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What’s the difference between an Aeropress and a plunger?
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Both the Aeropress and the Plunger (French Press or Cafeteria) are immersion brew methods, the Aeropress however, also uses pressure.
5 Delicious ideas and recipes for cooking with coffee
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With over 800 flavour profiles, it's not surprising the intensity and diversity of flavour that you can achieve by adding coffee to your cooking.
Progress in Human Rights...Through Fairtrade Organic Coffee?
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Declared in 1948, the Declaration of Human Rights encapsulates the pursuit of peace, equality, justice and freedom for all. This historic document stands as the most translated document (over 500 languages) in the world.
A co-operative? Understanding How Community Based = Better!
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What is a Co-operative? As trade has become international, probably the furthest we’ve been from trading chickens for homespun wool, the real value of products has become harder to understand. We believe that...
Global Sustainable Development Goals
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"We made a commitment that we were going to create a business that was just and sustainable in every aspect” –Karen Barnett, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Montville Coffee...
Celebrating Cultural Diversity and Strong Relationships
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We believe that businesses have a role to play in contributing to global peace and prosperity! Our Specialty Coffee business is dependent on strong relationships with coffee producers at Origin...
What would we do if single use cups were banned?
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A discussion about the single-use coffee cup. Compostable and recycled cups. We have a significant litter challenge in Australia, disposable takeaway cups are the highest contributor to litter waste...
How to make an espresso with an Aeropress in 60 seconds
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Espresso equipment is an investment. The Aeropress is incredibly versatile and is one of the few ways to achieve an espresso-like coffee at home, without an espresso machine...
5 ways to reuse coffee grounds and leftover coffee
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Learn the Top 5 ways we put our coffee ground waste to good reuse in our Montville Roastery! Useful ways that you can use coffee grounds around the house...
A Case For Strengthening Certified Organics
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Why consumers need to understand the implications of "Third-party Organic Certifications". An enormous contribution of coffee from farm to table is being made – So just what are we delivering when you purchase our beans...?
Fairtrade trip to Origin in Papua New Guinea
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A Fairtrade trip to coffee origin in Papua New Guinea, where we were fortunate to be able to visit HOAC (Highland Organic Agriculture Cooperative) and their investment in piping clean water...
Help! How to choose the best coffee maker?
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Buying coffee equipment can quickly become a sizeable investment – In this article we help you get clear on the pros, the cons & best coffee maker options. Featuring Chemex, Espro Press, the Aeropress & more...