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Los Angeles Times
06-03-2025
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
One of the world's best restaurants is launching its own coffee delivered to your door
Chef René Redzepi of famed restaurant Noma in Copenhagen and his flavor laboratory Noma Projects are launching a new coffee membership, available to be delivered around the world, starting today. Redzepi's mission to distill elements of his surrounding landscape onto a plate has also been the backbone of the restaurant's beverage selections. The goal with Noma Kaffe is to nurture relationships with farmers, sourcing coffees that support local communities, food systems and regenerative agriculture. 'Coffee and chocolate are two things that I can't live without,' says Redzepi. 'Obviously, in reality, you can live without most things, but if I had to choose a last meal, it could be a fantastic cup of coffee with a piece of truly high-quality chocolate.' Noma Kaffe will send to subscribers each month two 250-gram packages of exclusive whole beans that offer a window into Redzepi's coffee obsession, featuring selections from small farms and a light Nordic roasting profile. For March, the first coffee was chosen in a blind tasting of beans from Mexico: a Garnica from Tenejapa in Chiapas grown by the Iztín family. This coffee variety was originally introduced at Noma during its 2017 pop-up in Tulum. The second coffee, a natural Ethiopian Landrace (a blend of indigenous varieties), was grown at about 7,000 feet above sea level, the high elevation yielding balanced acidity with notes of tropical fruit and spice. The subscription is sold through Noma Projects for $65 a month. Coffee service has been an integral pursuit at Noma — which now focuses on a new ingredient each season; it's currently 'ocean season.' The restaurant partnered with World Barista Champion Tim Wendelboe of Oslo in 2013 to source beans and create the coffee service for its tasting menus. Now it has established its own department under Noma Kaffe, to source and roast beans in-house. 'We wanted to have as good of coffee as in the best coffee bars,' says Redzepi. 'It was an obvious choice back then to work with Tim Wendelboe. He is an extraordinary individual. And he has taught us so much over the years.' 'Tim often asked us, 'Why don't you do it yourselves?' says Redzepi of roasting coffee at Noma. 'I was always intrigued by the idea.' Redzepi wanted to ensure that someone would develop a coffee sourcing and roasting program that defines the Noma Kaffe flavor profile, featuring his affinity for Nordic profiles with light roasts, bright acidity and floral notes. Carolyne Lane had started at Noma in 2018 as a host and server while curating the tea selection, making herb infusions, spending time in the test kitchen to craft juice pairings and learning all aspects of the restaurant's coffee service. Now Lane helms the coffee division of Noma Projects, which Redzepi founded in 2022 to showcase and sell ingredients from the restaurant's workshop, such as corn yuzu hot sauce, cep oil and aged pumpkin vinegar. Supported by Noma head sommelier Ava Mees List and general manager Simon Kofoed Bursche Hansen, Lane works with head roaster Alastair Hesp and head barista Tsubasa Maehiro to develop roast profiles and manage quality control. Redzepi 'is coffee obsessed and very engaged in the project,' says Lane. Lane recently spent time on the road in Colombia with Tyler Youngblood of Azahar, a green coffee sourcing company, researching regenerative coffee agriculture in the regions where they sourced beans for later this spring. The second and third subscription drops will focus on beans from three farmers in Huila, a top coffee-growing region in southwestern Colombia known for award-winningbeans that are sweet and fragrant. 'They all represent very different expressions of the region,' says Lane. 'From the ambitious and meticulous farmer with super crisp flavor profiles, to the one who extends the fermentation of his washed coffees to cope with a shockingly steep terrain. ... Those coffees are big, bold and juicy, and super floral.' Hints of aromatic flowers from jasmine and rose to hibiscus and honeysuckle are especially desirable for lightly roasted Nordic coffee profiles. Currently Lane is traveling in Chiapas, Mexico, with coffee expert Jesús Salazar of Cafeología, a coffee education and sourcing company. 'He is explorative and curious by nature, and has spent many years coordinating the native Mayan farmers around San Cristobal de las Casas,' says Lane. 'Frankly it's a miracle that some of these coffees have made it to a consumer, seeing as these farms are so incredibly tiny.' During Noma's residency at the Ace Hotel in Kyoto last October through December, Lane and Redzepi also found inspiration in Japanese cafe culture. Weekenders Coffee owner Masahiro Kaneko shared his roastery space with Lane during Noma's months in Japan, while the subscription plans were taking shape. 'Coffee feels like something that everyone can connect to,' Lane says. 'It makes me feel part of the wider world. It's about a respect for nature. It's about a respect for culture and communities, and collaboration.' Wendelboe and the Noma beverage team created an optimal process to brew coffee during the Kyoto residency: an Americano hybrid prepared by pulling a shot of espresso through an Aeropress filter, pouring the espresso through a V60 filter, then adding a precise amount of hot water to emulate a filter coffee. This method enabled them to brew three cups of coffee from one shot of espresso, with efficiency and consistency as the finale for the dining experience. Redzepi hints at more plans to expand Noma Kaffe. 'I want to have a unique high-quality, best-in-class coffee bar that can be equally as good as all the best coffee bars in the Nordics,' he says. 'Perhaps where Noma is today. And we will focus on that.'
