If you are buying premium specialty coffee beans, using a high-end grinder, and logging your extractions down to the gram, you are doing everything right. But there is a silent ingredient that makes up 98% of your cup: your water. Water chemistry dictates exactly how coffee flavours are expressed. If your water has a poor mineral balance, even the best roasted beans will taste flat, hollow, or overly harsh. We are incredibly excited to announce that we are the official Australian...

There is a distinct magic to waking up in the Australian bush, unzipping the tent, and listening to the morning birds. But let’s be honest—that moment is instantly ruined if your first sip of coffee tastes like bitter instant dust or watered-down mud. You do not need to sacrifice your morning ritual just because you are off the grid. Wacaco has completely re-engineered outdoor brewing, proving that lightweight gear can still deliver serious, café-quality results. Whether you are heading into...

After years of near-misses, Melbourne’s Jack Simpson (Axil Coffee Roasters) reached the pinnacle of the coffee world in October 2025, being crowned the World Barista Champion at HostMilano. Following a bronze in 2023 and a silver in 2024, Jack’s victory in Milan was a masterclass in resilience. His routine - themed around personal vulnerability and human connection - utilised some of the most advanced coffee tech available today, most notably his choice of glassware: Ni Wares . The Winning...