The Home Barista Blog

Coffee is so much a part of Italian culture, the idea of not drinking it is as foreign as the idea of having to explain its rituals. These rituals are set in stone and not always easy for outsiders to understand. As in any self-respecting cult, they are made deliberately hard to comprehend, so that the initiated can recognise each other over the bar counter without the need for a curious handshake (which would only lead to stubborn cappuccino stains).

The word Barista simply means someone who is skilled at making great coffee. We all know what it's like first thing in the morning - the last thing you want is to have to go through a complicated process just to get your first cup of coffee, but starting the day with an instant coffee just isn't the same.

The Problem:

Coffee machines are expensive

Coffee machines are complicated

Even with an expensive coffee machine, coffee often goes sta...continue reading

Alright, so enjoying life may not exactly be a lost art, but there aren't very many of us who couldn't benefit from a little more "stopping to smell the roses!"

Part of the Barista feeling is taking the time to truly appreciate coffee...
Aroma:
Even if you're not the one drinking the coffee, the aroma of a good coffee can bring a smile to the face, a big inhale and exhale, which is relaxing in itself.

Taste:
Instant coffee...continue reading

Life in the country is just plain different - and many would argue it's better! Simpler, quieter, friendlier. But if you live outside of town, you'll know all too well that going into town can be a pain. And anyone from the country knows that there are some things that you just have to go to the city for.

Whether it's rural Queensland's beautiful hinterlands, a farm in New South Wales, a holiday home in Victoria or anywhere else in Australia, Coffee Machines at H...continue reading