BeanScene

A commune collaboration

The first question Phillip Di Bella asks when he starts his day, is “how can I help?” The Founder and Managing Director of The Coffee Commune in Bowen Hills, Queensland, says for him, success is measured by how many people he can help accelerate their potential.

“My whole brand promise and purpose is to see people grow and get them from where they are, to where they want to be,” Phillip says. “So, each day I ask myself: how can I help a coffee enthusiast, barista, café owner, roaster, or supplier?”

With the impetus to help grow more businesses, Phillip launched The Coffee Commune in March 2021. The 2000-square-metre facility is worth an estimated $20 million, including a green bean warehouse, shared roasting facility, and packaging

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