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At a cafe I worked at a while back, we had a beautiful regular named Pat who, in exchange for our used coffee grounds, would bake us banana bread. She would thank us profusely for our generosity which we graciously accepted. Along with the banana bread. Pat loved her garden and would use the spent […]
BMR OCTOBER NEWS!
We are finally making coffee in the new warehouse (…….for ourselves at least) Whilst we are waiting for all our council approvals to come in we’ve started cleaning things up a little around here. We’ve had the warehouse professionally cleaned to remove all the dust and yuk, and have since started painting the rafters black […]
THE EXCITING FUTURE OF YOUR LOCAL
THE EXCITING FUTURE OF YOUR LOCAL There aren’t many times in our life that we know, as it’s happening, that everything is changing, will change, and the long term effects are unknown. This is most definitely one of those. It’s a time you know the generations to come will learn about in history, political studies, […]
Everything you know about taste is wrong!
EVERYTHING YOU KNOW ABOUT TASTE IS WRONG Just kidding. You probably know quite a bit, but the title ‘Making Sense of Coffee’ wasn’t working. I’m not a dad and have no place making puns like that. I’m currently reading Bill Bryson’s ‘The Body’. It dives into the pop science of all our bits and pieces, […]
Reflecting on the Challenges of Latte Art
Do you remember when you poured your first fire breathing dragon flying over the oriental mountains under a starry sky from nothing but the most perfectly textured milk? Yeah me neither. But I do remember as a young Padawan barista the slow arduous journey of latte art. It’s a long way from dumping that frothy […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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The Aussie Coffee Scene
Coffee culture in Australia is huge. Stopping by your local cafe for your preferred cup of joe and an avo toast has become part of the daily routine. Whether in the cafe or at home, Australians are always on the search for quality in their coffee, setting the coffee scene apart from those abroad. We’ve been […]
Five Gift Ideas for a Coffeeholic
Ah, Christmas. It’s a magical time of year, yet it always seems to creep up on you until you’re suddenly scrambling for present ideas. You need to find a good balance of getting something thoughtful, but not too out of budget. We all know someone that appreciates coffee – let’s be honest, most of us […]
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