AUSTRALIA

PRODUCING REGIONS

Far North Queensland, Byron Bay hinterland

HARVEST

Northern Rivers NSW/SE Queensland: Sept-Nov. Far North Queensland: May - July

Australia began growing coffee in 1880 and for a short time was actually self sufficient before farmers turned to sugar cane production in the 1920's. The industry re-started in the 1980's and is gaining worldwide reputation in the speciality sector.

Coffee today in best known from the Northern Rivers area of New South Wales and the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland. Extensive work by a number of government and agricultural bodies has meant the development of hybrids such K7 and SL6 specifically for the Australian environment

NSW is uniquely subtropical with a cooler microclimate which allows the cherries a longer ripening period, usually 10-11 months. The longer the ripening time, the better the flavour. The rich volcanic soils in NSW and SE Queensland play a significant part in the sweet, chocolate notes in the coffees.