Knowledge Talks

Mario Fernández, Technical Director at the Coffee Quality Institute

Book your ticket to see Mario Fernández at Knowledge Talks

Mario Fernández, Technical Director at the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI), will present at Toby’s Estate’s Knowledge Talks from 23 to 28 August in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Mario will present on processing methods, the role of microbial fermentation in the flavour creation of coffees, and will also delve into innovations around the development of cup characteristics through post-harvest processing. Through his role at CQI, Mario will also talk about how he constructs and supervises projects at origin and the challenges he experiences when creating new certification and education programs.
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Mario Fernández, Technical Director at the Coffee Quality Institute

Toby’s Estate announces Mario Fernández as August Knowledge Talks speaker 

Toby’s Estate has announced that Mario Fernández, Technical Director at the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI), will be the next Knowledge Talks speaker to tour Australia in August. Mario will present on processing methods, the role of microbial fermentation in the flavour creation of coffees, and will also delve into innovations around the development of cup characteristics through post-harvest processing. Through his role at CQI, Mario will also talk about how he constructs and supervises projects at origin and the challenges he experiences when creating new certification and education programs.
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Enrique López of Finca Chelín – a pioneer of processing

Enrique López could be considered the Heston Blumenthal of the coffee producing world. Much like the cooking sensation’s love of molecular gastronomy, Enrique is an advocate for processing innovation and experimenting with concepts and theories not yet tried before. “I love to be innovative. For more than 12 years I have enjoyed discovering different flavour notes and sensory attributes in the same coffee, which is only achieved by trying different methods of washed, honey and natural processing, as well as experimenting with variations of these same processes,” Enrique says. 
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Morten Münchow’s mission

As a scientist and researcher, Morten Münchow believes in experiments having a cause and effect, and results that are black and white. In 2002, he recalls brewing a coffee in a small moka pot. While most coffee drinkers savour the brew and determine if they like it or not, Morten had a deeper train of thought.
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Morten Münchow opens minds to roasting potential

Hundreds of coffee roasters and baristas gathered across Australia last week to hear CoffeeMind Founder Morten Münchow speak about the art of coffee roasting as part of Toby’s Estate’s Knowledge Talks series. Morten captivated and challenged the audience’s perspective around science-based roasting and the importance of training to improve one’s roasting and sensory skills.
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Acaia scale Co-founder Rex Tseng to star in Knowledge Talks East Coast Tour

Toby’s Estate has announced its next Knowledge Talks event, starring Acaia President and Co-Founder Rex Tseng. Rex will impart his knowledge on the importance of weight technology, its impact on the coffee industry, how to use the scales effectively and correctly on a daily basis, and how to troubleshoot common mistakes baristas make when using the scales.
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