{"title":"Christmas Gifting","description":"We know time is limited so we’ve done the work for you and created a collection of our most popular gifts. Got someone that’s hard to buy for? We’ve got you covered! Not sure what to buy your boss for a birthday? Look no further! Need something for yourself because you can? No judgement here. Get your gifts sorted at OQC this year!","products":[{"product_id":"new-e-gift-card","title":"E-Gift Voucher","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA BIT ABOUT THIS GIFT VOUCHER \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur E-Gift Vouchers are the perfect way to show your love, thanks or gratitude to someone without the hassle or the decisions. It's also a great gift option when you're not sure whether the recipient has a grinder or how they brew their coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlus in the age of materialism, there's nothing quite as satisfying as giving a gift that you know won't end up in the bin!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS IS THE PERFECT GIFT FOR:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Coffee lovers\/nerds\/addicts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Those that prefer gifts that they can really use (down with materialism!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Conscious consumers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- People who like to be in control (let them choose!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW IT WORKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1. Decide the amount you would like to gift and head to the checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. At the checkout you have two options:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea) Place your own email address in the contact field. Once you receive your email confirmation, you email \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe E-Gift Card to the lucky person with your own message \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(recommended).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eb) Place the recipients email address in the contact field and the E-Gift Card will be sent directly to them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The lucky human can then jump on our website and make the most of your lovely gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking to purchase a Gift Voucher specifically for a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/happy-club-subscriptions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSubscription\u003c\/a\u003e? We've got you covered with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oldquartercoffee.com.au\/collections\/subscription-gift-vouchers\" title=\"Coffee Subscription Gift Voucher\"\u003eSubscription Gift Cards\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eNOTE: Online gift cards are NOT redeemable in our cafes. They are only redeemable online through our website. 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Our Adventure Blend Bundle takes the hassle out of choosing! This bundle contains three blends combining delicious coffees from unique places across Southeast Asia. Our coffees are produced by passionate and skillful ethnic minority farmers who we are lucky to work with directly. The coffees found in these blends are found no where else in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e___________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bundle is perfect for coffee lovers ready to explore the world of Old Quarter blend coffees. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVillage Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cspan\u003eClassic chocolate \u0026amp; biscuit sweetness up front, medium acidity, saturating body, with some subtle nut and fruit notes. Excellent with milk or as a rich black coffee. Pick your way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloud Nine\u003c\/strong\u003e - Expect a caramel, cocoa and Jaffa toned cup with lively orange-like acidity and plenty of get up and go sweetness. The perfect way to elevate your day! Latte drinkers will love this coffee blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuphoria\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect sugary toffee flavours with just a hint of cherry. It has medium acidity, medium body \u0026amp; high sweetness which makes for an excellent milk coffee, or a well-rounded espresso. Life is sweeter with Euphoria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e___________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHOW TO BREW \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love it as: Espresso\u003cbr\u003eVillage Blend is also good as: Plunger and Stovetop\u003cbr\u003eCloud Nine is also good as Stovetop, Plunger, Aeropress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail__inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail__desc\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that our coffee bundles are exclusive to online customers and are not available for purchase in our shops. Changing the coffee is unfortunately not possible, and bundles ship to one address.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Old Quarter Coffee Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Whole Beans","offer_id":42639711338665,"sku":"ESPRESSO_BUNDLE_EXPL","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Espresso - Home Machine","offer_id":42639711371433,"sku":"ESPRESSO_BUNDLE_EXPL","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Espresso - Commercial Machine","offer_id":42639711404201,"sku":"ESPRESSO_BUNDLE_EXPL","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aeropress","offer_id":42639711436969,"sku":"ESPRESSO_BUNDLE_EXPL","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plunger","offer_id":42639711502505,"sku":"ESPRESSO_BUNDLE_EXPL","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stovetop","offer_id":42639711535273,"sku":"ESPRESSO_BUNDLE_EXPL","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1695\/2369\/files\/OldQuarterCoffee-OrganicEthicalDirectTradeSoutheastAsianCoffee-BlendCoffeeBundleOrganicCoffee-BestAustralianWholesaleSpecialtyCoffeeRoastedinBallinaNSW.png?v=1779176885"},{"product_id":"adventure-blend-coffee-bundle-500g","title":"Adventure Blend Coffee Bundle - 3 x 500g Bags","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRY THIS BUNDLE OF 3 x 500G BAGS OF OUR BLEND COFFEES AND SAVE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA BIT ABOUT THIS BUNDLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis is the perfect collection for blend lovers! Experience blends created from 100% Southeast Asian beans and roasted with care by our team in Ballina, Northern NSW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bundle includes three blends \u003cspan\u003emade up of coffee from unique places.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e___________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bundle is perfect for coffee lovers ready to explore the world of Old Quarter blend coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVillage Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e - Classic chocolate \u0026amp; biscuit sweetness up front, medium acidity, saturating body, with some subtle nut and fruit notes. Excellent with milk or as a rich black coffee. Pick your way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloud Nine\u003c\/strong\u003e - Expect a caramel, cocoa and Jaffa toned cup with lively orange-like acidity and plenty of get up and go sweetness. The perfect way to elevate your day! Latte drinkers will love this coffee blend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuphoria\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect sugary toffee flavours with just a hint of cherry. It has medium acidity, medium body \u0026amp; high sweetness which makes for an excellent milk coffee, or a well-rounded espresso. Life is sweeter with Euphoria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e___________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHOW TO BREW \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love it as: Espresso with milk\u003cbr\u003eAlso good as: Plunger and Stovetop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that our coffee bundles are exclusive to online customers and are not available for purchase in our shops. Changing the coffee is unfortunately not possible, and bundles ship to one address.