Height
3 meters
Year Built
2012
Address
Monash, ACT 2904
The Lowdown
The Big Coffee Pot & Cup in Monash celebrates Australia's deep love affair with coffee culture. This charming oversized sculpture features a classic coffee pot pouring into an equally giant cup, capturing that perfect moment before the first sip of the day. Located in Canberra's south, the installation brings a touch of warmth and humor to the suburb, reminding passersby of the simple pleasure of a good brew. Australia has embraced specialty coffee culture with passion - we're known globally for our flat whites, our skilled baristas, and our serious approach to the morning ritual. The Big Coffee Pot & Cup is a tribute to this caffeinated obsession.
Did you know?
"Melbourne and Sydney battle for Australia's coffee capital title"
History
The Big Coffee Pot & Cup was installed as part of Canberra's public art program, celebrating the coffee culture that has become integral to Australian life. Canberra, like all Australian cities, has a thriving cafe scene, and this sculpture pays homage to the daily ritual that starts every Canberran's day.
More Fun Facts
- •Australians drink over 1.3 billion cups of coffee per year
- •The flat white was invented in Australia (though New Zealand disputes this)
- •Australia rejected Starbucks because our coffee culture was already superior
- •Canberra public servants are known for their serious coffee habits
- •Melbourne and Sydney battle for Australia's coffee capital title
Visiting Tips
- 💡Combine with a visit to one of Monash's local cafes for the real thing
- 💡Canberra has excellent specialty coffee roasters to explore
- 💡The sculpture makes great photos for coffee lovers
- 💡Southern Canberra has many parks and nature reserves nearby
- 💡Visit Lanyon Homestead nearby for historic architecture
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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