WINNERS ARE GRINNERS

It was great news for our ROASTER last week, with Kate taking out two medals.
The recent Golden Bean Roasting awards were held down at Port Macquarie, NSW.
The event is held every year by Cafe Biz to find the countrys best roasters.
With over 700 different coffees from all round Australia the comp was the largest ever. We are very proud of our roaster Kate Clarke who took out two medals. Silver medal in the Australian Catergory and a Bronze in the filter class. We done to Kate and she continues the success of Pioneer Coffee at this event!!!

Comp Time Again

Yes another season of comps is upon us.
The 2010 AASCA Qld Barista Championship/Latte art/Cupping Comps will be held in December. These events are the starting point for the Australian Championships to be held at the Gold Coast in January 2010. For entry info and dates please go to the AASCA website at www.aasca.com. Good Luck to all!

Valley Fiesta

Last saturday saw the Valley Fiesta in Brisbane. This event helps raise money for the "Hope for the Homeless" and I was more than happy to attend.
Thanks to Mark at Cleanskin for the invite. It didnt take much seen there was a two group Synesso to play on.
There was also some familiar faces on hand as well!

Award Winning Coffee, Now Award Winning Barista

Its been a busy and quick year, but the dust has started to settle. Landing with a great team of dedicated coffee professionals has been a breath of fresh air.
Watch out for some new and tasty single and estate coffees through the roastery.
Keep checking our blog for regular updates. cheers Tim

AASCA Qld Barista Competition '09

Myself in action at the AASCA Qld barista Comp 09, although I scored very well with the sensory judges a few silly technical mistakes and lack of "show" cost me a placing.

QLD Barista Comp 09

Taskeen Hassan, our newest barista, in action. For somebody that has 7 months experience as a barista it is ballsy to get up on stage and perform at the AASCA Comp. He did very well for such a newbie and we expect to see him climbing the ranks in the competition seasons to come.

Professional Photos by Kate O'Rielly

Photos by www.kateoreillyphotography.com

Qld Barista Competition

The Qld leg of the AASCA Barista competition was held in Brisbanes Queen St mall a few weeks ago. Pioneer Coffee was represented by Kate Clarke, our head barista at the roastery.

Over the weekend the Australasian Specialty Coffee Association, (AASCA, www.aasca.com ) held the Qld state final of the Australian Barista Competition. The competition is run in accordance to the WBC (world barista championship) format with competitors competing for the national title and a trip to Copenhagen to represent Australia later this year. Local Yandina resident and Head Barista of Pioneer Coffee, Kate Clarke, entered this year and placed very well amongst some of Qld’s best baristas. The competition puts baristas skill both technically and sensory to the test as well as judging professionalism, creativity, and passion.

Kate is a first time competitor in this the ultimate coffee competition and placed a very respectable 5th place, gaining the professional recognition she has worked hard for over the last 3 years. The competition involves baristas making 4 cappuccinos, 4 espressos, and 4 signature beverages. Baristas are judged and scored on technical aptitude, as well as the taste and appearance of their beverages. Kate scored very highly especially with her signature drink the Yandina Screamer, a cocktail type espresso beverage with ginger, macadamia, and chocolate.



AASCA certified barista judge, Jason Joffe, says the level of skill and professionalism this year was a huge step up from last year, showing that there are a few places doing as good a coffee as our southern state neighbors. With so many cafes on the Sunshine Coast, Jason was disappointed that there was only 1 competitor from the coast. “It is a great chance to showcase your skill, and win or lose it’s a fantastic opportunity for baristas to lift their game”. In order to ensure that the coast is not left behind next year, Jason will be holding free “Barista Jams” for Sunshine Coast baristas in order to help everyone to get a better coffee on the coast. “Personally I believe that the aim of these competitions is to lift everyone’s coffee making standards. I will be satisfied the day I can walk into any café and have a great coffee. At the moment I think there would be less than 10 on the Sunshine Coast where I would be happy with the level of coffee being served.”

