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Gippsland Jersey

We really appreciate you coming out to the farm and writing this story Mandy! We think your coffee is pretty great. We love that you're our local cousin.

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.

 

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Meeting the Makers: Zest artisan cup-date!
Meeting the Makers: Zest artisan cup-date!

A little while ago we met Eva, a local Melbourne artist, and ceramicist who was thrilled to share her passion for ceramics, and also very willing to work with Zest to produce a very special cup and guide us through the process.

“Watching Eva on the wheel is therapeutic. Hands working a material that's literally been in the ground for years, possibly centuries, full of minerals and nutrients, an organic matter that's about to go through several chemical reactions before being a finished piece, unrecognisable to the slops in the bucket…”

Our first Zest Artisan Cup will be completed in a few weeks, read the cup-date for more details …

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Zest Exploring Flavour – What’s in a cup??
Zest Exploring Flavour – What’s in a cup??

We love to explore flavour at Zest. And there’s no denying just how many variables effect the final flavour of your coffee. From farmers to producers, roasters, even baristas – every process down the coffee supply chain can manipulate that final sensation on your tongue as the brew hits.

But did you realise that you might, in fact, have the last say in the flavour story?

Can coffee flavour be determined as simply by choosing which vessel you choose to drink it from?

Mandy DelVecchio seeks out an answer as she explores the science behind a cup…

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A season for change, Plastic Free July, but why?
A season for change, Plastic Free July, but why?

This week marks the beginning of Plastic Free July, how can coffee drinkers help Australia’s plight for a domestic circular economy?

Zest’s in-house 'change-maker', Mandy DelVecchio (Social Media) takes a look at coffee-consumer habits and shares some handy tips for those ready to drop the single-use for Plastic Free July.

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Get Equipped

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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