Richmond 2.0 | Zest Coffee

ZEST SENSORY EXPERIENCE STUDIO

A BARISTA HAVEN. A COFFEE LOVERS DREAM.

THIS IS A PLACE TO EXPLORE ZEST’S PASSION FOR THE SPECIALTY COFFEE INDUSTRY. A PLACE FOR BARISTAS TO LEARN, AND A PLACE FOR COFFEE LOVERS TO GROW. AS WE LIKE TO SAY, EDUCATION BREWS APPRECIATION.

SENSORY EXPERIENCE

Let us bring you into our world of flavour and education – our sensory experiences are a homage to the producer and the final cup.

Each tasting flight will transport you to a particular producer somewhere across this coffee consuming globe. Our coffee professionals will guide you on a thirty-minute journey of terroir, processing, and producer background as you dive deep into the flight of your choosing. This insightful and educational experience will bring a newfound appreciation to the coffee you drink, as well as give you access to some rare and complex coffees by some of the best, innovative, and most sought-after producers in the world.

Single Cup Menu available in store. With the same passion to tell the story of each coffee, experience our love for coffee with a single cup of batch brew or pourover. No booking required!

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INDUSTRY EVENTS

OUR STUDIO IS HOME TO ALL ZESTS VICTORIAN EVENT.

Barista’s Choice. Profitability Masterclasses. Cup of Excellence Cuppings. And so much more. We want to create a barista community fixated on the world of specialty coffee. So, keep your eyes on our Humanitix page to be the first to book these on demand events.

HUMANITIX EVENTBRITE

Minamihara Cupping

BARISTA TRAINING

BASIC COURSES. IMMEDIATE COURSES. ADVANCED COURSES.

We pride ourselves on being a trusted voice and knowledge hub in the specialty coffee industry. Let our qualified team lead you through any stage of your barista journey. Whether you are starting out in your first cafe job, looking to lead your cafes coffee program, or preparing for comp, our training curriculum will have a course suited for you.

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RETAIL

THE HOME OF ZESTS FOUR BLENDS AND EVER ROTATING MICROLOTS.

Our shelves are stocked full of fresh beans, delivered weekly from our roastery. Blackbird, Corcovado, Libertango, African Mailman – four delicious blend to cover your daily coffee needs. Or come in to explore our ever-rotating microlots including our special reserve series.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RICHMOND EXPERIENCE...

“Had the best coffee experience here. Good chat with the very knowledgeable barista and gained lots of insights about the farm, bean varieties and processes. Very different from getting a coffee at a cafe because you get to ask a lot of questions and there are no distractions from customers walking in and out. Felt like a total VIP coming into this studio.”

“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, Damon’s insight will prove to be enlightening. 10/10 would visit again.”

Yostina Askander

“We did the coffee tasting experience with Damon which was amazing. He knows everything about the coffee from farm to cup. Thank you so much. We appreciated it.”

Korbinian G.