General comments, questions or opinions about coffee

A place to introduce your self and your equipment etc. Also a few simple rules and any current forum notices.

Meetings, barista jams & other social get togethers.

Industry issues or stuff that happens in the overseas, shop / cafe etc.

Barista issues, WBC champs & other Barista competitions

Fun stuff + Anything not specifically related to Coffee

Questions, issues, which one to buy. Mainly about Domestic espresso machines but some good information on commercial ones too.

Manual equipment Plunger, Drip, Siphon, Aeropress, Ibrik or ..... then it belongs here. Any gear used to make coffee except espresso.

Having a problem getting a good coffee, Tips and techniques from Tamping to steaming to brew ratios and temperature and a lot more.

Many would say your grinder is your most important coffee tool.

Projects, Rebuilds or Modifications on your coffee equipment that deserves to be separated from the usual sections.

Jugs, Tampers, Brushes, Cloths, Scales and other coffee-making essentials.

Many people are roasting at home these days. and here is the place to talk about your experiences.

How to best get started and improve your technique, working with the different roasters, profiles, usage tips etc.

The place to chat about the different equipment used to roast. Home, Commercial, Home made, mods etc.

Where do you get your Greens from, how to grow/process your own and any thing else about Green beans.

Beans or Blends you like and how they taste. Your own roasts or commercial lets chat about the notes.

While we are not involved in any commercial transactions that you may complete with these guys, we do believe they are the best in the business.

For members only not companies. Buy, Swap, Trade give away but Caveat Emptor applies.

Cafes or Coffee related businesses can list Barista, Roaster type positions here.

Australia's best cafes [for coffee!]

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