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
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 coffee with a coffee plunger
When it comes to making coffee at home, a coffee plunger is a simple, easy to use option. While it’s a slower method of brewing coffee, the rich taste and aroma that fills your home more than makes up for it. Coffee made in a plunger is versatile, satisfying both black and white coffee lovers alike. If you’re grinding yourself, you want to aim for a medium grind, more coarse than for an espresso machine, to ensure the best possible taste. Here's our step-by-step guide to using a coffee plunger.
How to make cold brew coffee
As self-claimed coffee addicts, we always wake up craving that first cup of coffee in the morning. We’re also the first to admit that, after a sleepless, hot summer night, it’s usually a cold, refreshing drink we’re after, instead of the usual hot cup of coffee. If you’ve been feeling the same as the weather warms up, let us introduce you to our favourite summer drink, and no, it’s not a cocktail! Cold brew coffee is our go-to on a warm summer morning. It’s easy to prepare, keeps in the fridge, has a refreshing taste, all while giving you the coffee hit you desire.
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 coffee with a coffee plunger
When it comes to making coffee at home, a coffee plunger is a simple, easy to use option. While it’s a slower method of brewing coffee, the rich taste and aroma that fills your home more than makes up for it. Coffee made in a plunger is versatile, satisfying both black and white coffee lovers alike. If you’re grinding yourself, you want to aim for a medium grind, more coarse than for an espresso machine, to ensure the best possible taste. Here's our step-by-step guide to using a coffee plunger.
How to make cold brew coffee
As self-claimed coffee addicts, we always wake up craving that first cup of coffee in the morning. We’re also the first to admit that, after a sleepless, hot summer night, it’s usually a cold, refreshing drink we’re after, instead of the usual hot cup of coffee. If you’ve been feeling the same as the weather warms up, let us introduce you to our favourite summer drink, and no, it’s not a cocktail! Cold brew coffee is our go-to on a warm summer morning. It’s easy to prepare, keeps in the fridge, has a refreshing taste, all while giving you the coffee hit you desire.
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