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Health Benefits of Coffee Beans

It would not be a normal week without new findings coming out stating the positives and sometimes the negatives surrounding coffee consumption. Though the body, which provides recommendations to the […]

How to clean a coffee machine

Have you ever wondered how to clean a coffee machine properly? The first coffee machine or espresso machine was designed and patented by Luigi Bazzera in the early 20th century. […]

New Sydney Cafe: Artificer

If you haven’t already, 2 of the big guns in Specialty Coffee in Australia have opened their own espresso bar and roasting business.Shoji and Dan form a longstanding relationship in […]

How to make espresso coffee

Do you want to learn to make espresso without all the barista training? Espresso had its debut in the 1880’s long before the invention of the espresso machine in the […]

NSW Barista Championship

Much to the anticipation of the local Sydney coffee community the Regional/NSW Barista Championship was held in December 2014. Our very own Scott Sanderson, roaster and Black Market Legend competed! […]

How to make cold brew coffee

Have you ever considered cold brew coffee? It may be just what you need to get your caffeine injection on scorching hot days, where your usual flat white is too […]

Costa Rica Coffee

Costa Rica Coffee is one of the first Central American countries to emerge as a quality coffee producing region. Now they are synonymous with bright, nutty and milk chocolate mouthfeel. […]

Vibrant Vietnamese Coffee Market

What ever preconceptions you have of coffee in Vietnam, be prepared for a shake up. After Black Market Roasters visited Vietnam in 2014, we found a vibrant, innovative and growing […]

NSW Barista Championship

NSW Barista Championship Coverage

A great weekend was had by all the competitors and supporters of the NSW 2014 Barista Championship. Jessica Nicol and Scott Sanderson competed from Black market Roasters and did exceptionally […]