Leaf Bean Machine

This month, we farewell two very special people at LBM — Brad & Fleur — as they begin their next chapter: a well-deserved retirement.

From day one, their passion, vision, and unwavering dedication shaped LBM into the business it is today. What they’ve built over the years is more than just a company. It’s a community, a culture, and a legacy that will continue long into the future.

Brad & Fleur, thank you for every lesson, every conversation, every laugh, and for the endless support and guidance you’ve given this team along the way. Your impact on all of us has been immeasurable.

While it’s hard to imagine LBM without you both, we couldn’t be happier to see you step into this exciting new season of life — one filled with rest, adventure, and time to enjoy everything you’ve worked so hard for.

You’ll be missed more than words can say. 💙

With love and gratitude,
The LBM Team

Last month we had the pleasure of welcoming students from Southern Hills Christian College for another barista training session, and it was as wonderful as ever.

Southern Hills is a school that truly invests in its students, offering a fantastic range of activities and skill-up programmes. Barista training is just one piece of that puzzle, and we're proud to be a long-standing part of their journey.

Seeing their students grow in confidence behind the espresso machine is one of the real joys of what we do. Thank you for continuing to trust us with your students.

Thank you, Des! Your support means the world to us.

When it comes to café partners, Big Loaf Factory Bakery sits in a league of its own. We're proud to have them exclusively serving our Karvan Seasonal Blend 1. A partnership built on shared values, a love of quality, and a friendship that runs deeper than coffee.

And seeing our community show up for them? That's what it's all about.

Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible mums out there – especially our wonderful customers celebrating today.

And a huge shoutout to our amazing café partners who are showing up and putting love into every cup, even on a Sunday. We see you, and we're so grateful.

Shoutout to Zaki from The Perfect Peach Cafe

We love seeing passionate baristas grow behind the machine, and Zaki is absolutely smashing it.

From dialling in shots to perfecting milk texture and latte art, Zaki's dedication to the craft shows in every cup served at The Perfect Peach Cafe .

It's been a pleasure working with you, Zaki — keep up the fantastic work!