Newsletter Issue 1: Founder Welcome

Newsletter · Issue 1 · October 2026

Taste the story

Join the Loyalty Club at www.marnkaco.com to unlock $86 on the Mara Discovery Set

What Marnka & Co. means to me

Hello, and welcome. I am Christine Sindely, and I founded Marnka & Co. to share Arabana language, Country and culture through something many of us enjoy every day, a good cup of coffee.

Marnka & Co. is a female-led, 100% Indigenous Australian-owned and operated specialty coffee brand. For me it is about pride in who we are, and about inviting you into a story that is bigger than any one bag. I hope that when you drink it, you feel a little closer to Country, and that you tell others where it came from.

Five blends, five names in Arabana

Every blend is named in the Arabana language, in the order we always present them: Maka, Ukarai, Wadhlu, Kutha and Waangara. Kutha, our decaf, means water and rain, and it is fast becoming a favourite for people who want less caffeine.

Mara means five and hands, which is why our Discovery Set is the Mara Discovery Set. Mara Blends. Mara Stories.

Loyalty Club members receive the Mara Discovery Set for $86 (usually $107), once only, 10% off our Kulpari and Wanthara Bundles on every order, and a small birthday gift with their order in their birthday month, for as long as they stay members. Joining is free. Join the Marnka & Co. Loyalty Club

New to coffee language? Our Brew Guide gives you a starting recipe for every blend and brew method, and our Coffee Glossary explains words like bloom, crema and cupping in plain language.

Meet the blends

Art inspired by our story

Our bags carry artwork by Kevin Wilson, a Wongutha artist, used with his permission. I told Kevin the story I wanted brought to life, and he captured it in the artwork. Each blend has its own colour.

We are grateful to Kevin and the team at Nani Creative for helping bring the Marnka & Co. story to life.

See the story behind the brand

Coming next

In our next issue we share news from the Golden Bean Australasian Championships, and what we learned at Connect 2026 about serving great coffee with a story.

Tell us what you think

If you do not like what we offer, tell us. If you do, tell others.

I first read those words in a shoe repair shop in Adelaide, where I used to take my shoes to be mended. Those words have stayed with me ever since, and they are how I hope Marnka & Co. will always listen.

Did these stories work for you? Tell us what you enjoyed, what we could do better, and which topic you would like next. Reply to this email, or share your feedback. We read every message, and we aim to reply within 2 to 3 business days.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

Makada,

Christine SindelyManaging Director and Founder, Marnka & Co.

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