December 2011

Wow! So much to share with you in this post, you'd better grab a coffee and take a seat - you might be here for a while :)

Firstly, we just received the fantastic news that our Gridlock Coffee received a Gold Medal at the CSR Golden Bean Awards in the Organic Espresso category.

We also scored a Silver Medal in the Filter category.
We're thrilled to receive these awards and appreciate the recognition from our industry peers.

For the coffee connoisseurs, latte lovers, bean fiends and anyone else who likes our Gridlock Coffee - we've got a few Christmas gift ideas for you....





Our beans are available in-store and online. Sooooo nice to wake up to the smell of freshly roasted coffee on Christmas morning. 

Large range of single origins in-store,

Con has just completed an online training video, with tips on getting the best extraction from your beans and creating beautiful latte art. Learn from a World Champion Barista with over 25 years experience behind an espresso machine. This is an informative tutorial for budding baristas and latte artists.  Check out the video below and you can purchase the video here.

Check out our new range of coffee related accessories. From syphons to plungers, stove tops to grinders - there's a lot of different ways to get the most out of our freshly roasted beans at home or the office.

Small (8oz) $12

Our latest delivery of Keep Cups have arrived, with new cup colours to choose from and mix'n'match lids and plugs to created your very own combination.








 

Medium (12oz) $14

                   They all feature a black band with our cool logo in white print. You might like to get one in your favourite sporting team colours.                             

Large (16oz) $16

We've also got gift certificates for you to use in-store, to redeem on food or coffee. Starting at just $5 - they're a great Kris Kringle gift or stocking stuffer.








                Our Facebook page just reached a milestone, 650 'Likes' - which contains the number 65. That's gotta be a reason to celebrate, right?
Check out our page, see what we're up to with regular updates and photos.
You can also follow us on Twitter.

Remember when these guys stopped by one morning?
They parked their trike right out the front in busy Exhibition St and came in for a coffee.
The Big Things Tour family is back in their very own Big Banana town now, but they have made a short promo video of the highlights of their trip. Look who's there at 5:35. Woo Hoo!

 

Here's us in the Foodies Gift Guide in the Melbourne Sunday Herald Sun.
Thanks for the mention :)

We recently got a nice write up in this blog, The World Loves Melbourne and a lovely mention in Le Bon Vivant, too. Thank you both.

If you happen to be in our cafe in this final week before Christmas, look out for this jar. Put your business card in the jar to be in the running to win a Gridlock Coffee hamper. 
Drawn Friday 23rd December. Collect in-store.

Well, I think that's all for now. Phew!

See you soon :)