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Testimonials
Quinn - Le Paul Patisserie Owner

Hi Roy,

Myles came in today and fixed a few things in such quick turn-around and was on time. Everything seemed so easy to him, I have to say that we are very impressed with his work ethic and he even pointed out small things to our Barista to make his work smoother.

I think there are so many great team members at Zest, not always customer facing, but they contribute heaps and make our lives better. This also includes Sally who fixed the Chamomile tea issue last week, thumbs up!

This is not me high on caffeine, this is just me want to show my gratitude.

Thanks again,

Quinn

Stewart - Artista Cafe Owner

I enjoy working with Zest's young team. It's a family business and an exceptional company to be working with. We fell in love with their style of coffee we enjoy - an intense flavour that's consistently good quality. It's been fun to be part of Zest's journey. They're always doing interesting things and have good ideas to grow our business.

Ben Anthony Mitchell

Great customer service and great fresh coffee beans. Would highly recommend a trip in and having a look around. Great selection of coffee and accessories.

Will & Nick - Owners of Cuff Kitchen & Bar

We want to thank you for being an important part of our success at Cuff Kitchen + Bar.

Timothy Sweet

You guys killed it! (MICE 2018)

Alison Radford - Zest Emerald Cafe Owner

Both very lovely ladies (Courtney Greenfield & Sally Greenfield) and a pleasure doing business with. Thanks ladies.

Dean Brandt

Local coffee roaster. I love their coffee. They roast coffee here and sell it to the public. You want fresh coffee, come and get it.

Lamezleighs Cafe Owner

Zest Specialty Coffee Roasters  👐 😍 I haven't for a second doubted myself when choosing to go with Zest Specialty Coffee.

Why you ask? For starters there coffee is amazing! They're local & it's a FAMILY OWNED business, I have met, fathers, uncles, daughters, sons and brothers. They have been supportive since day one. always popping in on a odd occasion for a warm brew. It's a bit of a strange feeling serving coffee to the man that actually roasted it to begin with. But I can say it's a pretty good one! (nerve racking at times  😉)

But seriously guys thank you for being the wonderful company that you are!  👐

Coreena Rosalie

I wish there was Zest Coffee in UK. The coffee there is garbage.

Brett Shuttleworth

The team always serve me well. Brilliant coffee... makes my days even better. They grind it 'your way'.

 

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Introducing Gippsland Jersey
Introducing Gippsland Jersey

When Coffee Meets Milk: Zest’s Mandy DelVecchio pays a visit to local legends, Gippsland Jersey.

“As the sun locks into magic hour we take a tractor ride up the hill to look down on the dairy and lay with some of the cows. Steve highly recommends laying in the grass with the cows as they’re grazing – he swears it’s a form of meditation, a natural anti-depression tonic. I can vouch for it….”

As part of our Zest For Gippsland quest to find the best local artisans in the region, we meet Gippsland Jersey – ‘Good For Farmers, Good For You’, is their tagline, Mandy dropped into their Jindivick farm to find out why…

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Zest For Gippsland
Zest For Gippsland

Victorians, what do you think of when you think of Gippsland? Does one thing come to mind?

…one friend I asked simply said “nature”.

Gippsland is vast. In girth and in yield.

Visually, it’s inspiring. Which is probably why so many city folk are inspired to make the move to the region. However appealing a tree-change, though, it does take more to convince some to move from the abundance of Melbourne. And that’s the thing about Gippsland, there is so much to convince you with.

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5 (obvious, but overlooked) Tips to Barista Health.
5 (obvious, but overlooked) Tips to Barista Health.

Early rising, long hours, loud and cramped workspaces, stressful time constraints, and prolonged exposure to a pre-caffeinated public.

Challenging conditions for a workplace, yet baristas keep stepping out in the dark mornings to prepare amazing coffee for their peeps.

Why? Because it can be one of the most rewarding jobs around.

You get to work with a remarkable, progressive product that makes people happy. You spend most of your day in a very social environment, usually with great, fun people, and an endless coffee supply. Is there more to life?

But still, it’s a tough gig.

We often discuss the sustainability of the industry, or coffee in general, but what about focusing on the sustainability of our beloved baristas?!

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Access the best in espresso machines, grinders & specialist tools with Zest Specialty Coffee Roasters. La Marzocco. Black Eagle. Anfim. EK. Mazzer. Custom-coloured, or classic, our skilled service team will guide you through the latest technology, styles and your cafe's unique requirements to find the right fit for your brew station.

Let's Talk Tech

Tech geeks, want to find out more about the latest specialty coffee equipment? Maybe you've got your mind on a specific gadget; have a favourite brand; or want to know ours? Or, do you know something we don't? We love talking tech - get in touch.

 

Zest Direct

 

Small company ethos, large company support.

Zest offers strong wholesale coffee supply partnerships with cafes across Australia. Teaming old school customer service and cutting edge innovation in flavour development, our enigmatic "vitamin-Z" does wonderful things for the health of your cafe.

Zest backs exceptional quality with consistency you can trust. Transparency across the board with processes and blends, and our customer-service-centric foundations creates an unfiltered supply funnel that helps transfer all of our knowledge and passion to your customers.

Our café partners have exclusive access to professional barista education, the best equipment, industry knowledge and events, and dedicated support from our progressive, creative team. Get even deeper into Z, with our specialised café consultations, customised roasting, unique blend and brand development.

Born in Melbourne, flourishing in Sydney and growing up fast in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Zest embodies the heart and accessibility of a small, local roaster, but with all the strengths of an established company, keeping you at the pointy end of the specialty coffee scene. Ready to move your café into the fifth wave? Get on board, Z will take you there.

 
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