{"product_id":"apax-lab-konflux-copy","title":"Apax Lab - Konflux","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe importance of good water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoffee is 98% water - you won't have a nice cup of coffee without nice water. Period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose who know me know my background in saltwater reef keeping and water chemistry will know that this falls right in my alley. Finding that balance in your water can make all the difference from a good cup of coffee to an extraordinary cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have been using water mixes like Lotus and Thirdwave for awhile and although both fantastic products, we find that sometimes its a little tricky to truly fine tune your brew. Apax lab aims to forgo the guessing and create\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Apax:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003eAPAX LAB was born from a relentless dedication for taking coffee to new heights. We stand for innovative thinking, going beyond the usual, and reshaping traditions. We believe that to truly move forward, we need to let go of past practices, challenge established norms and adopt new approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\"APAX,\" inspired by the term 'apex', manifests our dedication to reaching the utmost standards in all our endeavours. Our products are the result of this philosophy, each with its own special touch that makes it distinctly APAX LAB.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1151\/8820\/files\/Screenshot_2024-09-14_3.34.30_PM.png?v=1726342484\" width=\"314\" height=\"409\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPAX LAB is the promise of transformation and excellence. By transcending limitations, we empower people to curate and customise their brewing water, ensuring that every coffee moment is as unique and remarkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur mineral concentrates were created by Simon Gautherin in 2023, who dedicated the past 6 years to researching the impact of water on coffee flavours. We developed over 2000 water recipes and collected an immense amount of data to bring these profiles to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPAX LAB was born out of a desire to reach higher heights and push the boundaries of exceptional coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlay around with your finished cups and add it after to create a truly unique flavour that is 100% yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe that every coffee is unique and deserves special attention and care. We are passionate about extraordinary coffees and aim to share incredible coffee experiences with the rest of the world. However, access to high-quality water is often the biggest obstacle for people to fully appreciate the potential of coffee. \u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAPAX LAB was created with the aspiration to achieve greater heights and push the boundaries of exceptional coffee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-end para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMinerals are to brewing water what seasoning is to food, they elevate the overall flavours and can turn a good coffee into an exceptional one. Some can alter the perception of acidity, while others may enhance sweetness or modify the texture and mouthfeel of a brew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-end para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eWe see water not merely as a variable in the brewing process; but one of the two fundamental ingredients in coffee making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason your coffee:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure to only use fresh distilled or RO water for optimal results. Tap water will not work with apax lab. \u003cspan\u003eThe APAX LAB mineral concentrate is made of demineralized water and analytical reagent grade minerals (AR), ensuring very high levels of purity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use::\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake bottle thoroughly before each use \/ Add 2-3g per 1 litre of water. Or 30 drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse with the 1L \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifetoronto.com\/products\/kinto-bottlit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKinto Bottlit\u003c\/a\u003e or our classic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifetoronto.com\/products\/one-gallon-water-growler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGrowler\u003c\/a\u003e, or your own preferred carafe\/bottle to store. Although we prefer to brew a la minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold in individual bottles on in a box set of all three. Box set saves a few $$$ to put towards that new Geisha coffee!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out a recipe card \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2404\/0687\/files\/Coffee_seasoning_station.pdf?v=1723042941\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. And the Apax Lab brochure \/ user guide \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2404\/0687\/files\/APAX_LAB_-_User_guide.pdf?v=1723042941\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow available in two sizes. Great to have a smaller version for trial and error before commiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"542\" data-start=\"237\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"252\" data-start=\"237\"\u003eKONFLUX [K]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis formulated to enhance\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"313\" data-start=\"278\"\u003emouthfeel, depth, and sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing a rich, coating texture and a sense of harmony to your brews. With just a few drops, KONFLUX transforms the tactile experience of coffee: making cups feel rounder, smoother, and more indulgent without masking flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"866\" data-start=\"544\"\u003eOriginally created as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"626\" data-start=\"568\"\u003elimited-edition profile for the 2025 World Brewers Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e, KONFLUX quickly proved itself on the world stage. Since then, it has gone on to power winning routines at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"767\" data-start=\"738\"\u003eAustralian national level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"808\" data-start=\"776\"\u003eWorld AeroPress Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e, establishing itself as a true competition-grade profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1019\" data-start=\"868\"\u003eDesigned for moments where everything needs to come together, KONFLUX embodies its name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1018\" data-start=\"957\"\u003ethe confluence where sweetness, balance, and texture meet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1055\" data-start=\"1021\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1055\" data-start=\"1021\"\u003eWhat KONFLUX brings to the cup:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1220\" data-start=\"1056\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1090\" data-start=\"1056\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1090\" data-start=\"1058\"\u003eEnhances\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1090\" data-start=\"1067\"\u003emouthfeel and depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1127\" data-start=\"1091\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1127\" data-start=\"1093\"\u003eElevates\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1127\" data-start=\"1102\"\u003esweetness and balance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1174\" data-start=\"1128\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1174\" data-start=\"1130\"\u003eCreates a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1174\" data-start=\"1140\"\u003eround, smooth, coating texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1220\" data-start=\"1175\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1220\" data-start=\"1177\"\u003eAdds indulgence without sacrificing clarity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1238\" data-start=\"1222\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1238\" data-start=\"1222\"\u003eWho it’s for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1428\" data-start=\"1239\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1309\" data-start=\"1239\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1309\" data-start=\"1241\"\u003eBaristas, competitors, and cafés seeking richer tactile expression\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1364\" data-start=\"1310\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1364\" data-start=\"1312\"\u003eCoffees that feel clean but lack body or intensity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1428\" data-start=\"1365\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1428\" data-start=\"1367\"\u003eBrewers chasing sweetness, harmony, and a luxurious mouthfeel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach 20ml bottle makes approximately 30 brews.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach 100ml bottle makes approximately 150 brews.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKonflux \u003c\/b\u003eRound, smooth,.texture, indulgence \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apax Lab","offers":[{"title":"Konflux - Nano (20ml)","offer_id":49916404924693,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Konflux - Core (100ml)","offer_id":49916404957461,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1151\/8820\/files\/apaxnew-12.jpg?v=1778608148","url":"https:\/\/knifetoronto.com\/products\/apax-lab-konflux-copy","provider":"KNIFE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}