Maclean on the Clarence River: The best coffee town in Australia?

By Caroline Gladstone
Updated June 2 2016 - 10:33am, first published May 29 2016 - 12:15am
The ferry between Yamba and Iluka. Photo: Caroline Gladstone
The ferry between Yamba and Iluka. Photo: Caroline Gladstone
Yamba fishing trawlers. Photo: Caroline Gladstone
Yamba fishing trawlers. Photo: Caroline Gladstone
Jayc, the head roaster Botero Roastery. Photo: Caroline Gladstone
Jayc, the head roaster Botero Roastery. Photo: Caroline Gladstone
Mclean is nestled on the banks of the Clarence River. Photo: Caroline Gladstone
Mclean is nestled on the banks of the Clarence River. Photo: Caroline Gladstone
Dishes at Irons and Craig cafe Yamba. Photo: Caroline Gladstone
Dishes at Irons and Craig cafe Yamba. Photo: Caroline Gladstone

Coffee evokes pretty strong emotions. Anyone possessed of working taste buds loves to praise or pillory their latest cup. I'm certainly guilty and have been known to whinge excessively about the bad and the bitter brews I've had.

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