Any baristas interested in local “Jams” should register their details with Jason at Pioneer Coffee. The get together will be a place to discuss ideas, techniques, coffee, and hopefully put together a team that will travel to Brisbane and have Barista Jams with some of Qld’s best baristas.

CoffeeSnobs meeting 17.02.2008

Here are some photos from the lastest coffeesnobs meet

Scottie @ Pioneer

Scott Callaghan spent 3 days last week here at the roastery running classes and showing off. His knowledge and skill was greatly appreciated by both professionals and home coffee nuts. He also spent a day showing off behind our machine on what was a great day had by all. Here are a variety of photos taken at his training sessions.

World Latte Art Champion @ Pioneer Roastery

On Sunday the 10th of February, Scott Callaghan - 2006 World Latte Art Champ & 2007 Australian Barista Champ will be at Pioneer Coffee Roastery. Scottie will be working his magic behind our espresso machine, showing off his skill and our fantastic award winning beans.

See Scott's website, www.scottiecallaghan.com

Some nice looking pour shots

Here are some interesting looking pours from a photo session yesterday

Pioneer Coffee Trees

We have some trees from 100 year old Buderim Stock in our store, they have been pot bound and are looking worse for wear but hopefully we can rescue them.

Sunshine Coast Coffee Expo 2007

How clean it was and relaxed I was, glad there were no photos taken 500 coffees and 8 hours later.

Sunshine Coast Coffee Expo 2007

This weekend we had the sunshine Coast Coffee Expo held at Joyce Mayne in Chancellor Park. It was a highly successful day with over 2000 people through the doors. Our little Giotto made us proud with an astonishing amount of coffees being made. We made about 700 coffees over the weekend with a domestic machine. Now that is quality. Our coffee was a hit, we came home with almost empty cars. Now time for a holiday I think.

Pioneer Coffee Roastery

This weekend just passed saw the Café Biz coffee expo held at The Rocks in Sydney. There were many events organized for the day, one of which was the “Equal Golden Bean Roasters Awards” , the one we were particularly interested in. So to all our loyal supporters the great news is:

Pioneer Coffee Roastery was awarded 3 Bronze Medals in the Milk Based Class. We placed 7th, 8th, and 11th, with our Heritage, Sunday & Mocha-Java Blends. Not too bad with over 250 entries.

Pioneer Coffee Roastery

Pioneer Coffee Roastery is proud to welcome on board 2 new accounts.

"Dec's On Buderim" on Burnett Street. This is a fantastic location with views that are 2nd to none. Great coffee and great food,open breakfast,lunch and dinner.

"My Place" in Coolum is now open after months of remodelling. This great open plan cafe is on David Low Way, just South of the Surf Club. It is possibly the best cafe setting on the coast as you sit on the deck and look out at open water. Also open breakfast,lunch and dinner. Stop in and have a coffee, you will love it!!!

Pioneer Coffee Roastery, 1 Oct 2006. How things have changed in the past 18 months. Yandina has become a bustling industrial town, and we are right in the middle of it.

Sunday saw another coffeegeek meet here at the roastery. There were plenty caffiene hangovers today i'm sure...

Some deep thought cupping by Ant.

Pioneer Coffee Roastery

We would like to welcome onboard our newest cafe. Please get along and support Zink Bar on the Mooloolaba Esplanade. Open from 12 midday until late, stop in and get a good coffee!!!

Pioneer Coffee Roastery

Pioneer Coffee is pleased to welcome our newest 2 cafes.

If you live close by, go and support these guys as they try to make a difference in areas overrun with bad coffee.

Cafe Amici on the main street of Nambour, opposite Mc Donalds.

Minches Cafe on Minchinton Street in Caloundra, 20m from the round-about on Bullcock Street.

Pioneer Coffee Roastery

Pioneer Coffee is now a multi-award winning roastery.

We were awarded a bronze medal at the recent Wrest Point Fine Foods Festival in Tasmania for our Sunday Blend.

Thank you to all who have supported us this far.

