"Customers love Cuban Coffee for its rich, authentic coffee aroma and the warm, welcoming atmosphere it creates. Many say it reminds them of slow Sunday mornings, favourite cafés and the simple ritual of sharing a great coffee with friends. They love how it fills the home with a comforting fragrance that feels cosy without being overpowering, making Cuban Coffee a favourite for home offices, relaxed weekends and everyday moments worth slowing down for"
Some of the best ideas don't come from a boardroom. They come from a queue.
Ten years ago, you would have found me at the monthly Farm Markets and Fridays at Crown Street Wollongong. Those days played a huge part in shaping The Candle Kitchen into what it is today.
Markets are wonderful teachers. The direct feedback - both positive and negative - helped me refine my products, my business, and my confidence. I met so many of you during those years, and I'm lucky to say that many of those customer relationships have turned into genuine friendships that continue to this day.
But back to coffee.
There was always a never-ending queue forming for a morning brew. People happily standing in line, chatting away, all waiting for that precious first sip. The energy was warm, unhurried, and full of anticipation.
And then... BANG! Cuban Coffee was born.
Rich, sweet, a little naughty, and impossible to ignore, just like the real thing.
These days, I share space at Timbermill Studios in Bulli, and I'm fortunate enough to have a fabulous café just a few steps away. Jenny and her team serve up the precious drop from a quirky little shipping-container café, surrounded by cacti lovingly looked after by Cal at Cactus Talk.
So as I sit here with coffee in hand, taking another sip, I'm reminded of those market mornings, the friendships formed along the way, and how a simple cup of coffee inspired one of our most-loved fragrances.
Our Cuban Coffee Soy Candle is hand-poured in small batches on the NSW South Coast using premium soy wax. It's warm, indulgent, and deeply comforting, the kind of scent that makes any room feel like a cosy café on a slow morning.
If you love the ritual of a morning coffee, this one's for you.
Browse our full soy candle collection or explore more of our candle stories and care guides.
I hope you enjoy Cuban Coffee as much as I enjoy the ritual that inspired it.
Read the story behind this scent →
Rich, warming spice and sweet cream, the first hit of a freshly pulled espresso with a hint of indulgence.
Deep, roasted coffee bean meets the golden sweetness of maple syrup, bold, comforting, and utterly irresistible.
Smooth vanilla and toasted malt linger warmly, like the last sip of a perfect cup that you never want to end.
Processing Time
Orders dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Shipping Methods
We use Australia Post, Armex, and Couriers Please to ensure your order arrives safely.
Tracking
Tracking information is emailed to you once your order has been booked with our shipping service.
International Shipping
Unfortunately we only ship within Australia at this time.
Love it or I'll give your money back.
I stand behind the quality of my handcrafted products. If you're not completely satisfied with your purchase for any reason within 30 days, simply contact Petra and I'll refund your money, no questions asked.
Your satisfaction is our priority, and I want you to feel confident shopping with The Candle Kitchen.
To initiate a return, contact Petra here.
1. Let it pool (first burn)
The very first time you light your candle, give it a chance to settle in. Let it burn long enough usually around 2 to 4 hours so the entire top layer melts right to the edges. That way, the wax ‘remembers’ to burn evenly next time. It’s a small act of patience that makes a big difference.
2. Trim the wick
Before each burn, give your wick a little tidy-up about 5mm is just right. It helps your candle burn slowly and cleanly, without getting smoky or too hot. Think of it like brushing your hair before heading out: quick, simple, and totally worth it.
3. Keep it still
Candles love calm. Try to keep them away from open windows, fans, or busy walkways. A steady flame means even melting, no tunnelling, and no leaning flames. It’s just like us really, we shine better when we’re not being blown about.
Absolutely. If you’re looking for a candle that fills a large room, this is the one. Cuban Coffee has an incredible scent throw that gently lingers long after you’ve blown it out. It’s made to be noticed.
Think rich roasted coffee with warm brown sugar sweetness wrapped around it. It’s deep, cosy and beautifully indulgent. Not bitter. Not overpowering. Just rich, smooth and full of personality.
If you know someone who loves bold scents, coffee, cosy cafés or unique fragrances, Cuban Coffee will quickly become their favourite. If you’re unsure of their fragrance style, our Black Fig is a more universally loved choice. But for the bold fragrance lover, this one’s unforgettable.
Because it isn’t trying to please everyone, it knows exactly what it is. Bold. Comforting. Confident. Once someone falls in love with it, they rarely choose anything else. For so many customers, Cuban Coffee has become their signature candle. The one they light when friends visit, the one they gift to fellow fragrance lovers, and the one they always come back for.
Large living areas, open-plan homes, entertaining spaces, anywhere you want people to walk in and immediately ask, “What is that incredible smell?” It’s warm, inviting and full of character.
Yes 💛 For the past 12 years every single candle is hand-poured by Petra Delaney on the South Coast of Australia, using 100% pure soy wax and braided cotton wicks. South Coast was designed and hand-poured by Petra Delaney, founder of The Candle Kitchen on the NSW South Coast.
Yes! Orders are sent from our South Coast studio within 1–3 business days. Enjoy FREE postage over $50 .
Each South Coast candle burns for around 50 hours when cared for properly. Trim your wick to 5mm before lighting and let it form a full melt pool on the first burn for the best scent throw.
• Hand-poured in small batches by Petra in Australia
• Natural soy wax for a clean, slow burn
• Strong, layered fragrance that fills the room
• Beautiful thick clear glass jar designed to glow warmly when lit.
Every fragrance in our collection begins with a place, a memory or a moment in time.
Yes, soy candles are one of the cleanest choices you can make. Our candles are hand-poured with 100% natural soy wax and cotton wicks, free from harmful chemicals, toxins or carcinogens, so you can breathe easy while you enjoy the glow.
Soy wax is plant-based and renewable, while paraffin comes from petroleum. Soy burns slower and cleaner, giving you a longer-lasting candle with less soot and a softer, more natural scent throw.
They do! Because soy wax has a lower melting point, it burns gently and evenly, meaning more hours of fragrance and light for you to enjoy.
Scent throw depends on a few things, the room size, airflow, and how long your candle has been burning. OR....Olfactory Fatigue, “nose blindness.” Your nose simply gets used to the scent. Step outside for a few minutes maybe smell a few coffee beans, then come back in. You’ll notice the fragrance again, fresh and beautiful.
It means our candles are made purely from soybeans, no blends, no fillers, just clean, sustainable wax that performs beautifully.
