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Ditch the instant granules – here's where to get (real) coffee on Christmas Day
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Ditch the instant granules – here’s where to get (real) coffee on Christmas Day

There is so much hype leading up to Christmas and we often forget one of the most vital things – where the heck do you get coffee on Christmas morning? Luckily there are a handful of amazing local cafes that are swinging open the doors so we can all get caffeinated for the big day of festivities! Put down the tin of International Roast, here are some spots open for (real) coffee on Christmas Day. Oh, and a big shout out to the talented baristas and hospo mates working on Christmas – you guys rock! more

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Coffee with a purpose – SERVED. is the Gold Coast's first charity-owned not-for-profit coffee shop
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Coffee with a purpose – SERVED. is the Gold Coast’s first charity-owned not-for-profit coffee shop

Coffee is a non-negotiable daily ritual for many. In fact, three in four Australians are reported to enjoy at least one cup of coffee per day. If you're anything like us, you straight-up refuse to contemplate any kind of productivity until sufficient levels of caffeination have been achieved. Sure, some might say 'addicted' to coffee, but we'd prefer to look at it as a committed and mutually rewarding relationship. If you too are fond of a brew and are a regular traveller along the Gold Coast Highway in Mermaid Beach, listen up – there's a new coffee slinger in town that you need to know about, it's called SERVED. and it's here to do good, one coffee at a time. more

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Old Quarter Coffee Merchants is on a mission to do good with its coffee with a conscience
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Old Quarter Coffee Merchants is on a mission to do good with its coffee with a conscience

Not all coffee is created equal. The truth is, our 'daily happy' has a long journey from crop to cup. Unfortunately, in many instances, the farmers that grow and harvest the beans are often the most vulnerable in the supply chain, contending with Mother Nature's unpredictable fury as well as external market forces beyond their control. As the bean industry continues to boom, it's more important than ever before to ask what's really in your cup. One Ballina-based company called Old Quarter Coffee Merchants is on a mission to change the world, one coffee at a time. Here's its story ... more

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Brisbane's cult-favourite Blue Tongue Pantry cafe heads south to open an outpost in Helensvale
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Brisbane’s cult-favourite Blue Tongue Pantry cafe heads south to open an outpost in Helensvale

Having won over Brisbane's bayside with specialty sips of the caffeinated kind and freshly baked morsels, the team behind Blue Tongue Pantry cafe has headed down the M1 to open a beautiful light-filled bakehouse and cafe in Helensvale. It's called Blue Tongue Bakery Cafe and it's here to fill your days with quality coffee, impossible-to-resist sweets, treats, beautiful baked goods and lunches to-go. Here's everything you need to know about this mouth-watering northern noshery ... more

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Stop by the new-look Nook Espresso at the entrance of the Old Burleigh Theatre Arcade
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Stop by the new-look Nook Espresso at the entrance of the Old Burleigh Theatre Arcade

It's often said that change is as good as a holiday. After 14 years slinging coffees from its original home on Goodwin Terrace, the owners of Nook Espresso – Paola Pearse and Marcus Wilkins – have embraced the manta and relocated across the road. Now, you’ll find the new-look Nook Espresso (and its spectacular brews) nestled at the entrance of the Old Burleigh Theatre Arcade. more

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For the love of oat milk – you need to try Alt Coffee
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For the love of oat milk – you need to try Alt Coffee

No matter your personal preferences, it's undeniable that dairy milk alternatives for a morning brew are becoming more prevalent. Whether you're partial to macadamia, can't go past oat milk or you've got a soft spot for soy, there's one issue – generally, coffee has been roasted with dairy milk envisioned as its eventual partner. Well, caffeine lovers, you're in luck – the legends at Uki's Bastion Lane Espresso have delivered a solution to the milk dilemma – Alt Coffee , which has been purposely created with milk alternatives in mind. more


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Crack a tin of sparkling cold brew coffee from Industry Beans
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Crack a tin of sparkling cold brew coffee from Industry Beans

In the immortal words of Nelly, it's getting hot in here but instead of taking off all of your clothes (which may or may not be appropriate depending on your current setting), Industry Beans is here to help you keep your cool with two exciting new ready-to-drink products – Single Origin Cold Brew and for something a little extra, a Sparkling Single Origin Cold Brew.  more

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Never run out of coffee again with a subscription from Barker St
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Never run out of coffee again with a subscription from Barker St

If you're a committed coffee consumer like us, it's highly likely that you too know the pain of firing up your coffee machine for that sweet, delicious energy hit you so desperately need only to discover you're fresh out of beans. It's enough to ruin your day, but the good news is, Barker St is here to save you from caffeine withdrawals with a dedicated online marketplace and subscription service. more

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Ethical home brews – Blackboard launches biodegradable coffee pods
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Ethical home brews – Blackboard launches biodegradable coffee pods

Do you have a Nespresso machine? Do you? Come on, be honest, we're all friends here. Whilst we never (ever) assume, we're going to go out on a limb and say that there are a fair chunk of you that DO have a Nespresso in your possession. Well, it doesn't have to be your dirty little secret anymore, because Blackboard Coffee has just launched its first collection of coffee pods. Not only can you enjoy the Blackboard goodness at home, you'll also be changing the world, one pod at a time (for real). more

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The Weekend Series: boutique coffee roasters from Southeast Queensland you should know
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The Weekend Series: boutique coffee roasters from Southeast Queensland you should know

Coffee is a big deal – we drink so much of it that it practically pumps through our veins. The nectar of the gods is crucial to so many aspects of our weekly routine (that early morning wake up, the deadline push, the Sunday brunch) that we only accept the good stuff. Now, don’t get us wrong – Queensland is flush with great coffee roasters, but we’ve decided to break it down to five great boutique operations that treat coffee roasting like an art form. If you take your coffee as seriously as us, we suggest you seek out these five Southeast Queensland-based roasters immediately. more