BMR Posts
FIKAPAUS! Our new monthly tradition
Have you heard of fika? You have most certainly partaken in fika, but probably under one of its inferior conceptions such as the morning tea, or a smoko. The Swedes have Sweded (a Be Kind Rewind reference for the Michel Gondry fans) the morning tea to give it a depth and richness that elevates this […]
Our very own Yike’s Competition Coffee – Finca Villa Betulia, Colombia
Our very own Gladiator – Yike Today we want to introduce you to our resident gladiator, also known as Yike, super barista, and her journey from super barista, to gladiator barista of glory. You have already journeyed with her, you drinking Black Market coffee fuelled her rigorous barista competition training programme, so well done you! […]
Nicaragua Single Origin Release Winter 2020
NICARAGUA Las Nubes Process: Washed The name Las Nubes comes from the beautiful views that the clouds make around the tops of the mountain and over the rainforest set coffee farms of this region. This coffee comes from a collection of 20 farms in the region and is the perfect sip to get you […]
Burundi Single Origin Release Winter 2020
BURUNDI Ngoze Nzove Mwumba Washed Elevation: 1631 MASL Process: Washed Variety: Red Bourbon Harvest: March – July The name of this processing station is ‘Nzove’ which originates from the name ‘inzovu’, the Kirundu word for elephant. The fertile coffee plantations were once, in a time long ago, home to a vast number of elephant […]
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The state of the cafe industry
The State of the Cafe Industry There are 6,701 cafes right now in Australia, helping to contribute toward $4.4bn in revenue. 35% of cafes are in NSW and 28% in VIC and the industry is in its growth stage. What Does that All Mean? Basically it is saying that the industry as a whole is […]
Black Market Single Origins
PNG TIMOR LESTE Bright Roast Waghi Valley Washed Lutlala Natural Yirgacheffe Kigibah estate sits in the stunning Waghi Valley of the Western Highlands surrounded by towering dark blue mountains. The estate is run by Bill Gardner, an Australian born, raised in PNG. As well as processing his coffee grown at Kigibah, Bill engages with […]
Sparkle: Our Special 2019 Christmas Coffee
Christmas is around the corner! This special time of year calls for a special coffee blend. We’ve matched two amazing honey-processed coffees. This stunning blend of Sumatra Kerinci and El Salvador Villa Galicia creates a juicy orange and peach-like acidity, rich flavours of chocolate, ripe berries, pinot & black berry. Drink black, with milk or […]
This Melbourne business has the solution to coffee waste
With Australia’s ever-growing cafe scene, coffee waste is a problem. The coffee grounds that are thrown out each day all contribute to landfill. Reground is a Melbourne-based business with a mission to help other business not let coffee waste end up in landfill. They change the current waste disposal system and redirect coffee waste to end […]
Our Latest Single Origins
Try our Summer singles!
Colombia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea…we’ve got an amazing line-up this season just waiting for you to taste them! Join us at Macquarie Cafe this Friday 15th as we cup these amazing coffees and chat all things harvesting and flavour notes. Enjoy some delicious food (and coffee of course!) as you learn about coffees from all […]
Nicol Family Road Trip
We packed our family into the car and went on a little road trip around the Australia day long weekend to visit a few of our partners, try some good coffee and enjoy the long weekend with family! First stop: Public Bar in our nation’s capital, where we enjoyed a good bevvie (or two) We […]
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