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In today’s Coffee Break: Liam is on a journey to become a World AeroPress champion, we share some tips on blooming espresso, and why is it important to pre-batch coffee for events? Plus, Katie got an iced-coffee at a morning rave at Melbourne’s club revs… and it went viral?!

Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on the fly barista tips, honest and unfiltered cafe reviews (eek), hospitality stories and gate kept coffee secrets.

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From vibrating tampers to fashion-collab espresso machines, we’re diving into the most exciting (and bizarre) coffee gadgets of 2025.

This week, Rohan, Liam, and KP break down 25 tools, toys, and machines that are either changing the game or wasting your bench space. We get hands-on with gear from Breville, La Marzocco, Fellow, Mahlkönig, Subminimal, and more - exploring how these devices stack up for home users, café pros, and competition baristas alike.

We’ll also unpack trend forecasts, upcoming product drops, and debate whether automation is helping or hurting the craft.If you’re new here (welcome), our show dives into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the day - It’s Just Coffee!

Gear mentioned this episode:

Breville Oracle Dual Boiler | Sunbeam Origins SenseFellow Espresso Machine Series 1 | Mahlkönig GbW GrinderNCD Pulse | Subminimal Subscale | Flair Wizard SteamerApax Labs Minerals | La Marzocco x Aimé Leon Dore collab

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On today’s Coffee Break: We’re exploring innovative coffee trends found in Asia, detailing a five-star experience at KFC, and diving into the diverse coffee culture of Bangkok. Plus, you best believe we have some thoughts on RTD after our conversation with Connor Nestor. Tune in to find out!

Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on the fly barista tips, honest and unfiltered cafe reviews (eek), hospitality stories and gate kept coffee secrets.

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 New Ground is bringing specialty to convenience coffee.

We’re joined by Connor Nestor, founder of New Ground, to discuss fifth wave coffee, and how New Ground isn’t just riding the wave, they’re absolutely ripping it. From unique brewing systems to supplement infused brews, they’re changing things up from your classic canned servo coffee. We’ll get to the core of New Ground, including their greatest challenges, best collaborations, and vision for the future of specialty convenience coffee. 

If you're new here (welcome), our show dives into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the day - It's Just Coffee!

Explore New Ground here: https://www.instagram.com/newground.coffee/ 

Website: https://www.newground.coffee/ 

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In today’s Coffee Break: we discuss Starbucks’ perception in Australia, particularly amongst coffee enthusiasts. Plus, we’re breaking down the cultural differences between Australian and American coffee preferences, and revealing the fascinating story behind the Starbucks name and logo.  

Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on the fly barista tips, honest and unfiltered cafe reviews (eek), hospitality stories and gate kept coffee secrets.

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Today we’re diving into Starbucks’ resurgence in Australia!

Arriving on Australian shores at the turn of the millennium, Starbucks rolled out fast across the continent, but by 2008 was forced to close two-thirds of its stores. Fast forward to 2025, and Starbucks is back with a bang.

To help us understand the comeback is Starbucks’ marketing and communications manager, Nick Casey! Join us as we discuss the Starbucks growth strategy: including menu development, the importance of consistency, the impact of social media and their adaptation to consumer preferences.

If you're new here (welcome), our show dives into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the day - It's Just Coffee!

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On today’s Coffee Break: We brew up Kiril's secret AeroPress technique, draw parallels between artisan chocolate and specialty coffee, and discover how sustainable pioneers are transforming cacao byproducts into tea and cola. Plus stick around for some exciting personal updates!

Explore Mörk here: https://www.morkchocolate.com.au/

Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on the fly barista tips, honest and unfiltered cafe reviews (eek), hospitality stories and gate kept coffee secrets.

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If you’ve had a delicious hot chocolate in Melbourne, chances are it was made with Mörk. Today we’re joined by the husband-and-wife team behind the specialty chocolate business; uncovering the secrets behind their sweet success. 

Kiril and Josefin share the origins of Mörk, the importance of cacao traceability, and the very real cacao crisis unfolding right now (with cacao 4x the price of coffee!). Plus we explore the wilder side of the chocolate industry—from viral Dubai chocolate to the rise of some questionable chocolate alternatives.

If you're new here (welcome), our show dives into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the day - It's Just Coffee!

Explore Mörk here: https://www.morkchocolate.com.au/ 

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We have some thoughts following Tuesday’s episode with Nathan Toleman, including the disputed origins of the smashed avo…and how he managed 24 individual venues without franchising! Plus, get all your coffee market updates including recent price increases and Fellow’s espresso machine debut. 

Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on the fly barista tips, honest and unfiltered cafe reviews (eek), hospitality stories and gate kept coffee secrets.

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Opening 24 venues over the past 20 years, Nathan Toleman is a true legend of the hospitality world. He’s the founder and Creative Director of The Mulberry Group, opening iconic venues such as Top Paddock, Kettle Black, Higher Ground, Liminal and Heide Kitchen. 

Nathan joins us in the studio to share how he became one of Melbourne’s most innovative hospitality entrepreneurs. If you're a cafe/restaurant owner or aspiring to have your own venue one day, this is the episode for you. 

If you're new here (welcome), our show dives into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the day - It's Just Coffee!

Explore The Mulberry Group here: https://www.instagram.com/themulberrygroup/ 

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