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At Essential Coffee we appreciate how much ocean swimming and surf lifesaving has given to our family and our friends. If you know the Gold Coast then you know it is a truly beautiful place, Australia's sixth most populous city and one of its most popular tourist...

On 01 July 2016, 15 years since Essential Coffee Group was established, the original owners have now hung up their barista aprons and are now retiring. Now having placed over 16,000 coffee and slush systems into the marketplace via a network of direct territories and...

To ensure the safety of your customers, the continued great taste of your fresh coffee, and the longevity of your coffee maker, it is important to clean different parts of your machine at regular intervals with appropriate materials.  These intervals could be daily,...

Do you know that more than 19 million Australians drink coffee on a daily basis? That's 75 per cent of the entire population. This shows that coffee is an integral part of our nation's culture. That's why having commercial coffee machines in your office is vital....

We are very proud to announce that our Atomic coffee blend won a Bronze Medal for a Milk Based Espresso category at the Golden Bean Awards Australia/New Zealand 2019, the world’s largest coffee roasting competition. We are so...

“Science may never come up with a better office communication system than the coffee break.” ~ Earl Wilson It’s hard to believe we’re nearly half way through the year! There really is no better time to look at a coffee solution to help re-set, reinvigorate and...

Cafe Coffee Machines If you’re in need of coffee machines for cafe settings, look no further than the Essential Coffee range online. Regardless of your business needs, we’ve got the equipment to suit. Your machinery should be an extension of your brand. That’s why our...

Beware Used Commercial Coffee Machines For Sale Looking through used commercial coffee machines for sale can be a rigorous process. Unless you’ve seen the machine in action for a long period of time, there’s a substantial risk it won’t offer the reliability you need....

There’s more to making tasty coffee than grinding beans and frothing milk – when it comes to commercial coffee machines, good hygiene is key to producing excellent results. Not sure how to clean your professional commercial coffee machine? Our experts have put...

I often run into people who ask what I do and when they hear I that I run a coffee company, they tell me that they are coffee snobs, self-proclaimed. When I ask what type of coffee they like, the response I often receive, is usually a brand of coffee or less often a...

Are you someone who would turn your nose up at coffee made with powdered milk? Don’t be shy… let’s talk about perception in a minute. Or are you a big fan? In this story we’ll give you some examples of the benefits, talk about what our Essential Milk is made up of,...

If you’re like us, coffee is your lifeblood and you can’t wait to wake up to your favourite coffee in the morning. However we don’t want to mistakenly assume that all you want to do with coffee is drink it! There is a lot more that can be done with coffee! We explore...

Here at Essential Coffee Group we are all about the ‘Luv,’ and what says Luv more than heart latte art? In each edition of Essential News we will talk you through how to create latte art. We’ll start with a heart, as mastering the ‘heart’ will lay the foundation for...

Do you ever find yourself feeling guilty while you savour that delicious flat white every morning? Well, fear not! An article recently published by news.com.au reported that drinking coffee reduces the risk of cirrhosis, a type of liver damage in which the organ can’t...

Espresso Essential sign on as sponsor of Tweed Heads Seagulls Rugby League Football Club Espresso Essential is one of the flagship brands of the Essential Brands Group and has been supplying coffee and coffee machines since launching on the Gold Coast in 2001, where...

One of the many benefits of having an I Luv Slush or Essential Slush machine is the huge range of flavours to choose from. Did you know that we have six syrup varieties including Fun Flavours, Fruit Slush, Kidsafe Slush, Isotonic and our Cocktail range? This means...

The best part about being a coffee addict is that there is a coffee for all seasons! Whether it is a scorching hot Aussie summer or a snowy winter, there’s no need to miss out on your coffee fix because the weather is not conducive to your favourite drink. Coffee...

At Essential Brands Group (EBG) we are always looking to improve our product knowledge through research and development. We are continually on the look-out for new and exciting opportunities to expand on our already impressive suite of products, equipment and...

You know that feeling. We’ve all been there! When you’re sucking away on your favourite slush flavour when suddenly a lightning bolt of severe pain shoots to the top of your head! Also known as ‘cranium cramp’, here are some theories for relief, so you can drink more....