Like the discovery of most commodities, coffee was highly prized, mostly misunderstood and appreciated for its medicinal purposes. We’re talking about the 15th century, here. Fast-forward a few hundred years past the Y2K and you’ll see the beginnings of the ST. ALi Family in South Melbourne in 2005 placing a strong ethos on quality beans and unique brewing methods.
Yes, they take their coffee very seriously- serious enough to be named one of the most pretentious things ever in a Buzzfeed listicle in 2013.
But, that’s not all they’re known for. Head Barista, Matt Perger placed first in the World Coffee & Good Spirits Championship in 2014; Second in the 2013 World Barista Championship for his redial, rethink on filter coffee- a paradigm shift in the category- as well as winning first place in the 2012 World Brewer’s Cup.
Matt Perger and his coffee disciples or boy band counterparts have toured all over the globe starring in pop-up cafes, master classes and merchandise signings.
Now, you’ll find the St.Ali family has expanded from their warehouse-chic flagship in Yarra Place to Sensory Lab, Clement, Tom Thumb, Plantation and Deadman Espresso
Welcome to the fold St.Ali – One of Henry Lee’s featured producers & special guest coffee roasters as part of our new Autumn menu launching on Wednesday 22nd April, 2017.