Taking a leaf out of Melbourne’s world-renowned coffee scene, Bluestone Lane has blazed a trail across New York since 2013 and now operates 60 cafés across the US.
The boutique operator gave many New Yorkers their first taste of Australia’s obsession with quality coffee and sumptuous small plates and has further raised the bar for premium café experiences in the city.
How does coffee culture differ between Australia and the US?
Australia’s coffee culture is centred on independent cafés and coffee shops. In stark comparison, mass coffee chains like Starbucks and Dunkin’ just don't exist as they do in the US. Instead, Australia fosters a rich and unique development of local café culture. After all, we did invent the best espresso coffee drink in the world: the Flat White!
Historically, Australians adapted to the European espresso culture following World War II, much before espresso made its way in the US (we switched from tea to coffee). For this reason, Australians’ sophistication and affinity for espresso culture is among the strongest in the world.
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