
Who is Project 281 Coffee Roasters?
Project 281's in-house roaster is multi-award-winning and female-led. It's run by champion Anne Cooper, who brings more than 30 years of experience. Anne has trained and roasted coffee for notable names. Her work centres on sourcing the best beans and roasting them with precision. Behind the roastery is a plant-filled café in Brunswick, Melbourne, open since 2018. The room runs a seasonal menu, offers full table service, and welcomes dogs. This suits anyone who wants specialty coffee with a proven roaster behind it. If you care who roasted your beans, Project 281 gives you a clear answer.
Is this the best price on Project 281 coffee?
Every Project 281 coffee, where it sits and where it’s been.
One row per bag, priced per kilo, cheapest first. Solid dot is today; pale dots are prices we recorded earlier.
Prices from Project 281’s own store, last recorded 19 October 2026. Earlier prices from our weekly record since October 2026. Australian median: the middle one-off 1kg price across 456 roasters, as the Bean-o-Metre uses.
Which Project 281 coffee should I buy?
| Seasonal Single Origin – Roaster’s Choice | Single origin | 250g | $25.00250g | $100.00 |
| DECAF | Decaf | 250g | $25.00250g | $100.00 |
2 coffees from Project 281 Coffee Roasters’s own store. Per kilo is worked out from the listed bag size. Gear, samplers and multi-delivery plans are left out.
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Is a Project 281 subscription worth it?
How does Project 281 compare to similar VIC roasters?
| Roaster | Middle 1kg bag | vs median | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffea Coffee | Melbourne | 14 | $61.00 | −1% |
| Sixpence Coffee | Bright | 8 | $62.00 | +1% |
| Black Vice Coffee Roasters | — | 7 | $62.00 | +1% |
| Fat Cat Coffee Roasters | Newborough | 7 | $62.00 | +1% |
| Ocean Grind | Torquay | 6 | $62.00 | +1% |
Middle 1kg bag: the median one-off price of each roaster’s 1kg coffees — the Bean-o-Metre’s own figure. Australian median $61.50.
Common questions about Project 281
Where can I buy Project 281 coffee?
Direct from project281.com. Not in Coles, Woolworths or Aldi — we check all three every week.
Does Project 281 have a coffee subscription?
Yes, Project 281 Coffee Roasters sells a coffee subscription. Their own site has the plans and terms.
Where is Project 281 Coffee Roasters based?
Project 281 Coffee Roasters is based in Brunswick VIC, and has been roasting since 2018.
What's the cheapest Project 281 coffee?
Per kilo, Seasonal Single Origin – Roaster’s Choice at $25.00 for a 250g bag — $100.00 a kilo.