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How to Store Coffee So It Stays Fresh for Weeks (Not Days)

Meet Blend 2: Five Origins, One Award-Winning Cup

Discover the story behind Blend 2, our award-winning five-origin medium roast. Raspberry, blackbe...

The Best Home Brewing Methods for Australian Kitchens in 2026

My go-to recommendation for beginners and travellers. Fast, forgiving, and produces a clean, rich...

Why Swiss Water Decaf is One of My Top 5 Coffees to Roast | A Hidden Gem

Decaf has a reputation problem. The Swiss Water Process changed that. Here's everything you need ...

How to Choose the Right Coffee Roast Level

Walk into any specialty coffee roastery and you'll be faced with a wall of choices. This guide wa...

Our East Timor Maubisse: Origin, Flavour & How to Brew It

Every coffee has a story. Our Organic East Timor Maubisse is grown at altitude in one of the worl...

Why We Expect Free Coffee, But Not Free Beer

Why do café regulars expect a free coffee for their loyalty — but no one asks for a free beer at ...

Tiramisu: A Classic Dessert with the Heart of Blend 4

There’s something so comforting about a well-made tiramisu. The creamy mascarpone, those espresso...

Why Your Coffee Costs a Bit More Right Now

There’s nothing quite like that first sip of a beautifully crafted coffee, is there? It’s a littl...

Differences Between Specialty Grade Coffee and Commodity Grade Coffee

Coffee is a global commodity, enjoyed by millions every day. However, not all coffee is created e...

The Fascinating Journey of Coffee: From Ancient Origins to Your Cup at Mahalia Coffee

At Mahalia Coffee, every bean we roast carries a story—of misty mountains in Ethiopia, bustling f...

Blends vs Single Origin

Coffee, often dubbed the “nectar of the gods,” is a beverage that holds an intimate place in the ...

Dialling In: Coffee Extraction Tips for the Home Barista

Here are some tips to help you extract the best coffee at home using your home espresso machine.

Your Coffee’s Batch Number and Best Before Date Tells a Story

We take our commitment to roasting beautifully consistent coffee to you seriously. For espresso a...

How Mahalia roasts her Award Winning Coffee

How do I achieve best tasting coffee? What actually happens during the roasting process? here is ...

How to Texture Milk at Home

Here is a fail-safe way to steam silky, smooth cow, almond, soy or oat milks