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘World's best' coffee shop for 2025 named
It's official: Sydney has the world's best coffee shop. At least that's what a new list ranking top cafés globally found, with the Australian city beating out perennial rival Melbourne for the top spot. Sydney-based Toby's Estate Coffee Roasters was crowned the best coffee shop in the world, followed by Onyx Coffee Lab of Arkansas, Gota Coffee Experts of Vienna, Austria, Proud Mary Coffee of Melbourne and Tim Wendelboe of Oslo, Norway. The top 10 coffee shops also hailed from Singapore, France, Malaysia and Colombia. Cafés worldwide were judged on a variety of factors, ranging from quality of coffee and food, sustainability practices and customer service, according to the ranking's website. Both public opinions and experts' evaluation were taken into account to reach the final selection, according to the 'World's 100 Best Coffee Shops.' Jody Leslie, general manager for Toby's Estate, told CNN Travel that her whole team was 'completely stoked' when they learned about the result. 'We've been in the coffee game a long time and we know what we do is amazing and we try very hard to be consistent and so to be recognized like this is just amazing,' she said. Its flagship shop, located in Sydney's southwest Chippendale neighborhood, earned the recognition, but it has branches across Australia and Asia, including Singapore, Indonesia and the Middle East. Leslie said sales have surged since the announcement, attracting more visitors eager to try her team's coffee. To thank customers for their support, Toby's Estate will host a free coffee day on February 27. The Toby's Estate flagship shop features a brew bar where coffee is made in front of customers and a roastery on-site, roasting fresh beans daily. The coffee chain began in 1997, when lawyer Toby Smith started the business from his mother's garage in Woolloomooloo, a harborside eastern suburb of Sydney. Arkansas-based Onyx Coffee Lab ranked second. The company has three branches in Bentonville, Fayetteville, and Springdale, but it wasn't clear which made the list. Vienna's Gota Coffee, ranked third, also took to social media to express gratitude for the recognition. 'We are honored to share this award with not only the top 100 shops around the world mentioned but all the cafes throughout the industry who get up each morning to offer the best hospitality and service to their guests,' Onyx Coffee Lab posted on its Instagram. 'This journey has been fueled by passion, precision, and the incredible support of our coffee-loving community,' Gota Coffee posted on its Instagram. 'Here's to pushing the boundaries of coffee culture, one brew at a time!' Australia's cafe scene is famed for its cool vibes and the competitive spirit of baristas chasing the perfect brew. Australian cafés have popped up in major cities worldwide, offering up avocado toast and flat whites — both of which originated in the country (though many New Zealanders dispute the flat white's origin). Within Australia, a long-standing rivalry exists between Sydney and Melbourne – not least over which city brews the better cup of joe. Melbourne has traditionally been regarded as the country's coffee capital — with a coffee history that dates back to the post-World War II era, when Italian immigrants brought their espresso machines and café traditions to the city. In recent years, Sydney's coffee scene has punched above its weight, bruising the pride of Melbourne fans. The Harbor City overtook Melbourne last year in a list of the top 10 best cities worldwide for coffee, published by American magazine Food & Wine. Sydney took home the number three spot, while Melbourne landed at number 10. The magazine named Melbourne's Proud Mary a 'standout' café, which also ranked fourth on the world's 100 best coffee shop list. That wasn't the only blow to Melbourne's coffee reputation. In 2023, Australian travel site awarded the title of 'best flat white' to The Cupping Room in the national capital of Canberra, despite calling Melbourne the 'unofficial coffee capital of the world.' If there's one thing the lists can agree on, it's that Australia wins. 'I think our win is a win for the country. Australian coffee is, I think, the best in the world and so it doesn't come down to Sydney and Melbourne,' said Leslie of Toby's Estate. 'We want to be strong as a country, and that helps everyone.'
