Blend Development...

After much consultation with green bean merchants our baristas and some helpful advice from the boys at Brisbanes newest specialty roaster and cafe (Cup) we have reserved our greens for the remaining period until next years crop arrives.

Being mindful of availability and quality we set out to achieve the following.

Brother Espresso House Blend....
Aroma: Spice and toffee
Flavor profile: Berries, sweet citrus and caramel

Fifth Battery Seasonal Blend…
Flavor profile: Chocolate and fruit notes

After cupping and throwing a few ideas around and some sacrifices this is what we come up with…

Brother Espresso House Blend (4 bean blend)
40% Indonesian (twisty notes, good body, clean aftertaste and fruity/earthy flavour/fragrance)
20% Indian (spice)
20% Nicaraguan (sweet caramel/refined notes)
20% Ethiopia

Fifth Battery Seasonal Blend (3 bean blend)
40% Brazil
40% Ethiopia
20 % Nicaraguan

Stay tuned for Taste Descpriptions

A taste if things to come....

Got some greens to sample... Brazil, Ethiopian, Indonesian, Indian and Guatemalan. Our focus is the Brother Espresso House Blend and Fifth Battery Seasonal Blend.

Easter Greetings!

Happy Easter to you with all best wishes.

First in the world...

Diedrich have advised that our new IR12 roaster should be ready to ship mid February.
Diedrich have also advised us that we are getting the very latest version of their automation software on our roaster (the first IR roaster in the world to get it, actually!). This brand new software was developed for the larger CR roasting plants, and Diedrich have decided to utilize the same platform on their IR roasters. This new system we are told is a step up in sophistication.

Why Fifth Battery...

It is as simple as our Grand Father E.G. Gowty was drafted to the 5th Battery 2/2 Heavy Anit-aircraft Regiment and remained with the Battery until the end of the war.
Without family you have nothing!

Job Title: Roaster

We are looking for somebody to conduct coffee roasting processes and activities. Must have experience in all aspects of coffee production (including roasting). And more importantly the ability work as hard as they play.

Merry Christmas...

From our family to yours we hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a great new year!
Hopefully santa will be extra good to you.
Enjoy your holidays!