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Aussies and their inspiring love for coffee
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Australia has an incredibly unique coffee culture. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I first moved to Oz in 2008 and realised the extent of the love Aussies have for their coffee. I have seen quite a bit of the world, but what I came across in Sydney, I’d never experienced before. Early morning, mid-morning and late morning, pretty much...
How to Make the Perfect Coffee – 5 Hot Tips
Friday, November 27, 2015
Kaldi, an Ethiopian goat herder, noticed his flock jumping with extra enthusiasm after eating particular berries. He munched on a handful himself, felt unexplainable energy and henceforth became addicted. Well, so the legend spawned in the 8th century goes. Fast forward to 1100c., the Arabs learnt to boil water and crush green coffee beans. They eventually figured out roasting and...
Get That Barista Job!
Thursday, May 14, 2015
You’ve done your research and you know that being a skilled Barista opens up numerous opportunities. So you’ve done a coffee course - Great! That course led to a trial? Even better! So how do you now get the job and make your frothy mark on the world of coffee? Read on for top tips from our fabulous Barista trainer...
You Won’t Believe This New Coffee Trend...
Friday, September 12, 2014
Coffee drinkers love a fad and the latest craze will shock you! You’ve probably heard people order some crazy stuff at your local cafe. Whether it is one of those orders that takes about five minutes to say or whether it is someone complaining that the coffee isn’t hot enough, people have a habit of exacting standards when it comes...
Worldwide Coffee and What It Tastes Like!
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Coffee is grown around the world and the location the coffee originates from changes the taste in the mug! Coffee is produced in over fifty countries worldwide - from Aruba to Australia and Uganda to United States of America, coffee is a worldwide crop and is exported across the world. Australia loves a good cup of coffee, so much so...
Sydney Airport Makes A Staggering Amount of Coffee!
Thursday, August 28, 2014
You'll be amazed how much coffee passes through Kingsford Smith! Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport makes over 63 000 cups of coffee each week. Imagine what 63 000 cups of coffee looks like! In two weeks, Sydney Airport makes enough coffee to give out to every member of a full-house crowd at Melbourne Cricket Ground - with a few thousand left...
The Best Coffee Cocktails!
Thursday, August 14, 2014
What's better than a lovely coffee or an amazing cocktail.....hang on a minute! We thought we would combine our two loves here at Sydney Bar School with coffee and cocktails making a heady mix!! Coffee cocktails are becoming more and more common on cocktail menus the world over and there are many variations to be had using different techniques and...
How Do You Make Coffee?
Monday, August 11, 2014
No, not like that but how is coffee grown and roasted before it makes its way to your favourite mug! Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, with millions of cups sold each day globally. Whether you like a long black, a flat white or a shot of espresso you may have never wondered this but...
Does Starbucks Have a Place in Australia?
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Following the sale of the Starbucks naming rights in Australia, can the coffee giant make inroads in Australia? Starbucks rakes in sales of $US15 billion and operates in 64 markets worldwide but has never had a foothold on the Australian market since its launch in 2000. Last month, Starbucks sold their Australian naming rights to The Withers Group, who own...
Say Good Morning! With A Vietnamese Coffee
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Vietnamese Coffee is a style of coffee consumed all across Asia, but it is actually perfect for Australian spring. Strong, Sweet and Refreshing - it is a perfect way to enjoy your caffeine fix in hot weather!
Find a tall glass that can resist the heat of the espresso and fill it with ice. Add 4 shots of espresso (120...
