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Featured image of post Bear Bones Coffee - Sumatra
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Bear Bones Coffee - Sumatra

A natural process single origin from Aceh with unusual varietals — super juicy, fruity, and passionfruit-forward.

October 23, 2024
Bear Bones Coffee Indonesia Single Origin Natural Sumatra
Featured image of post St Ali x Kahiwa - Mullet
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St Ali x Kahiwa - Mullet

A Melbourne-Helsinki collaboration inspired by Valtteri Bottas — dark chocolate with a sweet, boozy, fermented funkiness.

April 25, 2024
St Ali Kahiwa Coffee Collaboration Blend
Featured image of post ONA Gateway Blend
Coffee Reviews

ONA Gateway Blend

ONA's foundational blend — funky, sweet, and berry-forward, but it really rewards a slow, long extraction.

April 18, 2024
ONA Coffee Blend Espresso
Featured image of post Josie Coffee - Shantawene Village
Coffee Reviews

Josie Coffee - Shantawene Village

A washed Sidamo from the Shantawene Village smallholders — jasmine florals early on, stone fruit and honey as it ages.

March 21, 2024
Josie Coffee Ethiopia Single Origin Washed Sidamo
Featured image of post Omen Coffee Supply - Blend Trio
Coffee Reviews

Omen Coffee Supply - Blend Trio

Three blends from a new Brisbane roaster — Halcyon, Ceremony, and Magnolia. All solid medium-roast milk blends with subtle but distinct characters.

January 29, 2024
Omen Coffee Supply Brisbane Blend
Featured image of post Five Senses Coffee - Cannonball
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Five Senses Coffee - Cannonball

A sweet, funky blend of Ethiopian and Brazilian naturals plus a PNG washed — strawberry milkshake, bubblegum, and creamy malt.

December 13, 2023
Five Senses Coffee Blend Ethiopia Brazil Papua New Guinea
Featured image of post Black Mass Roasters - Gilded Cage
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Black Mass Roasters - Gilded Cage

A lactic washed Colombian Typica from Finca Los Nogales — funky passionfruit and yoghurt with banana and candied lemon notes.

August 29, 2023
Black Mass Roasters Colombia Single Origin Lactic Washed Typica
Featured image of post Josie Coffee - Los Trapiches
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Josie Coffee - Los Trapiches

A washed Colombian AA from Huila — big fruity flavours with berries and brown sugar, best as a straight espresso.

July 1, 2023
Josie Coffee Colombia Single Origin Washed Espresso
Featured image of post Neighbourhood Coffee Roasters - Cherry Bomb
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Neighbourhood Coffee Roasters - Cherry Bomb

A blend of Brazilian bourbon, Yirgacheffe, and Sidamo natural — tart cherry, blueberry sweetness, and dark chocolate.

June 9, 2023
Neighbourhood Coffee Roasters Brisbane Blend Ethiopia Brazil
Featured image of post Clandestino Coffee Roasters - Mummas Brew
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Clandestino Coffee Roasters - Mummas Brew

A fun Mother's Day blend from Noosa's Clandestino — dark chocolate, rich brownie, berry sweetness, and a surprising lemon curd finish.

June 8, 2023
Clandestino Coffee Noosa Blend Seasonal
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