Step inside 67 North Street and discover coffee as you've never tasted it — guided, immersive, and genuinely unforgettable.

Melbourne takes its coffee seriously. You already know that. But somewhere between the flat white you order on autopilot and the Instagram-worthy latte art, there's a deeper world of coffee waiting to be discovered - one of origin stories, of farmers and their innovations, of flavours you never knew a cup could hold.

The Zest Coffee Experience Studio at 67 North Street, Richmond is where that world opens up. It is not a café. There are no lattes here. What's here is something rarer: a guided journey from farm to cup, led by some of the most knowledgeable coffee professionals in the country, using coffees that are quite simply unlike anything else available in Australia.

"It is one thing for our team to venture to distant coffee farms and build friendships around innovative coffee processing and flavour development with farmers. It is another to bring those real relationships and the fruits of their projects back to Australia - and share the stories with knowledge-thirsty coffee hunters back home." Anton Greenfield, Co-Founder, Zest Specialty Coffee Roasters

 

That's the spirit behind every session at the Richmond Studio. Zest's team have been to these farms. They've processed coffee with their own hands. When they guide you through a flight, they're not reading from a script — they're sharing something they've lived.

WHAT IS A COFFEE SENSORY FLIGHT?

A sensory flight is a curated tasting experience built around a single world-leading producer. You choose a flight from the rotating menu, and your Zest host brews three distinct coffees - each one a different expression of the same origin, revealing how processing, varietal, and terroir shape what ends up in your cup.

The 30-minute pour-over flight is the entry point. For those who want to go deeper, add $60 to any flight to upgrade to the full one-hour Sensory Experience, where your host takes you through the complete sensory language of coffee - fragrance, aroma, flavour, acidity, body, balance, and sweetness - learned directly in the cup.

Or surrender to the Zest Omakase: tell your host whether you're feeling funky or calm, and they'll build you a flight from whatever is most exceptional on the day.

"Google Maps only allows 5 stars, but if I could, I'd give 100 stars. The aroma, flavour, and atmosphere combined to create something truly special." Google Review, Zest Richmond Studio

 

WHAT'S ON THE MENU RIGHT NOW

The flight menu at Zest rotates constantly — always special reserve, always sourced directly from producers. Here's what's currently available at the Richmond Studio, and it is extraordinary.

El Vergel Estate - $60

Three unique naturals from Shady and Elias Bayter at El Vergel Estate, Tolima, Colombia - including the rare Ethiosar hybrid varietal and the remarkable Yirgacheffe grown outside its Ethiopian homeland, both naturally processed at 1,750 MASL.

Flavours: Kiwi, orange, watermelon, bergamot, apricot, cherry, black plum, nectarine

Finca Candelaima - Alejandra Guerrero - $70

Three exceptional fermentations from female producer Alejandra Guerrero at Finca Candelaima, Cundinamarca, grown at 1,800 MASL. A Sudan Rume Natural Anaerobic, a Honey Geisha, and a Natural Anaerobic Geisha — each processed with remarkable care and precision over 21 days in a marquesina greenhouse.

Flavours: Chamomile, white nectarine, melon, pear, lavender, raspberry, pink grapefruit

Varietal Highlight: Sudan Rume - $80

A rare spotlight on one of coffee's most complex and floral varietals, explored across three processing styles from two world-class Colombian producers. Includes lots from Rigoberto Herrera at CGLE (Las Margaritas farm) processed as both a Natural and a Hybrid Washed, alongside Alejandra Guerrero's Natural Anaerobic from Finca Candelaima.

Flavours: Eucalyptus, watermelon, mandarin, ginger, white florals, yuzu, rosemary, gooseberry, candied ginger

Lohas Beans - $90

Competition-grade lots from three celebrated Colombian producers making waves on the world stage. Jhonathan Gasca's Pacamara Natural from Finca Zarza, Jhoan Vergara's Red Bourbon Natural from Finca Las Flores (featuring advanced culture-driven fermentation), and Nestor Lasso's rare Ombligon Natural from Finca Diviso — a remarkable Ethiopian landrace variety.

Flavours: Cherry ripe, raspberry jam, malt, banana gum, lemon sorbet, red lollies, lavender, pink rose, chocolate

Champions Flight - $115 ★ 2026 Australian Brewers Cup

Simon Gautherin's personal collection - the three Geishas he used to win the 2026 Australian Brewers Cup. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to taste championship-winning coffee in the hands of the team that helped him get there.

• Jhoan Vergara - Pénas Blancas / Geisha / Washed: Peach, mandarin, guava, pink grapefruit. Simon's description: the best washed coffee he has ever tasted.
• Diego Bermudez - Finca El Paraiso / Geisha / Antimaceration Washed: Lavender, rose, mangosteen, red plum. Seven days of near-vacuum fermentation produces extraordinary aromatic intensity.
• Nestor Lasso - El Diviso / Geisha / Natural: Peach, papaya, white honey, cacao nibs. A rare departure for the Lasso brothers, selected for its intensity, versatility, and distinctive citrus lift.

Geishas Around the World - $150

The Queen of coffee varietals, cultivated in the most unexpected places on earth. USA (California), Denmark (grown in a greenhouse!), Spain (Canary Islands, fermented with volcanic water and ash), Taiwan (DNA-verified plants), Thailand, Philippines, Panama, and Colombia. Ask your experience team what's currently in stock.

Flavours: Jasmine, grapefruit, mandarin, crystalline acidity, volcanic terroir, botanical clarity

Species Discovery - $150

Taste beyond Arabica. This flight explores the coffee family in all its diversity — Robusta, Racemosa (from wild coastal forest in South Africa), Eugenoides (a genetic parent of Arabica, naturally low in caffeine), Stenophylla (from Ivory Coast, recently rediscovered), and Liberica (from Vietnam, natural Koji process). Exceptionally rare, difficult to source, and seldom tasted side by side anywhere in the world. Ask your experience team what's in stock.

