Lost Sheep Coffee

Some of you may know the tale of how Lost Sheep Coffee came to be – it’s the story of Stu and Sarah, leaving their 9 – 5 to travel and stumbling across the Melbourne coffee scene and falling in love with “Aussie-Style Coffee”. The question is, why did they love Aussie-style coffee so much and what does it have to do with speciality coffee? Well, you may not know but Australia has a well-deserved reputation as a coffee-loving nation with a super vibrant coffee culture that has captured the hearts of locals and its visitors alike! What makes the Aussie coffee scene so special is their love for great coffee – high quality, ethically sourced, speciality coffee to be exact – the Australian coffee community really said, “speciality or nothing”. This rise in speciality coffee led to a rise in speciality coffee roasteries, independent coffee shops and super passionate baristas – much like the UK’s ever-growing coffee scene, it’s just Australia was doing it ‘before it was cool’. Aussie-style coffee is known for its distinct characteristics that make it different from other coffee cultures. One of the notable features is the emphasis on milk-based espresso drinks. Australians have perfected the art of creating silky smooth and velvety microfoam resulting in lots of tasty drinks including the Flat White! The flat white, created by our friends on the Australasian continent has gained international recognition and popularity. It showcases why the Aussies are known for their coffee and their commitment to achieving the perfect ‘milk to coffee ratio’ resulting in a drink that is smooth, balanced and full-bodied. What sets the Australian coffee scene apart is the commitment to quality and craftsmanship. From the careful selection of speciality coffee beans to the precise extraction and artful milk texturing, every step is executed with precision and passion. This is something Stu and Sarah wanted to replicate at Lost Sheep Coffee and remains at the heart of the roastery, ...