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            <title type="text">Economics of Specialty Coffee in Australia</title>
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                                            The economics of specialty coffee in Australia, specifically focusing on downstream demand and roasters.
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 This blog post is a little bit more serious than usual. That is because we thought that it would be a good time to think about and research how the coffee industry was going to change for our many friends in the coffee industry, specifically roasters, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have created a (sort of) comprehensive report on the economic outlook for roasters, as well as some helpful information outlining the coffee demand in Australia more generally.&amp;nbsp; 
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 Australian espresso culture developed in post-war Australia through Italian and Greek migrants in the 1950s and 1960s. Australia simply added milk. This industry has become enormous in recent years, and thus the economics and finance of the industry are equally as enormous and confusing. Despite the coffee industry’s huge popularity, “Coffee Bean Distributors” (a group that mainly consists of coffee roasters) are a market group that is developing slowly in comparison to the rest of the specialty coffee market in Australia. You can spur this growth and support the specialty coffee industry by shopping at  The Coffee Network .&amp;nbsp; 
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 How Much Coffee Does Australia Drink? 
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 Indeed, coffee is very popular in Australia. Yet, coffee is not as popular as some may think. Where do you think (against the world) Australia is ranked in its consumption of coffee habits? The answer may surprise you: Australia is ranked as the 42nd largest consumer of coffee in the world, at around 3 kg per capita per year - that is around 1 cup per day per person. It must be noted that Australia’s consumption of specialty coffee in comparison to the rest of the world is likely higher than indicated by this rank number. This rank number is reasonably low (42nd) because this number likely includes instant coffee and percolated coffee, which are not very popular coffees in Australia when compared against the booming popularity of specialty coffee.&amp;nbsp; 
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 The revenue of the Australian coffee market was $5.5 billion USD in 2018. These numbers have remained relatively stable over the last few years.&amp;nbsp; 
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 Coffee Demand Across Generations 
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 In a study of 1,000 Australians, one in four Australians indicated that they cannot survive a day without coffee (27%). 9 to 10 Australians indicated that they enjoyed coffee to some extent (88%). Coffee love is greater among younger generations, rather than older generations, with around one third of people in the younger generations needing it to survive everyday (33% Gen Y (people born between 1980 and 1994), 30% Gen X (people born between 1965-1979)).&amp;nbsp; 
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 Economic Analysis For Roasters 
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 Researchers at IBISWorld indicate the following: 
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 Growth among “Coffee Bean Distributors” (a group that mainly consists of coffee roasters) is expected to fall this year by 15.8% as a result of COVID-19. Please note that this is potentially incorrect, considering that the IBISWorld report being referenced was created in July 2020 and is therefore not completely up to date at time of writing (7 October 2020). It is possible that this IBISWorld report is overly pessimistic, considering that some suburb cafes are performing well at the moment, and domestic regional centres (such as the central coast) are performing reasonably also.&amp;nbsp; 
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 Previous predictions indicated that this Coffee Bean Distributor market was expected to grow by 0.9%, but such predictions were made before COVID-19 shook the whole coffee industry. Growth is heavily limited for Coffee Bean Distributors because downstream demand is severely limited due to government restrictions. For example, on 23 March 2020 the Federal Government restricted cafes for 2 months in order to mitigate the pandemic of COVID-19. Many cafes closed as a result of these restrictions. 
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 As the recession continues to develop, it is likely that consumer sentiment towards the coffee industry will begin to decline due to rising levels of unemployment and a downturn in the economy. Luckily, downstream demand is expected to recover over the next 5 years.&amp;nbsp; 
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 Revenue earned in the Coffee Bean Distributors market amounts to $2.3 Billion, with expected annual growth of 2.9% through to 2025. Industry revenue at 2025 is expected to reach $2.7 Billion. There is a comparably small level of profit ($72.6 Million). There are around 622 businesses associated with this market group, and 6110 people in employment.&amp;nbsp; 
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 The market is considered to be at relatively low concentration. For instance, the largest player in the market, Vittoria Coffee, only accounts for 5.8% of the market share.&amp;nbsp; 
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 Arabica beans make up for 54.3% of the market. Robusta beans make up for 10% of the market. Coffee blends make up for 35.7% of the market. You can check out some of the blends that we have available at the The Coffee Network  here .&amp;nbsp; 
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 Threats to the Industry 
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 Instant coffee is, and will remain, the largest threat to this industry over the next 5 years. Instant coffee is the most common substitute to brewed coffee from roasted beans. Other beverages which include things such as energy drinks and coffee substitutes like tea, pose less of a threat to the specialty coffee industry than does instant coffee.&amp;nbsp; 
    
