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How much of your coffee extraction should you 'extract chill' in order to capture aroma volatile compounds? ❄️☕

In our latest article, we explore the benefits of chilling only a portion of your coffee extraction, the potential drawbacks of chilling more, and when longer chilling times *might* be beneficial.

Read more via https://nucleuscoffeetools.com/news/how-much-of-an-extraction-should-you-chill/

Elevate your espresso experience with the Paragon Espresso ☕✨

Designed with cutting-edge extract chilling technology, the Paragon Espresso captures up to 40% more aroma volatile compounds, ensuring every sip is bursting with flavour.

Developed in collaboration with Zurich University, this tool is scientifically proven to enhance the taste and aroma of your coffee. Its lightweight aluminum design and universal compatibility make it a must-have for coffee enthusiasts.

Whether you're a barista or a home brewer, the Paragon Espresso is your key to unlocking the full potential of your espresso. Learn more via nucleuscoffeetools.com 🔗



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Nucleus Coffee Tools has partnered with the prestigious coffee auction 'Masterpieces by Daterra', by the renowned Daterra Coffee team in .

In preparation for the auction in November 2024, customised roast profiles have been prepared for all auction samples to be used on the LINK sample roaster. This new auction partnership reflects our focus on enhancing the quality and precision of coffee evaluation processes globally, particularly through innovative tools such as the LINK.

Read more at https://nucleuscoffeetools.com/news/daterra-auction/

The Kaffelogic Nano 7 roaster and the LINK sample roaster by Nucleus Coffee Tools (produced in partnership with Kaffelogic) are often compared with one another, given the similarity in their appearance. However, although they look similar, they operate with very different firmware, functions and for varying purposes.

In our latest article, we explain the key differences between these two innovative roasters ☕

Read more via https://nucleuscoffeetools.com/news/how-are-the-nano-7-and-link-different/

Bis gleich, Deutschland!

Next week, members of our will be attending the 2024 Frankfurt Coffee Festival () alongside our friends at ! We'll be giving a lecture, brewing alongside some great coffee professionals from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and roasting on the LINK all day, every day.

Whether you're curious about the LINK, want to come by to roast samples, or just want to say hello – be sure to come by!

Introducing the newest member of our team: Marv 🤖

Marv is an AI-powered 'Virtual Roast Assistant', integrated into our website and accessible via the LINKApp. Trained on the entirety of our knowledge and development of the LINK roaster, App and Studio, Marv is available as a 24/7 assistant for any and all questions about how to roast, troubleshoot issues and
discover more about the LINK system.

Plus, he speaks over 90 languages – meaning you can learn in your own language, whenever and wherever you like.

Read more via https://nucleuscoffeetools.com/news/first-ai-roast-assistant/

New updates for the LINK roaster!

Following the release of our 'Addis' firmware update in May 2024, we've made a number of further improvements and changes to how the LINK and the accompanying LINK App and LINK Studio operate.

Read more here:

Update to the LINK roaster: Addis 4.1 ∘ News ∘ Nucleus Update to the LINK roaster: Addis 4.1 28 August 2024 Several months after the launch of the LINK sample roaster’s latest operating firmware, Addis, the Nucleus Coffee Tools team have released another update. In May 2024, the Nucleus Coffee Tools team released Addis, the fourth version of the LINK ...

Check out the new upper arm for the Paragon brewing stand 🙌

Following a lot of helpful feedback from our global community of extract-chillers, we recently made an update to the Paragon brewing stand. Previously, some drippers and brewers (e.g. Plastic Hario v60, Origami dripper) didn't fit onto the upper arm perfectly, resulting in some wobbling and movement.

The inclusion of a new 'upper arm' on the stand provides a more universal function, and allows for a wider range of brewing devices to be used without any movement. If you're already a Paragon user and looking to upgrade the upper arm, you're in luck – the new upper arm is available for separate sale from resellers and partners of Nucleus Coffee Tools' equipment.

Check our list of partners via nucleuscoffeetools.com/resellers 🔗



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Can a chilled cup 'extract chill' coffee? ❄️

Hugh Kelly explores the stages of temperature in extract chilling, and how different chilling methods impact flavour. In particular, he looks at whether a chilled coffee cup is able to 'extract chill' and capture aroma volatile compounds in the same way that the Paragon Espresso does.

See the full video via out YouTube channel 🔗

Does a cold cup 'extract chill'? In this video, Hugh Kelly explores the stages of temperature in extract chilling, and how different chilling methods impact flavour. In particular, he looks ...

Kevser Atmaca has had a tumultuous, yet success career in coffee ☕

After only beginning her coffee career in 2020, she has co-founded her own coffee business, coached her business partner to win multiple national titles and finals, won the Turkïye Cezve Championship, and survived hardships in the aftermath of natural disasters.

