Zest Specialty Coffee Roasters

In a world where social media reigns supreme, building a digital presence is no longer optional—especially for café owners looking to thrive. We recently had an exciting chat with a new customer who just opened their own café, where we shared some of our top insights on growing an Instagram following and engaging with the local community. It sparked an idea: why keep this knowledge to ourselves? Check out our latest blog post: Instagram Best Practices for Cafés: Our Top 27 Tips Plus 5 Real Examples. https://lnkd.in/gHSq2MvH

MASTERING THE FORCES OF FLAVOUR TO HELP CAFES THRIVE At Zest, we believe that exceptional coffee isn't just about brewing a great cup—it’s about mastering the forces that shape flavour from the farm to the final sip. Flavour is the heart of a thriving café, and understanding the intricate science behind it empowers café owners to deliver a memorable experience for every customer, every time.

There's no denying it—we're slightly obsessed with Australian coffee! Over the weekend, our team conducted a sensory analysis of over 350 experimental Australian-grown coffee samples, provided by Dr. FAWAD Ali at Griffith University. These trials aim to uncover the connections between cultivation factors—like soil composition and microbial activity—and their influence on the coffee's final flavour profile. Thank you, Dr. FAWAD Ali for trusting in our team's expertise and giving us the opportunity to contribute to this important work. You can learn more about this project in our latest blog post below. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gCHW2Eiw

📝 New Blog Post Published: The Price of Coffee - Entering The Debate Why are coffee prices rising, and what does it mean for your daily brew? Discover how a small price increase can make a big impact, supporting sustainability from farm to cafe. Read the full article via the link! 👇 https://lnkd.in/gEQTczcK

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Zest Fun Fact #13! Today, we’re joined by Dr. FAWAD Ali from Griffith University, a leading expert with a PhD in Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture. Dr. Fawad has dedicated his career to researching crop production and agricultural innovation. His latest focus is on the coffee sector in tropical North Queensland, where he’s conducting an experiment on nitrogen levels. In this video, Dr. Fawad provides insights into the ongoing experiment, discussing how nitrogen might influence methane emissions, production, and flavour quality, with the ultimate goal of enhancing sustainability. We’re incredibly excited to support Dr. Fawad on his research alongside Jack Murat Farm by offering sensory analysis and assisting with various processing trials. We look forward to seeing where this research leads and how it could contribute to a more sustainable future in Australian-grown coffee.

A little sneak peek into our Introduction to Specialty Coffee training course. Did you know that we offer coffee training at our Zest Richmond Coffee Studio? We have several different course to choose from. Whether you’re a barista, aspiring roaster, or a home coffee enthusiast wanting to learn more, we’ve got a course just for you! Our sessions run for three hours and are available every Tuesday and Thursday. Book yourself in via the link below! 👇 https://lnkd.in/gkhaq2wp

Get excited folks, it's CafeSmart Day Today! CafeSmart is a yearly charity event where roasters and cafes join forces to help raise funds to tackle grassroots homelessness across the country.   As a proud partner, we’ve spent the past few weeks rallying our cafes to get involved. This Friday, participating cafes will donate $1 from every coffee sold to CafeSmart. Given the challenging climate for small businesses, we’re incredibly proud of our partners who were able to get involved!   So, if you’re out and about this Friday, do your best to pop into your local participating cafe and show your support by purchasing a coffee! Here are just a few of our partners: - Besser Brew Bar (Darwin, NT) - Laneway Specialty Coffee (Darwin, NT) - Biddy Martha's Cafe (Bunyip, VIC) - Carson Cafe (Pascoe Vale, VIC) - Dolly's Donuts (Glenbrook, NSW) - Cinnabun (Albion, VIC) - Cafe 1910 (Wonthaggi Hospital, VIC) Happy CafeSmart Day!

Starting the week with another Zest Fun Fact! Today, our dear friend Carlos Escobar joins us to explore the fascinating "Enchanted Forest" at Finca Tio Conejo in Colombia. This is one of our favorite farms, which we had the pleasure of visiting during last year's origin trip. Their story is truly unique, a magical journey unlike any other we've heard.

Hey folks! We're super excited to present our latest YouTube video featuring the Hario Switch coffee brewer, with none other than Simon Gautherin! In this video, Simon shares a straightforward and versatile recipe that you can easily replicate with just about any coffee! Stay tuned, we've got plenty more tutorial-style videos coming your way in the next few months! https://lnkd.in/gVmkA4GB