Project Description

Australia
Jack Allisey
Veneziano Coffee Roasters

 

Please tell us a little bit about yourself:

I’ve been involved in the coffee industry for the last 9 years. I’m currently Green Buyer for Veneziano Coffee Roasters but have been also been a packer, barista and roaster. I enjoy how much there is to learn in coffee and the constantly changing industry.

How did you get started in coffee?

My father was involved in the industry and I kind of fell into it with a part time job packing coffee while taking time off from education. 9 years later, here we are.

Please list the coffee competitions you have participated in, what year they took place, and your results:

Victorian Cup Tasters Champion 2013
Australian Coffee Roasting Champion 2017

What roaster do you currently roast on?

Diedrich IR5

How did you learn how to roast coffee?

Trial and error! I’ve had many mentors over the years, and immersed myself in learning as much as possible. Tasting as many roasts as possible with as many people as possible is key.

What are your interests outside of coffee?

Race cars, guitars, cooking.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 

I will be involved in the coffee industry for the foreseeable future. There is still so much to learn and experience.

Is there anyone you would like to thank or recognise, or who helped you to prepare for the WCRC?

Big thanks to Pat Connolly who helped me prepare for competition as well as everyone at Veneziano. Also to Anne Cooper and Lucy Ward of the Australian Roasters Guild who were behind getting the first Australian competition off the ground.

What are you excited to do while you are in Guangzhou?

Experience the food!

Instagram: Jallisey