Dark roast is perfect for your early morning kick-start or as the grand finale at your next dinner party.

The Medium/Dark roast is a fiery attribute typical of the continental coffees, French Italian and Greek, and is a popular roast for expresso machines! Their Chocolate Coffee Beans are a popular accompaniment to be enjoyed with your cup of delicious Malawi coffee or as a quick caffeine fix before rushing out the door – but be warned! They can be deliciously addictive! The majority of coffees are a blend of origins – coffee from different origins around the world are mixed together to create an adequate blend, however their Malawi coffee, as an origin, is renowned for its good acidity and medium body, leading to a fine coffee.

For more information, please visit http://www.origincoffee.co.nz

Out in the Styx Caf is surrounded by 3500 hectares of 1000 year old virgin native bush. They have the magnificent Maungatautari Mountain right on their doorstep, and it’s this that they take much pride in. The perfect way to discover this native paradise is to embark on a 6 hour tramp across the Maungatautari Crossing that takes you through the heart, and history of this great mountain. Expert knowledge of the area and connections with The Maungatautari Ecological Trust means this will be one tramping experience you won’t forget.

They like food, real food, real flavor and a real eating experience – no starched table cloths and silverware just solid wood furniture and ‘tuck into’ style food. They are slow food members – meaning the food doesn’t come out of a packet or tin, but is prepared and consumed with pleasure, and with friends, the way it is meant to be. The menu is chosen by Mary, according to whim and weather on the day, and served buffet style so you can have as much as you want.

For more information, please visit http://www.styx.co.nz

Built in 1918, Nero Caf & Restaurant encompasses a stunning Victorian character home with excellent food that leading Head Chef & Owner Scott Kennedy is renowned for in Palmerston North. They welcome you to experience Nero. Enjoy their romantic open fire, warm and cosy during the chilly winter months. Take time to cool down in summer – dine in their tranquil outdoor alfresco area surrounded by established trees and gardens.

Wander through the many French doors; escape to the expansive decking, sample their divine selection of wine. Nero Cafe & Restaurant won the Food & Beverage – Restaurant category and took out the Supreme Award in the Palmerston North Top Shop 2006 awards. Their menu at Nero aims to please everyone, featuring contemporary award winning New Zealand cuisine and delectable fusion dishes to reflect their wonderful cultural diversity.

For more information, please visit http://www.cafenero.co.nz

The Waiting Rooms Cafe is unique. Situated in Palmers Green rail station it’s more that a haven for wary passengers. It is also a live music venue, art gallery and hosts a number of cultural as well as private events. The Waiting Rooms Cafe serves quality food, cakes and refreshments. This is locally source where possible and the cafe is fully licenced to serve alcohol.

As the cafe exhibits the work or artist and photographers the look of the cafe is constantly evolving. The Waiting Rooms Cafe has loyal customers base made of some of the finest musical and artistic talents in the local area. Their support and skill are what make the cafe something different indeed.

For more information, please visit http://www.waitingroomscafe.co.uk