The Australian coffee industry is aiming to get bigger and better. Whether it can or not hinges on access to prime real estate and importing smaller coffee trees.
Farmers still toiling to fix infrastructure months after Cyclone Jasper flooded the Far North
Daintree farmers have been working for two months to fix infrastructure damaged by Tropical Cyclone Jasper flooding, but say there are many more months to go before they will get on top of repairs.
Research finds Australian-grown coffee beans have a 'unique' taste
Dr Simon William says the region’s altitude, climate, rainfall and processing methodology all contribute to the flavour of coffee beans.
Has Video Duration: 4 minutes 22 seconds.Tea harvesting on two wheels pays off for father-son farming duo
Nestled in a rainforest timber plantation is a unique tea producer. Queensland father and son Brendon and Darryl Collins are creating a unique legacy as they move away from timber farming.
Photo shows Image of four adults and two children standing in green hedges.'Sweeter, nuttier, fruitier' locally grown bean gives coffee lovers a taste of Australia
Coffee drinkers may tell you an Australian brew tastes different. And they'd be right, with research finding local beans have a distinct taste of place, or "terroir".
Photo shows A roasted coffee beanHow is decaf coffee made? And is it really caffeine-free?
Here's what you need to know about decaf coffee: how it's made, the flavour, the benefits — and whether it's actually caffeine-free.
Topic:Analysis
Photo shows A woman's heavily tattooed right arm, holding a cup of coffeeCan coffee help you avoid putting on weight as you age?
Most people gain small amounts of weight each year as they age. But can coffee help prevent this gradual weight gain?
Topic:Analysis
Photo shows A person pouring coffee and milk into a white coffee cup to make latte art.The Aussie dollar could slump below 60 US cents, bringing with it pain and gain
For foreign tourists? Great. For travellers? Terrible. For the economy? A mix. The fall in the Australian dollar has created winners and losers across the economy.
Photo shows A US dollar note is pictured alongside an Australian 10 dollar and 20 dollar bill.Coffee is consumed everywhere — even in space. How did it win over the world?
Discover what role curious goats, and religious figures trying to stay awake, have to play in the centuries' long evolution of coffee.
Photo shows Coffee on a African coffee bed in Panama.Fewer tea drinkers, rising costs force nation's largest producer to put farm into 'hibernation'
Demand for black tea on supermarket shelves is dropping each year, and a major producer is now shuttering its plantation.
Photo shows A person holding a cup of tea'Everything beautiful happens by mistake': How tea became the most popular drink in the world
This is the story behind the drink that started wars and shaped the modern world.
Farmers of wild Fijian coffee embrace agritourism with 'paddock-to-plate' cafe
One of Fiji's first agritourism ventures is introducing tourists to the taste of the country's wild coffee and it's supporting Fijian women to become financially independent in the process.
Photo shows Hand holding milk jug pours milk into glass coffee cupThe debt you owe the caffeine always eventually needs to be repaid
You might think coffee gives you the energy to get through the morning, or the day, but it may not be giving you as much as you think, writes Emma Beckett.
Topic:Analysis
Photo shows A barista in a black t-shirt stands at a coffee machine, coffee dripping into two espresso cupsGroceries burning a hole in your wallet? Here's why
The official verdict is in. Inflation has experienced its steepest rise in 32 years. So why are basic goods costing more?
Photo shows An illustration of a typical basket of groceries.In Season: Easy Banoffee Pie
Have any extra bananas in your kitchen? Chef Carmel Carmichael has the perfect tasty treat that will be perfect for your next dessert.
Topic:Recipe
This Aussie coffee expert has been crowned the best barista in the world
Meet Anthony Douglas — the best barista in the world, straight out of Melbourne. How well do your coffee opinions match up with those of a world champion?
Photo shows barista anthony douglas smiles and leans on a coffee machine with coffee cups stacked on itHow to make tea from common weeds, plants and herbs
It might be a weed in most places, but dandelions make for a pretty great cuppa!
Photo shows A cup of tea on a table, surrounded by dried herbs.Plunger, espresso, filter? Which brewing method produces the strongest coffee? Which is healthier? And which has most caffeine?
The method we choose to brew our coffee can be cultural, social or practical. But how much do they really impact what's in your cup? And is there a healthier way to grab your coffee hit?
Photo shows A person pours milk into a cup with coffee.Caffeine can boost your energy but can it also boost your anxiety?
Why can some of us have more coffee than others and feel fine? Does coffee cause anxiety? Should I go cold turkey? A psychologist and a pharmacologist spill the tea on all things caffeine.
Photo shows A woman wearing a blue jumper with blonde hair looking down at a pink coffee cupDaily coffee is about to get a whole lot more expensive
It is a daily ritual for millions of Australians, but if you have noticed the price of your morning flat white or soy latte increase, brace yourself — it is likely to get worse.
Photo shows Hand of barista pouring a latte coffee with pattern.Finnish company recycles coffee waste into sneakers
A Finnish footwear firm raises over $1 million to produce shoes partly made from used coffee grounds.