A Toast to Vivace Espresso Celebrating 25-yrs!
Earthquakes, the global financial crisis (GFC), an accidentally bulldozed café, and the current worldwide pandemic haven’t been enough to stop one of the few…
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Espress Yourself Sponsor Announcement!
The Vitasoy Espress Yourself competition is back, and we are excited to announce the return of Coffex Coffee Roasters as a sponsor for 2021!…
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Entries Now Open: The 2021 Vitasoy Espress Yourself Latte Art Challenge
Are you a passionate barista? Love creating interesting pours? Want to win yourself a share of $10,000*? Then you’ll want to heat up your…
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Get To Know Our Espress Yourself 2020 Finalists
The Espress Yourself Latte Art Challenge for 2020 has come to an end, with baristas battling it out on social media before finally battling…
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The Secret Health Benefits of Coffee
Those in the industry don’t need any convincing when it comes to how awesome the humble coffee bean is, but just in case you…
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Kōkako Opens in Commercial Bay
Auckland-based organic coffee roaster, Kōkako, has opened its first speciality coffee bar in Auckland’s newest retail and dining destination Commercial Bay. From its intimate,…
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PREMIUM QUALITY DOESN’T HAVE TO COST THE EARTH
If going organic has been on your list for a while, then now might be a good time to consider an organic coffee supplier….
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COLD BREW COMFORT FOR HOSPITAL STAFF
American coffee company Ironclad Coffee Roasters, with help from The Hodges Partnership, delivered over 20 litres of vacuum pressed cold coffee to doctors, nurses…
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A NEW CONCEPT FOR SPECIALTY COFFEE
Wanting to bring a new concept for specialty coffee to Auckland’s CBD, local coffee roasters Kōkako are opening Kōkako Commercial Bay. Taking cues from…
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SENSING GREAT COFFEE
The popularity of coffee as both a beverage and natural stimulant is not only due to its capability to keep us awake and productive…
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‘PSYCHOLOGICAL’ $5 COFFEE BARRIER
On April 1st this year the minimum wage in New Zealand will be increased by $1.20 to $18.90, this could be the catalyst that…
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FROTHING AT THE CHANCE FOR FRANCHISED CAFE OWNERSHIP
Amateur Kiwi coffee roasters, coffee-making baristas, and budding food and beverage business operators are being given the opportunity to buy into a fast-growing café…
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