About this tour
When Tom from our team visited 14th Coffee Co's roasting experience, we found ourselves in proper farmland peace—the kind of place that makes you forget there's traffic anywhere. This two-hour session walks you through how coffee actually gets roasted on their industrial Diedrich machine, set inside a working homestead surrounded by gardens, forests, and vintage quirks (think fifties truck, Airstream, and a barn). You'll taste what comes out of their espresso setup, nibble a locally-sourced charcuterie board, and soak in the vibe of an old record player spinning away. It's quiet, it's generous with the coffee, and the setting alone is worth the trip.
Highlights
- Watch beans tumble in a real industrial roaster up close
- Taste the difference between roast profiles back-to-back
- Charcuterie board actually changes with seasons and local stock
- Farmhouse setting with photoworthy Airstream and vintage trucks
- Record player humming in background—no corporate playlist noise
- Roasted beans packaged fresh to take home same day
- Quiet enough to hear yourself think; no tourist bustle
What to expect
Tom arrived mid-morning to a genuinely peaceful spot—no car park chaos, just gravel and farmland. The roasting session itself isn't passive; they walk you through why beans behave differently at different temperatures, and you watch the colour shift and smell it change in real time. The industrial roaster is loud when it's running, but between batches it quiets right down. You'll move between the roasting floor and the café area, where the Synesso espresso machine pulls shots of what they've just roasted. The charcuterie board arrives properly thought-through—local cheeses, cured meats, seasonal pickles—paired thoughtfully with their coffee and tea options.
Pacing feels unhurried. There's time to chat with the roasters, ask daft questions, wander the property if you want. The whole experience lands somewhere between a working tour and a very good café session. By the end, you'll have beans to take home and a clearer picture of why freshness matters in coffee. Not theatrical or Instagram-forced; just genuine farmhouse hospitality.
What travellers say
- Roasting demystified without snobbery or theatre
- Fresh beans packaged same day; huge quality difference
- Farmhouse setting and vintage props genuinely atmospheric
- Small groups keep the experience conversational and unhurried
- Charcuterie board rotates seasonally; supports local suppliers
- Extended standing and walking; not ideal if mobility limited
- Industrial roaster noise can startle very small children
- Farm location means weather exposure and muddy conditions possible
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
If you're curious how coffee actually works—from heat to cup—this demystifies it without being pretentious. The setting is genuinely lovely, even if you're only mildly interested in roasting. Locals, small groups, and solo travellers all fit easily; no corporate vibe. Prams and infant seats are welcome, and the property is accessible for most fitness levels. The charcuterie is proper quality and changes seasonally, so repeat visits feel worth it.
You'll be standing and walking around the roastery for most of two hours, so comfortable shoes matter. The roaster itself gets warm and loud when operating—not unpleasant, but worth knowing. Peak times (weekends, summer) may draw a few more visitors. Expect farm-country quiet rather than café energy; if you want bustle and noise, this isn't it. It's cash or card friendly, but confirm payment options when booking. Dress for outdoor property exploration—it's windy or muddy depending on season.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.