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Jack Hanna The Grounds

Jack Hanna from The Grounds up

Former World Latte Art Champion Jack Hanna reflects on his journey through the coffee industry and what comes next. Jack Hanna has left his mark on the Australian – and world – coffee industry, from winning the third World Latte Art Championship (WLAC) in 2007 to opening Australia’s “most Instagrammed” café, The Grounds of Alexandria, in 2012. Now, for the first time since leaving high school, Jack is stepping away from hospitality to focus on his family and follow new passions.
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The Grounds Eveleigh

The Grounds to open in Eveleigh

The Grounds has announced it will open a new site in South Eveleigh, New South Wales, in late 2020. The site, in Eveleigh’s Australian Technology Park, will be The Grounds’ biggest yet, at 814 square metres and based in The Locomotive Workshop. Head Roaster Nick Ferguson says The Grounds hopes to transform the space into a community hub, with a unique dining and coffee experience.
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The Grounds at-home barista courses

Jack Hanna, The Grounds of Alexandria Co-Founder and Head of Coffee, along with Andrew Hunt, The Grounds’ Training and Account manager have developed coffee courses for coffee consumers. The April courses will teach the art of making coffee at home, how to master latte art, cupping, and how to explore the differences in brewing methods. 
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