Homemade goodness

The people behind home-based food and drink businesses share their stories, their love of great food and coffee and a couple of their kitchen essentials

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Ground Floor Coffee @ground_floor_coffee Adhwa Hasif, photographer and barista

SR: Can you tell us a bit about yourself?

Ground Floor Coffee: My name is Hasif, I’m 32 and a full-time photographer with two amazing kids. As a photographer, I spend long hours doing post-production. I often take breaks in between to brew coffee and rest my eyes.

How did you start your coffee business?

Over time, I got more intrigued by the coffee brewing process and started to experiment with various beans and milk. Whenever I had guests over, I’d let them try my latest flavour. Eventually, I decided to purchase a Gaggia Classic Pro and a Mahlkönig grinder.

The idea to sell coffee through the window came about when my wife and I ordered cupcakes from a fellow home-based business. There were a few bags hanging at the gate and we had to look for ours. I never saw the owner or got to talk to them. It felt “strictly business” and I hated that.

I decided to open my window and use that as our self-pickup point so I could meet my customers and thank them personally. That few seconds of friendly conversation is very important to me because it not only creates trust but we also make a lot of friends along the way!

What are your bestsellers and personal favourites?