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                            <updated>2020-10-07T16:00:00+11:00</updated>
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            <title type="text">Is $4.10 For a Coffee Too Expensive?</title>
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                                            This blog article will outline why your morning coffee is not too expensive. In fact, it is likely too cheap!
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 It seems that coffee in Australia is only getting more and more expensive, unnecessarily!&amp;nbsp; 
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 Yet, you may not realise it, but a small portion of the money that you pay for your morning flat white goes to a coffee farming family at origin. To emphasise how important coffee production can be to these farming families and the general economies of the countries that they reside in, let’s consider coffee farming and green coffee export in Colombia. 
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 Colombia is the world’s largest producer of the arabica bean. It is the world’s third largest producer of coffee beans (behind Brazil and Vietnam - but these countries focus on “commodity coffee” rather than specialty coffee). It has an average annual coffee production of 11.5 million bags. If we estimate that each bag is around 60 kg, then that means that Colombia is exporting 690 million kilograms of green coffee! That is a huge amount when you consider that a lot of coffee is hand picked, because the process of harvesting coffee cherries with a machine can really only be done on flat farming land. Colombia could be considered a mountainous country.&amp;nbsp; 
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 Coffee is an enormously important aspect of the Colombian economy. For example, there are 500,000 families that rely on farming and producing coffee. Over 2 million Colombians depend on coffee production for their income.&amp;nbsp; 
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 Interestingly, the coffee production industry in Colombia has great endurance. It has survived despite the civil war in the country.&amp;nbsp; 
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 Now that you are aware of the extent to which Colombian families and farmers depend on your desire for coffee, let’s address the elephant in the room: 
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 Is the coffee in Australia too expensive?&amp;nbsp; 
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 Here in Australia, you may complain that your $4.10 large flatwhite is too expensive. However, it is actually likely too cheap! Think about it: production labour is expensive. Often, the coffee that you are drinking is specialty coffee, meaning that the best coffee cherries are selected by hand. The coffee cherry cannot be too ripe or under-ripe. They have to be the perfect colour of red. The coffee cherries are then sorted in various processes and need to be stored. They also needed to be continually taste-tested for quality assurance purposes. Farmers do not simply grow a coffee tree, and then harvest and ship the coffee beans in the same way that you could for wheat, for example. There is an intensive aspect of coffee farming that requires labour-by-hand and extensive quality testing.   The above only accounts for production cost. The coffee still needs to be imported and quality tested again by green coffee traders. It then needs to be quality tested by roasters, who then roast the green coffee. After this process, the coffee is sold to your local cafe, who has to pay for their often very expensive coffee machines to produce your one cup of coffee.   A lot goes into your morning flatwhite, and millions of people are dependent upon it for a living.&amp;nbsp; 
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 If you do not like the concept of spending large amounts of money on your morning coffee at a cafe everyday, you are welcome to try to brew some coffee at home. We have an extensive variety of coffee available for you to choose from to brew at home. Just simply check out  The Coffee Network . 
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                            <updated>2020-09-23T17:00:00+10:00</updated>
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            <title type="text">The Ultimate Guide to Coffee and Antioxidants</title>
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                                            This guide outlines how coffee drinking can provide you with healthy antioxidants. 
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 The Ultimate Guide to Coffee and Antioxidants 
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 People will often abstain from coffee out of a desire to avoid caffeine, but it turns out that the hidden health benefits of coffee have been largely ignored. (We here at  The Coffee Network  never had any doubt that the humble coffee bean was good for us!) New information has been coming to light over the last few years that if you are a coffee drinker, you have (likely) been benefiting from the (probable)  cancer fighting effects  of coffee without even knowing it. Coffee is one of the most popular beverages around the world, but did you know that it is good for you too? Your morning beverage is jam packed with  antioxidants ! In fact, coffee shows more antioxidant activity than green tea. Due to the huge levels of antioxidants that coffee beans contain, coffee is commonly the main source of antioxidants in a person’s diet; it is certainly one of the  largest sources  of antioxidants for modern people.&amp;nbsp; 
 The below discussion holds true for both  decaf  and  regular  coffee. So you can choose whichever type of coffee you like, for example, see our blends&amp;nbsp; product list  and know that you get to enjoy some great health benefits.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 
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 What are Antioxidants? 
 Antioxidants are molecules that prevent damage to the body from  free radicals . Free radicals are oxidants that take electrons from molecules in your body in a process called oxidation. Oxidation is the same process that happens when metal rusts. If it is helpful, think of free radicals and oxidation as causing rust in your body (this is of course not true - it is simply an illustration to remind you that high levels of oxidation can be bad for you). Free radicals occur as a result of the normal metabolic functions of the body. However, at high concentrations free radicals can cause  oxidative stress . Oxidative stress plays a major part in the development of degenerative illnesses such as  cancer, liver disease, and aging . So, due to the fact that antioxidants keep free radicals in check, they are desirable to include in your diet.&amp;nbsp; 
 Antioxidants in Coffee 
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 Coffee is rich in many different kinds of antioxidants. Coffee has over a thousand chemicals in it! But, your morning espresso shot contains two types of antioxidants that are particularly noteworthy, namely,  hydroxycinnamic acids  and  polyphenols . These antioxidants are fantastic at neutralizing free radicals. Polyphenols in particular can also help reduce inflammation which is widely linked to many common illnesses such as heart disease and arthritis. 
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 Here is an interesting observation: one study ranked foods by quantity against their antioxidant content: coffee  ranked 11th  on the list (coffee beans ranked only slightly behind some types of berries, which are renowned for being super high in antioxidants too). This means that coffee is supercharged with antioxidants in comparison to most foods.&amp;nbsp; 
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 The list of the health benefits of coffee as a result of antioxidants just keeps going on and on. Coffee beans are associated with a  reduction  in risk of many developing many kinds of&amp;nbsp; diseases. For example, coffee drinkers (those who drink 2-4 cups of coffee per day) have  a 23-50% lower chance of developing type 2 diabetes . There is also a correlation between coffee drinkers and less risk of liver cirrhosis. Clearly, there are many benefits to this humble bean.&amp;nbsp; 
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 Please note that while there are great antioxidant benefits from drinking coffee, coffee should not be your only source of antioxidants. Coffee does not contain some of the antioxidants that are present in wholefoods. Therefore, make sure that you have a  varied and healthy diet  in order to try and prevent/fight ill health.&amp;nbsp; 
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 In summary - drinking coffee can often be a good idea for your long term health. Luckily, here at &amp;nbsp;The Coffee Network , we can provide you with coffee that includes these health benefits, but also tastes amazing. 
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 Sources Corresponding with In-Text Numbers   
 1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3614697/  
 2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3614697/  
