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Recently we had the privilege of collaborating with Melbourne-based company Chai Addict on a new product for their range of chai concentrates. We’re thrilled with the resulting Dirty Chai, which brings coffee and chai together in the best way that we’ve ever tasted. We spoke to Chloe Janson, founder of Chai Addict, about the collaboration and discovered why she’s so passionate about chai.

Following on from the popular return of the Ethiopia Banko Gotiti, we're excited to introduce the Ethiopia Konga Sede! We love its juiciness and honey-like sweetness - it's silky and buttery as a filter and smooth and creamy as espresso. We created two Konga Sede brews - one to inspire the filter lovers, and one to inspire the espresso lovers! 

Following the success of our first collaboration with Melbourne band Slowly Slowly, we were excited when frontman Ben reached out for a second collaboration 'Race Car Brews', taken from the title of their newly released album Race Car Blues. Ben’s passion and clarity of vision were just so palpable from the start, he’s the kind of person that gets you excited about whatever it is he’s talking about. We just knew from the get-go that it was going to be a really special collaboration. 

The Banko is back! The Ethiopia Banko Gotiti is a firm favourite at Padre Coffee; we first discovered it last season and we're proud to welcome it back to our menu. Charlie created two exclusive recipes for this incredible coffee! 

Young artist and photographer Isaebella Doherty created Cream Town as an online platform to help struggling artists sell their work at the onset of the pandemic. In just a few months, it's evolved into a brilliant space in Castlemaine that entails a gallery,café, produce store and events space!

In this video, we guide you through choosing the right coffee for home, based on your preferred brewing device and flavour preferences. 

If you’re ever wondering which of our coffees might be the one for you, get in contact with us. We’re always happy to talk you through our range. We believe there’s a Padre Coffee out there for everyone!

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