The competition between robusta and arabica coffee is a bit like the rivalry between Ford and Ferrari. On account of it's stronger and unpolished taste, robusta coffee has long been viewed as the poor cousin to the more sophisticated flavours of arabica. But these pre-conceptions are changing and robusta is stepping into the limelight.At Q Roasters, our master roaster; Lachie has been quietly working on JIWAKA  a new blend that showcases just how wonderful robusta coffee can be. "The name JIWAKA comes from the region in Papua New Guinea where my wife; Lee Mary grew up. It is a traditional fighting ground and for...

This week we are very excited because we have a limited supply of Congo Kawa Kanzururu Single Origin Microlot coffee. It produces a bright bold coffee with exceptional character and lingering syrup finish.  So what's the story behind the name and what makes it so special?Firstly, the term Single Origin is often misunderstood with no rules as to how it is applied. It can loosely apply to a single geographic region (sourced from multiple farms), from the same country (again multiple farms) or from a single farm. Secondly there is this term Microlot. Have you ever noticed in your garden that some plants thrive in...

This holiday season, no matter if you are staying in Brisbane or taking advantage of school holidays and going further afield, we would hate to think that you would be without coffee. For Summer 2019 we will be closing for two weeks from 5pm Christmas Eve, 24 December until 7am Monday 6 January 2020. Already we are busy filling orders for customers stocking up on their holiday beans. Feel free to either drop-in to pick up your regular or try something new, or order online and choose from the drop-down menu to specify how you would like it ground. To all...