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Carl and Nicola Fricker are husband-and-wife owners of Death Before Decaf, a 24-hour cafe in New Farm.

Why it’s so hard to get a coffee in Brisbane after 3pm

Afternoon caf-fiends are out of luck at most cafes around town – but we’ve found places where you can still get a quality cuppa after 3pm.

  • Nick Dent
Ordering a long black doesn’t make you a good person, but having a hot chocolate does make you a bad person.

You can’t order hot chocolate as an adult, and other unspoken coffee rules

Your daily beverage sends a message about who you are as a person, and it can’t be: “I want a cute sweet treat in a cup.”

  • Thomas Mitchell
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Cocktail with a slice

While possums find themselves in hot water.

Some people experience the effects of caffeine more than others.

Coffee is linked to an increased risk of anxiety. Here’s how to cope

If your morning latte is leaving you feeling anxious, health experts have some advice.

  • Hannah Singleton

Does the term ‘fine wine’ refer to a wine’s quality or its texture?

“Fine wine” and “noble” are rather outdated terms and not often heard today, probably because they have a slight whiff of elitism.

  • Huon Hooke
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Paul Mathis has devised his own brewing method at The Stovetop Sessions.

No latte art, no espresso machine: This Surrey Hills cafe brews beans the old-fashioned way

At his new venture, The Stovetop Sessions, hospitality veteran Paul Mathis is inviting customers to slow down and smell the coffee.

  • Dani Valent
Martinis are a specialty at stalwart Melbourne bar Gin Palace.

The classic cocktail Melburnians can’t get enough of right now – and where to find the best ones

You can order them frozen, dusty and with a deli cabinet’s worth of garnishes. But don’t mess with the fundamentals, say bartenders.

  • Emma Breheny
Caffeine improves alertness and energy levels.

Are there health benefits to delaying your morning coffee? It depends

Many people say drinking coffee first thing in the morning can interfere with our ability to feel awake and lead to an afternoon crash. But is it really true?

  • Alice Callahan
A circular tiger print sofa bed greets you at Pour Diane in North Melbourne.

Move over minimalism, these three new bars are colourful, fun and original

One spot is a nostalgic experience for children of the ’70s. Another turns American takeaway dishes into killer bar snacks. None follows the rules.

  • Emma Breheny

A bunch of grapes: Why some single-region wines now use fruit from different places

With a finite supply of fruit in historic regions, winemakers may need to look elsewhere for complementary grapes.

  • Huon Hooke

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