Run Fast Run Free...

Posted out a special Christmas gift package this week. Any body who has put on a pair of runners and fronted up to the start line will know of Collis Birmingham an Australian representative long distance runner. This guy runs fast and does not mind a brew when not clocking smoking PB's 5000m 13:10.97 10000m 27:29.73 .
Hope you enjoy the Costa Rica Herbazu!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

"Thank you for all your support throughout the year. We recognise that every customer is important to us and hope you all have a safe and joyous Christmas and New Year.”
From our family to yours.

DAVIDS’ (the other brother) cold brew coffee

Fresh roasted coffee saturated with cool water brewed for sixteen hours sweetened with agave nectar and blended with fresh milk. The Toddy produces a naturally low acid, bold yet smooth coffee concentrate.
In the short term we will only preparing drinks for immediate sale at a later date we will be exploring bottling DAVIDS' once we have a better understanding of shelf life and labeling requirements.

Christmas Single Origin Offering...

Costa Rica Herbazu

Origin: Costa Rica
Region: West Valley Costa Rica
Supplier: Costa Rica Cafetalera Herbazu
Altitude: 1500 - 1700mts
Crop Year: 2010
Varietal: Villa Sarchi

About Costa Rica Herbazu Estate...
This coffee is a leader in the Costa Rica micro-mill revolution and to boot it’s a proven winner, with a consistently bright, dynamic, clean cup flavor.
Herbazu won 4th place in the 2009 Cup of Excellence!

About Costa Rica Cafetalera Herbazu...
The Herbazu Estate is owned by the Barrantes family and is both a well known and leading coffee producers the West Valley region of Costa Rica. It is one of the early pioneers in independent, small mill coffee farms. They grow a type of Villa Sarchi cultivar which is a dwarf mutation of Bourbon. The mill and drying patios are right in the center of the farm, which ranges from 1550 to 1700 meters.
The cup will surprise you with its winey, Kenya-like acidity

General Comments...
A bright, clean and light bodied coffee with a sweet and slightly nutty aroma. A lovely zesty acidity and sweetness are complimented by clarity and balance in the cup.

Trading Hours for Christmas Period...

We will be closed from 25th December 2010 and back trading on the 4th January 2011. Seasons Greetings!

Online Shop...

Fifth Battery Coffee Roasters has its own independent store to sell our coffee stuff online.

Detpak Queensland Barista State Championship

Date: December 05, 2010

Location: Wolff Rost Haus 14/23 Ashtan Place Banyo, QLD 4014

The Australian Barista Championship seeks to discover the best barista who embodies the following rules and guidelines from the WBC.

A Champion is someone who aspires to the following:

• To promote the growth, excellence & recognition in the Barista profession.
• To grow the Barista’s knowledge of and expertise in, the preparation and serving of specialty, espresso coffee through competitions.
• To promote the knowledge and consumption of specialty coffee to the consumer through the Barista.

Baristas are required to serve 4 espresso, 4 cappuccino and 4 espresso based signature drinks (no alcohol) to 4 sensory judges. Technique is assessed by 2 Technical Judges and the process is overseen by 1 Head Judge. The Baristas are allowed to use their choice of coffee and must complete the presentation within 15 minutes to avoid a overtime penalties up until 16 minutes whereby the barista is disqualified.