Australian chef David Laris worked with Arabica Roasters Master Blender, Stuart Eunson, to create this--David Laris Chef's Blend as his customized signature blend.  Now you too can enjoy his secret blend with rich and delicious flavors in your home or office.  And what better way to enjoy coffee than a French press, which unlocks all the subtle flavors of the coffee beans in these blends.  

 

 

 

Chef David Laris can be seen here in a new web series he has been featured in recently, 

showcasing the talents that have made him a wild success in the Shanghai culinary scene.

 

 Brief Bio of Chef David Laris

      Greek-Australian Chef David Laris is synonymous with shaping and re-defining the food and beverage industry in Shanghai. Originally from Sydney, David started his love affair with food at an early age. With early childhood years spent in Greece, he grew up with a great appreciation of Mediterranean food and lifestyle.

      Back in Australia, David launched his career with a classic French apprenticeship. In more than 20 years, he has traveled and worked around the world as head chef, restauranteur and entrepreneur in Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Macau, Hanoi, London and Sydney.

      Arriving in Shanghai in 2003, he launched his namesake restaurant Laris at Three on the Bund, which quickly became a landmark in the citys contemporary fine dining scene. Davids diverse culinary approach and commitment to service and hospitality led to numerous awards and international recognition, including: #1 Restaurant in China and #8 Restaurant in Asia, The Miele Guide 2009/2010; Restaurant of the Year, Thats SH 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008; Top 80 Hot Tables, Conde Nast Traveler 2005, among others.

 

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STEP 1 Prepare a pot of boiled water. Note: Ideally, the water should be about 91 C; if the water is too hot, it can impact the flavor of specialty coffees!	1
STEP 2 Prepare the coffee grounds (about the size of sea salt) and put them into the French Press. Coffee to Water ratio: For 5-8g for each 100 mL	2
STEP 3 Slowly pour the hot water into the coffee press. Stir the grounds to ensure all the coffee is  immersed for maximum flavor. Cover and let the coffee steep for 3-5 mins.	3
STEP 4 Slowly depress the filter plunger.   Note: When the coffee is ready, the plunger should slide down with little resistance.	4
STEP 5 Your coffee is ready to enjoy!	5