This blog is closed, but...

There’s a brand new one at: http://blog.ministrygrounds.net.au
But this blog will remain here for archival purposes.

The new blog has a fresh new focus in close association with the Ministry Grounds Store and the two will be geared towards serving the home roasting and coffee drinkers of Australia.
See you over there!

| Posted: 11 February 10
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Behmor Roaster - now taking pre-orders

Behmor 1600

In case you missed the word via the store, I’m finally able to take pre-orders for the Behmor 1600 Coffee Roaster.

Comment [3] | Posted: 13 October 09
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Fair Trade is not enough

Small farmers find growing coffee is hard labor for scant return, even with Fair Trade.

A new article in Time Magazine adds fuel to the argument that Fair Trade is no longer the saviour of the coffee growers – if it ever was…

Comment [3] | Posted: 8 October 09
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Ministry Grounds Blog - on the move...

Future directions for Ministry Grounds

Soon, I’ll start the process of streamlining the connection between this coffee blog and the Ministry Grounds Store.
This will entail changes of software, appearance, server and domains. If that kind of stuff interests you, read on. Otherwise feel free to skip this post. :)

Comment | Posted: 22 September 09
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NEWS: The Behmor 1600 IS coming to Australia

Details are now available about the availability and pricing of the Behmor 1600 domestic coffee roaster in Australia…
UPDATED…

Comment [3] | Posted: 5 September 09
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Behmor 1600 240v - First Look

It’s been a good experience to check out the new Behmor 1600 coffee roaster. Confusing at times, but always coming back to admiration for the man who combined a passion for fine coffee with great engineering skill. We owe Joe Behm a debt of thanks for making home roasting of fine coffee easier, more convenient and consistent.
Read on for the first look at this clever and versatile piece of kit…

Comment [16] | Posted: 19 August 09
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The first Behmor 1600 in Australia

Behmor 1600

I’m excitedly awaiting the arrival this week of what I think is the first 240v Behmor 1600 coffee roaster in Australia!

Comment [13] | Posted: 9 August 09
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Is this the demise of great Ethiopian coffee?

The coffee industry has been abuzz in recent months with the changes in the Ethiopian coffee distribution system.

Roasters (me included) are profoundly concerned that the new system driven by the Ethiopian government is the end of specialty coffee from that country as we know it.

Comment [5] | Posted: 29 July 09
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Coffea Arabica