3/100 Commercial rd
Teneriffe , Brisbane 4006

The CaFFiend is pleased to present first time reviewers Colin & Kym from up north, letting is know all about what’s hot and what’s not in sunny Queensland, keep on caffeining on guys:

This boutique coffee roastery is situated on one of the busier roads in Teneriffe. Rumours of their quality coffee had reached our ears before it had touched our lips. After a short drive we found the shop, a rather small one that didn’t bound out to invite you in. Inside the fit out is a combination of an older style building with ornate cornices combining a cleverly economical funky fit out that suits the area well. They also offer a selection of food.
Now the most important aspect…. The coffee.
The coffee was an in-house blend called ‘Krank’. The former owner of the café on-sold the business but kept the roasting side, and continues to roast this delicious blend for them.  ‘Medium-dark roast, rich and smooth with a lingering chocolate aftertaste’ is the blurb.
Coffee’s ordered were short black, cafe latte, decaf latte and a cappuccino.
The short black sure packed a punch, but after talking to David the Barista, we learnt they used a triple shot basket and double ristretto bases on the coffees, punch explained.

We also learnt that the beans are best 6-10 days post roast, day 7 on the day we were there.
The Shot – Rich dark crema looked very inviting.
Aroma – Dark chocolate with a slightly smokey after scent.
Milk – The only way we described this was ‘liquid marshmallow’, delicious.
Taste – Well balanced full bodied coffee that was enjoyable to drink.
LaMarzocco GB/5 + Mazzer Robur + VERY knowledgeable barista = great coffee.
Given the number of clients that came through the door the service was not as fast as expected, but the wait was explained after watching David the Barista fill a triple shot basket with painstaking care, ensuring each coffee was the best he could make it.
If Caffeine Espresso was closer to our part of town it would soon become a regular stop for us.
Barista Dave made this a two bean experience for us.

Coffee: KRANK