 3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19727658/  
 4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15113710/  and  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23956973/  
 5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22536283/  
 6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21045839/  
 7. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15998896/  
 8. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11897178/  
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                            <updated>2020-09-09T16:40:00+10:00</updated>
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            <title type="text">How You Should Store Your Coffee Beans</title>
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                                            An answer to the debate of how you should store your coffee beans.
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  How You Should Store Your Coffee Beans  
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  The age old question is finally answered -   what is the best way to store specialty coffee beans  ? At a dinner party with a friend this conversation came up for me recently, and it may well have come up for many of you in the past; there seems to be some confusion around the topic of what temperature coffee beans should be stored at, or how they should be stored. Many people opt for storing their   freshly roasted coffee beans in the fridge   in a coffee bag, while others opt for   keeping coffee beans in cupboards  , storing the beans at  room temperature .  
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 The enemies of coffee beans are air, heat, and moisture. The correct method of storing coffee beans is to store them at room temperature, in an airtight container. So, that means that you need to keep them out of the fridge! Additionally, try and keep your beans out of the sun - so  storing them within a cupboard is ideal . You can purchase any of our featured coffee blends by  clicking here  in order to put this theory to the test. You will not be dissapointed!&amp;nbsp; 
     Retail packaging for coffee beans is usually not the best option for your coffee’s longevity considering the fact that such packages usually do not remain airtight after being opened.        If you take your coffee storage seriously, it is probably worth investing in some form of an airtight container to store your coffee beans. Good storage is even more important for pre-ground coffee beans, as oxygen becomes a bigger threat to pre-ground coffee and so the quality of the beans deteriorate even more quickly than normal coffee beans outside of an airtight environment.&amp;nbsp;  
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  If you insist on refrigerating or freezing your coffee for the sake of longevity, be sure to absolutely use an airtight container, as   coffee absorbs moisture,   and the tiniest slip in the airtightness of the coffee’s container could damage the quality of the beans.&amp;nbsp;  
     Considering all of these storage tips, when is the actual best time to enjoy your coffee? Well, roasters typically recommend anywhere between   three days up to a week   as the timeframe after roasting for when you should be starting consumption of coffee beans. In our opinion,  a    week after roasting    is a nice and safe bet .&amp;nbsp;  
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                            <updated>2020-07-27T15:15:00+10:00</updated>
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            <title type="text">COVID-19 and Coffee</title>
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                                            Our take on how you can support the coffee industry throughout COVID-19. 
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  Coffee and COVID-19  
     Australian coffee culture is unique and diverse. It is worth protecting. It is also under threat as a result of COVID-19.         COVID-19 may only be easing for a very short time due to the fact that cases are once again rising here in Australia. While you still have the freedom to move around, be sure to get out there and support the Australian coffee industry. For example, go and sit down and enjoy a beautiful   flat white   at your local cafe. This is required because it will be difficult for many of the cafes that have made it through the first wave of COVID-19 to survive a  second wave.       
 Roasters, the backbone of the coffee industry in Australia, are suffering too. A fantastic way to help them out is to buy their coffee online. We connect Aussies with Aussie coffee roasters - you can support a range of coffee roasters by purchasing their blends from our website [ click here ].&amp;nbsp; 
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 If you are deciding to try making your own coffee at home due to the fact that you are in lockdown, we particularly recommend trying  pourover coffee blends . A pourover coffee set-up is easy and cheap - all you need is the brewer and some coffee filter papers. They are available in many places online. Pourover style coffees favour lighter roasts, due to the fact that the coffee is not being subjected to high pressures. For example, try   Single Origin Filter Roaster’s Choice   from  Josie Coffee . Pourover coffees usually bring out lighter  fruity  or  flowery coffee  notes, as opposed to the nut or chocolate notes that you usually find in espresso blends. 
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  Anyways, the point of this article is simply to remind you not to forget about those who make your morning coffee every day. We are doing our best to support them and you!   
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                            <updated>2020-07-17T09:00:00+10:00</updated>
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            <title type="text">What Makes Australian Coffee Better?</title>
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                                            Our opinion on how Australian coffee has developed to become better than anywhere else in the world. 
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  What makes Australian coffee better?  
 If you go to order a flat white overseas, you know that it is just not the same. Australians do coffee well, and it can often be a relief to have your preferred coffee order when you get home from an overseas holiday. Alternatively, if you are an aficionado, you enjoy your own particularised brewed coffee at home, with your home coffee set-up.&amp;nbsp; 
 Fun fact: Australian coffee is so good that Starbucks struggled to gain a foothold in this country. This massive corporation is a household name in America. It opens stores daily. However, in the first seven years of operation in Australia, Starbucks accumulated  $105 million in losses . In hindsight it seems obvious - of course Starbucks cannot compete with the diverse and nuanced panorama of espressos available in every corner of Australia. 
 So, why is this the case? Why is Australian coffee so good that Starbucks struggles in Australia? How has Australia managed to arrive at a point where international coffee titans struggle against corner mum-and-dad cafes. Well, it is a result of Australia’s  Italian and Greek influence . After WWII, these cultures brought with them their appreciation for good coffee. Australia simply added  milk .&amp;nbsp; 
 Coffee culture blossomed and focused on the espresso, which basically provides more intricate flavour profiles than batch-brewed coffee. As a result, Australian’s have developed an appreciation for quality over quantity. Coffee is not merely a liquid medium for delivering caffeine into the body.  It’s an art . Australian coffee has passion. It has finesse.&amp;nbsp; 
 You are able to support Australian coffee through us. Starbucks is growing.  Stop the spread . Help your fellow Aussies out. Order from The Coffee Network  here . 
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                            <updated>2020-06-26T12:15:00+10:00</updated>
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            <title type="text">5 Best Strong Coffee Blends</title>
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                                            Our list of the top 5 strong coffee blends. 
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  Our List of the 5 Best Strong Coffee Blends  
  All of the below coffees are featured on our website. We have tasted many coffees blends from all over Australia; we particularly focus on tasting pour-over coffee and espressos, and so this list may reflect a bias towards blends that favour these types of methods. Regardless, this list will hopefully help you make better purchasing decisions. You really cannot go wrong with any of the coffees featured on our website - they are all carefully selected from Australia’s finest coffee roasters. In our humble opinion, the following are the 5 best strong coffee blends for your morning cup of coffee that will wake you up and allow you to to get the most out of your day:&amp;nbsp;  
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   Satan’s Crowbar&amp;nbsp;   
 
