Espresso Tales Magazine Volume Three to be released at MICE14!

Volume Three of our little magazine will be available from the St Ali  stand next week at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo

After this all our usual stockists will be supplied with stocks including: Happy Vally, Books for Cooks, Clementines, Melbournalia, Readings St Kilda... oh and so many more!

I'll be around on the Thursday morning at MICE - say hi if you spot me setting up!

Launch Party!

LAUNCH PARTY!


After the buzz of printing and MICE (Melbourne International Coffee Expo) it was time to have a knees up and celebrate the birth of Espresso Tales magazine.

I just wanted it to be a simple, fun affair with coffee, cakes and something to drink.

I attended one of Coffee Supremes brew classes at The Abbotsford Club so as not to totally screw up the coffee (which would be kind of ironic, I guess!) and I knew the cakes would be perfect as they were from Servery and Spoon owned by my friend (who also happens to be awesomely inspiring) Elaine.

I had got myself an outfit for under $100 (shoes and dress!) from Quick Brown Fox in the CBD, earlier in the week and braved a ridiculous hair up (60's inspired...) on the day. A little prep at my friends Prahran studio (where, usually, all things spiritual take place - from Reiki to hypnotherapy) and all that was left to do was show up.

It was the perfect Melbourne winters evening (i.e could wet and miserable!) but inside was warm, coffee infused and inviting.

Magazines galore on display...

The cakes were amazing - from Servery and Spoon...

Me and the mag!

Coffee Supreme kindly loaned an array of coffee making equipment for the evening...

My VIP's for the evening! Chris and Charlotte from Cheerio who days later earn't the title 'Best Small Cafe'
in the Age Good Cafe Guide! (deservedly!)

Chris and Charlotte checking out the mag!

Cheerio folk again with Elaine from Servery, and friend.

My beautiful mummy friends Sonja, Nicki and Alison...

Aaron and Kylie of Life in My Hands and Nicky

Me! and friends Jo and Jeannette...

Some blokes. Including Martin, Kieran (hubby) and Charlie doing his serious face.

Me doing my weirdo face...

The end of the night when things got a little blurry.... Rachel and Sam.

Others were there but were not photographed on account of the fact that I forgot that I become the worst photographer on the world after a few wines (ie it didn't occur to me to take any more photos.....)

So that was it. The Magazine has had it's christening and business starts now!

Launch at Melbourne International Coffee Expo 2013!

It is a great feeling to have the magazines back from the printers and in my hands. In fact in the hands of plenty of people! I had a ball introducing myself and the magazine to a host of lovely people at MICE'13 this May. I was so flattered by peoples enthusiasm for the photography and the boutique nature of the publication. Many times people enforced that they thought the magazine reflected Melbourne's world-famous but unique cafe scene perfectly. I meet some really interesting characters and some great people!

Mario from Prana Chai (can't wait to get to know more about these guys - they have the perfect vibe for their product - quirky, well travelled, enthusiastic and humble!)

I live in South Melbourne so it was 'A for Awesome' to meet Maurinis from Padre Coffee  (Relevance obvious to anyone who frequents South Melbourne Markets!!)

Go St Ali! Oh boy, the books sold like hotcakes on the St Ali stand. Go Team!

I interviewed Jason here (and business partner Fluer Studd, not pictured here) for the Magazine.  I love the Market Lane brand... and the coffee may actually be worth dying for.

Con (from Gridlock Coffee) is also featured in the magazine. I adore the whole Gridlock crew. Nice guys and girls - has been a pleasure to get to know them all!

Here is Simone the VERY clever lady behind 365cups. I love a success story, especially when a girl is behind it! Go the girls!

You can tell she is lovely from the smile right? She was so lovely.  Nice to meet Suzy from newish coffee cup brand JOCO.

Hey Justin. How you doin'? Justin (Coffee Supreme) has been really kind to me  from the get-go. I ran the idea past him back when it was all digital and on my computer screen.  He had no doubt in the content of the publication but pushed me to think hard about the logistics  of making the crazy thing work.  Well - that part is still a work in progress! Advice appreciated Justin!!