BioBean Coffee

A home-based family roastery in the Perth foothills, run since 2005 by mother-and-son team Mary and Ben Ipkendanz, with Ben roasting from a science background. They roast only single-origin coffee, certified organic and fairtrade. The sustainability is deep and specific: certified home-compostable bags, degassing valves imported from Switzerland and pressed in by hand because the usual ones are plastic, and 36 solar panels powering the roaster. Locals can buy direct or bring a bag back to refill, Monday to Wednesday or by appointment.