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We get asked this question all of the time and it’s why it’s great to have a chat before you purchase your kit. The thing about real espresso equipment over department store appliances is that you can pretty much guarantee that the coffee will be way, way superior. Another bonus is that if you care […]

TC has an unwritten rule that on any holiday involving a road trip, an espresso machine and grinder must accompany the bags, food and wine. The usual go to kit is Olympia Express manufactured in the form of a Cremina and Moca SD grinder, but this time we decided to mix it up a little

When you purchase our Stone Espresso Subscription, we add these complimentary accessories in addition to the coffee subscription offered with your machine. Total value is $144 Grindenstein knock tube ($35) Rhino Pro milk jugs (300ml and 600ml) $44 Rhino Classic tamp mat ($15) Incasa 58mm tamper ($49)

For years now, baristas in competitions have been playing with frozen coffee. Roasters have been playing with frozen greens to preserve them and even growers have been investigating freezing at some points in their processing of nanolots to see whether there is something in the cup. We’re all for experimentation. Beanscene magazine reported on it

Smaller items: Australia Post/Sendle. We offer Sendle or Australia Post ($100 insurance included) Additional insurance is via prior arrangement and at extra cost. Shipping calculator is for road freight of large items only and will not quote freight under 8kg. Use Australia Post or Sendle. Road Freight. Larger items: Espresso machines/Roasters/Grinders >8kg: Option A: The

Times have been tough all around the world. Many lives have never experienced war or depression, but 2020 and 2021 have impacted on all of us, no matter where we live or what we do. The coffee industry is equally doing it tough. The $5 cup of coffee? Why? A huge variety of factors influence

When it comes to great espresso, it’s all about dose v grind size v time… With a timer grinder, you set your grind and then adjust time to suit so that what you have achieved manually, can be achieved with the use of the timer function.  So, how to set one? Set your grind Find

“Would we buy one over a LM Linea mini? Absolutely. Without a second thought.” Ok, So you have read all of the reviews- and there are plenty of them out there. What do we think? Here it is, quick and dirty. There’s been plenty of hype leading up to the launch of the Eagle One

Saturday 19th December With much of Europe in lockdown, stock levels continue to be tight and it’s looking like vaccination on a large scale will be required to get key suppliers in Italy (where most of our stock originates)  and Spain up and working at anywhere near capacity again. Supply of the most popular brands

After a long wait, our first Rancilio Silvia Pro has arrived and is on our bench amongst some other great gear. We got straight to it, filled it and fired it up. So….What do you think? She’s definitely loooong! A buddy who had a look over responded with “Junk in the trunk!” Out of the