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As we welcome autumn and Melbourne farewells its coldest summer in 19 years, we head north to Seven Hills in New South Wales for a warm and delicious V60 pour over brew, elegantly shot for the cover of this month’s edition of BeanScene. To help bring

For the first time in a year, I’ve had events to schedule into my calendar. Last December, I remember flicking through my diary and seeing nothing but X symbols marked on cancelled activities. This time around, at almost one year to the date our worl

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Veneziano Coffee Roasters hosted a series of Q&A Women in Coffee events along the east coast from 4 to 9 March. The panels took place at Veneziano venues in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, with its Richmon

Campos Superior has a fresh new look. Rest assured, it’s still the same high-quality coffee inside. The new Campos Superior Blend packaging emulates the roaster’s famous green cup that is widely recognised and sought after. Campos Superior is the roa

A lot of work goes into making a cup of coffee, but not even Nich Rae, Head of Coffee at Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters, realised how much until his first trip to origin. “It’s really the last piece of the puzzle to truly understand coffee. It’s like

If home is where the heart is, then Julia Busuttil Nishimura will have no trouble adjusting when she moves from her inner-northern Melbourne abode. For the past five years it’s been the place she’s raised sons Haruki and Yukito, picked figs from the

Paradox Coffee Roasters puts its people first. From day one, the team have stood by its mission, “For The People” in a commitment to those that grow, roast, educate, serve and enjoy their coffee. “It’s so important to prioritise and value people ever

Former Australian and World Latte Art Champion Caleb Cha knows a thing or two about milk. For a solid year, Caleb would use hundreds of litres in preparation for the national and world championship competition. When he practiced his routine, he’d wip

When COVID-19 forced the closure of many small hospitality businesses, coffee shops went into a fight or flight response. Some had to halt dine-in operations and wait for the storm to pass, while others found means to stay open, stay afloat and stay

A coffee roaster will put careful thought, attention to detail, and years of experience into developing a blend, ensuring a good balance and that their desired flavours shine through. British dairy alternative brand Rebel Kitchen takes a similar appr

While quality is the highest priority for most Australian coffee roasters, it’s no longer enough to stand out in the crowd. These days, packaging design is just as important to a roaster’s brand and commercial success. A good coffee bag must have pur

Hugh Kelly of Ona Coffee is the 2020 Australian Vitasoy Barista Champion for the third time. Hugh won the title at the Australian Specialty Coffee Association (ASCA) 2020 Condesa Co Lab Coffee Championships from 11 to 13 March 2021 at Batman Royale i

Australian coffee farming has never experienced consumer attention more than it has in the past 12 months. Call it a rise in agritourism, food tourism, the paddock to plate or crop to cup movement, whatever the motive, Australian consumers are seekin

Few food and packaging pairings are as iconic as ice cream and a cone. Coffee and the takeaway cup aren’t too far behind, but it’s a less positive association, considering the one billion takeaway cups that end up in landfill in Australia every year.

Riverina Fresh milks have a leading reputation across the specialty coffee industry for their quality, functional performance, and consistency. It aims to provide their partners with the best coffee experience with their consistently great milk. Rive

For years, alternatives to traditional dairy – whether they be lactose-free or plant-based milks – have become increasingly popular in the coffee industry. David Downing, Sales Director Oceania for Franke Coffee Systems, estimates that almost one-fif

Consistency is one of the most important elements when it comes to coffee, but it’s something that has always been difficult to accurately measure. Is the barista following the right recipe from shot to shot? Does the coffee taste the same from baris

With a unique style, distribution in 90 countries, and more than 70 years in the coffee business, many experienced baristas around the world can name a Mazzer grinder when they see one. But the Italian grinder manufacturer is not one to rest on its g

When Zach Hiotis opened Regiment café in the Sydney CBD four years ago, he knew it would be a risk installing not only the first, but the first two Ubermilk milk foaming systems in Australia. Now, he wouldn’t open a café without one. “Regiment is kno

The PrimaDonna is the leading lady, the headliner, the beauty – and so it has always been, and continues to be, with De’Longhi’s premium range of PrimaDonna fully automatic coffee machines. A key point of difference with the newly launched PrimaDonna

10 Beach Road, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, 4217 Open seven days, 7am to 2pm (07) 5538 3235 Situated in the Gold Coast, Paradox Coffee Roasters Café provides customers with a unique coffee experience with its on-site roastery, coffee lab and train

Wine is one of many complex beverages where people can turn their passion and expertise into a profession. A sommelière or sommelier is one such occupation representing someone with an extensive knowledge and experience in wine, with the ability to i

Every edition we highlight BeanScene’s digital coffee community, hearing from Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram followers. For more information, visit www.beanscenemag.com.au I am a 20-year-old, born and raised Melburnian, whose love of coffee aros