BGM_Shot In the Dark: Melbourne’s International Coffee Expo

Every year, the world’s most caffeinated minds converge on the banks of the Birrarung (the Yarra River) for the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest coffee event-Melbourne’s International Coffee Expo, or MICE. In this special episode of Down the Yarra, we take you inside the wild world of espresso machines, latte art battles, baristas championships, bean tastings, and the future of your morning brew. From the legacy of Melbourne’s cafe culture to the global farmers and innovation shaping the next wave, this is so much more than just coffee-it’s a movement. Whether you’re a double ristretto diehard or just love your morning flat white, this episode will definitely perk you up. Down the Yarra - the ultimate guide to the heart and soul of Naarm - Melbourne and South Central Victoria.