Like many, I can’t start the day without coffee. But unlike a whole generation of hipster coffee drinkers, I don’t enjoy acidic or fruity coffees. Which is how, when looking online for some coffee to purchase one afternoon, I discoveredTheir signature blend is 100-per-cent Arabica and made specifically for a palate like mine. Once on the website, I also quickly became distracted by some of the beautifully curated products and accessories available.
Working in the financial services was a great experience with challenges that taught me so much. But it has always been my dream to create a brand that inspires positive impact. Year after year, I asked myself why not now and take that leap of faith. One day, I mentioned this to my mum and she reminded me of how my grandfather started his coffee business. That’s when everything came together and we started The Maks’ Coffee.
From Day One, we’ve focused our efforts on working with micro-lot coffee farmers to directly source for high-quality coffee beans. For example, we partnered with a coffee farm in the north of Thailand to create our Signature House Blend. We’ve also curated a collection of earth-friendly goods, such as items made from upcycled coffee wastes, to provide our community easy access to greener, better goods. That said, there’s a delicate balance between cost, convenience and sustainability. Learning and educating our community about sustainability continues to evolve and there is still much to be done. But we are committed and will continue to move forward.
FOR A WHILE, IT FELT LIKE EVERY TRENDY ROASTER WAS PUMPING OUT FRUITY, ACIDIC COFFEES. IT’S INTERESTING THAT YOU HAVE BUCKED THIS TREND