 
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  A full body, with low acids; this coffee is   bold   and   rich  . It is expertly roasted over at our dear friends from Rumble Coffee Roasters. There is a large dominance of   dark chocolate   flavour notes, but more interestingly, this has   fine brown sugar   notes. It’s like a caffeinated brownie! Being one of our darkest roasts available, this coffee blend boasts a   strong   flavour. It also has a cool and unique name that matches the strength of its flavour profile (if that is important to you). We highly recommend that you give this blend a taste if you are interested in strong coffees.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  
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   Shadow Boxer   
 
 
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  From the same roasters that blessed us with Satan’s Crowbar, Rumble Coffee Roasters presents our second strongest coffee available. This coffee’s name is apt; it is so strong it will punch your palate. It is composed in such a way that is an ideal foundation for a strong   flat white  . This coffee needs milk! This coffee blend has flavour notes of   toffee   and   raspberry  . It also has a lingering   chocolate finish   with only a little acidity.&amp;nbsp;  
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   Double Kick   
 
 
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  Coming from Crema Coffee Co, this blend has   fruity   and   nutty   flavour notes, with a tiny hint of   sweet chocolate.   While the flavour notes of this blend are not necessarily original, the intensity of this blend is off the charts! It struggles to be matched! If you are looking for a kick in the morning, this blend is up for the task. Seriously, it is strong.&amp;nbsp;  
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   U47   
 
 
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  We always love the coffee blends that come from Darks Coffee Roasters. Their process seems to generate such scientifically precise flavour notes that we can rarely recommend any other coffee blends.&amp;nbsp; This coffee blend boasts flavour notes of   malt   and   nuts  , as well as   dark chocolate  . In our humble experience, a combination of these coffee flavour notes can often be considered too heavy, however, with this particular coffee blend, these flavour notes are so excellently balanced that the taste experience is clean, light, and sweet. This blend hits the sweet-spot of delicate flavours against flavour strength.&amp;nbsp;  
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   Venture&amp;nbsp;   
 
 
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  First Batch Coffee Roasters have created another masterpiece. They keep delivering. This blend is   complex  . It has a   wide flavour pattern  . It boasts   sweet   and   fruity   notes, with medium acidity. This coffee is probably the least strong blend on our list; however, this comparative lack in strength is required in order to emphasise and accommodate for the complexity of flavour notes that dance within this blend. If you are interested in something a little more nuanced, but still want a strong coffee that packs a punch, this is the best coffee for you.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  
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                            <updated>2020-06-19T15:30:00+10:00</updated>
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            <title type="text">Top 5 Low Acidity Coffee Blends </title>
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                                            Top 5 Low Acidity Coffee Blends.
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  5 Best Low Acidity Coffee Blends  
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  In our humble opinion, the 5 best   low acidity coffees   are as follows:  
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   Forever Hipster   
 
 
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  This is a full bodied espresso with notes of   dark chocolate   and   nuts  . This blend is super popular among all of our customers and is a consistent recommendation for all coffee-lovers - not only the people who enjoy low acidity coffees!&amp;nbsp;  
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   M49   
 
 
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  Another coffee on the darker side of things. It has notes of   peanut butter  ,   nougat  ,   caramel   and   spice  , leading into a darker, full bodied finish. The complexity and beautiful sweetness of this coffee makes it an absolute must-try. It makes your morning coffee like a desert!&amp;nbsp;  
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   The Daily   
 
 
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  This coffee is one of our personal favourites. It is a blend of 6 different origins, and has beautiful flavour notes of   caramel   and   milk chocolate  . It is a medium to dark roast. Most uniquely, this coffee has an incredibly soft mouth feel combined with strong aromatics that reliably seep through into your palate every morning as you drink this coffee.&amp;nbsp;  
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   Smooth Criminal&amp;nbsp;   
 
 
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  This blend is an interesting one. It is a combination of quite a few different origins, so one would think that the corners of its flavour notes are softened - this is not the case. This coffee is the sweetest and the richest coffee on this list. The fact that its name features the term ‘smooth’ is a bold claim, but one that is totally backed up. This blend walks the talk when it comes to smoothness. It has the usual notes of   caramel  , and   chocolate  , but there are interesting undertones of   strawberry   which really add to the sweetness that this blend features.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  
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   Swift&amp;nbsp;   
 
