Espresso Elements

Espresso Elements was tonight a finalist in the Cultural Award category at the Village Green VIC 1000 Programme awards celebration.

The Cultural Award category celebrates the greatest change in the personal culture of a business and highly active participation in the program.

Espresso Elements would like to thank Village Green and Bayside City Council for the opportunity and invaluable information made available to us during the program.  

Also thanks to our Staff who have embraced and implemented this new sustainable culture with gusto.

The VIC 1000 project is a three year pilot Sustainable Business Management Programme working with 1000 small to medium size enterprises (SME) in five regions throughout Victoria, facilitated by Village Green and supported by the Sustainability Fund.

Through better understanding of their business operations, participating businesses are empowered to reduce their level of environmental impact, while at the same time saving significant amounts on their operating costs. Working with local councils and trader groups to develop communal strategies, the programme brings benefits to both the businesses and residents of local communities.

Night in Florida

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup coffee
• 1 1/2 tsp Kahlua
• 1 1/2 tsp Frangelico
• 1 1/2 tsp Grand Marnier
• 1 1/2 tsp Bailey’s Irish Cream

Preperation:

Mix the liqueurs together, then add to hot coffee. Top with whipped cream, if desired.

Posted by Rachel for Espresso Elements

Did you know?

Turkish bridegrooms were once required to make a promise during their wedding ceremonies to always provide their new wives with coffee. If they failed to do so, it was grounds for divorce!

Posted by Jill

Have you heard of the legend of “cowboy coffee“? It was said they made their coffee by putting ground coffee into a clean sock and immersed it in water heated over campfire. When ready, they would pour the coffee into tin cups and drink it. Even with a clean sock….YUCK!!

Another American legend has it that a cowboy used to pour the grounds in the bottom of the pot, add some egg shells (to settle the grounds?) pour in the water and boil. He would then drink the coffee while it was still bubbling. He called that “Cowboy Coffee“.

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What better way to spend a Sunday than sampling gourmet products from some of Bayside’s premier food and wine merchants… not to mention fine coffee from Espresso Elements to satisfy your caffeinated cravings!

Set by the bay on what is supposed to be a lovely 24C (I said supposed… we are in Melbourne), there will be cooking demonstrations from local chefs, home-grown and international entertainment such as the great Doborah Conway and children’s activities all day.

Bayside City Council will also donate all entry fees to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal.

So round up the kids, or grab a friend, and head on down.

Where?  Green’s Point, Brighton

When?  This Sunday, 22nd March from 10am-6pm

Who?  Espresso Elements, Stall 13

See you there!

Espresso Elements wishes you a very Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year.

All the staff would like to thank you for your continued support and good humour!

Keep safe and looking forward to a fantastic 2009.

Cal, Jade, Luke, Jillian, Dale, Huw, Simon and EJ

Espresso Elements is proud to announce we have been rated as one of Melbourne’s Top 5 Cafe destinations in The Age (Melbourne) Magazine, October 2008.

Espresso commentator Steve Agi rated his top 5 coffees in Melbourne in The Age (Melbourne) Magazine’s “Special Food Issue” and Espresso Elements is chuffed to be named one of them!

Keeping some really great company in the Top 5 we are honoured and would like to thank all our fabulous staff, beautiful customers and super suppliers that make Espresso Elements what it is.

See you for a coffee soon :o)

See Steve Agi for Melbourne Coffee Review at http://www.melbournecoffeereview.com/

The Vic 1000 South East Program is an exciting opportunity for small to medium businesses in the Bayside area to take a fresh look at their operations and help the environment. 

This is a 12 month program managed by Village Green Environmental Solutions and funded and supported by Bayside City Council, the State Government’s Sustainability Fund and South East Water.

As part of the VIC 1000 programme, Village Green will work closely with 40 businesses in the Bayside area to help them improve their environmental sustainability.  These businesses will be guided through a process of assessments, workshops and training. 

Espresso Elements agrees with the Bayside City Council motto: “Sustainability is good business.”

(The first workshop was held 08 September and was a really informative and interesting night where we gained insight into our impact and our sustainability.  And every little helps!  Looking forward to the next workshop at the end of September. - Ed.)

Been contemplating joining the gym before Summer arrives?

Check out this super offer from Re-Creation Health Clubs… Simply join up in September, or as a current member refer someone else who joins, and you both go into the draw to win some great prizes including a Vice Versa espresso machine compliments of Espresso Elements.

And what’s more, Re-Creation Hampton is at 10 Railway Walk North… just next to Espresso Elements!

Quick!   There’s just one week to go!

Re-Creation Health Clubs - Hampton - phone 9598 8047.

Has anyone had a go of the new Giotto Plus by Rocket Espresso?

Firstly, you would think the first Giotto that was created could not be succeeded.  But I can tell you that it has!  The Premium Plus has solid feet so the machine won’t wobble, for those times you over pack the group handle a little.  It also has a new style drip tray which helps when being a little lazy in emptying the excess waste.

Other new features to this beautiful machine include glossy handles and larger round pressure gauge further enhancing its timeless state.

As Australia’s one and only Molly Meldrum would say “Do your self a favor!” and check this espresso machine out at Espresso Elements.  Available Now.

Cal’s Giotto Plus Blog Offer!!

Quote this blog when you order the Giotto Plus at Espresso Elements to receive over $150 in goodies including 1kg Espresso Elements Daily Blend No.1, 1kg Tin Fraus European Style Drinking Chocolate, Coffee’s Been Knock Tube, 0.6L Stainless Steel Jug and 500g Cafetto Espresso Clean.

Offer Valid to 30 November 2008.

Drop by Hampton Street for a test drive of the Giotto or phone    (03) 9597 0262  

You won’t be disappointed!

Cal…