Pioneer Coffee Roastery

Our DVD is ready!!! This is a great learning DVD for everyone from the home barista through to the industry pro. Learn how to pour great espresso coffees and mind-blowing latte art. Order on 1300 366 132 or via the online shop. Follow the links from www.coffeeroastery.com.au

Saturday saw our store at the Sunshine Coast Airport have its opening day. We are doing a roaring trade and happy to welcome Danny, Jessie, and Grant to our Barista team.

And the lines were out the door....

Well, for those who don't know, we are opening an espresso bar in the local Airport. Here is a quick snap of the progress...

Pioneer Coffee Roastery

We haven't blogged in a while for a number of reasons (excuses).
The big news is that Pioneer Coffee is opening an espresso bar in the local airport. All those near the Sunshine Coast Airport are welcome to drop by after 1st June to check us out there. To anyone flying directly in/out should stop in and say hi.

Last weekend saw the Joyce Mayne Coffee Expo held at their Sunshine Coast Store. Luke was there to represent the local roasters, Pioneer Coffee, and show off his Barista skills.

The DVD preview gathers a crowd wherever it is played

Sunday saw the Queensland heats of the AASCA Barista Championship. The competition was tight and the level has certainly risen since last year. The competition is run in accordance with the WBC regulations and competitors are tested under pressure. With 15 mins set-up time to get the feel for the machines, set-up, and environment, the barista must then present the judges with 4 Espressos, 4 Cappuccinos, and 4 signiture beverages in 15 mins.

Luke serves up 4 cappuccinos to the judges.

The judges evaluating Lukes Cappuccinos.

The judges evaluating Lukes espressos.

Pioneer Coffee Roastery

Pioneer Coffee Roastery

Well, we've been waiting for ages. And watching the net constantly for the results, and finally it came in.

We have just found out that Pioneer Coffee Roastery was awarded a Bronze Medal in the Champion Cappucino Class for our Heritage Blend in the Sydney Royal Fine Foods Festival.

So to all of our customers who tell us we make the best coffee we can now say, " almost"!

Happy New Year to you all. The everflowing coffee continues here at Pioneer Coffee Roastery with this freepoured hanging heart.

one rosetta

four

two

Some Latte art from the new year

2005 - The year that was

Well, as the end of year approaches, held back only by a quick festive season, its generally a time we reflect on the year that was. Most of it can be seen by just scrolling to the bottom of this blog and reading up, but for the consise retrospect, read on...

January saw the completion and launch of my first large scale project. Getting into the supermarket game is tough, it is an extremely brand aware society. So to launch a high quality, good looking, great tasting coffee onto prime shelf real estate was a massive effort. Oh, lets not forget that its an extra 20 tonne of coffee a year. But sadly the completion of that challange timed nicely with the presentation of a new, far more exciting one

..: Poineer Coffee Roastery :..

Come February I was jobless, homeless and on my way to Qld!!! A few weeks of getting up to speed (work and home) we were up to our ears in the roastery. Some of the major highlights of the setup were definately meeting Luke and pulling shots in the office (turned into coffee bar with Alan in corner), unloading the roaster and positioning it, hooking it up... and of course firing it up (while contracters were still busy with it). The next set of highlights was seeing the reactions of our good customers who now take the roastery as a haven from the outside world. Guess its true, you can get lost in the coffee. Then we have our wholesale, picking up our first account was a rush, so satisfying (after going to the Key bar many times outside of work I can say its a surreal but mindblowing feeling watching strangers drinking coffee you roasted, prepared by somebody else who you trained, out of cups you designed, through hard work you've put in(and help of course). Lets not forget the website design and layout, and later followed by the new webshop.

So the next chapter I reflect, is what are the most memorable coffees I've drunk in the last year, in this order.

5) Realising the Sumatran Mandheling Kuda Mas Estate was everything it promised. Rich, sweet, earthy and full bodied - Damn its good!!!
5) Tied equal is realising that if I mix it with the Mocha Harrar I get the most beautiful Mocha-Java blend ever!!!

4) The Costa Rican Tarrazu as a single origin ristretto. What can i say about this coffee. If it were a little more like cherry i could nail the flavours, if it had a little distinction in the aftertaste I'd call it annaseed, if it had a little more body it would be chocolate. How can this coffee give my tastebuds so much grief. Its beautiful and undescribable.