 
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  Creamy and delicious. This blend tastes like a chocolate paddle pop. There are super dominant   chocolate   flavour notes in this blend. This blend has undertones of   cherry  . If you are someone who does not consider themselves to be very capable of tasting the different subtle flavour notes in different coffee blends, this blend is a must-try because you will absolutely notice   chocolate   flavour notes that will catapult you back into a chocolate paddle pop filled childhood.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  
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  Making Smart Purchasing Choices: Some Information on Low Acidity&amp;nbsp;  
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  Although higher levels of coffee acidity are generally considered desirable for the flavour notes of coffee beans, reducing the acidity of coffee beans is usually beneficial for those who suffer from acid-reflux or are sensitive to high levels of acidity in coffee. Reducing the acidity of coffee beans may also help keep your teeth white and save your enamel from damage.&amp;nbsp;  
  Altitude and Oxygen Levels&amp;nbsp;  
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  Low acidity coffee results from coffee beans that are grown in more moderate climates. High acidity coffee is usually grown at very high altitudes that have low levels of oxygen; when starved of oxygen, the coffee plants produce lactic acid, which adds to the acidity of the coffee..&amp;nbsp; At lower altitudes, the coffee plants are not starved of oxygen, and therefore do not produce lactic acid.&amp;nbsp;  
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  If you are looking for a lower level acidity coffee blend, whether for espresso or pour-over, generally the best place to start your search is to try a Sumatran blend. Sumatra is a perfect example of coffee that comes from a low altitude.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  
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  Roast Length  
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  The length of time that the coffee beans are roasted for impacts upon their acidity. The acidity levels in coffee beans can be further reduced by ensuring that you purchase darker roasted coffee. Darker roasts burn off a large amount of acidity. Longer roasted coffees are recommended. Shorter and lighter roasts cannot burn off the same level of acidity from the coffee; while they are better at preserving flavour notes, generally speaking, lighter roasts are not recommended for some  
  one who is seeking low acid espresso.&amp;nbsp;  
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  Additional Methods for Reducing Acidity       
  Water temperatures are another factor that can impact upon the acidity levels of coffee. Lower water temperatures reduce acidity further. Pour-over coffees tend to be lower in acidity. Avoid espressos if you want to lower the acidity levels of your coffee by a few percentage points.&amp;nbsp;  
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  Further, adding baking soda, milk, or coffee acid reducers can also reduce the acidity levels of your morning cup of coffee. However, of course, these methods can impact upon the flavours of the coffee. A   lower acidity coffee   will already be undesirable in terms of having delicate flavour notes; these fragile flavour notes will most likely be completely removed as a result of adding in these additional methods of reducing the acidity levels of coffee.  
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            <title type="text">Finally Great Decaf! What You Need To Know.</title>
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  Finally Great Decaf!&amp;nbsp;What You Need To Know.  
  We supply some of the best decaf coffee beans in Australia, and take pride in our ability to connect Aussies with Australian roasters. We would love to share some general information for you about your morning decaf coffee.&amp;nbsp;  
  Decaf coffee is sexy again. It is becoming an increasingly popular choice for coffee lovers who still want to enjoy an afternoon or evening coffee, yet are sensitive to the caffeine content in regular coffee. Considering this, we have put together a brief guide to decaffeinated coffee. We dispel some myths and also provide you with some general information so that you can make better purchasing decisions.&amp;nbsp;  
  Obviously, decaf is short for  decaffeinated . Decaf refers to coffee beans that have had 97% of their caffeine removed. So, decaf does not equate to caffeine-free! For reference, the average cup of coffee has 70 - 100 mg of caffeine in it. However, caffeine content in decaf espressos can vary greatly. It is also important to note that the caffeine content in decaf coffee can vary quite a bit. It depends on the caffeine content of the coffee bean. Some decaf coffee can have the caffeine content of your average can of soda (which is usually about 30 mg).&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; 
  The following is an outline of some of the methods for creating decaf coffee beans.&amp;nbsp;  
  Swiss Water Processing Method&amp;nbsp;  
  The decaf coffee that we feature on The Coffee Network homepage is decaffeinated by a process called the ‘swiss water processing method’. This is the best and most organic processing method for specialty coffees.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; 
  The  Swiss Water Processing Method  involves, basically, brewing the green coffee beans a bunch of times. The caffeine of the green coffee beans are dissolved into the water, along with all the beautiful flavours that the green coffee beans contain. You effectively brew a giant cup of coffee using green coffee beans. This water is then filtered through activated charcoal. The flavour molecules are small, so they pass through the activated charcoal. However, the caffeine molecules are huge, so they get caught in the activated charcoal. What is left is some water with no caffeine, a bunch of green coffee bean flavours. This water is called ‘ green coffee extract ’ (known in the industry as GCE).&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; 
  The old beans that have lost their flavour as a result of creating the green coffee extract are thrown out. These beans are useless because you cannot put flavour back into the coffee beans once the flavour has been sucked out.&amp;nbsp;  
  This process is repeated a bunch of times with new beans each time. This process is repeated with the same water, making the water more and more thick with the flavour of green coffee beans. Eventually, the water cannot absorb any further flavour from the new beans that keep coming in. However, because the caffeine is consistently filtered out through the activated charcoal, the green coffee extract can still absorb the caffeine.&amp;nbsp;  
  Therefore, the caffeine can be extracted from the coffee beans, but not the flavours. This is how the swiss water processing method creates decaf coffee. The GCE can be reused a bunch of times to create more decaf coffee. So, despite the fact that so many green beans are thrown away in the process of creating the GCE, it is worth it due to the reusability of the substance.&amp;nbsp;  
  CO2 Method  
  The CO2 method involves using  l   iquified carbon dioxide . This liquified carbon dioxide is filtered through the coffee beans. Upon passing through the coffee beans, the caffeine molecules are captured by the liquid carbon dioxide. This is the process used for large scale decaffeination. It would be the method that woolies and coles use to create decaf coffee.&amp;nbsp; 
  Chemical Solvents  
  The least desirable of the processing methods for creating decaf coffee are the methods that utilise chemical solvents. There are two methods: the direct method and the indirect method.      Ethyl-Acetate is used for the ‘direct’ method. Confusingly, this method is also called the ‘natural’ method for decaffeinating coffee beans. Ethyl-Acetate can be toxic and cancerous in high amounts. This molecule is naturally occuring in ripening fruits, but the industrial decaffeination of coffee beans usually uses a synthetic version of this molecule.&amp;nbsp;  
