Journal
Is there something in the water? Why water quality matters for your coffee
Did you know that about 98%Â of a cup of coffee is water? Itâs no wonder that the quality of the water you use for brewing plays a significant role in...
How humidity and temperature affect your coffee extraction
As Queenslandâs 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 letâs dive into how and why temperature and humidity matter when brewing coffee.
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...
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...
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...
Decaf â What's all the buzz about?
Coffee plays many roles in our lives â it's a social ritual, a sensory delight, and for many, a daily dose of caffeine-driven energy. However, thereâs a growing number of coffee...
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'
In the vibrant city of Melbourne, the love affair with coffee began in 1957 when Pellegriniâs Espresso Bar installed the city's first espresso machine in the heart of Bourke Street....
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...
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...
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...
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...
