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  As the world rebounds from the global pandemic, it seems that in it’s wake, a new crisis has emerged: a staffing shortage that feels like a pandemic in its own right. With many workers...
  Long before coffee graces our mornings with its rich and aromatic scent—a fragrance we’re intimately familiar with—it begins its journey in a form quite surprising: a cherry. These bright red or yellow fruits of...
As the curtains draw to a close on the Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) 2024, we find ourselves reflecting on a journey that has spanned a remarkable decade. Celebrating our tenth year at the expo,...

Celebrating 10 years at MICE

20.05.24
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Welcome to a special edition of our blog as we celebrate a huge milestone—10 years at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE). It’s pretty wild; it feels like only yesterday we were the new kids...

What is grafting in coffee?

03.05.24
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We often think of coffee as just coffee, this magical bean that happens to taste great and energise us, but little do we stop to think about what coffee is, and where it actually comes...
”WE GROW OUR BEANS IN A FARM WHERE NATURE THRIVES. OUR COFFEE IS WASHED WITH A NATURAL SPRING; IT GROWS UNDER THE SHADOW OF FAIQUES TREES.”   Welcome to Hacienda Pillcocaja, nestled amidst the picturesque...
Welcome to the captivating world of Ninety Plus Coffee, where passion meets innovation and every lot tells a story of excellence. Led by visionary farm owner Joseph Brodsky, Ninety Plus Coffee has been redefining the...

What is ZEO coffee?

05.04.24
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Nestled in the verdant heart of Cauca, Colombia, lies a coffee paradise unlike any other. Here, dreams aren’t merely imagined, they’re lived. It’s a realm where limitations don’t exist and where rules are not just...
Today, Colombia is celebrated as one of the world’s most premier coffee-growing destinations, distinguished by its pioneering practices in coffee processing, variety development, and agronomy. The allure of Colombian coffee has become so pronounced that,...
The ultimate specialty coffee experience   The Australian Specialty Coffee Association (ASCA) Coffee Championships are not just a competition; they’re the epitome of the ultimate specialty coffee experience. As I walked into the venue, the...