Alternative Brewing

Alternative Brewing, specialty coffee equipment in Darra

Alternative Brewing is an Australian retailer dedicated to selling coffee preparation equipment and accessories. Its catalogue ranges from manual filter methods to domestic and semi-automatic espresso machines, plus a wide range of barista tools and cleaning and maintenance items. The company presents itself as a specialist in filter coffee and equipment for alternative brewing, with fast shipping and an online store operating in multiple currencies.

Manual methods and filter coffee

The manual brewing section includes systems such as AeroPress, cold brew and cold drip, pour over and filter drippers, Moka pots and percolators, French press, syphon, Turkish pots and camping coffee equipment. It also offers paper and reusable filters, brew stands and accessories such as Bellman coffee makers or Hario cold brew pots.

Espresso machines and grinders

The coffee machines section covers domestic, semi-automatic and automatic equipment, as well as drip and pod coffee machines. It is complemented by filter baskets, portafilters and customisation options. In grinders, the catalogue includes automatic, single dose and manual models, along with spare parts such as burrs, hoppers and accessories. Featured brands include Lelit, Gaggia, Eureka, Varia and Normcore.

Barista tools and accessories

For the barista's daily work, the store offers tampers, distributors, WDT tools and puck screens, portafilters, tamping mats and stations, dosing cups, knock boxes, thermometers, shakers and cupping utensils. It also sells scales and timers, containers for storing coffee beans, electric and stovetop kettles, teapots, milk jugs and frothers, as well as cups, glasses and glassware sets. The tea and matcha section includes infusers, strainers, teapots and specific accessories.

Cleaning, water and roasting

The catalogue includes cleaning and maintenance products for machines and grinders, such as cleaners, brushes, descalers and cloths, plus water filters and supplies such as Brita AquaGusto. For those who roast, there are roasters, roasting accessories, green beans and roasted coffee and capsules, with brands such as Kaffelogic or Ten Mile. The store also offers spare parts for machines, grinders, manual methods and drip coffee makers.

Brands and additional services

Alternative Brewing distributes a wide repertoire of international brands, including Hario, Fellow, Breville, La Marzocco, Mazzer, Comandante, Chemex, Aeropress, Normcore, Acaia, Lelit, Gaggia, Profitec, Rancilio, Eureka, Varia, Bellman, Kaffelogic and many others. The website includes a subscription and savings programme, gift cards, refurbished equipment and a blog with news, brewing tips and coffee guides. Customer service is available by phone and email, and the store operates with currencies such as AUD, NZD, EUR, USD, SAR, GBP, IDR and SGD.

Location and contact

2620 Ipswich Road, Darra QLD 4076, Australia · Phone: (07) 4801 9365 · Email: hello@alternativebrewing.com.au