Latest posts

We’re a very small coffee farm and roastery in Sandy Bay, St Helena Island. Here we post some of the latest news, and things happening around the farm and garden that we hope you find interesting.

New roaster

Our new coffee roaster is finished manufacturing and is about to start its (very long) journey here…!

Nutrition

“The doctor of the future will give no medication but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease” – Thomas Edison

Chick

Every year a few intrepid fairy terms (common white terns, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_tern) lay their eggs on branches of our eucalyptus trees at the back of the house. They have no nest – eggs just rest on an indentation in the branch – and the single chick has to cling on, literally for dear life. Should they…

Berries!

Even when the ground is parched and dry, nature keeps on giving!

Foraging for mulberries!

Today’s daily picking, mulberries! The mulberry tree is a gift that keeps on giving. Foraging is fun!

Butternut Squash

Butternut squash grows perfectly in the climate here in Sandy Bay – and it makes delicious soup!