3) 1st shot pulled of the Heritage blend when, after working on it for months, one sip and I knew I had it!!!

2) I have a very biased preconception of Australian grown coffee. Not that its bad, but at the price it is you expect so much better. The first Vac-Pot of Mountain Top peaberry caught me completely by surprise expecting the absolute worse and instead finding a brilliant, silky smooth, chocolatey defying all preconceptions and blowing my mind, a coffee that had me confused with a well balanced Harrar.

1) First shot pulled from my ,then, new Diedrichs first roast. Sour and way too light for espresso - It was great!


That about sums it up.

Have a safe Festive season and a wonderful new years.

Happy Drinking, Jason

Pioneer Coffee Roastery

Well, Luke competed at the Pura Milk Latte Art champs and unfortunately nerves got the better of him. Considering it was his first competition ever, we are all very pleased with how he performed. If you would like to see some photos of the comp click here href="http://www.thecreativehouse.com/webtrial/index.htm">

Luke is competitng today in the Pura Milk Latte Art Competition today, we wish him the best of luck.
http://cafebiz.sitesuite.ws/page/pura_milk_latte_art_comp.html

Printed Cups!!!

Yesterday was a record quiet day in the roastery, so with the latte art competition approaching we decided to go crazy. This is the 4th double ristretto to go into the 750ml soup bowl...

....with a somewhat tricky pour.

Drinking through a straw was our best guess.

First you cup it, soup style that is....

...and of course, you have to drink it!!!

As Luke prepares for his first Latte Art Competition, he is put through his paces with some Piccolo Latte Art,

an attempted triple rosetta.....

.....and, of course, the double rosetta.

Sunday the 11th of September saw yet another CoffeeGeek meet at the Roastery. Plenty of good people, good coffee, and an overall good day.

Can you say CHEESE!!! Great barista and a model......who would have known.

As I explain some of the finer points of roasting to the baristi, the only blank look is from the guy who uses Piaza Doro (as expected).

Again, the naked PF proved very popular on the day. Great pour Luke!

Mark (Sparkman) brought along some serious equipment to see how the domestic machines stacked up.

Sunday saw our first festival stall ever. It turned out well in the end despite a shaky start with no shelter, no power and people wanting coffee already. With some patience and the event manager scrambling to find our things, we finally made it work.

1 low bench + 500 coffees in 6 hours = 1 sore back for Luke

Website Up

Our Website is now up and running. Check it out.

www.coffeeroastery.com.au

Sunday 31st July once again saw the Queensland CoffeeGeeks meet here at the roastery. With a cupping session and of course, Lukes usual showing off, fun was had by all.

The

As usual Luke pulls out his favorite designs for the coffee geek meets

Lukes latest free pour creation

Pioneer Coffee Roastery

Our Website is now up and running. Check it out.

www.coffeeroastery.com.au

Sunday 26th June saw the Qld Coffeegeeks meet once again at the roastery. With a focus on home espresso and popper roasting, as well as an intensive coffee tasting which left most of us feeling we had tried one too many!

After trying to imagine what it would look like, Ant finally loses his naked pf virginity. Thanks Luke!!!

This week we featured a homemachine shootout, fun for all the homegeeks

Good coffee, inspiring conversation wherever its consumed

The Harley Davidson Sunshine Coast chapter decide to meet at the roastery for coffee and cakes, it seems its not just the bikes that need refuelling...

The first few Bikes arrive at the roastery for refueling

Decisions........... Decisions.............

The roastery filled with Bikers refueling

The first of hopefully many coffeegeek gatherings at the roastery

Greens for grabs? Every roaster for themselves!!!

current coffee offers

We are pleased to anounce that our mail order system is operational and we can now offer our customers great coffee delivered to your door.


We currently stock the following origins (subject to roasting)

Brazil Monte Alegre - Natural, rainforest alliance bean, beautiful sweet flavours and mild body.

Ethiopian Yirgachaffe - Very fragrant coffee, distinct floral and citrus characteristics.

