Grey Roasting Co. is founded by Dove Chen, a two time NZ Barista Champion and NZ Representative at the World Barista Championship 2019 and Cup Tasters Championship 2025. Dove holds expansive knowledge in the coffee industry as a roaster and hospitality operator. He is passionate about sourcing quality green beans, roasting clean, balanced and delicious coffees, precision in both brew methods and service.

We sat down with Dove and asked him a few questions.

1. You're a lover of coffee, whats your go-to order? 
You’ll see me with a flat white, filter or a batch brew. Simple done well wins every time.

2. The secret of 'good' coffee? 
Consistency, balance and quality. If you can combine and uphold those three elements you are onto something very special.

3. What motivates you? 
My biggest motivator is my desire to learn and always beat my personal best. It's all about mindset and development.

4. Whats your 2025 resolution? 
To grow Grey in new and exciting ways, focus on quality and development, learn more, make good memories and celebrate all the talents of the people that surround me.