Apax Lab Tonic – When your coffee is in HD
Imagine this: You're drinking your usual coffee. But suddenly everything is different. Every detail is clear. Every fruity note jumps out at you. The peach is no longer "kind of fruity"—you taste peach. Period. The acidity is no longer "sharp"—it's vibrant, crisp, perfectly balanced.
Your coffee tastes like a high-resolution photograph – crystal clear, brilliant, unforgettable.
Tonic was developed to do exactly that: It maximizes the brightness and vibrancy in your cup. It removes the veil that makes many coffees dull. And it lets the fruit shine – clear, defined, vibrant.
If you love light roasts and washed coffees—if you're looking for clarity, not body—then Tonik is your tool. It's the water that world barista champions use when competing with Ethiopian naturals or Kenyan washed coffees.
The chemist's perspective: Magnesium power
How tonic works – chemistry you can taste:
As aroma specialists, we understand that fruitiness isn't simply "there". It needs to be extracted, bound, and highlighted.
The tonic formula relies heavily on magnesium and calcium , but deliberately keeps the "buffer" (bicarbonate) lower than in other profiles. Chemically speaking, this allows the fruity organic compounds (esters, organic acids) to fully develop without being immediately neutralized.
The result: An incredibly vibrant, juicy coffee that tingles on the tongue. The acidity isn't aggressive – it's structured, clear, refreshing. Like biting into a ripe fruit. That's the difference magnesium makes.
Your morning ritual with tonic
The application is simple. Imagine:
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Prepare distilled water: Pour 1 liter into a carafe.
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Dosage of tonic: 6-8 drops per liter (see instructions for exact recipes).
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Stir: Briefly swirl, done.
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Brewing: Pour-over, espresso, it doesn't matter – the water does the magic.
You drink. And you notice: This is different. The Wild Peach you've been drinking for weeks suddenly tastes like peach. Not "fruity." Peach. The jasmine note is no longer a hint—it's clear, defined, present. That's clarity. That's what tonic does.
Alternatively , you can add tonic water after extraction - try it out and decide what you like best.
Perfectly combined
Our roastery tip
Definitely use tonic with our Wild Peach (Ethiopia) . The peach notes become so clear, it's like biting into the fruit. It's not just "better"—it's fundamentally different. That's why you want tonic.
Who is tonic suitable for?
You don't need tonic water. Tap water will do – sort of.
But treat yourself to tonic if:
You love light roasts . If you drink Ethiopian naturals, Kenyan washed coffees, Colombian Geishas. If you're looking for fruitiness, not chocolate. Tonic is built for these coffees – it makes them brilliant.
You drink pour-over . V60, Chemex, Kalita – tonic shines here. The clarity you seek with pour-over is perfectly achieved with tonic.
Your tap water is too hard (high calcium, high buffering capacity). Many Swiss regions have hard water – this masks fruitiness. Tonic gives you back control.
Or maybe you simply want it because you're curious. Because you want to understand how water changes taste. Because a bottle of tonic costs less than two coffee bags – but improves every cup of coffee you drink.
That's reason enough.
What you will receive
- Apax Lab Tonic (30ml) – Sufficient for 30-40 liters of water
- Detailed instructions (English)
- Access to the Apax Lab app with recipes
- Support from the exclusive Swiss importer
Frequently asked questions about tonics
Does tonic water also work for espresso?
Yes! Tonic works for everything – espresso, pour-over, French press. However, the effect is more subtle with espresso than with filter coffee. Tonic truly shines with pour-over, where the clarity really comes through.
Is tonic too acidic for dark roasts?
Possibly. Tonic emphasizes acidity and fruitiness – that's perfect for light roasts, but can make dark roasts sound "thin". For our Nutty Delight or Cozy Chocolate, we recommend jam instead of tonic.
Can I mix tonic with other profiles?
Absolutely! 70% tonic + 30% jam gives you clarity AND body. Experiment. This is your laboratory.
Bring light into your cup
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Roastery tip: Brew our Wild Peach with tonic using a V60 method. The peach flavor will be so pronounced you'll think we used fruit infusion. That's the difference magnesium makes. That's why you want tonic.