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New study reveals the top 100 coffee shops in the world
The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops has just released its highly anticipated 2025 ranking, naming the top spots for a perfect cup across the globe. Topping the list is Toby's Estate Coffee Roasters in Australia, a well-known specialty coffee roaster known for its commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing. Founded in 1997, Toby's has built a reputation for high-quality beans and a fair-trade supply chain that supports its growers. Its flagship café in Chippendale, Sydney, is a must-visit for those in the area. Coming in second is Onyx Coffee Lab, a U.S. favorite with multiple locations across Arkansas. Known for its seasonal flavors and expertly sourced beans from Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador, Onyx has gained a cult following for its innovative approach to specialty coffee. Rounding out the top three is Gota Coffee Experts in Austria. Situated in the heart of Vienna, Gota is recognized not only for its award-winning coffee, but also for its hands-on workshops, where visitors can learn the art of coffee processing, roasting, and brewing. Toby's Estate Coffee Roasters, Australia Onyx Coffee Lab, USA Gota Coffee Experts, Austria Proud Mary Coffee, Australia Tim Wendelboe, Norway Apartment Coffee, Singapore Kawa, France Coffee Anthology, Austria Story of Ono, Malaysia Tropicalia Coffee, Colombia Espressolab, South Africa Hola Coffee Lagasca, Spain Casa Canela, Venezuela Alquimia Coffee, El Salvador Kross Coffee Roasters, Greece MOK Coffee, Belgium Prevail Coffee, USA Yardstick, The Philippines Veneziano Coffee Roasters, Australia Puku Puku, Peru You can view the full list on The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops website. The post New study reveals the top 100 coffee shops in the world appeared first on The Manual.
CNN
26-02-2025
- Business
- CNN
World's best coffee shop for 2025 named
It's official: Sydney has the world's best coffee shop. At least that's what a new list ranking top cafés globally found, with the Australian city beating out perennial rival Melbourne for the top spot. Sydney-based Toby's Estate Coffee Roasters was crowned the best coffee shop in the world, followed by Onyx Coffee Lab of Arkansas, Gota Coffee Experts of Vienna, Austria, Proud Mary Coffee of Melbourne and Tim Wendelboe of Oslo, Norway. The top 10 coffee shops also hailed from Singapore, France, Malaysia and Colombia. Cafés worldwide were judged on a variety of factors, ranging from quality of coffee and food, sustainability practices and customer service, according to the ranking's website. Both public opinions and experts' evaluation were taken into account to reach the final selection, according to the 'World's 100 Best Coffee Shops.' Jody Leslie, general manager for Toby's Estate, told CNN Travel that her whole team was 'completely stoked' when they learned about the result. 'We've been in the coffee game a long time and we know what we do is amazing and we try very hard to be consistent and so to be recognized like this is just amazing,' she said. Its flagship shop, located in Sydney's southwest Chippendale neighborhood, earned the recognition, but it has branches across Australia and Asia, including Singapore, Indonesia and the Middle East. Leslie said sales have surged since the announcement, attracting more visitors eager to try her team's coffee. To thank customers for their support, Toby's Estate will host a free coffee day on February 27. The Toby's Estate flagship shop features a brew bar where coffee is made in front of customers and a roastery on-site, roasting fresh beans daily. The coffee chain began in 1997, when lawyer Toby Smith started the business from his mother's garage in Woolloomooloo, a harborside eastern suburb of Sydney. Arkansas-based Onyx Coffee Lab ranked second. The company has three branches in Bentonville, Fayetteville, and Springdale, but it wasn't clear which made the list. Vienna's Gota Coffee, ranked third, also took to social media to express gratitude for the recognition. 'We are honored to share this award with not only the top 100 shops around the world mentioned but all the cafes throughout the industry who get up each morning to offer the best hospitality and service to their guests,' Onyx Coffee Lab posted on its Instagram. 'This journey has been fueled by passion, precision, and the incredible support of our coffee-loving community,' Gota Coffee posted on its Instagram. 'Here's to pushing the boundaries of coffee culture, one brew at a time!' Australia's second largest city ranks among the world's best for coffee, but there's something else Melburnians queue up for each morning. Related video A must-have to start the morning in Melbourne. And it's not just coffee Australia's cafe scene is famed for its cool vibes and the competitive spirit of baristas chasing the perfect brew. Australian cafés have popped up in major cities worldwide, offering up avocado toast and flat whites — both of which originated in the country (though many New Zealanders dispute the flat white's origin). Within Australia, a long-standing rivalry exists between Sydney and Melbourne – not least over which city brews the better cup of joe. Melbourne has traditionally been regarded as the country's coffee capital — with a coffee history that dates back to the post-World War II era, when Italian immigrants brought their espresso machines and café traditions to the city. In recent years, Sydney's coffee scene has punched above its weight, bruising the pride of Melbourne fans. The Harbor City overtook Melbourne last year in a list of the top 10 best cities worldwide for coffee, published by American magazine Food & Wine. Sydney took home the number three spot, while Melbourne landed at number 10. The magazine named Melbourne's Proud Mary a 'standout' café, which also ranked fourth on the world's 100 best coffee shop list. That wasn't the only blow to Melbourne's coffee reputation. In 2023, Australian travel site awarded the title of 'best flat white' to The Cupping Room in the national capital of Canberra, despite calling Melbourne the 'unofficial coffee capital of the world.' If there's one thing the lists can agree on, it's that Australia wins. 'I think our win is a win for the country. Australian coffee is, I think, the best in the world and so it doesn't come down to Sydney and Melbourne,' said Leslie of Toby's Estate. 'We want to be strong as a country, and that helps everyone.'
