A collection of our finest blogs, articles and news updates for you to enjoy.
How We Grade Our Coffee
You’ve probably noticed that we mention that all of our coffee is ‘specialty-grade’. Yep… We say it a lot. For those curious as to what it actually means and how it translates to better coffee in your cup, this article is for you. (Keep in mind this is after we’ve sourced the coffee. You can read more about our process for that here.)
Ok! Let's dive in:
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Less Waste, more Taste: The next step on our sustainability journey
At Pod & Parcel, we’re committed to continually improving our service and making your experience as enjoyable as possible. That’s why we now completely offset all our delivery carbon emissions to neutralise this carbon footprint, and ultimately make your coffee a whole lot smoother to swallow.
Espresso Toffee Banana Bread
Ok, here's the thing, we're not even going to try and pretend this is a healthy food option . But will it all be worth it? Oh, god yes. Enter: The Espresso Toffee Banana bread.
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Meet your coffee's new best mate
In Melbourne at the moment it’s cold and it’s rainy, and this can only mean one thing: it’s time to heat up our souls with the warmth of a big toasty coffee scroll.
We’ve whipped up the softest, most pillowy pull-apart coffee scroll recipe, and it’s the perfect match to go with your morning Pod & Parcel coffee.
Are Coffee Pods Still Evil?
“I feel bad sometimes that I ever did it”
The words of John Sylvan about inventing the K-cup, the original coffee pod.
Thai Iced Coffee
Perfect for those warm summer days, the Thai Iced Coffee is an incredibly quick and easy way to make iced coffee (with a delicious twist!).
From Seed to Cup
Did you know that your coffee comes from a bright red coffee seed, or colloquially termed, coffee cherry? Who’d have thought! Let us take us through the steps involved to get your coffee from seed to cup.
Third Wave Coffee: Explained
Pop on your reading glasses and pour a shot of espresso - it's time to learn what Third Wave Coffee really is.
Everything you need to know about Tarrazú
A long time customer fave, we thought we’d remind you just how good this Single Origin roast is, through some top notch customer reviews.
G’day, Olive Oil!
Get to know the newest star in our parcel range: our all-Aussie olive oil.
We welcome the newest member to our gang with a little write-up. Introducing our first-ever (and very fancy) Aussie Olive Oil!
Get to know Bezzera
With its 13/13 intensity, Bezzera is definitely a force to be reckoned with.
However, not only is Bezzera our strongest variety, but it's also one of the most versatile and unique. Read on to learn about what makes this customer favourite so special.
From Farm to Brew the sustainability story behind your daily cup.
As coffee lovers and citizens of this planet we want to make sure our daily coffee habits are protecting both the planet and the people behind the scenes (or beans). So let's talk a little about what's happening in the industry to make a positive impact on some of these issues.
Get to know our Fasoli blend
Thanks to its bright orange packaging, it’s one of our brightest and most recognisable blends, but how much do you really know about Fasoli? Read on to learn everything you need to know about this unique blend.
Spotlight Series: Martha Butler
What inspired you to start Loving Earth?
The desire to have a successful business that would give back to nature and to human bodies. It stemmed from the belief that food is sacred and great care should be taken with how it’s grown, made and eaten.
Here’s why you should always have Calexte in your cupboard
Tossing up between blends for your next delivery? Here's everything you need to know about our Columbian & Tanzanian roast, Calexte.
Coffee Corner: Florentino
In this month’s Coffee Corner blog (here’s last month’s (https://au.podandparcel.com/blogs/education/coffee-corner-munro) ICYMI), we’re focusing on one for the latte lovers: Florentino.
Easy-Peasy Coffee Cake
Made with real Pod & Parcel coffee, this quick and easy to make cake is perfect as a morning tea treat, 3pm pick-me-up or after-dinner delight.
With only a few ingredients and no fancy mixers required, this cake is a great way to make your at-home coffee dates feel extra special.
Single Origin vs. Blend Coffee
It’s time you learned the difference between what we actually mean when we say our coffee is Single Origin vs. Blend.
