Celebrating Our Shared Passion and a Glimpse into the Future

Every year on October 1st, coffee lovers across the globe raise their cups in celebration of International Coffee Day. It’s more than just a date on the calendar—it’s a moment to reflect on how one small bean brings people together, shapes cultures, and fuels the rhythm of daily life. For us at The Aussie Grind, it’s also a chance to share something exciting: our very own COFFEE ROASTERY and COFFEE SCHOOL are on the horizon. Follow along in our journey to launch:

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This year feels different. It’s not just about honoring coffee’s past and present—it’s about looking toward the future we’re building, one roast at a time.

Why We Celebrate Coffee

Coffee is a universal language. Whether you’re sipping an espresso in Rome, a flat white in Brisbane, or an iced latte in Texas, that shared ritual is instantly recognizable. For centuries, coffee has been a companion to thinkers, artists, workers, and dreamers. It’s sparked conversations, fueled revolutions, and served as the centerpiece of countless connections.

International Coffee Day was established to highlight not only the joy coffee brings but also the farmers, roasters, and baristas who dedicate themselves to their craft. It’s a chance to pause and appreciate the long journey of every cup—from seed to harvest, from roaster to barista, and finally, into your hands.

At The Aussie Grind, this journey has always been at the heart of what we do.

Roasting the Future

There’s something thrilling about taking coffee into your own hands—literally. Our soon-to-open roastery isn’t just about convenience; it’s about precision, passion, and pushing standards higher.

We’ve teamed up with our Aussie mate Jopin and invested in an Australian-designed air roaster, a piece of equipment built for consistency and control. Unlike traditional drum roasters that rely on conduction, an air roaster uses hot air to evenly roast every bean, unlocking cleaner, brighter flavors and offering unparalleled repeatability. It’s technology that gives us fine-tuned control, but more importantly, it means you’ll experience coffee at its absolute best.

Imagine tasting a blend where every note—chocolate, citrus, spice, fruit—is perfectly balanced, batch after batch. That’s the difference an air roaster makes, and why we’re so excited to bring it to Texas.

The Coffee School: Sharing the Craft

Coffee has always been about connection. For us, the next step in that journey is education. Our coffee school will be a space for anyone who loves coffee—whether you’re a curious beginner, a home barista fine-tuning your technique, or a professional looking to sharpen your skills.

We’ll cover everything from dialing in espresso to milk texturing and latte art, breaking down the process in a way that’s clear, approachable, and fun. Our goal is simple: to help more people discover what great coffee really tastes like, and to pass along the knowledge we’ve gathered from years behind the machine.

The school will also be a hub for the community—a place where locals, baristas, and coffee enthusiasts can come together to learn, taste, and celebrate.

A Life in Coffee

Coffee isn’t new to us. Together Angie and I have owned and run cafés for more then 14 years, but our journey in hospitality goes back decades. Coffee has been the common thread through our lives—running busy cafés, serving well over a million coffees, and training countless baristas along the way. It hasn’t been about chasing titles or numbers, but about building an understanding of every step of the process. From sourcing and roasting beans to steaming milk with perfect texture, we’ve lived this world for decades.

Bringing that experience to Texas was about more than starting a business. It was about sharing a style of café culture that feels both premium and personal, and now, with our roastery, taking that commitment even deeper.

The Ritual of the Roast

Picture it: sacks of green coffee arriving from farms across the globe—bright, grassy, and raw. They’re loaded into the roaster, where heat begins to transform them. As the beans crack and caramelize, aromas fill the air—notes of chocolate, fruit, spice, or nuts, depending on their origin.

That’s the magic of roasting. It’s a balance of science and intuition. Too light, and the coffee tastes sharp and underdeveloped. Too dark, and you lose the delicate flavors hidden inside. Done right—especially with the precision of our air roaster—roasting brings out the best of what each bean has to offer.

Soon, those freshly roasted beans will make their way into your cup at The Aussie Grind. And because they’re roasted locally, the flavors will be vibrant, lively, and at their peak.

Looking Ahead

This International Coffee Day, we’re not just celebrating coffee as it is—we’re celebrating what it will become. Our roastery and coffee school will be the foundation for the next chapter of The Aussie Grind.

For our guests, it means fresher, better coffee every time you visit. For our team, it means new opportunities to grow and share knowledge. And for the community, it means a space to connect, learn, and be part of something bigger than a morning cup.

We’ve always believed that coffee is about more than a drink—it’s about moments. The quiet first sip of the day, the mid-morning catch-up with friends, the meeting that sparks an idea, the celebration after a win. Every one of those moments deserves a coffee that lives up to it.

Raising Our Cups

So as you sip your coffee today, know that you’re part of something global—millions of people celebrating the same ritual, all connected by this remarkable drink. For us, it’s also a moment of gratitude: to our team who pour their energy into every cup, to our community who’ve supported us from the start, and to the farmers and producers who make it all possible..

Stay tuned—because soon, you won’t just be drinking The Aussie Grind coffee. You’ll be tasting the future of it.