CNN
26-02-2025
- Business
- CNN
World's best coffee shop for 2025 named
It's official: Sydney has the world's best coffee shop. At least that's what a new list ranking top cafés globally found, with the Australian city beating out perennial rival Melbourne for the top spot. Sydney-based Toby's Estate Coffee Roasters was crowned the best coffee shop in the world, followed by Onyx Coffee Lab of Arkansas, Gota Coffee Experts of Vienna, Austria, Proud Mary Coffee of Melbourne and Tim Wendelboe of Oslo, Norway. The top 10 coffee shops also hailed from Singapore, France, Malaysia and Colombia. Cafés worldwide were judged on a variety of factors, ranging from quality of coffee and food, customer service, sustainability practices to customer service, according to the ranking's website. Both public opinions and experts' evaluation were taken into account to reach the final selection, according to the 'World's 100 Best Coffee Shops.' Jody Leslie, general manager for Toby's Estate, told CNN Travel that her whole team was 'completely stoked' when they learned about the result. 'We've been in the coffee game a long time and we know what we do is amazing and we try very hard to be consistent and so to be recognized like this is just amazing,' she said. Its flagship shop, located in Sydney's southwest Chippendale neighborhood, earned the recognition, but it has branches across Australia and Asia, including Singapore, Indonesia and the Middle East. Leslie said sales have surged since the announcement, attracting more visitors eager to try her team's coffee. To thank customers for their support, Toby's Estate will host a free coffee day on February 27. The Toby's Estate flagship shop features a brew bar where coffee is made in front of customers and a roastery on-site, roasting fresh beans daily. The coffee chain began in 1997, when lawyer Toby Smith started the business from his mother's garage in Woolloomooloo, a harborside eastern suburb of Sydney. Arkansas-based Onyx Coffee Lab ranked second. The company has three branches in Bentonville, Fayetteville, and Springdale, but it wasn't clear which made the list. Vienna's Gota Coffee, ranked third, also took to social media to express gratitude for the recognition. 'We are honored to share this award with not only the top 100 shops around the world mentioned but all the cafes throughout the industry who get up each morning to offer the best hospitality and service to their guests,' Onyx Coffee Lab posted on its Instagram. 'This journey has been fueled by passion, precision, and the incredible support of our coffee-loving community,' Gota Coffee posted on its Instagram. 'Here's to pushing the boundaries of coffee culture, one brew at a time!' Australia's second largest city ranks among the world's best for coffee, but there's something else Melburnians queue up for each morning. Related video A must-have to start the morning in Melbourne. And it's not just coffee Australia's cafe scene is famed for its cool vibes and the competitive spirit of baristas chasing the perfect brew. Australian cafés have popped up in major cities worldwide, offering up avocado toast and flat whites — both of which originated in the country (though many New Zealanders dispute the flat white's origin). Within Australia, a long-standing rivalry exists between Sydney and Melbourne – not least over which city brews the better cup of joe. Melbourne has traditionally been regarded as the country's coffee capital — with a coffee history that dates back to the post-World War II era, when Italian immigrants brought their espresso machines and café traditions to the city. In recent years, Sydney's coffee scene has punched above its weight, bruising the pride of Melbourne fans. The Harbor City overtook Melbourne last year in a list of the top 10 best cities worldwide for coffee, published by American magazine Food & Wine. Sydney took home the number three spot, while Melbourne landed at number 10. The magazine named Melbourne's Proud Mary a 'standout' café, which also ranked fourth on the world's 100 best coffee shop list. That wasn't the only blow to Melbourne's coffee reputation. In 2023, Australian travel site awarded the title of 'best flat white' to The Cupping Room in the national capital of Canberra, despite calling Melbourne the 'unofficial coffee capital of the world.' If there's one thing the lists can agree on, it's that Australia wins. 'I think our win is a win for the country. Australian coffee is, I think, the best in the world and so it doesn't come down to Sydney and Melbourne,' said Leslie of Toby's Estate. 'We want to be strong as a country, and that helps everyone.'
