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Supporting Local Businesses

Supporting Local Businesses

When COVID_19 restrictions escalated from social distancing measures to stay-at-home isolation, many local Brisbane businesses were forced to close their doors - particularly those in our hospitality industry. At Q Roasters we were able to adapt to the situation and quickly set up an outdoor takeaway service and thanks to incredible community support we have been able to keep trading throughout this period. But we could see that our customers wanted to shop for groceries safely and there were lots of food suppliers who were doing it tough. With people staying home, online sales for our roasted coffee beans increased and we decided...

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Can you match coffee with cheese?

Can you match coffee with cheese?

Just like fine wine, not all coffees are equal. Each has its own flavour profile that is influenced by where it has come from, how it has been roasted, ground and finally prepared. For coffee lovers who like to experiment, swapping your daily espresso for a cold press may open up a whole new world of flavour. In partnership with our neighbours at The Cheeseboard, Q Roasters are hosting a Coffee and Cheese Appreciation Workshop to give a broader perspective of how you can enjoy your daily brew. Featuring our  Rain Forrest Alliance Finca Kassandra single origin bean, our master roaster Lachlan will explain...

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