Extractions top 5 coffee trends for 2024

1.     Filter coffee

If you are traditionally someone who enjoys a flat white, you’ll be more likely to try a filter coffee in 2024 than ever before. Why? Because customers are becoming more conscious of the amount of dairy and non-dairy products they are consuming daily. Filter coffee is also a very different drinking experience to a long black. Filter coffee is generally a lighter, more flavourful experience, and is the perfect coffee to enjoy over an extended period, from hot to cold.

2.     Coffee cocktails

Coffee will be the shining star of bougie cocktails and mocktails. We’ve already started experimenting with these types of beverages, currently showcasing our signature drink, the Coffee Tonic, using our own tonic water, First Crack. Exploring how different coffee origins work with a variety of spirits will be fun project for us in 2024.

3.     Cold brew concentrate

Cold brew has never been more popular and with a quality product it’s never been easier to make a more satisfying coffee at home. Sales of our cold brew concentrate has grown in the last twelve months as more people discover the convenience and versatility of this product. We predict most coffee loving households will always have box of cold brew concentrate in their fridge this year.

4.     Pairing coffee with food

People understand the concept of pairing wine with food, so why not coffee? Each coffee origin, varietal and processing method offer a different and unique flavour profile, so it makes sense to explore how this can also enhance a dining experience.   This is something we hope to explore further in 2024.

5.     Roasting small batches

With the advancement in technology of small roasting machines, it’s becoming easier to purchase small quantities of high-end beans to roast in small batches for retail sale. Even though these beans will hit a higher price point for customers, they will provide a great opportunity for customers to enjoy more variety and experience quality higher point speciality beans.

Coffee prices to rise in 2022

Did you know that global coffee bean prices on average have jumped 21.6% over the past year.

We are raising our cup price by .50 cents. Why are we doing this?

In short, green beans are costing more because farms have struggled with bad weather and worker shortages due to the pandemic. Importing beans has also become more expensive due to difficulties in transportation.

For the most part, coffee roasters have worn the extra cost during 2021 but to remain sustainable into the future we must raise the price of our coffee.

If you know us and have followed our journey since day one, you'll know that we are completely transparent and honest in sharing our vulnerabilities.

We're working on ways we can minimise cost increases but at the same time we feel it's important to lead the way for other speciality coffee cafes to feel confident in knowing raising coffee prices is the right thing to do to ensure the whole speciality coffee chain remains sustainable.

Speciality coffee is difficult to grow and process well and that comes at a price but it's what we choose to serve and we're proud of that. You can be sure that every Extraction coffee bean is of the highest quality and the farmers, producers and green bean importers we work with are paid fairly and treated with the respect they deserve.

We hope you continue to support us in raising the awareness of speciality coffee in Logan City.

We're the first in the world to install the Nexus One coffee machine

Extraction Artisan Coffee in Logan City, Queensland, has become the first café in the world to install a cutting edge new Nexus One coffee machine, which revolutionise the coffee experience for barista and consumer.

Since opening its roller door in April 2016, Extraction Artisan Coffee has developed a reputation for providing quality in the coffee cup and on the plate. They have also become known as a place that prides itself on quality service with a genuine sense of care for customers.

With this in mind, the Slacks Creek café and coffee roastery has installed a brand new piece of coffee technology to enhance the customer experience: less machine, more experience!

The super slick Nexus One coffee machine designed in Netherlands and built expertly in Brisbane, under the direction of coffee engineer, Geoff Michelmore will change the way the barista interacts with the customer.

Traditionally, the wall of steel of the espresso machine separated the barista from the customer, but Extraction Artisan Coffee owner, Alex Milosevic, says all that changes with the Nexus One, which opens up that space to create a visual flow allowing full transparency of the coffee making process.

 “We are so thrilled to be the first café in the world to have the Nexus One installed and have enjoyed working with Aremde to tweak the functionality,” he says.

“It’s a piece of art, beautiful to look at but with the same competition spec technology which we have enjoyed using with the Black Eagle machine, which has served us so well. 

“Stoddarts (located on the border of Logan City and Brisbane City), has been working with them on the build, it’s a very exciting project for global new comer Aremde and makes it that much more satisfying to install. The workmanship is brilliant and we can’t wait for our customers to enjoy it.”

Extraction Artisan Coffee wins prestigious national coffee medal

We're celebrating after winning a silver medal at the prestigious 2017 Australian International Coffee Awards (AICA) for our Single Origin Ethiopian ‘Black Steel’.

We decided to enter the competition after receiving great feedback from you, our customers, about the flavoursome Ethiopian Kochere single origin coffee.

We are really excited to be a silver medallist, as it confirms that all the hard work is paying off and our products really are of a high standard.

The AICA, conducted by The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, is Australia’s first and only international coffee awards rewarding and recognising excellence.

The awards give producers the opportunity to benchmark their produce against industry standards, seek advice from an independent panel of experts, and promote and market award-winning products using the AICA seal of quality.

One of the best ways to try this exceptional coffee is our Barista Tasting Plate which gives you an espresso, a piccolo and a cold drip.

Espresso vs Filter

We often get asked;

‘What is filter coffee?’

‘Will I like it?’

‘Is it stronger than espresso?’

This post will hopefully answer some of these questions so you’ll feel more confident in trying a filter coffee next time you come in.

So, what’s the difference?

Espresso is a big boy who packs a punch. The beans, when roasted, are caramelised, intensifying the essence of flavour. The Extraction, using high pressure through the coffee machine, helps to cut through the milk, so the aim is to end up with a well-rounded cup of coffee. If your coffee has a burnt flavour, it’s  likely the beans have been over-roasted.

Filter is a delicate soul with many layers. A lighter roast helps the origin of the bean flavour shine through. This might include floral or fruit flavours depending on what country the bean originated from. As the cup cools, you’ll experience lots of different flavours making it a very unique experience.

If you’re a tea lover, you’ll most likely enjoy the filter experience.

Comparing espresso and filter is like comparing a deep tissue massage with a relaxation massage or for wine lovers, a Cabernet Sauvignon with a Pinot Noir.

They’ll both do the job, it just depends on how you feel and want you need from your cup of coffee.

We could never pick a favourite, we love both espresso and filter equally, but if you have some time to sit back and relax then ask our baristas what’s in the filter today?

You can purchase both filter and espresso roasts from Extraction Coffee Roasters