Peter from Total Water Solutions

Is there something in the water? Why water quality matters for your coffee

Did you know that about 98% of a cup of coffee is water? It’s no wonder that the quality of the water you use for brewing plays a significant role in the flavours you experience. So, let’s explore how the source and quality of your water can make or break your at-home coffee experience.

December 03, 2024 — Sean McGowan
How humidity and temperature affect your coffee extraction

How humidity and temperature affect your coffee extraction

As Queensland’s temperatures and moisture levels rise, they can throw off both, your grinder and extraction process. If only the weather forecasters could warn us to adjust our grinders as they do for sunscreen! But let’s dive into how and why temperature and humidity matter when brewing coffee.
December 03, 2024 — Sean McGowan
A Meeting of Purpose: Elizabeth Duna and Montville Coffee Team discuss coffee, community, and Fairtrade

A Meeting of Purpose: Elizabeth Duna and Montville Coffee Team discuss coffee, community, and Fairtrade

Elizabeth Duna hails from the far Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea, a remote region where eight tribes, totalling 3,600 members, collaborate under one Fairtrade Organic Certified Cooperative. Born and raised amidst the small-scale coffee farming families of her community, Elizabeth was always close to the soil and the dreams of those who cultivated it. But she wasn’t just a bystander – she was a trailblazer.

December 03, 2024 — Sean McGowan
Discovering Canter and Colt: A taste of community and organic goodness in the Samford Village

Discovering Canter and Colt: A taste of community and organic goodness in the Samford Village

  Nestled in the picturesque Samford Village, just a short drive from Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast, lies a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Amongst the rolling hills and...
September 17, 2024 — Sean McGowan
Good Harvest celebrates 10 years of fresh, organic goodness

Good Harvest celebrates 10 years of fresh, organic goodness

This year, Good Harvest marks its 10th anniversary, a milestone for this beloved family-owned business on the Sunshine Coast. Original founders Mick and Kelly began their journey with a simple goal: to bring the freshest local organic produce to their community. Sourcing directly from local farms, they initially shared their produce with friends, family, and loyal customers, and soon after, their passion grew into something bigger.

September 17, 2024 — Kevin Fraikin
Decaf – What's all the buzz about?

Decaf – What's all the buzz about?

Coffee plays many roles in our lives – it's a social ritual, a sensory delight, and for many, a daily dose of caffeine-driven energy. However, there’s a growing number of coffee...
September 17, 2024 — Sean McGowan
Celebrating 21 years of Fairtrade commitment

Celebrating 21 years of Fairtrade commitment

Back in 2004, we welcomed our very first delivery of Fairtrade Certified Coffee into our humble roastery. We were a small family business just starting out, with access to only...
Melbourne Espresso: Where 'everything old is new again'

Melbourne Espresso: Where 'everything old is new again'

In the vibrant city of Melbourne, the love affair with coffee began in 1957 when Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar installed the city's first espresso machine in the heart of Bourke Street....
June 26, 2024 — Sean McGowan
Montville Coffee's journey to the Melbourne International Coffee Expo

Montville Coffee's journey to the Melbourne International Coffee Expo

In May, we at Montville Coffee had a unique opportunity to attend the Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE), held at the iconic Exhibition Building. It had been a few years...
June 26, 2024 — Sean McGowan
To freeze, or not to freeze, that is the question

To freeze, or not to freeze, that is the question

  The debate over whether to freeze coffee beans has been ongoing for years. For me, with nearly two decades in the specialty coffee wholesale industry, I've witnessed many changes...
June 26, 2024 — Sean McGowan
The ever evolving - Nikki and Grub Organics

The ever evolving - Nikki and Grub Organics

  Meet Nikki. At just 17, she finished high school and headed to Lismore to pursue a degree in Naturopathy. "I loved food and health from an early age," she...
June 26, 2024 — Sean McGowan
New Earth Café's Sarah and Ben

New Earth Cafe - Cultivating an Authentic Lifestyle

  Nurturing health is the cornerstone of prosperity. As New Earth Cafe in Coolum approaches its milestone 10th birthday, the essence of its vibrant and nourishing offerings remains steadfast, enriching...
May 02, 2024 — Admin Office