Indian Mysore Plantation - Nice well balanced coffee, nutty and smooth.

Timor Organic - Full bodied coffee with long lasting after taste

Peru Grace Villa - A favorite here in the roastery, this is a great coffee. Very well balanced and smooth, nutty with a dry finish.

Mexican Altura - This is an Organically, high grown coffee. Another favorite here at the roastery. Full flavoured with sweet honey and caramel flavours.

Ethiopian Harrar - A full flavoured coffee with distinct dark fruit flavours and intense mouthfeel. Roasted darker than our other coffees.

CostaRican Tarrazu - A rich strong coffee with good acidity, comparable to a nice red wine.

We currently stock the following Blends

Pioneer Blend - A full flavoured well rounded blend, full body, bright acidity, pleasant lasting aftertaste

Heritage Blend - Inspired by the dark Italian espresso blends, very bright full flavoured, slightly darker roasted coffee

Sunday Blend - A beautiful rich blend, distinctly chocolate flavours that redefine how we think coffee should taste, a must to try at least once.

All of our coffees are roasted to a medium colour unless otherwise stated



All packs are 250 grams and cost $9.50
Beans are whole, but we are happy to grind them to specification.

Enquire about our wholesale operation today

Green bean availibility as follows:

Peru Grace Villa Estate
Mexican HG
Guatamalan Atitlan Pacaman
Kenya AA Dorman
Brazil Pulped Monte Alegre
Columbian Supremo
Costa Rica tarrazu
Indonesian Mandheling Grade 1
Ethiopian Yirgachaffe
Indian Mysore Pit AA
Timor Arabica Organic
Cuban Turquino
Eth Harrar' Mao' Horse

Orders/enquiries to admin@coffeeroastery.com.au

An after Ristretto discussion, We are developing a morning ritual of double ristrettos (or is it Ristretti) from each of our grinders. This morning it was colombian supremo, TimorOrganic & our house blend.

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Random pictures of the cafe at end of week 1!!!

We did it!!! We have just finished our second day of trading and so far everyone has been impressed. Customers have been slow but steady. More importantly though, all of our customers have been very impressed with the interior and food, and blown away by the coffee!

Front counter

Dry Bar & Roaster

Here it is, the cafe as it looks today. After months of hard work by many many people it is finally looking like our vision. Opening date to be announced...

Current On Demand Bean List and Prices

Per Kilo Prices -Shipping and Packaging to be added

(Available April 15th)

Peru Grace Villa Estate @ 8.00
Mexican HG @ 7.00
Guatamalan Atitlan Pacaman @ $8.00

(Available Now)

Kenya AA Dorman @ 8.50
Brazil Pulped Monte Alegre @ 7.00
Columbian Supremo @ 7.00
Costa Rica tarrazu @ 8.50
Indonesian Mandheling Grade 1 @ 8.50
Ethiopian Yirgachaffe @ 7.50
Indian Mysore Pit AA @ 7.00
Timor Arabica Organic @ 8.00
Cuban Turquino @ 8.50
Eth Harrar' Mao' Horse @ 8.50

some nice etching

Here are some more latte art and etching pics, Hot Choc

Mocha

Macciato

Flat White

Here is some more Amazing art from our barista. These are photos for our menu...

Pioneer Coffee Roaster

Today the roaster was installed and within minutes we were firing it up in order to have a play. The excitement has been brewing for the entire week leading up to the first firing, and let me tell you it was nothing short of brilliant. For myself, the first time on a Diedrich(what a beautiful machine) and for the others, the first witnessing of a real roaster in action. We started off easy with a few of the built in profiles, but after a few roasts I know I will be roasting all Easter weekend, working on my own profiles. Still an awesome day, and tomorrow, an awesome cup first thing.

Roasting has started.

Greens Available To Homeroasters

Pioneer Coffee Roastery is pleased to offer the following green coffees at the prices below. Please directly e-mail orders to: admin@coffeeroastery.com.au. There is no minimum order and orders can be mix and matched. Orders will be shipped Fastways unless Australia post is requested at the purchasers own risk. We will add to the prices below freight and packaging only. Orders will be generally shipped in ziplock bags unless otherwise requested. These are in stock and available for immediate delivery. More will soon be added as we get rolling.


