APAX Lab Mineral Concentrate

So one aspect of coffee brewing that most specialty coffee companies don’t delve too deeply into, especially in the context of shop operations, is the makeup of the water used to extract and represent the coffee. This includes us. We have an industry grade 2-stage water filtration system installed in our coffee bar, and that’s what we used to pull and brew all our shop’s coffees! That’s until now!

Through our journey to prepare a strong open service routine for Singapore National Brewers Cup 2024, we dived deep into the realm of crafting our own water to best represent the flavours we wanted to accentuate in our chosen coffee. This journey led to a lot of learning for our team, as well as the birth of our desire to use specially crafted water for the brewing of our coffees even for shop operations. And now, we’ve gone and done it. 

Introducing Apax Lab, an exceptional product born out of a desire to reach higher heights and push the boundaries of exceptional coffee. Created by Simon Gautherin in 2023, who dedicated the past 6 years to researching the impact of water on coffee flavours, Apax Lab was born from a relentless dedication for taking coffee to new heights. Simon and his team stands collectively for innovative thinking, going beyond the usual, and reshaping traditions with the belief that to truly move forward, we all need to let go of past practices, challenge established norms and adopt new approaches. These are qualities and visions shared by us too here at Flip Coffee. We’re very thankful to be working together with the team at Apax Lab, to craft our own water and bring this product to our shores. 

The box set contains 3 mineral concentrates, each targeting a different taste profile of coffee. 

TONIK [1] has been formulated to enhance the vibrant acidity of your coffee and will impart a crisp, intense, and juicy kick to your brew.

JAMM [2] has been formulated to enhance the richness and depth of your coffee and will accentuate the lingering sweetness and creamy mouthfeel of your brew.

LYLAC [3] has been formulated to enhance the delicate and floral characteristics of your coffee, ensuring an elegant, refined and graceful addition to your brew with a silky mouthfeel.

Each 100mL bottle of mineral concentrate allows for approximately 150 brews. The concentrates are also very easy to use! Shake the bottle thoroughly for a few seconds before use. Open the bottle and use the dropper to dose into demineralised water or directly into your coffee.

LET’S GOOOO! Now all of you can craft your own unique coffee experiences, down to the brewing water! Let us know if you have any questions, Apax Lab is also available physically in the Pocket. Happy brewing!