We partner with coffee roasters who bring something genuinely exciting to the Australian café scene. Coffee today is about far more than routine, it’s about experience, creativity, atmosphere, and building memorable moments that customers want to come back to. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Zest Coffee, a roaster that has been pushing the boundaries of specialty coffee since 2009 with an approach that feels energetic, expressive, and modern.
For Tasmanian cafés, the partnership between Zando and Zest Coffee means access to specialty coffee backed by industry expertise, modern roasting precision, and the local support needed to keep businesses running smoothly. Let’s take a closer look at the specialty blends crafted by Zest Coffee.
Libertango
Libertango is layered, expressive, and beautifully refined. Built from coffees sourced from Colombia, Peru, and Ethiopia, this espresso roast balances richness with vibrant fruit character in a way that feels modern and polished. Notes of caramel fudge and cashew provide warmth and sweetness, while red nectarine and apricot jam bring brightness and depth to the cup.
There’s a smooth sophistication to Libertango that feels equally at home in minimalist espresso bars and bustling contemporary cafés. It’s the kind of blend that invites customers to slow down and pay attention to the layers unfolding in each sip.
Corcovado
Corcovado captures the comforting side of specialty coffee without sacrificing complexity. Rich, smooth, and effortlessly approachable, this blend delivers notes of chocolate, caramel, toffee, hazelnut, and butterscotch with exceptional balance throughout the cup. It’s designed to be an all-rounder, performing beautifully both as espresso and through milk while carrying the warmth and depth inspired by Brazilian coffee culture.
Corcovado feels grounded, familiar, and incredibly easy to enjoy as the kind of coffee customers return to daily, because it simply delivers every time.
African Mailman
The African Mailman brings boldness, energy, and a little nostalgia into the café experience. Named after the Nina Simone track, this blend leans into rich texture and syrupy body while delivering vibrant flavour notes of chocolate pudding, plum jam, maple syrup, cream, and berries. There’s a sense of movement and rhythm to the African Mailman that reflects the expressive creativity at the heart of Zest Coffee’s roasting philosophy.
Full-bodied and memorable, it creates a coffee experience that feels indulgent, modern, and packed with personality without losing its balance or drink-ability.
Black Bird
Black Birds has become something of a landmark within the Zest Coffee range, and it’s easy to see why. As one of the original blends in the Zest Espressist lineup, Black Bird reflects years of refinement and careful evolution. The result is a balanced and expressive coffee featuring notes of English toffee, malt chocolate, caramelised orange, and apricot.
Brazilian and Colombian coffees create the rich chocolate and caramel foundation, while carefully selected Ethiopian beans from the Sidamo region bring brightness and layered fruit complexity into the blend. The balance between sweetness, body, and fruit character gives Black Bird a versatility that feels perfectly suited to modern Australian café culture.
There’s a confidence and familiarity to Black Bird that makes it feel timeless while still carrying the energy and creativity Zest Coffee is known for.
A shared passion for specialty coffee
At Zando, we know that choosing the right coffee partner is about more than flavour profiles alone. It’s about finding partners who understand hospitality, value long-term relationships, and genuinely care about helping businesses create exceptional customer experiences. Give our team a call on 1300 926 362 to get started setting up or refreshing your space and filling those coffee cups!