Kenya AA Dorman @ 8.50
Brazil Pulped Monte Alegre @ 6.85
Columbian Supremo @ 7.00
Costa Rica tarrazu @ 8.35
Indonesian Mandheling Grade 1 @ 8.25
Ethiopian Yirgachaffe @ 7.35
Indian Mysore Pit AA @ 6.65
Timor Arabica Organic @ 7.85
Cuban Turquino @ 8.05
Eth Harrar' Mao' Horse @ 8.05

Yesterday was the final day of framework. Over the next 3 days we should see the completion of the walls and ceiling and start getting some of the interior fitted. Everyone is excited as the big day draws nearer.

Pioneer Coffee Roastery

First off, I have to apologise for the lack of recent posting but it has been really hectic here lately.
Our progress to date: The landscaping is just about complete, except for the fact that somebody stole some plants, it is looking really good. The framework is up, the windows are in and it should all be boarded upthis week.

My roaster arrives tomorrow!!!! Can't wait! We have been tasting coffee samples from our suppliers, roasted on the air roaster, everyday for the last 2 weeks (its a tough job but somebody has to do it) and so far I have been impressed. I came across a Brazilian Monte Alegre for the first time,WOW! Haven't been that pleasantly surprised since the first time I tasted the Ethiopian Yirgacheffe or the Monsooned Malabar. It was simply supurb. We certainly are going to have an awesome set-up.

We are counting the days until we open at this point and we hope you are to.

This morning we stopped in Buderim to pick up some coffee trees. Well, tree might be an overstatement at this point but the seedlings should produce some good trees. The parent trees are from stock that has been grown in this area for the past 100 years.

Here is a close up of the tree fruiting.

Here is the progress on our cafe/roastery so far. A rare view of the contractor taking a break.

The building progress as of 8th March. We are now getting an idea of just how much space we have to work with.

Well, things are finally starting to take shape. The lanscapers are preparing beds and the contracters are working long hours to get things moving. This is the front of the building as of the 4th March

First time here

First Time Here?
If this is your first visit please be sure to scroll to the bottom of this page.

Well, we couldn't wait for our new roaster to arrive so we set up a sample roaster in the corner of my office. Now comes the fun part of roasting and tasting our extensive range of green beans. First up is the Brazilian Cerrado. Follow the photo's for a step by step guide to the roasting process.

Ready for my first roast

The first sample roast for me on the air roaster.

Approaching first crack...

Beans cooling

This is the final product in all its glory!

All Coming Together

Well, I have arrived in Sunny Queensland and everything is coming along nicely.

We can now un-mask our mystery barista as one of the Sunshine Coasts finest, Luke. With much experience behind him, he is adding his personel touches to the project.

The story as of today...
After a quick weekend of R&R after arriving from New Zealand, it is straight into a massive amount of work. However, between Luke, Alan and myself it looks like we are "only" 5 weeks away from opening. We are busy turning the huge pile of ideas into a reality, and it will be an awsome experience for those of you fortunate enough to visit our establishment.The landscapers are in and quickly beautifying the outside area, there should be some pictures up in the next few days for those loyal followers of the blog, and hopefully now that I am concentrating 100% on getting the Pioneer Roastery up and running, the blog should be updated a little more frequently.

Keep reading, Jason.

Front As It Looks Today

Side Again

Getting There - Side View

First Time Here?

If this is your first visit please be sure to click here and scroll to the bottom of the page.

Latte Art By Our Mystery Barista

As promised, below are a few pics of our Mystery Barista's Latte Art. He is very talented and has a great love of coffee. I understand that he is also an accomplished classical guitarist.

More to follow.

Still Flat White

Double Cups

Mugachino

Multitasking and Barista

Ducting and gas fitters for the roaster, landscapers, plumbers - (hot and cold water on tap, music, syrups and more.

