Meet Hero
Behind every name is a great story and Hero doesn’t disappoint.
About Us
John and Maree Ratcliffe are the dynamic husband and wife duo behind Solid Ground Roasters. Successful careers in the corporate world, as well as more than 15 years of retail coffee experience, including their own line of cafes, has given this savvy couple the perfect blend of skills to launch their latest venture, Solid Ground Roasters.
Solid Ground & Sunny Kids
Coffee is our specialty and while coffee will always be our hero, people and relationships are what we love the most about our journey taking coffee from farm to the cup. One of our most cherished relationships is with SunnyKids, which began after a conversation with Chappy Dave from Buderim Mountain State School on the Sunshine Coast.
Hero Blend
Behind all great products is an inspiring story and our Hero Blend doesn’t disappoint. True to its name, Hero is an exclusive, outstanding blend. We use a combination of beans sourced directly, and at a fair price, from farms in Colombia, Brazil and Nicaragua.
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From the blog
How To Make Iced Coffee
The weather is warming up, the days are getting longer and the morning’s are getting brighter. This can only mean one thing, summer is here. But just because the weather is heating up doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a refreshing cup of coffee in the morning. Iced coffee is a great way to mix up your coffee order in summer, and there are a range of ways you can enjoy it. Iced coffee can be suitable for white and black coffee drinkers alike, check out some of the popular ways to drink iced coffee, and how you can make it at home.
How To Make Black Coffee
Black coffee is the simplest way to experience coffee. It’s arguably the best way to experience the full complexity and flavours of the coffee beans. You’re probably aware that there are different styles of black coffee such as a long black, short black, espresso, but what you may not realise is that there are a range of ways to prepare black coffee, all resulting in different flavours and experiences. This article will explore the different ways of preparing your black coffee, and will give you an idea of what method may be best for you.
The Coffee Grind Guide
There are many components to making a good coffee, beyond choosing the right coffee beans. The coffee grind is one element that can make a huge difference to the taste and consistency of your coffee. When we talk about coffee grind, we are talking about ground coffee beans and the level of coarseness they have been ground to. When you purchase a coffee at your local cafe, the baristas will ensure the grind is set to the correct coarseness for the optimal cup of coffee. But what happens when you make your coffee at home?
How To Make Iced Coffee
The weather is warming up, the days are getting longer and the morning’s are getting brighter. This can only mean one thing, summer is here. But just because the weather is heating up doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a refreshing cup of coffee in the morning. Iced coffee is a great way to mix up your coffee order in summer, and there are a range of ways you can enjoy it. Iced coffee can be suitable for white and black coffee drinkers alike, check out some of the popular ways to drink iced coffee, and how you can make it at home.
How To Make Black Coffee
Black coffee is the simplest way to experience coffee. It’s arguably the best way to experience the full complexity and flavours of the coffee beans. You’re probably aware that there are different styles of black coffee such as a long black, short black, espresso, but what you may not realise is that there are a range of ways to prepare black coffee, all resulting in different flavours and experiences. This article will explore the different ways of preparing your black coffee, and will give you an idea of what method may be best for you.
The Coffee Grind Guide
There are many components to making a good coffee, beyond choosing the right coffee beans. The coffee grind is one element that can make a huge difference to the taste and consistency of your coffee. When we talk about coffee grind, we are talking about ground coffee beans and the level of coarseness they have been ground to. When you purchase a coffee at your local cafe, the baristas will ensure the grind is set to the correct coarseness for the optimal cup of coffee. But what happens when you make your coffee at home?
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