ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ®

Jake Hu, Head Judge of World Coffee Championships and Master Roaster for over a decade shares his views and expertise with Singapore Coffee Enthusiasts and F&B Operators. As the Spokesperson, he says, “ROASTELIER is a game changer for in-house coffee roasting.”

The global trends for coffee indicate that roasting is now the No.1 expertise indicator and the ultimate premium enabler. With the above key points in mind, ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ® gives you the freedom of creating one’s (your very own) signature blend in the hands of you (the coffeemaker). 

By simplifying the art of roasting, and thus allowing customisation and experimentation through second step roasting, they can redefine your coffee experience with ultimate freshness. 

With ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ®, this makes in-house coffee roasting simple, accessible, and entirely customisable. 

Have your own Signature Roast Roasted by You

How would you like to have your own Signature Roast, roasted by you? The ROASTELIER solution includes a range of fine Arabica coffees sourced from selected coffee growing regions around the world. 

These coffees are carefully assess for many quality parameters within Nestlé’s factories. They are then taken through the first step of roasting using their proprietary knowledge and equipment setup – referred to as ‘Prime Roast’ – to ensure consistently good results batch after batch.

There are three Prime Roast bean varietals – Brazil, Colombia, and Ethiopia (in either espresso or filter roast)

Brazil Prime Roast

The Brazil Prime Roast brews up light espressos that are medium-bodied with notes of nuts and chocolate complete with sweet, cereal notes; medium espressos that are balanced with notes of roasted nuts, chocolate and biscuits, dressed with hints of amaretto, and finished off with a velvety texture; and dark espressos that are rich, sweet, and complex with notes of dried fruits and cocoa with a long-lasting aftertaste.

Colombia Prime Roast

The Colombia Prime Roast impresses with light espressos that are sweet with milk chocolate and red fruit notes complete with bright and lively acidity; medium espressos with chocolate notes and raisin sweetness, emboldened with notes of roasted nuts in a medium acidity with sweet aftertastes; and dark espressos of intense body and notes of toasted almonds, cocoa, dried plums, and dates.

Ethiopia Prime Roast

The Ethiopia Prime Roast delights with light espressos that are round and balanced with notes of lemon tart, sweet citrus, and biscuit; medium espressos that are ripe with notes of black lemon, citrus and floral notes; and dark espressos that are delicate and rich with notes of dried fruits and hazelnut, finished off with a gentle acidity.

Coffee Made Simple 

Now you can have coffee made simple with ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ®, they uses INTELLIRoast technology that combines the benefits of Fluid Bed Roasting with proprietary software, intuitive system, and robust exhaust management system designed to give you consistent roasting results, batch after batch.

The system is equipped with a QR code reader that recognises the coffee type and offers a range of roasting profiles defined by master roasters at Nestlé and programmed into its database. Through an intuitive user interface, baristas can personalise the roasting of the coffee beans and access several sensory profiles from the selected bean types to create their signature blends.

The vision of ROASTELIER is to elevate coffee appreciation at all levels, this is something deep in their heart, mind and soul. Whether you are the starter level of coffee drinking, or at the expert level who makes it, you can appreciate and love this coffee made simple with ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ®, an encompassing experience rite of coffee drinking and appreciation passage that can be experienced your love and appreciation of coffee.

Taking this heart and vision further through blending and cupping workshops, makers like yourself can experience, learn, and create. For coffee business, restaurant or cafe business owners,  using  modular premium in-store execution complemented with point of sales materials enhance the consumer journey from introduction to purchase. Merchandise accessories such as take-home bean bags and label printers create opportunities for new revenue streams for cafes and restaurants. 

ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ® where ultimate freshness is crafted with passion.

My Coffee Made Simple Adventure with ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ®

Not many people knew that I dreamt of opening my own cafe, I don’t share this much though.  They probably know about my love for coffee and how much coffee I drink.  

During my coffee made simple adventure with ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ®, I had a wonderful experience to get a feel of how coffee roasting can now be simple, accessible, and entirely customisable, and in-house too!

Moreover, the coffee taste and sip pairing of 3 distinct single origins and roasting profiles with light bites gave me a much better understanding, feel and taste of how coffee and food pairing can be done. I have much to learn on the art and craft of coffee pairing with food.

I also have my own coffee roast by ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ®! Through the live demonstrations, we learnt about the art and science behind creating unique coffee blends, witnessing the roasting process in action. 

This was my TGH Photography Ethiopia Light Filter Roast Beans by ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ®, the whole process from preparation, weighing the beans, placement, QR code selection, roasting and packaging, roasted and bagged nicely, was done by my friend Jude, who is also a fellow coffee lover and drinker. Since I had to take the photos for my article, I couldn’t get a hands on. 

If one day, I do open a cafe, a ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ® coffee roasting machine is going to bring a whole new world of holistic coffee experiences, where coffee drinkers can view the art of coffee roasting right in the cafe premises, simple, accessible, and entirely customisable, filled with ultimate coffee freshness that is crafted with passion.

Thank you NESCAFÉ®, for this opportunity to have a hands on coffee tasting, roasting experience  and learning adventures with the ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ®. 

