Publications & DVD's

Whether you're after a cafe review guide, a book, or an instructional DVD, you'll find it here amongst our range of publications!

We're seeking to expand this section, so if you'd like us to stock something you don't see here, simply let us know by email or by phone on (02) 9389 9892.

Putumayo World Music CD Collection

Putumayo World Music CD Collection

Putumayo World Music was established in 1993 to introduce people to the music of other cultures. The company grew out of Putumayo clothing company that was founded by Dan Storper in 1975 and sold in 1997. Over the last decade, Putumayo World Music has become known primarily for its upbeat and melodic compilations of great international music that are "guaranteed to make you feel good!"

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Everything but Espresso by Scott Rao

Everything but Espresso by Scott Rao

This book is a guide to non-pressurized coffee brewing techniques. It offers essential, scientifically oriented information that can improve anyone's coffee-making knowledge and skills.

Price  $65.00

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The Complete Guide to Perfect Home Espresso

The Complete Guide to Perfect Home Espresso

The Home Coffee MAchine Review covers all aspects of consumer coffee, including coffee history, purchasing, roasting, cupping, storage and handling, home espresso menu, extraction, tamping & grinding, latte art, machine maintanance and reviews of 20 domestic machines and 6 grinders availlabe in the market place.

Price  $24.00

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God in a Cup

God in a Cup

The obsessive quest for the perfect coffee by Michaele Weissman treks into an exotic and paradoxical realm of specialty coffee where the successful traveller must be part passionate coffee connoisseur, part ambitious entrepreneur, part activist, and part Indiana Jones.

Price  $33.00

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Milan Fiera 1906 Poster

Milan Fiera 1906 Poster

This poster is a piece of history in the evolution of espresso machines in modern times. In 1901, Luigi Bezzera invented the espresso process - the correct temperature and pressure needed to extract the aromatic oils resulting in the flavorsome espresso we know today.


Price  $220.00

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The Espresso Quest By Instaurator

The Espresso Quest By Instaurator

From Instaurator's Forward to his book:
"This book is a description of a coffee philosophy, a muse with a few practical hints and a few personal stories that could act as a guide to some...it is a bit like a surgeon through, sets out to use his scalpel to try and locate a person's spirit...."

Price  $69.95

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DIY Latte Art with Scottie Callaghan DVD

DIY Latte Art with Scottie Callaghan DVD

Scottie Callaghan, World Latte Art Championship winner 2006, has produced his first instructional DVD - "DIY Latte Art". The DVD is designed to help any beginner, novice, home enthusiast or 'barista in the making' master latte art. In the 42 minute DVD, Scottie has broken down all the learning outcomes that are required. He has succeeded in making the DVD comprehensive, relaxed and informative.

Price  $29.95

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Coffee Art DVD

Coffee Art DVD

This DVD was created for both the experienced and beginner Barista interested in the art of making great coffee and presenting attractive designs.

The Coffee Art & Complete Barista's Guide Training Video was produced by Coffee School as a reference tool.

Price  $25.00

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Coffee Art Book

Coffee Art Book

This book is a thorough pictorial guide for achieving Free Pour Art or other forms of presentations.

Easy to follow step-by-step to create amazing designs on the coffee.

Price  $25.00

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The Professional Basrista's Handbook By Scott Rao (Hardcover)

The Professional Basrista's Handbook By Scott Rao (Hardcover)

Whether you are a cafe owner, a competitive barista, or an amateur enthusiast, The Professional Barista's Handbook is one of the most important resources you can have to improve your coffee-making skills.

Price  $70.00

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Espresso Made in Italy 1901-1962 By Enrico Maltoni

Espresso Made in Italy 1901-1962 By Enrico Maltoni

"Espresso Made in Italy" is now back to bookshops in a new enriched edition. The book is the first and only publication ? edited by Enrico Maltoni, describing the evolution of espresso coffee machines in Italy since the early Twentieth century, up to present days.

2nd Edition

Price  $99.00

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The Barista Effect DVD by Luke Shilling

The Barista Effect DVD by Luke Shilling

A home user guide to preparing espresso, this DVD covers:

Apart from the comprehensive information and the high quality production, you will get also a Coffee Menu Card and a Glossary Card for quick reference.

Price  $32.50

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Barista Techniques 2nd Edition by John Doyle

Barista Techniques 2nd Edition by John Doyle

Barista Techniques: An Essential Guide to Preparing and Serving Espresso Coffee Commercially is one of the most informative and easy-to-read training manuals written on espresso coffee training.

We now sell the 2nd Edition in hard cover

Price  $49.50

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The Coffee Guide Sydney / Melbourne 2011

The Coffee Guide Sydney / Melbourne 2011

It is out now! The Coffee Guide Sydney (+ Melbourne) 2011 Edition is now available in store! This book continues to be the quintessential guide for all lovers of coffee and cafe-goers.

The city's best cafes are reviewed and awarded with 'bean rating', with cafe owners clamoring to see where they stand in our thriving cafe lifestyle.

Price  $19.95

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