You recognize them, you’re keen on them – we’re consuming Proud Mary Espresso all month lengthy and are fairly darn enthusiastic about it!
Proud Mary is taken into account a Melbourne establishment and rightfully so. Their café, situated within the coronary heart of Collingwood, has been slinging superb espresso and meals for the previous 15 years. It even positioned 4th on the earth within the 100 Finest Espresso Outlets this yr and 1st in Melbourne… however extra on that large achievement later! All this recognition is properly deserved – they’ve completely mastered the artwork of roasting and hospitality over time.
Only a brief stroll down the street from their world famend café is Aunty Peg’s, located inside Proud Mary’s roastery. Right here they showcase their espresso and host common cuppings and tasting occasions – primarily a espresso cellar door vibe. Anybody can pop in, sit down on the bar, and have one among their baristas deal with them to a really particular cup of espresso.
THE INTERVIEW
This month we met with Proud Mary’s very personal Callum Gregori and requested him all about their huge 100 Finest Espresso Outlets win, how they maintain issues contemporary, and what’s in retailer for the long run.
Finest café in Melbourne and fourth on the earth – how does that really feel? Did you see it coming?
Truthfully, it’s been superb, and we really feel extremely humbled. We’ve at all times poured our hearts into what we do, so to be recognised on a world stage like that’s fairly magical. Did we see it coming? In no way actually, it’s such particular recognition for everybody who has contributed to PMC over time.
How did you discover out? Have been there celebrations, or was it simply one other day making nice espresso?
We have been messaging forwards and backwards with the organisers in Spain who’d invited us to attend. The timeframe was simply too tight to get somebody over from Australia, so we requested our mate Morgan Eckroth (@morgandrinkscoffee) to symbolize us. The ceremony occurred in a single day, so we truly woke as much as the information through an Instagram DM! Since then, the response from our group has been unreal – and dare I say, the vibes within the café are at an all-time excessive. The workers took a second the opposite week to boost a glass in celebration of the achievement and we’re all feeling very proud.
What do you assume units Proud Mary aside? What do you reckon made you stand out to the judges?
We construct long-term relationships with producers, obsess over high quality, and provides our workforce the liberty to push boundaries. Whether or not it’s sourcing uncommon coffees, exploring new tech, or creating standout dishes, we’re at all times chasing what’s subsequent. That curiosity and care flows via every thing. From the espresso to the meals, the service, and the vibe within the area. We’re not simply constant; we’re heartfelt, intentional, and at all times evolving. That’s what units us aside.
You guys have been doing this for years—how do you retain issues contemporary and thrilling within the café scene?
At Proud Mary, staying contemporary isn’t only a technique, it’s in our DNA. We reside by our FIRE values: Enjoyable, Innovation, Relationships, and Schooling. Whether or not it’s pushing boundaries with new brew gear, creating wild seasonal dishes, or reimagining the client expertise, we’re at all times chasing what’s subsequent. However it’s not nearly what we do, it’s about how we do it. Our workforce brings the power, the guts, and a real sense of care to each cup and each interplay. That heartfelt, cared-for service is what retains individuals coming again. We’re right here to make individuals really feel one thing.
What’s subsequent? Any huge plans, new areas, or wild concepts within the works?
We’re at all times dreaming huge, and we’ve bought a particular mission brewing proper now – bringing our relentless dedication to high quality to extra individuals via extra retail shops. We’re on a mission to remodel the business – blowing minds with high quality, altering lives via actual relationships with producers, and paying extra to make sure sustainability in a risky espresso market. For the primary time we’re opening as much as our group to become involved in supporting our development journey via Crowdfunding.
THE COFFEE![]()
Filter Espresso:
Deep Thinker
This month’s featured filter espresso is from the El Morito farm, run by Roberto Monterroso, in Guatemala. El Morito produces a variety of top quality coffees because of its distinctive mixture of local weather, altitude, and dimension. The one you’ll be sipping on this month showcases orange blossom, white peach, and a creamy end. Roasted gently to protect its magnificence.
Espresso Origins: Guatemala
Tasting Notes: Notes of orange blossom and white peach.
Urged Recipe for Filter:
- Dose: 15g
- Bloom: 80g for 40 seconds
- Water: 240g
- Time: 2:30 – 2:50 minutes
- Ratio: 1:16
- Temp: 96°C
Espresso Espresso:
Humbler
Introducing your June go-to espresso roast, Humbler, made for the individuals, by the individuals. This big-bodied seasonal mix is designed to chop via milk and create a chocolatey latte or a wealthy and syrupy espresso. It’s candy, approachable, and simple to brew, making nice espresso accessible to everybody.
Espresso Origin: El Salvador & Brazil
Tasting Notes: Notes of chocolate fudge, caramel and dates.
Urged Recipe for Espresso:
- Dose: 18g
- Yield: 36g
- Time: 26–30 seconds
- Ratio: 1:2
- Temp: 96°C
