AIX Revisited

It’s coming up to 3 years of MCR, and I have to say its been a blur of wonderful coffee experiences around town. I thought I would do a re-visit series and talk again about some of my favourite haunts. Those that know me, know that they can find me many a morning at AIX Crepery in Centre Way, the heart of groovy Melbourne coffee scene.

John and Mary, the owners there are a constant source of the local scuttlebutt on Degraves and centre way, and I guess what I love about it is that I can tuck away in the corner and enjoy some peace or even do a meeting or two (John complains but I know he loves it). The coffee experience at AIX is normally one of the best around town, simply because John is such a stickler for doing things in a consistent way (part of the key to a good Barista). So my Long Mac kick-off for the day is normally like an old friend. I love this place, it is quintessential Melbourne for me, and I am looking forward saying goodbye to summer and some wonderful cold wet days in early morning Melbourne.

By the way, I don’t know what’s going on, but MCR’s best day until a few weeks ago was in the realm of 270 unique visits,… we we did two days of 400+, including 428 yesterday… I have no idea why, I’ve been in deep parent land with my seldom wanting to sleep son. The coffee has been abundant, but the writing has been light. I make no apologies to readers with kids and I know you know… the rest.. I hope you find out!!

2007 AASCA Victorian Barista Championships (Australia)

I have to cover this! The one thing that MCR has not done enough of is talk about the Barista’s and the work they do to bring us the perfect coffee. Truly, when I started MCR in mid 04’ I was oblivious to what it took to do a great coffee and I probably wouldn’t have known one. My MCR activities have resulted in a better appreciation of not only good coffee, but also the effort it takes from the farmer to the barista to give us our daily cuppa. Its on March 25th 2007. I'll keep ya posted.

Here are some pics at the recent briefing of the contestants and judges,.. I’ll keep ya’ll posted…

Peter