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How coffee can help your brain
Coffee is good for you, then it’s bad for you. This opinion will always fluctuate in the media. In general, we discovered that drinking coffee has numerous health benefits. So what about when it comes to your brain? As a stimulant, the immediate effects of drinking coffee include increased alertness, energy and mood. It can […]
Why loving coffee may be part of who you are
Let’s be honest, we drink coffee because it’s just good. A new study suggests that enjoying that morning cuppa may be a part of your genetic make-up. That’s right. Your morning ritual of turning on the coffee machine may be thanks to our ancestors who have guzzled espresso before us. The study was conducted by […]
Pie and Espresso with Miss Lilly’s Kitchen
Who: Miss Lilly’s Kitchen What: Pies, pastries and cakes…and some good coffee on the side 😉 Where: 571 King Street, Newtown 1. You describe yourself as a maker, baker and creator. What does a typical work day look like for you? Up earlyish and into the kitchen, coffee in hand, I organise the wholesale orders […]
Iced Coffee vs Cold Brew: What’s the difference?
It’s coming into Summer. This means our coffee orders may start changing from hot espresso to chilled. We’re not talking the decadent and lactose-loaded drink with ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate flakes that we’re talking about. You may have seen cold brew floating around cafes lately. You may find yourself at a cafe asking […]
Life After Pro with Kate Shore
What happens after you take one of our barista courses? We chatted to Kate Shore, who trained in our Pro course with us, and has found an awesome barista gig! Where are you currently working? The Pie and Grind Bakehouse in Fairlight. 2. What coffee and equipment do you work with? I’m working with Campos […]
Spring/Summer Single Origins
Sip your coffee in the sun with our delicious new single origins! COLOMBIA Huila Washed | Cashew, milk choc & citrus Grown in fertile volcanic soil, this Colombian coffee is a perfect representation of the quality that such a large growing region can produce. Processed using the traditional washed method, this coffee was picked […]
Introducing Whisk & Paddle
Who? Whisk & Paddle Where? 105 Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 What? Cafe Can you tell us a little bit about the history of the cafe? A little over two years ago Whisk & Paddle was launched and continues to grow. We are all about simple fresh healthy produce most importantly a place for the […]
Inside a Barista Competition
Our barista Daniel recently competed in the 2018 AeroPress Regional (NSW) competition. We chatted to him about his experience and what it was like in the lead up. 1) What does the competition involve? The competition overall involves brewing no less than 150ml of coffee using a genuine AeroPress and specifically coffee, water and scales, […]
What is specialty coffee?
Specialty coffee is on the rise. What it does it mean, and why should you care? What do we mean by ‘specialty coffee’? Specialty coffee refers to the entire process of coffee, from farming to cup, using single origin coffee. This includes how the coffee is grown and harvested, how it is roasted and then […]
What is the difference between mainstream and specialty coffee?
Specialty coffee has definitely been gaining more attention in the last few years, and for good reason. Similar to wine, we are now being educated in where the coffee is grown and the processes behind the beans. With this education we are able to produce amazing coffee. So just what is the difference between normal […]
Four key elements to improving your Latte Art
Practice, practice, repeat. It’s true that, to truly master your latte art skills, you have to keep practicing over and over again, take a class…then continue to practice. There are four key elements you want to remember when practicing your coffee art: 1. Height Where you hold your milk pitcher is important for the different stages of […]
Tips for Cupping like a Pro
Have you ever wondered what people were doing when they spoon out a bit of coffee from a bowl and slurp it? Have you ever questioned why they do it? Is it really necessary to make such loud and funny noises? Never fear; we are here to give you tips for cupping like a coffee […]
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