Get a big cup of coffee ready, and your reading glasses on - you’re about to learn some nuggets of coffee wisdom!
Win a year's supply of CAPI sparkling water and Pod & Parcel coffee pods!
Pod & Parcel and CAPI have partnered up to bring you three tasty new drinks combining our coffee and mixers.
Our top 3 podcasts for travel lovers
Getting itchy feet to travel? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Pour yourself a mug of coffee or tea, and have a listen to our top 3 travel podcasts and mentally transport yourself to different corners of the globe.
3 Reasons Why You Pay More for Specialty Coffee
Specialty coffee.
It has to be good when it has the word ‘special’ in the name...
Right?
6 Easy Eco Tips!
A very famous muppet once said, ‘It’s not easy being green’, and we’re here to combat that myth. If you need to light a (carbon-neutral) fire under you to get into some eco habits, we’re serving up six easy ones to get you started.
Why Our Sidamo Decaf is Worth the Hype
Decaf. It's got a long history of being the forgotten coffee. The option real coffee connoisseurs don't drink. The coffee that you only have if you can't handle the real deal.
Well, they got it all wrong. Because let us tell you, there is A LOT to love and learn about our Sidamo single origin decaf.
Whip up our Moreish Maple Latte
One sip of this sweet-spiced classic, and you’ll wish for an instant refill.
Coffee Corner: Bancroft
To introduce our new blog series, Coffee Corner, a deep dive into our biodegradable coffee pods, we thought we’d start with all time customer favourite blend, Bancroft. Read on to learn 3 new insights into your morning Bancroft coffee!
5 easy tips for a more sustainable year ahead
At Pod & Parcel we think the turn of a new year is the perfect opportunity to reassess and update your daily habits, to tread a little lighter on the planet. We’ve compiled a handy list of the 5 top tips for a more sustainable year ahead - try to add some to your daily routine!
Spotlight Series: Lottie Dalziel
Banish was born in a bid to help Australian's reduce their waste with the right products and even better information. To celebrate Earth Day this year, we touched base with the founder of Banish, Lottie Dalziel.
Two million what a day?
Get all your aluminium questions answered here, plus some pretty intriguing stats and facts while we’re at it.
5 Ways to Upcycle your Shipper Box
It’s no surprise that we’re pretty big on the whole sustainability thing, and we absolutely love that our pods and boxes are compostable...however upcycling is even better!
Here are some genius ideas from our community, to inspire you to upcycle the shipper box from your next coffee delivery.
5 steps to a beautiful pantry
Turn your pantry into a place you actually want to visit, with our five top tips to organised pantry bliss.
Hartmann Estate Story
Here at Pod & Parcel, we’re about keeping things fresh. Switching up our coffee game is the spice of life. So that’s why we’re all about lovely, lively limited-edition coffee blends. Every three months, we serve up a delicious new blend that comes with a story as rich as its flavour. The first cab off the ranks is one that we just had to bring back - think of it as a reunion (and not the cheesy reality TV kind). We introduce (or reintroduce) you to Hartmann!
Coffee Corner: Florentino | Pod and Parcel
In this month’s Coffee Corner blog, we’re focusing on one for the latte lovers: Florentino.
Legendary Ladies!
International Women’s Day is on Monday - all the fantastic ladies out there, please stand up - so to celebrate we’re highlighting a few kickass women in the wellness & sustainability space whose values resonate with ours at Pod and Parcel. Read on to be inspired!
Discover the 5 ways our coffee can benefit your garden
At Pod and Parcel, we’re advocates for reusing and upcycling wherever we can - believe it or not, our pod coffee has many uses beyond simply waking you up in the morning! Get your gardening gloves ready, we’re here to tell you why our coffee is the inexpensive garden supplement you never knew you had.
(All images have been captured in Owen’s garden. Look out for the cameo from Pod & Parcel pup, Murphy.)
The Origins of Great Coffee
Take a look at some of the best modern coffee shops around the world and chances are they were started by not only an Aussie, but a Melbournian at that. Read all about the greatest origins of our coffee. [4 min read]