Caffeine Issue 01

The Grind
The latest coffee-related news, including some seriously seasonal options in our review of the best beans we’ve tasted this month. We talk to some true warriors against waste in the coffee world; look at the advancements in coffee cryogenics; take a peek at the Peak water filter; and chart the history of the dear old plunger.
PLUS We give you the chance to win cool coffee-related stuff in our Christmas Giftaway.

WTF… is the C Price?
Spoilers: it’s the coffee price. But there’s a lot more to it than the cost of a flat white. We look at how it affects the realities of coffee production

Frozen delights
We visit Cow and the Moon Gelato Bar in Sydney, where Sam Crowl creates three tasty coffee and iced confection pairings for us to try.

Green coffee
Tim Ridley’s expert tips for reducing the carbon footprint of your everyday cup; from minimising waste to choosing sustainable milk.

Gifts galore
With Christmas just a round the corner, we round up some great gift ideas for you to give the coffee lover in your life who hasn’t quite got everything.

Industry news
We find out how coffee farmers are embracing “vertical integration” to boost their income, while the Bitter Barista rages at an arty aspect of the industry the he thinks has gone too far.

The Caffeinated Tipple
The tipple-meisters at Mr Black steer us towards a classic cocktail with a uniquely Aussie twist.