Following her second place win at the World Cevze/Ibrik Championship in Copenhagen, we spoke to Kevser () about her budding coffee career, competitions and what it means to be on stage representing her country.

Read now via www.nucleuscoffeetools.com/news

Take a deep dive into the World Coffee Roasting Championship 🔥

Join Sam Corra, Jerome Rosler and Jordan Montgomery from Nucleus Coffee Tools, and Sean Ellis from Kaffelogic as they examine the roasts of the top 10 competitors from the 2024 World Coffee Roasting Championship.

They discuss the different techniques, approaches and customisations used in the competition, as well as how competitors used various features of the LINK to undertake their sample roasting.

Watch the video now via https://rb.gy/0a6ida

Meet the Nucleus Coffee Tools team! ☕

Founder of Nucleus Coffee Tools, Saša Šestić () almost needs no introduction. Originally from Banja Luka in Bosnia, Saša immigrated to Australia in 1997 to escape conflict and pursue a career as a professional handball player. After competing for Australia in the 2000 Olympics, he began to explore his newfound love for hospitality and coffee.

Over several years, he continued studying and working in hospitality to improve his English and learn more about the world of coffee. In 2008, Saša and members of his family opened their first cafe, Kona Coffee in Canberra, Australia (which then became ). Since then, he has founded and led several different businesses, including Ona Coffee, green bean company , several cafes across Australia and most recently, Nucleus Coffee Tools.

Saša is perhaps most well-known for his success at the 2015 World Barista Championships, at which he took 1st place using coffee produced using innovative carbonic maceration techniques. Since then, he has experimented with and pioneered fermentation and processing methods with partners in coffee-producing countries across the world, as well as at his co-owned farms in Nicaragua and Panama.

As a member of Nucleus Coffee Tools, Saša is part of our product development and R&D teams, spending countless hours experimenting with new ways to innovate, improve and explore coffee. When he's not engaged with coffee from tree to cup, Saša loves spending time with his family, playing handball or finding chairs to jump over (trust us, it's a thing).

Fun fact: Saša once held a vertical leap record of 1.37 metres at the Australian Institute of Sport



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Let the championship begin!

Our time in Copenhagen is well underway, with a productive orientation and demonstration today with the competitors of the 2024 World Coffee Roasting Championship.

Tomorrow we look forward to supporting the and all competitors as they kick off the first rounds of the competition, and to roasting and brewing coffees alongside our friends at — stop by at booth CD-016 to say hello!

Meet the Nucleus Coffee Tools team! ☕

The mind behind the creation of several Nucleus Coffee Tools products, Angus aka Gus is our R&D specialist, and a member of our Sales & Support team. When he's not helping our customers and friends across the world, he's deep in experimentation to improve our current tools, and create new innovations for the coffee sector.

Gus has spent almost his entire working career (and more than half his life) in coffee, starting his first specialty coffee job when he was only 15 years old. Over this time, he's been a national finalist in three different categories of coffee competitions, worked as a Head Barista, led a team of Head Baristas within Australia’s leading espresso bars, been certified as a World Barista Championship judge, and has been essential to the development of a number of innovations in coffee equipment and technology.

When he's not in a rabbit hole of coffee, Gus spends his time outdoors and being sporty – he's an avid climber, a camping and off-road enthusiast, and recently completed his first Spartan race!

Fun fact: Gus has several chickens, named Butter Chicken, KFC, The Undertaker and Jolene

Let's do this, Copenhagen! 🇩🇰

During our time with and at the World of Coffee Copenhagen, we'll be welcoming a number of special guests to our stand for special roasting, brewing and demonstrations.

If you're attending the World of Coffee, please be sure to come by to say hello!

"...using the Paragon did not necessarily imply a change in my brewing routine. It is an extra step that is easily applicable to your daily brewing, but at the same time gives you the opportunity to experiment with different approaches to brewing, depending on the specific coffee you choose."

Senior Online Contributor for Barista Magazine Barista Magazine , Tanya Nanetti recently had the opportunity to undertake a 'Test Drive' of the Paragon, speaking to US Brewers Cup 2nd place winner Peace Sakulclanuwat about their experience of brewing with extract chilling.

Read the full article via https://www.baristamagazine.com/test-drive-the-paragon-by-nucleus-coffee-tools/

The Nucleus Coffee Tools team is excited to announce a new partnership with the renowned Panamanian auction program, Best of Panama (BOP) and the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama (SCAP).

Our team will work with the SCAP and the BOP auction as a Gold Sponsor to assist with roast and data collection in preparation for this year’s auction, prepare specialised profile packs for potential buyers, and host a workshops for attendees and producers in Panama.

Read more via www.nucleuscoffeetools.com/news