Our Story
The Life’s A Grind coffee caravans have become an icon in Queenstown and the locals coffee stop of choice, where you’ll be greeted by friendly local expert Baristas who take pride in brewing up high-quality ALLPRESS espresso coffee.
Based out of two fully refurbished retro-style caravans, first of which originally being spotted under a tree in Cromwell! Anna Shorey (owner) cheekily asked the owner if I could buy it, so they put new wheels on it and bought her home to Queenstown and so the legend began. Fast forward to 2021 and we have some of the best local baristas Queenstown has to offer, brewing high-standard coffee from two locations 5-7 days a week!
Hire Us / Event Information
We also cater to large events and functions! You can find our caravans at most of Queenstown’s hot ticket events including Luma Light Festival, Winter Pride, The Glenorchy Races, The A&P Show and almost every event in between. For more information about our calendar or to enquire about getting us out to your next gig, get in touch!
Your Baristas
Anna (business owner)
Where are you from?
The UK (the most beautiful part, the Cotswolds)
How long have you been making coffee?
14 Years
What’s your favourite coffee?
6oz Flat White
Levi
Where are you from?
The sunny Gold Coast in Aus
How long have you been making coffee?
On and off about 10 years
What’s your favourite coffee?
A cheeky coconut milk mocha
An interesting fact about you
I’m one of Queenstown’s resident Drag Queens!
Renee
Where are you from?
Sydney, Australia
How long have you been making coffee?
For over 13 years now!
What’s your favourite coffee?
My favourite coffee has always been a Piccolo. I love the sweetness of a ristretto shot with a small amount of milk
An interesting fact about you
I lived in Africa for a while at a Women's and Children's school. It was an amazing experience, and I was also able to visit a coffee plantation where we tried coffee beans that were roasted traditionally over a firepit! Now that's a flavour!
Loz
Where are you from?
I’m From Zurich Switzerland
How long have you been making coffee?
11 years on and off
What’s your favourite coffee?
Long Black with a touch of cream
An interesting fact about you
I play Ice hockey and love to fish!