Coffee

“We are all mad here…” The words that adorn the entryway to Aunty Cath’s Café in WA’s Helena Valley serves as both a light-hearted greeting and tongue-in-cheek warning to all who enter.  For those expecting a cookie-cutter café experience, keep walking; if you’re looking for fun banter, friendly un-pretentious service and tasty home-cooked local meals

Do you have fond childhood memories of going out berry picking? Hot summer days spent stuffing you face full of strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and of course raspberries (my personal favourite).  More often than not you’d eat just about as many as you’d take home, even though you weren’t supposed to.  These are the sorts of

The Covid-19 Coronavirus has had an unprecedented impact on millions of lives around the world.  While many countries are affected in different ways and to many different degrees, Brazil is widely regarded as one of the worst affected at present.  As the world’s largest coffee producing nation, Brazil is home to one of our biggest

The best places to get your Dimattina fix right now (VIC) The Covid-19 Coronavirus has had an unprecedented impact on the way we live our lives.  Physical distancing and isolation restrictions have sadly meant that many cafes and hospitality businesses across Australia have had to close their doors, perhaps permanently.  For those that are still

The best places to get your Dimattina fix right now (WA) The Covid-19 Coronavirus has had an unprecedented impact on the way we live our lives.  Physical distancing and isolation restrictions have sadly meant that many cafes and hospitality businesses across Australia have had to close their doors, perhaps permanently.  For those that are still

At Dimattina we value family and relationships extremely highly.  One type of relationship we are particularly proud of is that which we share with our producing partners; but one in particular stands out, Finca La Esperanza (Farm of Hope). All the way back in 2013, WA director Simon Dimattina along with production managers Joe Garzo

Dimattina’s social events wouldn’t be the same without our famous Espresso Martini’s.  Since they are always so popular we have decided to publish our recipe for the perfect Dimattina Espresso Martini.  Now you can ‘wow’ the crowd at your own parties with just a few simple steps (and shakes!)   What you need: 50ml  

Since 2017 Little Café on Churchill has been doing a smashing job servicing the people of Ovingham, north of Adelaide, with amazing food and delectable coffee.  Owners Ashley and Jake take great care to treat each and every one of their customers as family.  The ambience is warm and welcoming; when you walk through the

Origin Trip – Costa Rica The Central American Republic of Costa Rica is a remarkable country; pristine Caribbean beaches, lush verdant volcanoes and diverse and unique wildlife are among the highlights.  During my trip I saw none of these. I did however get to partake in one of the country’s other big drawcards, coffee production. 

MICE; the annual pilgrimage that sees thousands of coffee professionals gather for three days of banter, competitions and, of course, plenty of caffeinated consumption.  This year saw one of the largest turnouts in the expo’s history and was a huge success for both exhibitors and attendees alike.  The Melbourne Exhibition Centre played host to MICE