Your Daily Grind

White Horse is really a Dark Horse

By owningacaforcoffeeshop

One coffee roastery who is kicking goals and building a huge and respected reputation amongst its peers without the usual fanfare is White Horse Coffee. Many consider them the dark horse of the coffee industry as they have risen to great heights from humble beginnings. Established back in 2008 by two men on a mission,…

Connections are so important

By owningacaforcoffeeshop

Justin Paris knows this more than most businessmen. Enter The Coffee Connection, a concept store that is now legendary within the iconic Fremantle Markets. Whether it be lines of eager coffee enthusiasts waiting for an instant caffeine fix or those simply wishing to purchase beans to enjoy at home there is a coffee available to…

Some days things just work

By owningacaforcoffeeshop

This certainly has been the case for one Perth café. In fact, not only has good fortune been blessed on Someday Coffee Co since they first opened their doors five years ago but perhaps every day since. There are just so many positive comments that can be attached to this bustling venue. First and foremost…

One stop book shop

By owningacaforcoffeeshop

For 22 years chefs, aspiring home cooks, businesses that serve up food delights or those who just have an interest in cooking, wine, etc have been blessed in having a bookshop that is busting at the seams with amazing offerings. Enter Books for Cooks the now infamous Victorian bookshop that has been lovingly created by…

80 tons per week

By owningacaforcoffeeshop

The rise of Veneziano Coffee Roasters from a mere 300kg to a massive 80 ton per week is off the back of 20-years of hard, dedicated, and passionate work. Credit must go to the odd couple in the coffee roasting industry, legendary owners Rocky Balboa, oops I mean Rocky Veneziano and his partner in this…

Hospitality is simply in his blood

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The man behind the continued and roaring success of La Marzocco Australia is Barry Moore. Overseeing one of the most respected and innovative global espresso machine brands is testament to Barry’s skills both in management and his determination to intrust the years of experience he has endured within the hospitality arena onto his fellow workers.…

Proud Mary Coffee is a great story

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If one company in Australia can truly say that it has helped father the dream of creating a fairer, more sustainable industry and promote specialty coffee it is Proud Mary Coffee. From respecting and acknowledging the efforts of individual coffee pickers and farmers through to offering customers the delights of amazing coffee this task can…

Not your normal Lab

By owningacaforcoffeeshop

For so many coffee lovers throughout the world the choice of milk is an important consideration. Equally café owners now realize that apart from the standard full cream or low-fat milk other options must now be offered to their customers. One company integral to meeting this expectation is MILKLAB. As a market leader in producing…

From One teaspoon to millions of teaspoons

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The humble beginnings of the now iconic Prana Chai in Victoria literally started within a single cup back in 2011. This company is a great story with childhood mates Mario Minichilli and Vince Conti together with Koray Gencel all genuinely wishing to concoct a chai tea with a difference. As they experimented with different blends…

Globally known, locally nurtured

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Often an international brand’s assumed success is a direct result of the powerful backing it receives from its overseas headquarters. While this may be true one such acclaimed company SanRemo can attribute it continued success in part to the dedicated overseeing by its Australian distributors, the Calabrisello family. Husband and wife team Nick and Marian,…