Turning water chemistry into a simple flavour tool, APAX LAB’s mineral drops have been created to enable baristas tailor brewing water to highlight specific tasting notes, helping unlock greater coffee clarity, sweetness, and balance with just a few drops.
Water is the main ingredient in coffee, but getting the chemistry correct can be challenging. APAX LAB Co-Founder Simon Gautherin has looked to change that by taking complex science and turning it into an easy-to-use flavour toolkit.
After years of research, his company has created a range of liquid mineral drops that is designed to enable the easy composition of brewing water, based on the flavours the barista wants to bring out.
The core range consists of three options: TONIK, for a bright, juicy, and crisp taste; JAMM, for rich, sweet, and creamy mouthfeel; and LYLAC, for delicate, smooth, and floral notes.
To use, simply add a few drops to distilled water before brewing, or directly into the cup post-brew to ‘season’ the coffee to taste.
APAX LAB drops are now also becoming a mainstay on the competition stage. At the 2026 World Brewers Cup, five of the six finalists – including Simon, who finished second – used them in their routines.
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This article appears in the August 2026 edition of BeanScene. Subscribe HERE.