Our story in Hurstville
Our Story
King Carlos Coffee Roasters was born in Hurstville, Sydney.
We started with a simple idea: roast coffee that tastes great, is consistent day-to-day, and supports the people who grow and serve it. From the roastery café in Hurstville, we now roast coffee for locals, cafés and venues across Australia
From kitchen pass to coffee roastery
Our founder, Carlos, spent years in kitchens and cafés before moving behind the roaster. That time on the tools shaped how we roast today – flavour first, and always thinking about the barista and the guest.
Every roast is designed to be easy to dial in, reliable in busy service, and enjoyable for home coffee drinkers.
How we source our coffee
We look for coffees that are clean, sweet and balanced. Wherever possible we work with partners who value sustainable and responsible practices at origin.
A lot changes seasonally, but the goal stays the same: green coffee that tastes good, treats people fairly and gives us something worth roasting.
Roasted in Hurstville, Served Everywhere
All King Carlos coffee is roasted in our Hurstville roastery in Sydney. We taste every batch and adjust profiles so our blends stay familiar and our single origins show off what makes them unique.
From here we supply the roastery café, our wholesale partners and home brewers with coffee shipped Australia-wide.
Who We Roast For
We roast for two main groups:
– Home coffee drinkers who want café-quality beans for espresso, stovetop and filter.
– Cafés and venues who need consistent, easy-to-work-with coffee and real support from their roaster.
Whether you’re pulling shots at home or on a busy bar, we want our coffee to feel familiar, forgiving and enjoyable to use.
Visit Our Roastery Café
The heart of King Carlos Coffee is our roastery café in Hurstville. It’s where we roast, taste and serve our coffees.
Drop in for a coffee, watch the roaster in action and pick up beans or brew gear to take home.
What Matters to Us
- Consistent coffee that’s easy to dial in
- Long-term relationships with cafés and suppliers
- Roasting and packing locally in Hurstville
- Sharing what we know with baristas and home brewers
Meet Carlos
Q1. Why did you start King Carlos Coffee Roasters?
A: I’d spent years in hospitality and could see how much good coffee mattered to both guests and cafés. I wanted to roast coffee that was consistent, easy to work with and something I’d be proud to serve every day.
Q2. What do you look for in a good coffee?
A: Sweetness first, then balance. I want a coffee that tastes clean, has a nice finish and still cuts through milk without being harsh.
Q3. What’s your favourite way to drink coffee at home?
A: Simple espresso or a long black. If I’ve got time, I’ll make a filter brew to slow things down a bit.
Q4. What do you wish more cafés knew about coffee?
A: Consistency beats chasing “perfect” shots and latte art. Good recipes, fresh beans and basic machine care will take you further than constantly changing everything, keep it simple and consitant.
Q5. What do you love most about roasting in Hurstville?
A: It feels local and real. We roast in the same area we live and work, so we see our coffee in neighbourhood cafés, offices and homes. That connection keeps it grounded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is King Carlos Coffee Roasters based?
We roast all our coffee at our roastery café in Hurstville, Sydney, and ship across Australia.
Do you roast for home drinkers as well as cafés?
Yes. We supply wholesale coffee to cafés and venues, and we also roast the same quality beans for home brewers.
How would you describe your roasting style?
We focus on sweet, balanced coffees that are easy to dial in and work well for milk and black drinks.
Do your coffees change through the year?
Our core blends stay consistent, while our single origins and seasonal lots change as different harvests become available.
How do you choose which coffees to buy?
We look for clean, tasty coffees from partners who care about responsible and sustainable practices at origin.
How can I talk to you about wholesale coffee?
Head to our Wholesale page or contact us and the team will get back to you with details on pricing, training and support.
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