More importantly I spent some time with a talented young Barista who is keen to come on board with us. He loves his coffee and pours great Latte Art. With his permission I may post a couple of pics of his work tomorrow.

Well, tomorrow is another day!

The same spot my daughter was standing at

Outside now cleared

Getting there

My Daughter enjoying the transition

The Equipment Moves In

Today was the day the earthmovers rolled in. The frontage of our site will radically change. The concrete will be removed and replaced with pavers and the whole front landscaped. The landscaping will feature almost 24 coffee trees. These trees will come from Buderim (about 20 Kilometers from our Roastery), which in 1911 had become Queenslands largest coffee producer. Here is something I just stumbled accross that I did not know about Buderim coffee.

For those that are interested in knowing more about The Sunshine Coast, Yandina and Buderim just click on the name.

More Later

Going

Going

Going

Going

Down Comes The Hammer

Well, today was the day. Operation Roastery has begun, now the mad scramble to try to open in 6-8 weeks. Pics of the first day posted below. Tomorrow the heavy machinery moves in. More pics tomorrow.

Our name has been changed, as agreed by all to "Pioneer Coffee Roastery", This is in keeping with our old style timber furnishings and the fact that we plan to be pioneers in the greatest coffee imaginable. We also just happen to be located on Pioneer Road.

See you tomorrow.

Down Comes The Hammer!!

Going, Going - Almost Gone

Front Being Disassembled

Empty Shop

Name Change

Would'nt you know it!!! 8 weeks before opening a name change has been decided on. Now the bad news. I cannot divulge it yet.

In other news we have been promised final stamped approval on Tuesday. This means that the blog will be updated on a daily basis beginning next week as construction begins.

Jasons last day at his current job in New Zealand is sometime this week. By the 25th he will be jetting in to the Sunshine Coast in all his glory.

Can't wait Jason!!!!!!

A Busy Day

Met with contractors and all involved in construction. Hectic, but a lot accomplished including some before pictures posted below. Waiting for final approval from council - We are ready!!!

Front Ready For Facelift

Front Another View

Front Before

Side Of Property Before

Parking Lot Before

Shop Getting Bare

Happy New Year (Belated)

Thanks to all of you who have e-mailed me such positive comments.

We are holding our breath as we wait for Council approval sometime in the next week or so. The army of lanscapers, construction people, plumbers, electricians and more are standing by to begin construction.

Although I am taking a week or two off I have spent lots of time refining interior design, packaging and a myriad of other exciting things soon to be.

Many have asked if we have the "Automation Unit" with our roaster. The answer is yes.

I will update with some "before" pics next week when I get back to the office.

For those of you who are interested in "tasting/cupping" check out this interesting article.

Rough Floorplan of Roastery/Cafe

Our Brand new 12Kilo Diedrich Roaster
 

Partial inside shot - ready for remodel 

Front of property - ready for its facelift 

The Roastery Is Happening!

2005 - It seemed forever away. The Roastery plans are coming along nicely.

Our whole property will get a face lift. The front, approximately 200m3, will be converted into an air conditioned Roastery and Cafe with a retail area. The Diedrich Roaster will be featured with an 18 seater dry bar surrounding it. Coffee will be roasted by Jason and poured by the fortunate, yet to be found, Barista who joins our passionate team.

Our screen printing, Corporate, Promotional and Tourist Clothing Companies (Escapee Clothing and Ozkoz Australia) will continue to operate out of the remaining 500m3.

Jason from NZ is an experienced cupper and roaster and will join the team mid February. He brings with him loads of cupping experience, blend development, and roasting. He plans to establish Geek/Barista/Roaster meets weekly. Jason will also share his extensive cupping knowledge through offering cupping classes.

Single origin coffees will be featured, offering our customers the freshest roast origin coffee, poured via Press Pot - Vacuum Pot - Espresso, offering a great variety of experiences for the novice or the expert.

Look out for our awesome Coffee T shirts and other gear.

For those of you into homeroasting, we will have plenty of top quality single origin greens available.

Our website www.coffeeroastery.com.au will be up closer to the opening late March 05.

Alan