A cultural project by Beanbourbon Roasters

ABOUT AU LAIT

A cultural project at the intersection of specialty coffee, independent music, literature, and experimental sound. Born in Tbilisi. Broadcast worldwide.

Our Story

Au Lait Radio began as a conversation between two friends over a cup of Beanbourbon's darkest roast. One was a musician. The other was a writer. Both were frustrated by the algorithmic flattening of culture.

What started as a weekly playlist shared among friends grew into something larger — an independent radio station built on the belief that curation is an act of love, that literature deserves airtime, and that the best cultural experiences happen when you least expect them.

Today, Au Lait Radio broadcasts three distinct channels from our studio in Tbilisi, reaching listeners across Georgia and beyond.

No Algorithms

Every track is chosen by a human being with taste, intention, and something to say.

Coffee as Culture

We believe the ritual of coffee is inseparable from the cultural experience.

Literature Matters

Poetry, essays, and philosophical conversation have a place on the radio.

Sound as Art

Experimental composition and ambient soundscapes are not filler. They are the foreground.

Beanbourbon Roasters

Au Lait Radio is a cultural project powered by Beanbourbon Roasters — Tbilisi's premier specialty coffee roastery. Every broadcast is fueled by their beans.

This is more than sponsorship. It is a shared philosophy: that quality requires patience, that craft deserves attention, and that the best things in life are meant to be experienced slowly.

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Sopho M.

Editor-in-Chief

Writer, curator, and the voice behind our literary programming.

Luka T.

Music Director

Producer, DJ, and sonic architect. Responsible for the sounds that find you at 3 AM.

Nika K.

Coffee Curator

Head roaster at Beanbourbon and the bridge between our cups and our culture.