Mackay has been put on the map for exceptional coffee thanks to Primal Coffee Roasters win last month in the world’s largest coffee roasting ‘Golden Bean’ competition – resetting the bar for the region’s coffee industry.
Opened in 2020, Primal Coffee Roasters are well-known as the only café in the region to roast their own beans on premise and owner Dan Shaw’s dedication to premium coffee products has been further solidified by the recent award wins.
Dan said that taking home bronze in the categories of Espresso (short black) for their ‘Date Night’ and Milk Coffee (latte) for their ‘Woodstock’ was a true honour.
“The Golden Bean is one of the hardest coffee competitions in the world and we honestly feel so humbled that we have placed. It’s a win for not only our team, but also for Mackay as a regional town competing against major cities,” he said.
Celebrating its 18th year in Australia and eighth in North America, the Golden Bean Australasia Program recognises the most elite roasters across the globe in the categories of Espresso, Milk, Filter, Alternative Milk, Chain Store Milk, Chain Street Espresso, Elite and Super-Automatic.
The judging panel have extensive experience working within the industry, including Paul Asquith who has been Australasian Grand Barista Champion and specialises in filtration for coffee.
“There’s a true science behind coffee. All the different elements need to align, including bean quality, roast date, climate control, water quality…and of course, patience! We are constantly looking for new ways to perfect our craft and it’s encouraging to know that it’s coming through in the quality we’re producing,” Mr Shaw said.
Primal’s Operations Manager, Tamara Vella said that they were incredibly proud of what they had achieved this year and have even bigger plans for 2023.
“We’ve poured so much love into creating the highest quality beans and we’re excited to share that with even more people across Mackay and the Whitsunday Region to make sure everyone has access to an amazing coffee,” she said.
Primal Coffee Roasters are located at 134 Evan Street and sell their signature blends both in store and online via their website www.primalcoffeeroasters.com
Primal Coffee Roasters’ Owner Dan Shaw (right) and Operations Manager Tamara Vella celebrate two bronze awards in the Golden Bean Australasia awards
Publishers Indemnity. Any individual or entity that places advertising, supplies copy material, or submits editorial content to Core Life Publishing agrees and undertakes to ensure that all such material:- Does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights;- Is free from any content that could be considered defamatory, libelous, or slanderous;- Does not infringe upon any rights related to privacy or breach of confidence;- Contains no obscene, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material;- Complies fully with the Trade Practices Act and all other applicable laws, regulations, or statutes.Furthermore, by submitting or placing such material, these individuals or entities agree to indemnify and hold harmless the publisher, Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd, and/or its agents from and against any and all investigations, claims, demands, liabilities, damages, costs, or judgments arising out of or in connection with the material provided. All material is believed to be accurate at the time of printing and remains the copyright of Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd.
© 2024 Mackay and Whitsunday Life Pty Ltd.
