Located in the Australian National Botanic Gardens, Pollen is more than a café – it’s a destination. Specialty coffee teamed with picture perfect food really adds to the experience of visiting one of Australia’s cultural landmarks.

A home espresso coffee machine is quite an investment for many of us as we aim to enjoy a freshly extracted, cafe style coffee at home. So how do we keep it in tip top working condition in order to enjoy the quality at-home coffee for years to come?

We always recommend to distribute your coffee and while you are trying to perfect manual distribution, using a tool like the BT wedge can help you to ensure consistency.

There’s an endless world of choice when it comes to equipment, tools and techniques to help achieve that perfect cup of filter coffee. Here are five simple tips you can follow to ensure the best cup possible each and every time.