Davey Street Garage
Davey Street Garage
Specialty Coffee Tasting
Recently we were invited to do a specialty coffee tasting with Davey Street Garage as part of their weekly Saturday morning @ the Tasmanian Produce Market gig. We were both excited to take part, particularly John who loves his coffee and has bought more coffee paraphernalia than our kitchen can cope with! The 45 minute session is fascinating and educational as Ben explains the intricacies of the ratings for quality coffee and the range of flavours that can be expressed through the beans. Ben's knowledge of coffee is impressive and he shares his passion for all things coffee and his understanding of how to brew a great tasting cup throughout the tasting experience. I realised how complex coffee can be and know that there is so much more to learn!
As the weather was typically Tasmanian and a little on the breezy side, we didn't do the 'cupping technique' which Ben explained is the process used during the coffee grading process. Its simplicity allows the coffee to speak for itself. Instead Ben used the pour over technique to brew the two coffees we tasted. Using equipment which allows fine measurements for the beans, water and temperature, Ben brews the coffee with accuracy and precision, resulting in a delicious and very smooth coffee. The coffee is served black, of course, so that the full flavour and aroma of the coffee can be appreciated.
The colour wheel explains the different flavours which can come out through the beans. Ben also explains the three different ways that the coffee cherries can be processed to create coffee. Fascinating!
The design of the spout on the kettle allows for more accurate pouring when cascading water over the beans in the coffee filter.
The first coffee we tasted originated in Kenya. The flavour was fresh and zesty with a palate of melon, pear, green tea and pink grapefruit. It was very, very smooth and I loved it! Ben took a lot of care with the process of brewing the coffee and ensuring the temperature was right and that the water was poured over at the correct rate.
Watching the process of the pour over was fascinating, especially as both coffees reacted differently once the water was added. The second coffee was much slower to drip through the filter.
Ben is planning to offer the coffee tasting experience at their new café, Little Amsterdam, opening soon in Battery Point. I highly recommend a visit to indulge in tasting a variety of different beans and to learn more about the fascinating world of coffee. A must-do for coffee connoisseurs and aficionados and anyone who loves great coffee!
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