Apax Lab Box Set – Your Lab for Flavor Experiments
Imagine this: You're sitting at the kitchen table on a Sunday morning. In front of you are three cups of coffee. All three ground from the same bean. The same machine. The same settings.
But they taste completely different.
Cup 1: Zesty, vibrant, fruity – like biting into a ripe peach.
Cup 2: Creamy, sweet, velvety – like liquid chocolate.
Cup 3: Elegant, floral, delicate – like a spring meadow in bloom.
The secret? Water. Coffee is largely composed of water – and the minerals in it determine whether your coffee tastes flat or brilliant. Whether it's boring or unforgettable.
The Apax Lab Box Set is your toolkit for perfect flavor. It contains the three signature profiles Tonik, Jamm, and Lylac – developed by World Champion Baristas, tested in hundreds of competitions, perfected for your kitchen table.
With this, you are no longer dependent on your tap water. You create your own water – precisely tailored to your bean, your taste, your moment. As an exclusive Swiss importer, we bring this world champion tool directly to you.
The Chemist's Perspective: Minerals Are Flavor Carriers ⚗️
Why Water Fundamentally Changes Flavor:
As a coffee roastery and flavor specialist, we understand: water is not just "H₂O." Water is the solvent that extracts aromas from the bean – and different minerals influence the extraction of molecules.
Magnesium: Loves fruity and floral notes. It binds organic acids and highlights them – peach, jasmine, bergamot become brilliant, clear, vibrant.
Bicarbonate (Buffer): Controls balance and prevents the coffee from tasting "sharp" or "sour." It neutralizes aggressive peaks and makes the coffee rounder, more approachable.
Calcium: Provides body and texture. It gives the coffee "weight" – creamy, velvety, full.
With this set, you have full control over these chemical processes. You are no longer a victim of your tap water. You are the scientist who decides how your coffee tastes.
Your Workflow: Mixing Like a World Champion Barista
Don't worry – you don't need a chemistry degree. The application is simple. We present two methods.
Method 1: You add the drops to your coffee (espresso, filter, flat white,...) after extraction.
Or Method 2:
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Create a Base:
Use distilled water or osmosis water (0 ppm). You can find it in supermarkets (distilled water for irons) or use a water filter. This is your empty canvas – zero minerals, ready for your creation.
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Dose (The Experiment Begins):
Add the drops according to the recipe (see Apax Lab App or instructions) to your water. Each profile has different goals:
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Tonik: For crispness and clarity – maximum fruitiness, vibrant acidity, brilliant brightness. Perfect for light roasts like our Wild Peach.
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Jamm: For sweetness and body – creamy texture, luscious mouthfeel, maximum chocolatiness. Perfect for darker roasts like our Nutty Delight or Cozy Chocolate.
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Lylac: For floral elegance – subtle aromas, silky mouthfeel, long finishes. Perfect for complex Ethiopians or Geishas.
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Brew (The Moment of Truth):
Prepare your coffee as usual – espresso, pour-over, French Press, whatever. But now with your self-made water. You drink. And you realize: This is different. This is better. This is more.
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Experiment (The Fun Begins):
Mix the profiles. 70% Jamm + 30% Tonik? Why not. 50/50 Lylac and Tonik? Do it. This is your lab. You are the scientist. Find out what you love.
Who is the Apax Lab Box Set right for?
You don't need this set. Tap water also works – somehow.
But treat yourself to the set if:
You enjoy experimenting. If you want to understand how water changes taste. If you don't just drink coffee, but experience it. The Box Set is your lab – three profiles, endless possibilities.
You buy premium beans. If you spend 30+ CHF for 250g of coffee, these beans deserve perfect water. Anything else is a waste. The set costs as much as two bags of coffee – but it improves every single coffee you ever drink.
You've had inconsistent results. Sometimes your coffee tastes brilliant, sometimes flat? That's sometimes the water. With the set, you have control – consistent taste, every day.
Or maybe you just want it because you're curious. Because you want to understand what world champion baristas know. Because the set is a gift to yourself – a tool that makes every morning better.
That's reason enough.
What you get in the Box Set
- Apax Lab Tonik (20ml) – For crispness and clarity
- Apax Lab Jamm (20ml) – For sweetness and body
- Apax Lab Lylac (20ml) – For floral elegance
- Detailed instructions (English)
- Access to the Apax Lab App (iOS/Android) with recipes
- Tips from the Coffee Coaching Club
As the exclusive Apax Lab importer in Switzerland, we guarantee original products, fast delivery, and full support.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Apax Lab Box Set
Do I really need distilled water?
Yes. Apax Lab profiles are precisely dosed – they only work with a clean base (0 ppm). Tap water already contains minerals – if you then add Apax Lab, it will be too much.
How long does one bottle last?
Each 30ml bottle is sufficient for approx. 30-40 liters of water (depending on dosage). If you drink 2 coffees daily (300ml water each), the set will last approx. 3-4 months.
Which profile for which coffee?
Tonik for light, fruity roasts. Jamm for dark, chocolatey roasts. Lylac for complex, floral coffees. But the best part? Experiment. Mix them. Find out what you love.
Does it work with any machine?
Yes. Espresso machine, pour-over, French Press, AeroPress – doesn't matter. Water is water. The set improves everything.
Is the set a good gift?
Absolutely. This is the perfect gift for any coffee nerd. It looks good, it works brilliantly, and it opens up a new world of taste. Better than any machine or grinder – because it improves everything you already have.
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Roastery Tip: Start with our Wild Peach and Tonik. Brew a V60. The peach notes will be so clear, you'll think we added syrup. Then try the same coffee with Jamm – suddenly it's creamier, sweeter, rounder. The same coffee, fundamentally different. That's the moment you understand: water is the missing puzzle piece. That's why you want the set.
