Domayne have run similar promotions here in Newcastle. I bought some Paul Bassett beans at the last one

Unfortunately the sales staff running the expo werent that into it. I remember asking about conical burr grinders and there was a blank look and then a referral to another staff member "that knows a lot about coffee". He said only commercial grinders that cost thousands of dollars have conical burrs, and they arent as good a flat burrs anyway...?
It was good for seeing lots of different domestic machines actually making coffee, but the demonstrators left a lot to be desired in the barista department.
Its better than nothing. Anything that promotes greater coffee awareness is good to see.

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