
The 5 Best Cups of Coffee in New Zealand
With a surplus of hip, new cafés popping up across New Zealand, Kiwis have elevated their coffee game to compete among the best in the world.
Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.
With a surplus of hip, new cafés popping up across New Zealand, Kiwis have elevated their coffee game to compete among the best in the world.
By Jack Seemer
Wellington’s Coffee Supreme is a pioneer of New Zealand coffee culture.
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In search of raw milk during a two-day bike ride in New Zealand.
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Gubb & Mackie started in 1949 manufacturing garments for the New Zealand Navy.
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Celebrity chef Al Brown’s favorite recipe from his restaurant Depot Eatery & Oyster Bar is a celebration of secondary cuts and vegetables.
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Wagyu beef is prized for intense marbling and succulent flavor.
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In 1995, Greg Townsend became the first full-time employee of Surfing New Zealand, helping to establish the country as the top-tier surfing destination that it is today.
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The award-winning bistro at Amisfield winery cooks up a dish that speaks to the quality of local produce of Central Otago, New Zealand.
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Dubbed “the eighth wonder of the world” for its impressive natural landscape, Milford Sound is the geographic sum of several millennia in the making.
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In 2013, photographer Mary Gaudin photographed the modernist homes of her native country.
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From a country bountiful in natural resources, here are a few of the most exciting products you’ll find coming out of New Zealand, including a Merino wool henley, a quirky new photo app for your smartphone, skin-saving sunscreen and more.
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It’s time to trade in your heavy musks for a scent that’s crisp, clean and approachable.
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Though we wouldn’t recommend gleaning general life lessons from Mr. Ripley and co., the cast of this iconic film knew how to dress.
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The days start to stretch and the heat settles in. That calls for the right tunes.
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House Industries have teamed up with director Erích Wiess for a witty short that showcases a new collection of cycling gear and the new typeface that inspired it, Velo Serif.
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The Lomo’Instant camera goes beyond other instant cameras with its range of creative controls and add-ons while still appealing to a new generation of analog photographers just looking for a start shooting film.
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The Impossible Project is the sole surviving manufacturer of Polaroid instant film.
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In 2010, the final roll of Kodachrome was developed by Dwayne’s Photo, a lab in Parsons, Kansas.
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No kitchen is complete without at least one cast iron pot or pan in the cookware collection.
By Jack Seemer