The global coffee market in 2026 is navigating a period of volatility. While specialty coffee has traditionally been insulated from the wildest swings of the commodity market, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and severe climate-driven crop failures in South America has created a "perfect storm."
With the last remnants of summer finally finishing up here on the east coast of NSW, we wanted to bring to the spotlight a refreshing beverage that is sure to beat the heat. Enter—the Hario "Mizudashi" Cold Brew Coffee Pot.
Stoka Coffee Roasters is excited to welcome Zac Gledhil to the team as our Head Roaster and Head of Green Bean. With a deep respect for producers and a sharp eye for quality, Zac brings a detail-driven approach to sourcing and roasting — one that balances innovation with clarity and drinkability.
We were stoked to recently sit down with Reggie, a lifestyle publication based out of Armidale that shines a spotlight on the people, stories, and businesses shaping regional life. Known for their down-to-earth take on local living and their eye for great talent (if we do say so ourselves), Reggie reached out to chat all things coffee, community, and how our journey as coffee roasters has unfolded so far.
We took the time to talk to co-owner, Ronolo, about some of the reasons why the business decided to go down a more sustainable path in its efforts to reduce waste and turn into a circular business.
We sat down with one of our favorite barista's Davina to talk about all things coffee and some of her recent exploits around the world.
