Ive just returned from a weeks holiday in Tassie. It didnt take long before I was searching for a decent coffee. When in unknown territory I always go for cappuccinos, as its easier to find something drinkable.
First stop, a cafe on the way to Port Arthur. Usual story, Lavazza beans = stale coffee.
Next try, Coles Bay. A bakery using an ECM machine and Oomph! coffee. I asked if the coffee was fresh and the proprieter replied, "yes, freshly opened from a vacuum sealed bag".... Hmmmm???!!! Okay Ill have a cappuccino then... Ding! Not bad at all, and not stale beans.
Next stop, a bakery in Bicheno. A similar ECM machine and Oomph! coffee. Same result. Very good cappa.
So to find the home of Oomph! coffee. Our last astop was Hobart. While walking to a restraunt in Hampton road, Battery point, we walked past a shop that had a large coffee roaster in the window. It was called, Tasmanian Gourmet Coffee Company. It was the home of Oomph!
Next day I had to pay a visit. They advertised an impressive range of blends and single origin coffees. I orderd a cappuccino and was rewarded with a superb drink. Everything in balance. The owner/roaster is one Carlos Kindred. We had a pretty decent chat about all things coffee. They were obviously passionate about their coffee. Just watching the care in the preparation was amasing. Not only were substandard shots binned, but also substandard milk preparation was relegated to the sink. Carlos roasted up some Ethiopian Yirgacheffe for me to take home. I asked how fresh there stock of SO beans was, and they said about 2 weeks. But Carlos offered to roast me a fresh batch. Hows that for customer service! I came back in the afternoon and it was all done. I had another cappa and walked away with some nice fresh beans to try.
All in all, a very interesting holiday.
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