For more information on ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ® 

If you are in the coffee industry, or a cafe owner, and you are looking for cutting-edge technology and equipment for your coffee needs. Do check out their website and social media channels below. 

The ROASTELIER by NESCAFÉ®, a cutting-edge technology, a compact in-house coffee roasting solution for your coffee business right in your premises, a machine that you have always wanted on your wish list.    

• Website: https://www.nestleprofessional.com.sg/brands/roastelier
• LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/roastelier-by-nescafé/  
• Instagram: @roastelierbynescafe | @nestleprofessionalsg 

* A TGH Photography x Canon EOS R6 Mark II Explorer Series Production *

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I was first introduced to Bodum in Singapore at an event, there were a few housewares on display and in action at the event, the water kettle, coffee grinder, toaster and this particular coffee maker that caught my attention, the Bodum ePEBO vacuum coffee maker.

The Bodum ePEBO vacuum coffee maker looks like your secondary school science laboratory practical lesson except that it’s probably a lot more interesting and enjoyable with fragrant coffee being brewed inside this gorgeous looking coffee maker!

Funnel

Let me give a quick run through on the Bodum ePEBO vacuum coffee maker, the funnel is made of borosilicate glass, you can watch your coffee brewing process like a theatre play in motion.

Base

At the base, the “brains” behind this vacuum coffee maker, perfectly calibrating the brewing time and temperature of your coffee, a perfect cup of coffee with each brew, all at the press of a button.

Jug

The jug where the water heats up in the lower chamber, creating vapour pressure that forces the boiling water upwards into the funnel to mix with the coffee ground. Now, sit back and relax, watch the coffee ground and boiling water in an artistic play in motion, while enjoying the fragrance of the coffee ground that you are brewing.

Filter

There is a filter between the funnel and jug, that allows the coffee maker to be removed from the heat and vacuum pressure, it draws the brewed coffee through a strainer and back into the jug for serving freshly brewed fragrant coffee to your family and friends.

This Bodum ePEBO vacuum coffee maker looks a bit daunting in terms of how do I use it / brew the coffee ground? When I started to review this, I wasn’t so sure how to use it or even do it properly. After looking at the manual, it’s really not difficult at all!

How do I brew coffee with the Bodum ePEBO vacuum coffee maker?

Step 1: Add water into the jug (keep a lookout for its minimum 0.75L and maximum level 1.0L markings)

Step 2: Add coffee into the funnel, before that, remember to place the filter inside the funnel and secure it. Thereafter, put the lid back on the funnel.

**** Notes: Coffee to Water Ratio: one to two tablespoons of ground coffee for every six ounces (approximately 177.44ml of water). Individual preferences varies and do check your ground coffee brand recommended ratio. ****

Step 3: Switch on the power, press the button at the base, sit back, relax and watch the coffee brewing play in motion.

Step 4: After the brewed coffee flows back into the jug, serve hot and freshly brewed coffee to your family and friends.

For this particular review, I bought Supresso Coffee and chose the Lampung and Papua Baliem coffee ground. This Supresso Coffee brand is from Indonesia, they have quite a wide range of different coffee beans, ground and coffee related products. My friends Keith and Jude like Lampung, 100% Robusta Coffee, strong body and no acidity, chocolatey with slight earthy and tobacco.  The Paupa Baliem is 100% Arabica Coffee, low acidity and heavy body, chocolate & fruity with tobacco. The Supresso Coffee brand is currently expanding in Singapore, keep a lookout!

At our coffee pairing brewed by Bodum ePEBO vacuum coffee maker with delicious food, we all had a great time enjoying our coffee after dinner, from trying out this Bodum ePEBO vacuum coffee maker for the first time, watching coffee brewing in motion play inside this aesthestically beautiful coffee maker, dramatic and scientific, yet still artistic with soothing coffee fragrance and aroma in the air.

This is not your heavy duty coffee machine to grind your coffee beans and brew your coffee (You can buy Bodum coffee grinder to grind your coffee beans!). The Bodum ePEBO vacuum coffee maker gives rise to a simple and easy to use coffee brewing journey with your choice of ground coffee, all packed together inside this one pretty looking technologically advanced coffee maker. Sit back, relax and watch your favourite coffee being brewed and enjoyed in the company of family, relatives and friends.

A Big Thank You!

First and foremost, I would like to thank Hwee Seng Electronics and Brand Cellar for the opportunity to review the Bodum ePEBO vacuum coffee maker.

I would also like to thank Head Chef Keith and Chef Jude for helping out in this review of the Bodum ePEBO Vacuum Coffee Maker. Thanks to Head Chef Keith for allowing me to use his home, kitchen and dining facilities for the photography and videography shoot. Thanks to Chef Jude for taking on the role of the home barista in the photography and videography shoot. More photographs of the Bodum ePEBO vacuum coffee maker in action can be viewed here in this Flickr album !

Pricing and Availability

Retail Price: SGD $369

Availablity: Robinsons, Metro, Tangs, Courts Megastore, Popular

You can also buy online from Hwee Seng E-Store!

Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.

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