Zest Omakase - $100

Let Zest choose. Tell your host your mood - funky or calm - and they'll craft you a flight from whatever is most exceptional on the day. Always surprising. Always special reserve.

All prices above are for the 30-minute pour-over flight. Add $60 to any selection to upgrade to the full one-hour Sensory Experience.

THE CHAMPIONS FLIGHT - A STORY WORTH TELLING

One flight deserves special mention. Zest's own Brand Ambassador, Simon Gautherin, won the 2026 Australian Brewers Cup - one of the most prestigious coffee competitions in the country. The Champions Flight is his personal collection of the three Geishas he used to do it.

At $115, this is an extraordinary opportunity to taste competition-winning coffee in the place it was sourced, prepared by the team that stood behind Simon throughout his journey. The headliner - a washed Geisha from Jhoan Vergara at Pénas Blancas - is the coffee Simon described as the best washed coffee he has ever tasted. Its intensity, clarity, sweetness, and acidity are exactly what you'd expect from a champion's first choice.

MEET YOUR HOST: SERGII TELVAK

The Studio Manager bringing your flight experience to life is Sergii Telvak - a coffee professional with a creative eye, a warm approach, and a passion for specialty coffee that comes through in every cup he brews and every story he tells. If you've come across his content at @slightly_overcaffeinated, you'll already know what he brings to the experience.

Behind him is Aryan Aqajani - Zest's Head of Coffee and a qualified world competition judge - who personally selects every origin that appears on the menu. And on occasion, co-founder Anton Greenfield himself takes to the bar, much to the delight of guests who have waited months for the privilege.

"I waited months to visit and it somehow still exceeded my expectations. I was fortunate enough to have Anton, founder of Zest, brew for me. I didn't expect to learn so much about what coffee could taste like." Google Review, Zest Richmond Studio

 

MORE THAN A TASTING - A DISCOVERY HUB

The Richmond Studio was designed from the ground up as a space for coffee knowledge. Beyond the sensory flight bar, you'll find:

• Barista training facility - purpose-built training spaces for professionals at every stage, from first shifts to competition preparation. Zest café partners receive complimentary staff training here.
• Cupping laboratory - a fully equipped sensory lab for developing your palate alongside the Zest team, exploring the language of fragrance, aroma, acidity, body, and sweetness.
• Equipment showcase - working machines from La Marzocco, Victoria Arduino, Slayer, Mahlkonig, Mazzer, and Anfim on the bench, available to see, touch, and test drive.
• Roastery door retail - Zest's full range of signature blends (Blackbird, Corcovado, Libertango, African Mailman), rotating microlots, Special Reserve releases, and brew gear. All freshly roasted.

The studio also plays host to a regular calendar of events - Cup of Excellence cuppings, profitability masterclasses for café owners, and Barista's Choice evenings. Watch the Humanitix page for what's coming up.

 

WHO IS IT FOR?

The honest answer is anyone who genuinely loves coffee. But here's how different visitors tend to experience it:

• Coffee enthusiasts: Explore flavours and origins you've never encountered. Leave with a sharper palate and a deeper curiosity about what's in your cup.
• Visitors to Melbourne: Melbourne is the specialty coffee capital of Australia. The Zest Studio is its most immersive coffee destination - one that regulars describe as a must-do.
• Café owners and baristas: Zest café partners receive complimentary access to the studio. The experience builds product knowledge you can take directly back to your team and your customers.
• Gifts and special occasions: A sensory flight is one of Melbourne's most distinctive and memorable gifts for the coffee lover in your life. Group experiences available on request.

"The sensory flight experience offered by Zest should be on every coffee lover's bucket list. I can guarantee that you'll learn something new regardless of your skillset. Whether you're a seasoned barista or a budding home brewer, the insight will prove to be enlightening. 10/10 would visit again." Google Review, Zest Richmond Studio

 

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Address: 67 North Street, Richmond VIC 3121
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
Phone: 1800 111 810
Email: info@zestcoffee.com.au

The studio is a short walk from Church Street and well connected by tram from the Melbourne CBD. Bookings are essential - walk-ins cannot be accommodated. The Champions Flight and Species Discovery sessions fill particularly fast.

A $20 deposit secures your booking, fully redeemable on the day. Group bookings and gift experiences are available - contact the team at info@zestcoffee.com.au to arrange.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need any knowledge of specialty coffee to enjoy it?

Not at all. Many of the most enthusiastic Google reviews come from curious beginners. Your host meets you exactly where you are and builds from there. No prior knowledge required - just an open palate.

What's the difference between the pour-over flight and the full sensory experience?

The pour-over flight (30 minutes) is a guided tasting of three exceptional coffees with producer and processing context. The full Sensory Experience (one hour, add $60) goes deeper into the language of coffee evaluation - guiding you through fragrance, acidity, body, sweetness, and balance in a structured, hands-on way.

Can I purchase coffee beans after my visit?

Yes. The full Zest retail range is available in-studio - signature blends, rotating microlots, Special Reserve releases, and brew gear, all freshly roasted from the Zest roastery each week.

Is this suitable as a gift experience?

It's one of Melbourne's most distinctive coffee gifts. Get in touch at info@zestcoffee.com.au to arrange a group or gift booking.

Are Zest café partners able to visit?

Yes - Zest café partners receive a complimentary pass to experience the studio in full. Speak to your relationship manager for details.

Education brews appreciation. We've always believed it. Here's a dedicated space to make it happen.

→ Book your sensory flight at the Richmond Studio