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail__inner\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Old Quarter Coffee Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Whole Beans","offer_id":42639741747369,"sku":"ESPRESSO_BUNDLE_ADV","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Espresso - Home Machine","offer_id":42639741780137,"sku":"ESPRESSO_BUNDLE_ADV","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Espresso - Commercial Machine","offer_id":42639741812905,"sku":"ESPRESSO_BUNDLE_ADV","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aeropress","offer_id":42639741845673,"sku":"ESPRESSO_BUNDLE_ADV","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plunger","offer_id":42639741911209,"sku":"ESPRESSO_BUNDLE_ADV","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stovetop","offer_id":42639741943977,"sku":"ESPRESSO_BUNDLE_ADV","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1695\/2369\/files\/OldQuarterCoffee-OrganicEthicalDirectTradeSoutheastAsianCoffee-BlendCoffeeBundleOrganicCoffee-BestAustralianWholesaleSpecialtyCoffeeRoastedinBallinaNSW.png?v=1779176885"},{"product_id":"espresso-workshop-gift-voucher","title":"Espresso Workshop Gift Voucher","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA BIT ABOUT THIS GIFT VOUCHER \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith so many people making coffee at home, our Espresso Workshops are designed to help home brewers get the best out of their Daily Happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Espresso Workshop E-Gift Voucher is designed to give you an easy way to show your love, thanks or gratitude to someone without the hassle or the decisions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlus in the age of materialism, there's nothing quite as satisfying as gifting an experience. At least you know won't end up in the bin!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS IS THE PERFECT GIFT FOR:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Coffee lovers\/nerds\/addicts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Passionate at home coffee drinkers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Those that prefer gifts that they can really use (down with materialism!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Conscious consumers looking to get the best out of their at home coffee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW IT WORKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1. Select the number of gift vouchers you are purchasing and add to cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. At the checkout you have two options:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea) Place your own email address in the contact field. Once you receive your email confirmation, you email \/gift \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe E-Gift Card to the lucky person with your own message \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(recommended).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eb) Place the recipients email address in the contact field and the E-Gift Card will be sent directly to them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The lucky human can then jump on our website and book into one of our scheduled workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking to purchase an espresso workshop ticket direct? We've got you covered, head to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oldquartercoffee.com.au\/products\/espresso-workshops\" title=\"espresso workshops\"\u003eEspresso Workshop page\u003c\/a\u003e and choose your dates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eNOTE: Only redeemable online through our website \u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1695\/2369\/files\/20220604_100015_480x480.jpg?v=1662349054\" alt=\"Old Quarter Coffee Merchants - Espresso Coffee Workshop - Barista Course - Barista Workshop - Ethical Organic Direct Trade Specialty Coffee Roasted in Ballina Australia (just south of Byron Bay) - Rare Organic Specialty Coffee from Southeast Asia\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; 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The region has a long-standing reputation for tea cultivation, which remains a prominent crop in the area. \u003cstrong\u003eCoffee was introduced in 1977 as part of a national initiative to replace opium cultivation with more sustainable alternatives. In many parts of Thailand, coffee cultivation has been closely linked with reforestation efforts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile coffee has long played a supporting role, over the past decade, a new generation of farmers is shifting that narrative. Many of the cooperative’s younger members are now applying their deep-rooted tea knowledge—particularly in fermentation—to specialty coffee processing, with impressive results. Their goal isn’t just to produce coffee, but to elevate its quality and identity as a Mae Chedi specialty product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular lot is grown under the shade of natural forest canopy, with a strong focus on environmental preservation around the village. It features the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai varietal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a locally developed hybrid of SL28, Caturra, and Híbrido de Timor. After harvesting, cherries are stored overnight in HDPE bags, then pulped the following morning. The parchment is fermented at cool temperatures for 48 hours, then fully washed and dried on raised beds for a clean, structured profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a washed coffee that is distinct in character but still incredibly approachable. 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Each year we receive her Java variety, and it remains one we’re always excited to share.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa’s coffee consistently stands out for its unique flavour profile, carrying the signature sweetness we’ve come to love in Lao coffees\u003c\/strong\u003e—something that keeps drawing us back to explore the region’s hidden gems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer home, Nong Kali, is a peaceful and picturesque village of lush, rolling hills, where small coffee plots sit beneath natural forest canopy. Red dirt roads—shared by livestock and motorbikes alike—wind between traditional homes, connecting a community producing some of the most distinctive arabica in Laos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e___________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis coffee has a beautiful natural balance, with gentle sweetness and \u003cstrong\u003esoft fruit notes carried by a rounded base of caramel and honey. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese flavours intertwine to create a cup that is both vibrant and mellow, with a silky texture and a smooth, lingering finish. 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She cultivates small plots of Java, Catimor, and Typica varieties, surrounded by native forests, and processes each batch individually. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis special lot comes from fully ripe Java cherries grown on La's farm.\u003c\/strong\u003e After harvesting, the cherries were floated to remove any defects, then carefully pulped, similar to her washed process. Instead of fermenting to remove the fruit layer (mucilage), as done in a fully washed process, La leaves the sticky-sweet mucilage on the parchment and dries the coffee slowly on raised beds. \u003cstrong\u003eThis traditional honey process brings out a uniquely defined and sweet character that showcases Arabica from the Nong Kali region beautifully.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoffee has been farmed here for more than 60 years, with the majority of farms in the area being small, family-managed coffee gardens which are most often shade-grown and organic. It's a slow pace of life here, and a scenically beautiful one at that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe’ve been sourcing coffee from Nong Kali since 2020. 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