Hans Pronk

New Zealand

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, manager, coffee roaster, industry professional, supplier
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Auckland, New Zealand
How many years have you been in the industry?
10
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
maybe
About Me:
I am 23 years old with a Bachelor of Business Studies and own the roasting company Merito Espresso in Auckland New Zealand. With ME Coffee Boutique opening in the next month in Auckland CBD.
About My Company:
Merito Espresso - Hand Crafted in New Zealand


We aim to provide coffee that makes getting up in the morning about as good as it can get.

Merito Espresso is a small company which prides itself in delivering the freshest coffee possible.

We import the finest beans from around the world, choosing only premium product grown on Coffea Arabica shrubs.

The beans are then hand roasted in small batches to ensure perfection and let rest for the ideal taste
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
Continual learning and reigniting my passion daily for preparing perfect espresso
Website:
http://www.meritoespresso.co.nz

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  • Alun Evans

    Hey Hans, like your website. Where in Auckland are you guys based? Next time I am home I will pop in and say hi :)

    Sep 24, 2008

  • Alun Evans

    Thanks Hans, will do so for sure! Cheers

    Sep 24, 2008

  • Eddie

    Hi Hans;

    I'm intrigued... your website says "the green beans are then roasted and let sit for up to 8 days." - do you mean that's the oldest you'll sell them at, or are they that age when dispatched? Surely not?? I have found that the shelf life of arabica is 7-10 days max, with the BEST flavour developing after 2-3 days. Can you enlighten me, as I also share your passion for the freshest beans possible? Thanks, Eddie, Machiatto Espresso

    Oct 30, 2008