Perth Coffee Spring Espresso
Spring Espresso is located on Baggot Road Subiaco just around the corner from Rokeby Road and across the road from the new Norcia Bakery. Maybe its the “fixie” bike parked out the front which is becoming the proxy trademark of baristas in the scene, but you seem to know that Spring Espresso know what they are doing when you enter their domain.
Its pretty popular to bag Perth Coffee, but Spring Espresso is another example of the Perth Coffee Scene socking it to the Melbourne Coffee fanatics. These guys are professionals at what they do and are part of a group of Perth Coffee Shop owners pushing the boundaries.
Spring Espresso has a fresh and open yet warm feel about it and coffee is the big deal here with all sorts of Coffee paraphernalia lining the walls. They are also part of a growing number of coffee specialists offering filter coffee and syphon for the more adventurous in addition to traditional espresso.
I popped in for a quick bit of lunch and started with an Ethiopian single origin “Nekisse” espresso. According to the cupping Notes: Nekisse displays a dry fragrance of sweet sticky fruit, cranberry, apple and blackcurrant. Wet Aroma of spicy cardamom, banana … and butterscotch sweetness. In the cup, poached peach, super clean and really slick mouth-feel. Raisins and hints of subtle sweet paprika like spiciness.
It was a really interesting and well prepared espresso, yet espresso didn’t quite seem the right word to describe it. I love my espresso, a coffee that as the name suggests is designed to be consumed quickly for a coffee hit and then you are on your way. The Nekisse espresso however is so interesting and complex in its flavours that you are obliged to take a sip, then ponder what it is that you are tasting, then take another; it’s not quick affair.
Spring Espresso has a simple food selection from the display fridge and for lunch i enjoyed a Vegie toastie with Eggplant and chili. Yumm! With New Norcia bakery across the road, you are guaranteed that Spring Espresso’s bread based food is fresh and of top quality..
I wrapped up my visit with a takeaway flat white made from 5 Senses Coffee which was another great coffee that I have enjoyed this week and leaves with no doubt that the Perth Specialty Coffee Scene is thriving and in a good place.
See more reviews on Spring Espresso at www.PerthCoffeescape.com
About the Author: Paul Ballardin is the Founder of Coffee Shrine, Australia’s premier national coffee machine and supplies specialist.
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nice work with the review paul.. i’m a spring fan..
Thanks Petar, was my first time, but certainly not my last.
Checked it out the other day… awesome! There is always something suspicoulsly good when you walk in and see a synesso. You realise they will know their stuff and the team at Spring didnt disappoint! I had some great single origins, on as a siphon and one as a clever drip, and both were really well made.
Next time i go i might just put that Synesso to the test!
I was down there the other day installing a buzzboard for them. In fact Spring Espresso are the first in Perth.
Go check it out and see your tweets and foursquare checkins up on the big 42″ screen.
make you feel that your twitter comments are read by someone.
BTW, Fantastic coffee. And your right on with your review Paul!