Diary

Penang Coffee Festival 2026: Our First Visit as a Coffee Roaster
14–16 August 2026 | Sunshine Central, Ayer Itam, Penang A New Coffee Festival in Penang From 14 to 16 August, we made our way north to Sunshine Central, Ayer Itam, Penang for the first-ever Penang Coffee Festival, organised by PSCS Penang (Persatuan Kopi Kinantan Pulau Pinang) with government support. For us, it was another opportunity to step outside Ipoh, bring our coffees to a new crowd, and spend a few days surrounded by people who share the same fascination with coffee. Being the first edition of the festival made it... Read more...
Coffee Catering for Cynotex: Bringing Specialty Coffee to Corporate Events
Coffee Catering for Cynotex: Bringing Specialty Coffee to Corporate Events
August 6th - 8th, Blank Coffee Roaster had the opportunity to provide coffee catering for Cynotex, bringing our specialty coffee bar directly to their event. Corporate events are often built... Read more...
Good Coffee Fest 2026 – Growth, Lessons & A Lighter Box Home
Good Coffee Fest 2026 – Growth, Lessons & A Lighter Box Home
From 10–12 April 2026, Blank Coffee Roaster returned to Good Coffee Fest, hosted by Ghostbird Coffee Company at The Campus @ Ampang. It felt familiar, but not the same. Last... Read more...
A Visit to the Cocoa Farm in Chemor
A Visit to the Cocoa Farm in Chemor
We knew we had to feature this chocolate the moment we came across it a year ago. At the time, all we really had was a bar of chocolate, a... Read more...
BMW Drive & Chill Weekend – Coffee Catering with Tian Siang Premium Auto
BMW Drive & Chill Weekend – Coffee Catering with Tian Siang Premium Auto
On 17 January, Blank Coffee Roaster was invited to be part of the BMW Drive & Chill Weekend, an exclusive event organised by Tian Siang Premium Auto, BMW retailer. Held... Read more...
February Coffee Arrivals – Something for Everyone
February Coffee Arrivals – Something for Everyone
Every new coffee arrival is an opportunity to slow down and reflect on why we choose certain coffees in the first place. This February, our selection was guided by a... Read more...
Christmas Bazaar at Tenby International School Ipoh — A Day of Coffee, Community & Connections
Christmas Bazaar at Tenby International School Ipoh — A Day of Coffee, Community & Connections
On December 6th, we joined the Christmas Bazaar at Tenby International School Ipoh, a lively, semi-outdoor market held along the school’s main corridor just beside its parlour. It was a... Read more...
Pickleball, Coffee & Community
Pickleball, Coffee & Community
A Morning to Remember with Sem-Break Pickleball Club On the morning of 22 November, we had the pleasure of partnering with Sem-Break Pickleball Club to host a special community social... Read more...
Journey 2025
Journey 2025
Growing Into Our Identity — The First Half of 2025 at Blank Coffee Roaster The start of 2025 marked a new chapter for Blank Coffee Roaster — not just in... Read more...
From Home Roaster to Debut Stage: The Beginning of Blank Coffee Roastery
From Home Roaster to Debut Stage: The Beginning of Blank Coffee Roastery
Blank Coffee Roastery began humbly in August 2024 as a home roasting project driven by curiosity, experimentation, and a desire to connect people through coffee. What started as small-batch roasting... Read more...