Zest Specialty Coffee Roasters

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🇦🇺☕️ TODAY IS THE DAY ☕️🇧🇪Today, our very own Simon steps onto the world stage at the World Brewers Cup in Brussels, rep...
25/06/2026

🇦🇺☕️ TODAY IS THE DAY ☕️🇧🇪

Today, our very own Simon steps onto the world stage at the World Brewers Cup in Brussels, representing Australia — and we honestly couldn’t be prouder ❤️

Simon is such a huge part of the Zest team and getting to witness the journey behind this moment has been incredibly inspiring. From travelling across the globe, sourcing and exploring amazing coffees, endless preparation, education, and constantly pushing himself to improve — his passion for coffee goes far beyond competition 🌍🌱

His impact on our team and the wider coffee community doesn’t go unnoticed, and seeing all of that work come together on one of the biggest stages in coffee is something really special.

⏰ Stage time: 11:55 (Brussels time)
📱 We’ll be sharing updates and details from Simon’s competition routine LIVE on our Instagram stories — tune in and cheer him on with us!

Simon — thank you for everything you bring to Zest. We appreciate amazing coffees… but we appreciate our people even more ❤️

Best of luck from all of Team Zest. We believe in you, we’re behind you all the way, and we can’t wait to watch you do your thing 🔥🇦🇺☕️

A little studio update ☕️✈️ 🇧🇪 Our Richmond studio will be temporarily closed from Monday ‼️ 22 June while team Zest hea...
15/06/2026

A little studio update ☕️✈️ 🇧🇪

Our Richmond studio will be temporarily closed from Monday ‼️ 22 June while team Zest heads to Brussels for World of Coffee.

We’ll be back and operating as normal from Thursday 2 July 🗓️

This year is a special one for us — we’re heading over to support Simon as he represents Australia on the world stage at the World Brewers Cup.

A***n will also be joining the event as a WBrC judge (he won’t be judging Simon 😅), while Sergii is stepping away from his usual studio duties to document the trip and help keep things moving on the ground and keep everyone Slightly
over-caffeinated 😉

If you’ve been meaning to grab retail beans or swing by for a coffee, make sure to visit us before the end of this week.

Wholesale operations remain unchanged and all of our wholesale partners will continue to be looked after as usual ☺️

We’re incredibly excited for Simon, excited to share a bit of behind-the-scenes from Brussels, and we’ll also be announcing our Zest Brew Bar takeover at the Option-O stand soon — pouring some of our favourite coffees.

See you soon ☕️🇧🇪

This is our first coffee from Jhonatan Gasca 🍒 🍫  If you’ve followed coffee competitions over the last few years, there’...
14/06/2026

This is our first coffee from Jhonatan Gasca 🍒 🍫
 
If you’ve followed coffee competitions over the last few years, there’s a good chance you’ve already come across his coffees. Jhonatan has built a reputation for producing some of Colombia’s most exciting lots, with coffees finding their way onto competition stages all around the world.
 
This particular lot is a Pacamara from Finca Zarza in Huila, Colombia.
 
In the cup, think Cherry Ripe, raspberry jam, malt and red plum. Rich, vibrant and packed with flavour, but still beautifully clean.
 
A huge thank you to Jhonatan and the team at Lohas Beans for making coffees like this available to roasters around the world.
 
Now available as part of our Special Reserve Collection 🔗

🚨 Pre-batched espresso 🚨 Genius? Heresy? Somewhere in between?We’ve spent the last few months exploring a simple idea:☕ ...
12/06/2026

🚨 Pre-batched espresso 🚨

Genius? Heresy? Somewhere in between?

We’ve spent the last few months exploring a simple idea:
☕ Use downtime to prepare.
⚡ Use peak time to serve.
Instead of pulling every shot during the rush, what if cafés used quieter periods to batch espresso, then served consistently delicious coffee in seconds when the queue hits?

The goal isn’t replacing baristas 💡

The goal is using labour, equipment and workflow more effectively.
In our latest blog, we break down exactly how we think a café could build a serious pre-batched espresso system, including filtration, storage, Ubermilk integration and service workflows.

Would you try it in your café?

Read the full article via the link in our bio and let us know where you stand in the comments 👇

09/06/2026

Libertango 🍑 🍋‍🟩 🍊

Two washed coffees in synergy.

