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When coffee bags become unique works of art
Each coffee bag from Radical Roasters is a small piece of unique art.
To mark the Easton roastery’s third birthday, their coffee bags have been given a glow-up and are now individually printed by Hidden Temple on Church Road in Redfield.
The designs by Matt Manson have been inspired by zine culture, with Radical Roasters also creating their own zine to accompany their new packaging.
Designs on the coffee bags for sale online and at their roastery-cum-cafe on St Mark’s Road include a toaster, rabbit and old Blackberry phone – the latter has seen the coffee beans go through an experimental blackberry ferment.
Granny’s House, featuring a comfy chair on the bag, is coffee that has been grown by 65 small farm holders from the Popayán area of Colombia.
All of Radical Roasters’ coffee bags are now unique works of art – photo: Radical Roasters
Cat Manson, the founder of Radical Roasters – shortlisted for a Bristol Legends award – has built up close relationships with growers and suppliers across the world, especially in south American countries including Brazil and Peru.
“I feel like it’s a given these days that your coffee is well sourced and tastes good,” Cat told Bristol24/7.
“With my experience of roasting, tasting and sourcing, I already know that we’ve got really good coffees.
“So this is it’s just about elevating the packaging.”
Main photo: Martin Booth
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