Dry January with CiCi’s Continental Deli

This month’s edition of T he Drop takes us to CiCi’s Continental Deli, the sunny spot to be in Mooloolaba by the beach, where locals are swapping late-night bar sessions for daylight catch-ups over carefully crafted drinks. It is vibey, relaxed, and full of flavour, proving that the best moments do not need a bar stool, but sometimes a cannoli.

For Dry January, CiCi’s has curated five standout pours that make mornings and afternoons feel like the new happy hour. From smooth cold brews and earthy ceremonial matcha to indulgent caramel chocolate foam and a fruity spritz, each drink has been selected to turn everyday sipping into something a little more special.

What sets CiCi’s apart is the attention to detail and the joy in sharing flavour. Whether it is a coffee lover, a matcha devotee, or someone after a lighter fruity pick-me-up, the Five Picks for The Drop collection brings thoughtful, flavour-packed moments to your daytime catch-ups.

Our Dry January Picks

1. Espresso Cult Fave: Papua New Guinea from Baroida Estate

WHY WE LOVE THIS

Our single-origin hot pick of the month, this Papua New Guinea release from Baroida Estate is showing off all the reasons we love a beautifully balanced espresso. Expect a cup that’s bright yet smooth, with gentle acidity, soft cocoa undertones, and a clean, lingering finish that keeps you coming back for another sip. It shines across all your favourites, whether pulled short as an espresso, softened in a long macchiato, or stretched into a long black where its clarity and sweetness really get room to sing.

TASTING NOTES

Poached pear, white tea, and frangipani flavours in your espresso, long macchiato, or long black

Pair with

Put on a mellow indie or soft jazz playlist. This is a long black that suits slow builds, thoughtful emails, and creative flow… with a side of one of our panini’s.

TASTING NOTES

Vanilla chocolate and stone fruit on the nose, with tangelo, plum and honey flowing through the palate. Smooth, rounded and made for easy daytime sipping.

Pair with

A mid-morning reset, laptop open at your favourite café table, sunglasses still on from the walk there. Add a Cici’s cannoli on the side and call it productive.

2. Five Star Day Blend - Coffee Supreme

WHY WE LOVE THIS

This 50–50 blend of Aethery and Colombia beans is our kind of all-day coffee. It is comforting but still lively, with enough fruit brightness to keep things interesting and a honeyed sweetness that makes it especially good with milk. Whether poured over ice as a cold brew or folded into a creamy latte, it delivers a flavour-packed pick-me-up that feels a little indulgent but totally appropriate before noon.

3. Ceremonial Grade Matcha - Hello Matcha, Victoria

WHY WE LOVE THIS

Sustainably grown in Uji, Kyoto, this ceremonial grade matcha is the kind you slow down for. It is smooth, grounded and quietly energising, forming the beautiful base of everything from strawberry matcha to coconut matcha. There is a richness to it that feels both indulgent and mindful, turning an everyday drink into a small ritual that makes daytime catch-ups feel a little more special

TASTING NOTES

Vibrant green, silky texture, with fresh grassy notes, gentle umami depth and a soft, lingering sweetness.

Pair with

A hot girl walk. Chatting with your girlfriend or headphones in, posture tall, sunnies on.

TASTING NOTES

Smooth cold brew depth layered with caramel chocolate sweetness and a gentle hit of salt, creating that addictive sweet-salty balance with a velvety finish.

Pair with

Serving main-character energy, oversized sunnies on, outfit casually iconic, parked somewhere with a view so you can sip slowly and people-watch like it is your part-time job.

4. Salty Mother Mocha

WHY WE LOVE THIS

Made with CiCi’s in-house cold brew using the Five Star Day Blend, this is the drink that regulars dream about. It feels indulgent but never over the top, thanks to the smooth coffee base cutting through the caramel chocolate foam and that perfectly judged pinch of salt. It is a little luxe, a little playful, and exactly what you reach for when you want your caffeine with personality.

5. Elderberry and Peach Spritz

WHY WE LOVE THIS

For the non-coffee crowd, this one still brings the ritual. It is vibrant, refreshing and just a little bit playful, striking that perfect balance between fruity and grown-up. The elderberry keeps things crisp while the peach rounds it out with natural sweetness, and the optional vanilla cold foam turns it into a dessert-adjacent moment without feeling heavy. It is the kind of drink that makes a casual café stop feel like a

TASTING NOTES

Bright elderberry tang, juicy peach sweetness and a lightly sparkling finish. Add vanilla cold foam for a soft, creamy layer over the top.

Pair with

A beach towel, salty hair and an unhurried afternoon by the water. Your little sidekick to doing absolutely nothing!

Dry January with CiCi’s Continental Deli

Our Dry January Picks