  Dichloromethane (Ethylene Chloride) found in some paint removers and this is used in what is called the ‘indirect’ method.&amp;nbsp;  
  Contrary to popular myths that these methods are bad for you, only tiny residuals of these chemicals are left on the beans after these processing methods. Less than ten parts per million. Additionally, these chemicals would have to survive the super high heats of the roasting process - so these methods are  still likely very safe .&amp;nbsp;  
  Flavour Profiles of Different Decaffeination Methods  
 With the Swiss Water Processing Method, the full flavour of the coffee beans remains. The acidity of the coffee is not a result of the decaffeination process, but rather the actual bean itself. Ensuring you choose  Swiss Water Process decaf coffee  means that you retain the full flavour of the coffee. Therefore, if you are looking for a coffee with reduced acidity to couple the lack of caffeine, try a blend that is from lower altitudes: for example, try   FET47  . 
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                            <updated>2020-05-22T09:00:00+10:00</updated>
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            <title type="text">The Ultimate Guide to Coffee Processing Methods</title>
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 The Ultimate Guide to Coffee Processing Methods 
 Welcome to our guide on processing methods for coffee beans. Processing methods have a huge impact on the way coffee tastes. Determining which method that you prefer will be completely up to you, as is the case with everything in the coffee world - that is part of the fun! 
 Processing methods allow for coffee beans to be separated from the coffee cherries in which they grow. Yes, people are generally surprised when we tell them that coffee beans are found within coffee cherries. However, coffee cherries need to have their silverskin, mucilage, parchment, and pulp removed to leave just the pure and beautiful coffee beans - what we really want.&amp;nbsp; 
 Effectively, there are 2 main methods for processing coffee beans. These are the “washed” method, and the “unwashed” (or natural) method.&amp;nbsp; 
 Washed 
 The washed coffee processing method is where the coffee cherry is processed/pulped by a machine.&amp;nbsp; 
 These pulped coffee cherries are washed, which removes any undesirable bits and pieces like dirt and stones. This washing process also clears away parts of the coffee cherry itself, removing the pulp, mucilage and parchment - this leaves just the coffee beans.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 
 This process of “washing” takes about 1-2 days, during this time the coffee beans ferment in the water with all the other parts of the coffee cherry. Fermentation allows the flavour notes of the coffee cherry mucilage to be maintained in the coffee beans.&amp;nbsp; 
 After this process, the what remains (the coffee beans) is laid out in a field for around a month in order to dry.&amp;nbsp; 
 Being the most common coffee processing method in the world, it is generally consented to that the “washed” method produces coffee beans of a higher calibre than coffee beans that are a result of the&amp;nbsp; “unwashed” processing method.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 
 The “washed” processing method for coffee beans is popular amongst the big producers of coffee, including Indonesia and Ethiopia (among other regions). Sometimes, this method is referred to as the “wet process”.&amp;nbsp; 
 Unwashed 
 The unwashed coffee processing method is also known as the “natural” processing method, or the “dry” processing method. The unwashed processing method is much less complex than the “washed” processing method.&amp;nbsp; 
 Coffee cherries are simply laid out in the field for a certain amount of time, be it around 10, 20, or 30 days. Coffee beans that result from this method have flavour profiles that are influenced strongly by fermentation of the coffee cherry itself, because the coffee bean bakes within the fermenting fruit of the coffee cherry for a much longer time when compared with the “washed” processing method. Remember, in this “unwashed” method, the whole coffee cherry is laid out in the fields. With the abovementioned “washed” method, it is only the coffee beans themselves that are laid out in the sun.&amp;nbsp; 
 The acids and flavours of the cherries sit and ferment as a cocoon for the coffee beans. This acidic goodness seeps deep into the coffee beans, and are only released again when you brew these beans for your perfect cup of morning coffee.&amp;nbsp; 
 Honey 
 The honey processing method for coffee adds an incredible amount of sweetness to your coffee - it is almost as if honey was added to your cup of coffee. It is also referred to as the “semi-washed” processing method. This beautiful flavour comes from how gooey and sticky the coffee beans get as a result of this process. This method is currently not that common, yet it is increasing in popularity. 
 Think of how the washed method involves removing all of the mucilage through the washing process. The honey processing method only removes part of the mucilage. This means that when the beans are left to dry in the fields, they continue to ferment in the mucilage of the coffee cherry 
 Still quite niche, this processing method by and large comes from  Costa Rica  and Central America more generally. 
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                            <updated>2020-05-06T09:00:00+10:00</updated>
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            <title type="text">The Ultimate Guide to Single Origin Coffee</title>
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                                            The Ultimate Guide to Single Origins explains everything that you need to know about Single Origins. This guide is provided by The Coffee Network. This guide explains what single origins are, and what factors impact on their flavour profiles. This guide also briefly outlines t...
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  What is Single Origin Coffee?  
  A common question that we get asked is:   “Is Single Origin Coffee Better?  ” or “  What is meant by Single Origin Coffee?  ” In this ultimate guide to Single Origin coffee, we explain everything you need to know.  
  Never again will you be caught unawares at Starbucks or your local café when they try and ask you whether you would like to try their single origin beans. It is important to understand what single origin coffee is because it is a term that comes up quite frequently in the coffee industry. This guide will broaden your understanding of coffee origins generally, allowing you to also make better purchasing decisions when choosing blends. Experimentation with coffee beans is fun - but save yourself some time; get educated and find the specific type of coffee that you love more effectively!  
  Most coffee that the average person tastes comes from a blend. A blend contains coffee beans from a variety of locations that are roasted together, creating a symphony of flavours unique to the tastes of the roaster. Single origin coffee is different.  
  Why is origin important?  
  As the name suggests, single origins are not a blend of coffee beans from various locations, but rather single origin coffee beans are beans that originate from a single region. An important point to note is that single origin coffee does not necessarily mean that the beans are all from the same farm. Rather, the   same region  . If you want to be even more particular about where your coffee comes from, single estate, or single farm coffee, more specifically refers to beans originating from a specific cooperative, mill, or farm (located anywhere in the world).  
