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Early 1800s
First coffee plants introduced to Australia. -
1850s
Gold Rush brings European immigrants, popularizing café culture. -
1900s
Italian and Greek immigrants establish espresso bars in Melbourne. -
Period: to
1950s-60s
Rise of espresso machines and café culture in urban areas. -
1980s
Specialty coffee movement begins; Melbourne becomes a coffee capital. -
Period: to
2000s-Present
Third-wave coffee culture emphasizes quality, sustainability, and innovation.