ZEST Melbourne: Winter Specialty Drinks

After a successful Summer Signature Drinks campaign that toured across Australia, Zest Coffee is turning up the heat for winter. Join us for an engaging in-person workshop focused on warm, comforting coffee-based recipes tailored for the colder months. This workshop is designed for baristas and café owners eager to boost their winter menu with creative drinks that delight customers and drive profitability.

In this hands-on session, our team will share exclusive recipes for cozy winter signature beverages and guide you through crafting each one step by step. You'll learn not only how to prepare these drinks efficiently during busy service, but also how to cost them out and price them for maximum profit. (Expect plenty of tips on keeping ingredient costs around the ideal 30% of the sale price– with each drink only costing a dollar or two to make, they promise excellent margins.)

The workshop is highly interactive – be ready to mix, steam, and taste. Participants will even break into groups to experiment and develop their own twists on recipes, learning by doing in a fun, collaborative environment. Throughout the session, you’ll get to taste-test each creation, refining your palate and understanding of how ingredients like spices, sauces, and milks work together.

Take-home resources are included: every attendee will receive a detailed recipe pack and batch preparation guides for all drinks covered. You’ll leave equipped with new menu ideas and the know-how to implement them immediately – from batching syrups to estimating cost-per-cup and setting profitable prices. Warm up your café’s winter offerings with confidence, creativity, and cost-effectiveness, backed by Zest Coffee’s expertise and the shared experience of our thriving community of coffee professionals.