It all started back in 2005 when ex Brisbane chef Mark Pearce who knew flavours decided to play his hand at coffee roasting. Pouring his life savings into a small space in a heritage building in Teneriffe it was sink or swim. This provided the perfect platform for our now head brewer to create and hone his recipes and skills. Little did we know, people would love it. This was the start of what we now know as the Brisbane specialty coffee scene. 

Who are we?

So glad you asked

Coffee’s one of those things like whiskey, cheese and wine. Craft matters. Provenance matters. And there’s always the reward of added layers of complexity for anyone who takes the time to look.
But when you’ve been in the specialty coffee business for a while, you realise that the holy grail isn’t the most intricate, inaccessible brew, but a truly great brew that everyone can appreciate and enjoy.


Meet the Team 

Role


Favourite pinnacle brew?


What do you love doing outside of work?

Glenn /

aka - glenno

Head of Production

Lemon 

Camping 

Role


Favourite pinnacle brew?


What do you love doing outside of work?

harvey /

aka - ha\ves

Head of Brewing

Tropical

DJing 

Role


Favourite pinnacle brew?


What do you love doing outside of work?

Lochie /

aka - bearded wonder

Production Assistant

Peach 

Travelling

Role


Favourite pinnacle brew?


What do you love doing outside of work?

Miriam / 

Accounts Manager

Lemon

Sewing 

aka - lilly 

Role


Favourite pinnacle brew?


What do you love doing outside of work?

Mark /

aka - boss man

Managing Director

Kyoto Black

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