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Fiori Coffee Award Winning Gournmet Coffee at the The CSR Golden Bean

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Perth based specialty coffee roaster Fiori Coffee have taken out a number of prestigeous awards yet again at the CBR Golden Bean Competition with the only gold medal in WA, plus a silver and two bronze.

Now in it’s fourth year, The CSR Sugar Golden Bean Roaster Competition & Conference has attracted over seven hundred entries from Australia’s 330 coffee roasters, making it one of the biggest coffee roasting competitions in the world.

Last year Firori Coffee won the competition outright.

Out of over 700 entries from 330 coffee roasteries Australia wide Fiori Coffee’s Kenyan Dorman AA topped the list in the ‘Filter’ category for the gold.  They received the silver medal for our Ethiopian Natural Harrar in the ‘Retail Filter’, Bronze for the Fiori Blend in the ‘Milk Based’ category and Bronze for their Organic Blend in the ‘Organic’ category.

Firori Coffee trained two young roasters to championship winning level this year using their traditional equipment and artisan methods. It takes massive dedication and skill to roast on fully manual equipment but in turn they are now true craftsmen.

Fiori Coffee is available Australia wide from Coffee Shrine – Try some today. Buy Fiori Coffee

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Pony Espress O Cafe – Hidden West Perth Gem

Thursday, December 10th, 2009
Great use of small outdoor spaces

Great use of small outdoor spaces

Located at the back of a historical refurbished stable, down Mayfair Street in West Perth is a quirky new establishment that is a hidden Gem in West Perth.
Pony Express O (takes its name from the fact that it is located in the trendy, 1900’s built heritage listed Ashton Stables on Mayfair Street) makes great use of its unique environment that has somehow survived the corporate sprawl of its location.

Located down a lane at the back of the old stable, most West Perth workers would be unaware of its presence, yet for the well informed it offers a unique escape from the corporate grind.

Pony Express O makes a great use of its shaded outdoor space, with a long bench and artificial turf which somehow lures you into forgetting just where you are and encourages you to chat to the stranger sitting next to you.

The indoor space, the stable, is exposed face brick and features a long solid timber bench sprawled with the daily papers and magazines.

Garrett, of Blink Cafe in Fremantle, is a one man band here making great consistent coffee at his relaxed pace in this relaxed environment. The Coffee is fresh and is roasted by Crema – not my favourite blend in West Perth but is consistent and well made.

Bring your own lunch here as Pony Express O is pretty much just Coffee Shop apart from a few biscuits and cakes – it sticks to its knitting and what it does it does well.

Regular Coffees are $4.00 which is a little above average price for the area.

About the Author: Paul Ballardin is the Founder of Coffee Shrine, Australia’s premier Office Coffee Machine and Coffee Supplies Specialist.

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Christmas Coffee Machine Deliveries

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Coffee Machine on your Christmas list?
Christmas is finally upon us and we want to make sure you get your Christmas Coffee Machine deliveries in time for the big day.
To guarantee you Coffee Machine arrives in time for Christmas please ensure you get your order to us by December 17.
Coffee Shrine wishes all of its loyal customers a merry, safe and wonderful Christmas and a prosperous New Year

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Find Australias Favorite Coffee on your Android Phone

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

You can now find your favourite café using the Where Is My Coffee’s Android Mobile App. The Where Is My Coffee Mobile Application offers two modes for search, by category or by your current location. Based on your selection, the app offers map view or radar view to display cafes near you.

Read more about the App at Where Is My Coffee’s Android Mobile App

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Summer Chill Out

Monday, December 7th, 2009
Saeco Bodum Iced Coffee Kit

Saeco Bodum Iced Coffee Kit

Just in time for those summer scorchers,  Coffee Shrine has partnered with Saeco and Bodum to bring you this great deal to make the most of your summer Christmas break.

Cool down with the ultimate iced coffee pack which includes:
4 x Bodum Pavina tall glasses
1 x Avanti stainless steel cocktail maker
Plus 1kg coffee.

To receive your free Saeco Bodum Iced Coffee Kit worth $140 simply purchase any domestic machine from the Saeco range including the

XSmallOdea Go
Odea Giro Plus
Talea Giro Plus
Talea Touch Plus
Incanto Deluxe
Royal Professional
Royal Cappuccino

and send our redemption form and your proof of purchase to Saeco to redeem your gift.

But Hurry offer ends on 31st December 2009.

Conditions Apply

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Bag a Christmas Bargain

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Give the gift that keeps on giving with some great coffee machine specials.

Thank you for your support and custom this year. The Team at Coffee Shrine wish you a wonderful Christmas and a safe and fun filled 2010.


Saeco Odea Giro Plus just $899

Saeco Odea Giro Plus

Saeco Odea Giro Plus

A great value machine with all you need to make a great cup; ceramic grinder, rapid steam for fast steam and aroma adjustment.