A blend of Colombia Huila Condor and Ethiopia Wete — bringing together structure, sweetness and vibrant clarity in the cup.

Expect juicy peach, lifted lime and bright citrus with a clean, silky finish.

Turn the sound on and enjoy the ASMR ☕️

Available in studio and online 🔗

Travel coffee sorted 🧳☕️🏨Last week we were in Sydney for the Coffee & Café Expo, and the whole team travelled with our D...
02/06/2026

Travel coffee sorted 🧳☕️🏨

Last week we were in Sydney for the Coffee & Café Expo, and the whole team travelled with our Drip Bags. Safe to say we didn’t find a better coffee in the hotel 🏨😉

Just pop it on your cup, pour hot water, let it draw down, repeat x2, and you’ve got a delicious specialty coffee wherever you are.

Our current lineup:
☕️ Single Origin Natural Ethiopian Halo Beriti — fruity, clean and vibrant 🫐 🍑
🐦‍⬛ Blackbird Blend — rich, balanced and easy drinking 🍫 ☕️

Two great coffees. One ridiculously easy brew method.

Perfect for hotels, road trips, camping, flights, or wherever good coffee is hard to find 🔍 🔦

Look who’s back on stage again 👀🔥Simon is competing this Sunday at the NSW/ACT Regional Round of the Community Coffee Ch...
29/05/2026

Look who’s back on stage again 👀🔥

Simon is competing this Sunday at the NSW/ACT Regional Round of the Community Coffee Championships ( ) in Brewers Cup — officially kicking off his 2027 competition season.

Already the 2026 Australian Brewers Cup Champion, Simon will be representing Australia in Brussels at the World Brewers Cup during World of Coffee in just 4 weeks 🇦🇺🌍☕️

But he’s not slowing down there.

Simon is stepping straight back onto the competition stage and bringing some seriously exciting coffees with him 💯

For more than 10 years, Simon’s dedication to constantly improving and evolving in competition has continued to inspire the entire team at Zest. His commitment, passion, and drive push all of us to keep getting better every day.

Wishing you all the luck at regionals — we can’t wait to see you bring another trophy home 🏆🔥

Bring it home, Simon!

It’s competition time !This Sunday, we’re backing our very own Gordon Lam as he takes the stage for the first time at th...
28/05/2026

It’s competition time !

This Sunday, we’re backing our very own Gordon Lam as he takes the stage for the first time at the NSW/ACT Community Coffee Championships competing in Brewers Cup ☕🏆

As our NSW Customer Success Manager, Gordon is a huge part of the Zest team, and we couldn’t be prouder to see him stepping up and representing with passion, dedication, and serious heart.

No matter the result, you’ve already made us proud. The work, effort, and routine you’ve put together deserve a trophy of their own.

Good luck, Gordon — enjoy every second, trust your craft, and bring it home 🔥

27/05/2026

Sydney Café & Coffee Show recap 🕺

THANK YOU, Sydney! — we had so much fun brewing, chatting, and showcasing our coffees while meeting so many of you in person.

Big thanks to for providing the machine, and to for getting the grinders sorted — this made the bump in and bump out so easy!

Also, a huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hi, to for keeping us hydrated, and to for the delicious signature drinks 😋

While coffee is our main focus as a business, we’re always fascinated by how much influence the food industry has on the coffee industry and how closely the two support each other.

Congrats to all the competitors and winners who took part in the events throughout the show! But the most important one for us is still coming up this weekend, where and will compete at NsW regionals Brewers Cup ☕️

Stay tuned for updates — we’ll be posting more as we get closer to the weekend!

Thank you from the entire Zest team, from the bottom of our hearts ❤️

27/05/2026

A clean station is always a good sign ✅

We had one of the busiest hours here at the Coffee & Café Show in Sydney, and here’s a tip from our Creative & Sensory Manager, Sergii:
“Clean station = clean workflow and less distraction during busy hours. A clear mind means full control and focus under pressure.”

Not a hot take, just real talk — use any spare second to keep your station clean 🧼

Especially at expos like this, where you’re fully exposed to customers and showcasing your brand.

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67 North Street
Richmond, VIC
3806

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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