Who was in the March 2025 box?
Avoiding the terrifying collection of wildlife in Melbourne (AU), stunning mountains in Transylvania (RO).After coffee, still somehow end up at a techno club at 4 AM in Berlin (DE)
and seriously good brews without the pretentious fluff in Barcelona (ES).
Melbourne - Australia
Penny “Min Pin” Ferguson
Penny "Min Pin" Ferguson is an artist, illustrator, and designer based in the lush, slightly terrifying wilderness of the Dandenong Ranges, Australia. She’s the mastermind behind Min Pin, a brand that turns her weird, wonderful, and slightly mischievous illustrations into everything from prints to jewelry to homewares.If it can be adorned with playful shapes and characters, Penny’s probably thought about sticking her art on it.
She’s got a thing for bold colors, a love for the surreal, and an uncanny ability to make the cute look just a little bit strange (or maybe the strange look kinda cute?).
When she’s not making stuff, she’s probably avoiding Australia’s terrifying collection of wildlife.
What made you decide to start your own brand?
Funnily enough, I started making things as Min Pin because a painter I really liked started following me on Etsy and I wanted to show her all the paintings and jewelry pieces I had been working on too!
How did you come up with the name 'Min Pin' for your brand?
My middle name is Min and when I started Min Pin I was making lots of brooches - or pins - so it came from that.It’s also a nickname for a breed of dog which is nice.
Australia is a giant death trap filled with creatures that want to kill you.Have you had any close encounters with deadly animals or plants, or are you just really good at avoiding them?
I have definitely had plenty of run-ins with scary spiders and a couple of snake spottings on bush walks, but that’s about it!No alligators hiding under the dunny lid here I’m afraid :-0
How does living in the Dandenong Ranges influence your artistic process?
It’s very beautiful here.It is like the Disney movie Fern Gully.
Lots of huge Mountain Ash Gums and big ferns.
I think that I am very inspired by the shapes of the plants and the trees.
The forest is quite mild and cool here too.
Not the usual hot, sparse bush that is usually associated with Australia.
If you could collaborate with any artist or designer, who would it be and why?
I have recently discovered the work of Swedish artist Moki Cherry.I would have loved to have painted a mural with her!
Her work is so colorful and free.
She also seems like a lot of fun.
If you weren't an artist, what alternative career path do you think you'd have pursued?
I am a mother of two young kids and am currently juggling both artist/mother roles.If I weren't an artist I think I would just be a full-time mum and pour all my creativity into projects with them - maybe even start a hobby farm!
"Be nice to everyone <3"
Transylvania - Romania
Meron
Meron Coffee is serving up top-tier specialty coffee in Transylvania, a region known for its stunning mountains, medieval towns, and a language that sounds like a mix of five others.With a passion for quality beans and a commitment to the perfect brew, Meron has become a go-to spot for anyone who takes their coffee seriously, but not too seriously.
Romania happens to be one of the biggest coffee consumers in Europe, so they clearly know what they’re doing.
Why the name Meron?
Throughout our coffee, we want to give you the boost for a great and amazing day: alluring flavors, delightful company and a quick reminder that life is about NOW, about this MOMENT.
Our name has Greek roots and it means „day”.
It’s the reason why we want to shape your day, and we will provide you the absolute equilibrium & taste for you to build on.
The whole idea behind our business is to capture the present moment and the one thing that brings joy to the people.
Cool logo!
Is there something behind it?
Cool logo!
Is there something behind it?
Our logo is simple, minimalistic, and explains what we are for all coffee lovers: the home of coffee.
A place for togetherness & community, where people can express themselves and share their passion for coffee.
More than our logo, I would tell you that our yellow color speaks better about the brand.
You can find it in the hand of the people that buy a coffee to go, in the sneakers that our baristas wear, in the design of our locations, or in the socks that our people from the Headquarters wear.
It's the distinctive sign that speaks for our brand.
Your team besides Dracula himself…
Your team besides Dracula himself…




