Articles


Below is a list of our latest posts - enjoy reading our articles that explain in detail the workings of the coffee industry.

Coffee Types & Coffee Strength Explained
Date Posted: 1 February 2019
Coffee is not graded or traded in terms of "strength". Coffee flavor is an attribute that needs to be understood in terms of how to best extract or brew. This post helps explain different types of coffee in an easier to understand way. ... Read More

What is coffee flavor
Date Posted: 2 March 2014
Flavor is not about the brand or beans you buy. It is generated by a function of the brew efficiency. This article helps you understand why brew and extraction controls your flavor experience. ... Read More

Coffee beans for the office
Date Posted: 5 October 2013
This article explains how super automatic coffee machines in the office require a focused type of fresh roasted coffee beans in order to produce the best results.... Read More

ESE v CAPSULES
Date Posted: 3 March 2012
we explain how and why capsules are different to pods... Read More

Nespresso compatible capsules
Date Posted: 5 April 2014
The market has been flooded with clone nespresso capsules. Not all these capsules are created equal. We look at the engineering behind what is a very complex product.... Read More

Espresso versus milk
Date Posted: 2 June 2013
Debate will always continue as to whether it's best to roast for espresso (black) or milk (added to espresso). In Australia, we know > 90% of coffee have milk added. Majority rules... Read More

Light, Medium or Dark
Date Posted: 5 July 2014
you get different results from roasting coffee light, medium or dark.... Read More

10 things you should know about coffee beans for the office
Date Posted: 17 August 2013
Not all roasted coffees are the same and some are not suitable for automatic office coffee machines. This article will help you understand some important differences between various coffees sold in Australia.... Read More

Direct Trade
Date Posted: 12 November 2011
Purchasing coffee direct from the farmer or Co-Op can in some instances provide a greater financial benefit to the farmer's business and their community.... Read More

Fairtrade and Organic
Date Posted: 28 July 2012
FAIRTRADE is a certification program providing complete trace ability of products as they move along supply chains to the point of sale. ... Read More

Is it Tea time yet ?
Date Posted: 1 February 2016
Just like our coffees, we pride ourselves in sourcing the best available teas and offering these at competitive prices... Read More

Single Origins
Date Posted: 20 October 2009
please kindly note this page is provided for historical background assistance only and we advise customers to always check the most up to date information on Product pages.... Read More

The truth behind the Direct Trade marketing
Date Posted: 9 April 2016
reality is that such a small portion of raw coffees in Australia are actually Direct Trade sourced, yet marketing from many coffee companies would have you think otherwise.... Read More

Yirgachaffe King of Coffees
renown across the world as producing some of the best quality coffees.... Read More

How I solved my irritating coffee channelling problem
Date Posted: 1 February 2016
In this article, we outline some of the steps we took to reduce espresso shot channeling.... Read More