Kate Clarke and Jo Bennett couldn’t imagine a better start to their new partnership at Pioneer Coffee Roastery than winning a gold medal at the recent 2012/13 Golden Bean awards. Having only been in business together for two months at the time of posting their entry, they are excited about what the future holds.
Nestled in an unassuming industrial area in Yandina on the Sunshine Coast, Pioneer has claimed many a bronze and silver in past competitions, but until now, gold has always slipped past them. Kate, their Master Roaster with 7 years experience in the coffee industry, puts their recent win down to going with their instincts and knowing their traditional formulas stand the test of time.
“Decaf is an overlooked part of a roastery’s basic blends, but it is still an important one. Customers might not want a caffeine hit, but still want to enjoy a great tasting coffee, and we always try to focus on what the customer wants from their cup,” said Kate. “Our decaf is a single origin Mexican bean decaffeinated using a Swiss Water Process, and then, of course, roasted with love.”
The roastery is currently undergoing a much overdue facelift.
“To help with our new start, we wanted to capture a funky, fresh feel to the roastery,” said Jo. One of their primary goals in the revamp of Pioneer is to return to a focus on the coffee. “We want to make sure that a customer knows they can always have a great experience with Pioneer Coffee, whether they are at the roastery, at a café, or ordering online,” said Jo.
Experience it for yourself at 1-41 Pioneer Road, Yandina. A bit out of your way? Order online, or find a stockist at
W. www.pioneercoffee.com.au
