Christmas Blend: How it all Started
If you ask the Head of Coffee (Dominick Majdandzic aka 'Domtron') for the exact genesis of the Christmas Blend, you may very well get two different stories depending on the...
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The Golden Bean 2022 - From the Inside
In the world of coffee there's a lot which goes on behind closed doors. From sourcing and buying to sample roasting and cupping - all necessary, but some of these...
MICE, Melbourne & the World Barista Championship 2022
If you've been slingin' hot caffeinated beverages, namely coffee, for decent amount of time then the term 'MICE' will mean more to you than simply the plural of 'mouse', or...
Outdoor Coffee Time
Coffee is our rock. It's our vice. But also our friend. A loving companion for life. Coffee is always there. It brightens our day and makes for memorable experiences. We...
Basic Latte Art Technique
There are many ways to do latte art and many styles of patterns. However the core of the skills outlined in this post is the basis and foundation of every...
Cappuccino at home with a Stovetop Brewer
If you're spending time at home, you'll want to brew delicious coffee! The good news is that you don't need expensive equipment to make great coffee. As you'll see in...
Brewing with #nofilter, cezve style
Brewing Specialty Coffee on the Cezve, Ibrik, Turkish Coffee Pot or Greek Style It goes by many names. It’s ancient. And it’s a beautiful way to brew. After nearly 20...
Brewing Coffee with a Chemex
I've loved the Chemex for years! From its fine award winning design to its iconic appearance in the James Bond’s movie, 'From Russia With Love'. But I really love it...
Brew coffee at home with an AeroPress
Just when the world of coffee brewing looked set in stone, along come the AeroPress! Since it's launch, this brewing wonder has seen a volcanic rise in popularity and praise....
How to brew french press coffee at home
Three great qualities about french press is the richness of body, the depth of flavour it achieves and stable extraction in every brew. There’s really nothing you can do to...
Coffee for the community Episode 2 Series 1
Episode 2: Brewing at home with pre-ground coffee In episode 2 we go deep into the controversial topic of brewing with pre-ground coffee. There's so many opinions on this topic,...
Coffee for the community Series 1 Episode 1
Making great coffee on cheap, second hand espresso machines A few weeks ago, on a saturday afternoon, we hit Gumtree hard in search of used espresso machines. The cheaper the...
The challenges of roasting coffee in Australia
It’s early 2019 and I’m excited about a delivery of new coffee we agreed to just before the end of the year. I’m carefully monitoring what’s happening with the crop....
The magic that happens when turning green coffee to brown
Raw coffee is green. Roasted coffee is brown. Sure, we all know that! But what you may not know is the magic that happens behind the scenes when green coffee...
Where to drink White Horse Coffee this Christmas
Holidays can be a wonderful time of year, but sometimes it can get frustrating when your favourite cafe closes for the break. Just when you finally have time to linger...
A White Horse Coffee Christmas
Coffee is like Christmas. The anticipation. The aroma. The excitement. The beautiful communion of exquisite flavours and the celebration of life. You wish it could last forever. White Horse Christmas...