Ask the Roaster - Matt from Hundred House

How was the Roastery founded, what was the inspiration?

Hundred House Coffee was founded after 20 years of roasting speciality coffee in New Zealand, South Africa, London and the Middle East. The inspiration is Hundred House Coffee’s ongoing support for the arts and art education which you can see at this year’s London Coffee Festival.

What's your favourite part about working at the Roastery?

Our continued learning about speciality coffee. Anyone who tells you they know all about coffee is clearly a fake.

What's your proudest accomplishment?

2nd place runner-up at the Roasters’ Guild competition in Portland, Oregon, USA and the Safina Radio Project in Venice, Dhaka and Kerala.

What three words best describe your Roastery?

Creative - Analogue - Unique

What’s your favourite place to enjoy a coffee, and what coffee would that be?

A pour-over with a fruity little number, at home, on a sunny, Sunday morning.

Finally, what Dog & Hat combination would you choose?

A sausage dog in a porkpie hat.