  Therefore, both the   climate   of the location where the coffee is grown, and the   composition of the soil   directly impact upon the flavour and quality of single origin coffee beans. Additionally, the   processing method   of the coffee beans themselves is incredibly important. We will explain each of these aspects of the coffee creation process in due course.&amp;nbsp;  
  Climate/Soil Composition  
  Climate  
  Single origin coffee is all about   location   and   the different climates   that exist in these locations. Different climates all over the world result in different coffee beans being grown. Different coffee beans mean different flavour notes. Therefore, coffee will taste different depending on where it comes from (as you probably already know).&amp;nbsp;  
  Coffee plants generally require   cooler temperatures   and   higher altitudes   in order to grow productively. Oxygen levels, temperature, and water levels change at different altitudes. Higher altitudes have less oxygen and lower altitudes have more oxygen. In higher altitudes beans will have more   complex   flavour notes (they will generally be fruity - think of bright flavours) and in lower altitudes beans will have more   toned down   flavour notes (for example,   nutty   or   earthy   flavours).&amp;nbsp;  
  Soil Composition&amp;nbsp;  
  Soil composition   impacts the flavour of single origin coffees because coffee plants get their lifeblood from the soil. The soil provides coffee plants with all of their valued nutrients, like nitrogen and phosphorus. Through effectively managing the soil, farmers can ensure that coffee plants have the best opportunity for absorption of the nutrients in the soil. If a coffee plant gets the right nutrients, so too will the coffee cherries and coffee beans. This means that soil directly impacts upon things such as the   aroma, flavour, and body   of the coffee.&amp;nbsp;  
  Processing Method  
  Coffee processing methods is a complex topic. Our  guide for coffee processing methods  provides great insight into the way that different processing methods of coffee beans can impact upon the end flavour of your cup of coffee. Basically, it is important to consider what flavour notes you enjoy more - those coming from washed or unwashed coffee bean processing methods.&amp;nbsp;  
  Is Single Origin Coffee Better?  
  Due to the accuracy of location, single origin espresso are usually favoured due to their unique ability to   highlight delicate flavours   that could be missed in a coffee blend. Highlighting specific flavour notes is what makes single origin coffee   better  . Specific flavour notes can be   fragile   and burnt away in the roasting process if beans from multiple locations are blended together during the roasting process. Roasting is often used to smoothen the rougher edges of some coffee beans. Tons of flavours mix together, and it can be hard to appreciate any specific flavour note.  
  However, a down-side of single origin coffees are their lack of consistency. Making the same cup everytime is difficult to achieve due to the fragility of the flavour notes that are highlighted in the roasting process. As noted above, these fragile flavours could be destroyed or warped during that roasting process if the beans are roasted for too long or for too short of a time. The flavour notes of single origin coffee can also be warped during the brewing process if the temperatures of the water being used vary to too great of a degree.&amp;nbsp;  
  It is for this reason, if you are an at-home coffee brewing aficionado and you leap out of bed each morning out of excitement at brewing your favourite cup of coffee, that you need to experiment to determine whether or not single origin espressos are right for you. If you value having the same cup that you love, every morning, a blend may be the best option. Our marketplace sells many different types of beautiful blends from roasters all over Australia. We generally prefer these blends to single origins. But, that is just our opinion!  
  What is the Best Single Origin Coffee?  
  Determining what specific location creates your favourite single origin beans is a process of experimentation that is completely up to you and your own preferences. That is part of the fun of being a coffee aficionado! However, we can provide a rough guide as to some flavour profile examples. We are here to help you.  
  It should be noted that the largest producers of coffee in the world are  Brazil , Vietnam,  Colombia , and Indonesia - in that order. Many single origin coffee beans come from these regions, but you can also look to coffee beans coming from Africa or Asia for your caffeine hit.&amp;nbsp;  
  Acidity and Flavour Profile Examples:  
  Low acidity: Colombia, India, Sumatra, Indonesia, and Nicaragua.   Strong   and   dark   - the reduced acidity of these coffee beans results in more fruity and earthy flavour notes.  
  Fruity origins: Kenya, Guatemala, and Mexico. Sweet and flowery - the high acidity of these coffee beans are accompanied with   flora  l flavour notes.  
  We will briefly outline three of the locations that produce some of our favourite coffee beans.  
  Ethiopia&amp;nbsp;  
  Dark berries  ,   melons  ,   floral notes  ,   lemon grass   - these are the signature flavour notes from   Ethiopian   coffee beans. Loads of people love coffee that comes from  Ethiopia . Fun fact: Ethiopia is where the coffee plant originates from. The first arabica was grown in Ethiopia. So, a great variety of flavours can come from Ethiopia - that is what makes the coffee that comes from this region so exciting. The flavour notes that come from Ethiopia are   bright  , with higher acidities. The flavour notes are more delicate than flavours from other regions.  
  Try an  Ethiopian blend .&amp;nbsp;  
  Sumatra&amp;nbsp;  
  Earthy flavours   of   mushrooms  ,   cinnamon  , and   cloves   - these are the beautifully rich flavours that can be expected from the region of    Sumatra   .   Sumatra   is in   Indonesia  .   Indonesia   is the  fourth largest producer of coffee beans in the world.   Sumatran   coffee is a coffee that aficionados either love&amp;nbsp; or hate.   Sumatra   has fantastic conditions for growing arabica coffee beans that produce lower acidity coffees.&amp;nbsp;  
  Try a  Sumatran blend .&amp;nbsp;  
  Colombian  
   Colombia    is the   third largest producer   of coffee beans in the world.&amp;nbsp;   Chocolate  ,   nuts  ,   citrus  ,   caramel   are the main flavour notes that you can look forward to tasting in   Colombian   coffees. Coffee beans that originate from here can be considered to tread the “middle-path” when it comes to flavours, and usually feature medium levels of acidity. However, there is a significant distinction in flavour profiles between coffee plants grown in different regions of the country.&amp;nbsp;  
  Try a  Colombian blend .&amp;nbsp;  
  And There You Have It!  
  We hope you enjoyed our guide to single origin coffees. Understanding what single origin coffee beans are will broaden your general understanding of coffee. Understanding this term is vital for any coffee enthusiast, and will help you better understand all other aspects of coffee, including blends. If you are interested in trying coffees from different areas of the world, we can help! We work with some of the best roasters from all over Australia, who roast interesting coffee beans from all corners of the globe. It is our mission to connect you with truly great Aussie coffee.  
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            <title type="text">5 tips on what to do with your used coffee grounds</title>
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                 Did you ever wonder what to do with your  coffee grounds ? Pressing water through it for roughly 30 seconds and then chucking them out seems a little short sighted to you? You are absolutely right.  Coffee   grounds  can be used in many ways around your house (or any living arrangement really). Here are some tips on how your coffee grounds might turn out quite useful: 
 