Perfect for home or the holiday house !

Backed with the Saeco Australia 2 yr Australia wide warranty.

Includes FREE set of stylish ceramic cups and FREE 1kg Gourmet Coffee Beans.

Limited Stocks – Show me the Saeco Odea Giro Plus


Saeco Talea Giro Plus II just $1249

Saeco Talea Giro Plus V2

Saeco Talea Girto Plus

Extra features for greater flexibility, the Talea Giro Plus II offers the ceramic grinder, strong steam, bypass doser for preground coffee, multi facet aroma adjustments for the perfect cup and the ability to attach the automatic milk frother.. the milk island.

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Extended Warranty – Offering you peace of mind

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Coffee Machine Extended Warranties give you peace of mind

Coffee Machine Extended Warranties give you peace of mind

If you are anything like us, your coffee machine is now part of the family and you couldn’t live without it. But what happens if something goes wrong?

Coffee Shrine have recently partnered with United Electrical to now offer an extended warranty for your domestic machine. You can upgrade your warranty cover from the Standard 1 or 2 year manufacturer’s warranty to an Australia wide 3, 4 or 5 year warranty – from only $ 69.95.

Your extended warranty will cover free on site service or your machine will be collected from you and freighted to the nearest service centre…   No hassle… No costs… No fuss.
Valid for parts, labour and freight for an unlimited number of breakdowns, an extended warranty is a low cost way to protect your investment.

So, how does the United Electrical extended warranty work?

The extended warranty commences cover once the manufacturer’s warranty has ended.  You just need to purchase your extended warranty more then 6 mths before the manufacturer’s warranty is due to expire. (more…)

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Gluten Free Delight – Bondi Chai

Friday, October 30th, 2009

OK, so you have no doubt heard about Bondi Chai and how delightful the Bondi Chai Club Cinnamon and Bondi Chai Vanilla Honey are, but did you hear that they are also gluten free?

Bondi Chai Gluter Free Indulgence

Bondi Chai Gluter Free Indulgence

Now sufferers of coeliac and gluten intolerance can enjoy the wickedness of our famous Bondi Chai lattes or other wonderful Bondi Chai recipes.

Bondi Chai is delicious as a hot or cold drink – we love our iced Bondi Chai lattes in summer. Recommended by www.coeliac.com.au where you can find some great ideas and information that might be interesting for you – even if you don’t have intolerance.

Bondi Chai is available in Club Cinnamon and Honey Vanilla varieties in 250gm and 1kg packs from Coffee Shrine with regular specials on this wonderful product.

About Coffee Shrine

Coffee Shrine are Australia’s leading online retailer of Coffee Machines and Coffee Supplies.

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Bringing you Australia’s finest beverages to your door

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Welcome to Coffee Shrine’s October News.

This month we are bringing you some of the finest Australian beverages.. direct to your door with new products from Fiori Coffee, Bondi Chai and Arkadia Organic Drinking Chocolate.

Enjoy!


Fiore Coffee
The very best in artisan roasted specialty coffees. Fiori coffee is divine ! It is slow roasted to ensure the flavour and body is fully developed without getting the charry flavours that would mask the true beauty in the bean.

Fiori Coffee - Delicious!

Fiori Coffee - Delicious!

Winner of the coveted Equal Golden Bean Award, Fiore won a medal in all of the five categories they entered from over 500 submissions. The main award goes was grabbed by Fiore as the roaster with the highest combined point score in the two main categories of “Milk Based” and “Espresso”.
Committed to bringing you a range of ethical and sustainable coffees , Fiore work directly with preferred importers and their Honduran Grower to always source the best ‘Specialty Grade’ lots after tasting many samples.
For true artisan coffee … try some today (more…)

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Fiori Coffee now at Coffee Shrine

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Coffee Shrine  now brings you artisan roasted coffee direct to your door.

Fiori Coffee from Coffee Shrine

Fiori Coffee from Coffee Shrine

And not just any artisan coffee…. but the best blends from the Winner of the coveted Equal “Golden Bean Award”.  Fiore Coffee won a medal in all of the five categories they entered from over 500 submissions.   The main award goes was grabbed by Fiore Coffee as the  roaster with the highest combined point score in the two main categories of “Milk Based” and “Espresso”.
Over the next few months Coffee Shrine we be featuring an array of the gourmet coffees from Fiori  Coffee so you can sample their blends.  This month we offer Fiori Espresso Blend – A blend of 10 Arabica coffees that all have an eco or social certification whilst still meeting Fiori Coffee quality standards.

Fiori Espresso Blend has a sweet, full and rich flavour with aromatics of cocoa, cedar and fruit compote. Makes excellent espresso and great milk based coffees.

This is the our favourite blend….try it today

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