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From tree to cup | The coffee farming process
24 March 2023
The process of getting coffee beans grown on the opposite ends of the earth into our cups is not a simple one. Coffee beans must first go through the process of harvesting, processing, sorting, export, roasting, grinding and brewing before finally ending up as a shot of espresso. If you've ever been curious about what goes on behind the scenes, or wanted to know if growing your own coffee would be possible, this article is for you.
Regenerative Agriculture and Livestock Integration on Australian Cattle Farms
25 June 2022
The 1100 hectare property north of Yass is barely recognisable since 2004 when Matt Doyle and his wife Maree took over the farm now known as "Glenryan". Their first 2 years plunged the family into drought and financial loss, leading Matt to begin searching for an alternative way to manage and care for the land. His long journey into regenerative agriculture has seen the cattle farm flourish and return record profits, all while improving the health of both livestock and their ecosystem. It's also led him down a path of environmental stewardship in an effort to restore the ecological function of our local landscapes.
Choosing the most sustainable milk alternative
2 February 2022
Plant-based milk consumption - particularly when it comes to drinking coffee - has been steadily increasing in recent years, as people look to more sustainable milk options to lower their environmental footprint. In 2018 Australia ranked the highest in the world for its interest in veganism, with somewhere between 3 and 9% of the population identifying as vegan.
Australian black tea from the Daintree Tea Company
5 November 2020
Our roastery and cafes have been getting our single origin black tea directly from the Daintree Tea Company in Queensland's far north for nearly two years now. We noticed right away how much fresher it can taste when the leaves don't spend months in transit and storage.