 
  Fertilizing your plants  
 
 
  Soil  needs to be  fertilized  from time to time, so that the plants have enough  nourishment  to survive and grow.  Coffee   grounds  are full of key minerals like  nitrogen , calcium, potassium, iron and magnesium that help to keep the soil fertile. 
  Coffee   grounds  also help to  keep   away   insects  as it is highly toxic to some of them including  mozzies , fruit flies and beetles. 
 If you don’t need the fertilizer right away you can also just  compost  it for later use. Don’t be selfish, let your plants participate from the delicious coffee you just had.&amp;nbsp; 
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  Neutralizing odors (especially in your fridge)  
 
 
 When  nitrogen  is combined with  carbon , it eliminates gas from the air. Luckily,  coffee   grounds   contain   nitrogen , so it helps you to get rid of  unwanted   odors  in your fridge.&amp;nbsp;Just place a bowl of coffee grounds in your fridge, it helps to eliminate any smell from spills or smelly food. 
  You can also fill grounds into an old sock and put it in your gym bag or even under your car seat. Please use a washed sock for this.  
 Try to  scrub   your   hands   with   coffee   grounds  after you chopped some garlic. It will remove the smell right away. 
 
 
   Cleaning hard-to-clean surfaces   
 
 
 If you try to  stay   away  from  chemicals  while cleaning you should give used coffee grounds a try. You can use it in your sink, pots and pans and even for your barbie. 
 
 
   Cleansing your skin   
 
 
 Do you clean your face regularly? Well you should, but not with plastic enhanced  face   scrubs . Use some  wet   coffee   grounds  to  exfoliate  your  skin . It removes dirt and dead skin cells better than anything else. Remaining oils in your grounds make your skin soft too! 
 
 
   Exfoliating your scalp   
 
 
  Shampooing your hair dries your hair and your scalp. Dead skin cells should be removed to keep your hair shiny and your scalp from getting too greasy. So rub som wet coffee grounds into your wet hair and give your scalp a good scrub. This also stimulates blood flow. Maybe the caffeine and scrubbing also helps to support your hair growth.  
  A little tip: In case you don&#039;t believe us, check the picture. This is a bit messy, so don’t do it right after you cleaned your shower. But don’t let this scare you away, it feels sooooo good.   
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