BeanScene

BeanScene is Australia’s world-class coffee magazine. Not simply one for industry insiders, BeanScene caters for coffee aficionados who love what ‘coffee culture’ contributes to everyday life and leisure pursuits. Packed with fascinating barista profiles, inspiring feature articles and tantalising coffee reviews, BeanScene is a must-read for coffee lovers in Australia.

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CONTRIBUTORS • In each issue of BeanScene we profile a few of our talented contributors.

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN

NEWS

Stuff on the scene

Morten’s mission • Coffee Minds Founder Morten Münchow is determined to improve the lives of those who choose specialty coffee as their vocation, by deciphering fact from fiction.

Richo’s rich traditions • Chef Adrian Richardson is celebrating a career spanning 20 years. He speaks to BeanScene about coffee influences, nurturing culture, and what all boys should learn before a date.

Natalia’s gift to Poland • Natalia Piotrowska is on a mission to shine a light on Poland’s developing specialty coffee industry.

Jump for juice • The anti-sugar movement is changing the drink landscape and opening a new door for Kuvings Australia to celebrate the nutritional values of fresh juice.

THE BENEFITS OF JUICING:

A Storm’s brewing • The Astoria Storm is forecast to make an impact when it hits Australian shores, causing widespread disruption with the help of star power and the right attitude.

A Cameo appearance • There hasn’t been a superautomatic espresso machine that looks and performs like a traditional machine, until now. Eversys is bridging the gap and recreating the role of barista with its c’2 Cameo.

Family reunion • World Coffee Research has launched a major update to its Arabica Coffee Varieties catalogue. The revised document clarifies historical inaccuracies and gives farmers a powerful decison making tool.

Dairy & Dairy Alternatives

A sensory framework for milk • Zest Specialty Coffee’s Rob McDonald explains why things aren’t always black and white when it comes to coffee cupping. He describes a technique to critique Australia’s most-preferred coffee.

Shining stars • Sharon Jan and Jade Jennings are this year’s Eleonora Genovese Australian Coffee Women of the Year.

Australia’s A-game • Introducing the 2018 ASCA Australian Coffee Champions who proved Australia’s competition talent is some of the world’s most innovative and hotly contested.

MICE2018 wrap • The seventh edition of MICE has been and gone, but it’s left many memories, crowned new champions and given Melbourne a reason to celebrate.

Keen for Kombucha • Californian spirit and Aussie passion have united to create a refreshing and healthy alternative to sugary drinks.

CAFÉ SCENE

Don’t mention the “r” word • Cofi-Com’s John Russell Storey on what the future holds for Robusta, and how much can or should be used.

Automatic shift • Automation is changing the game for the Australian coffee industry. Service Sphere’s Maurizio Marcocci explains why this movement is set to complement product consistency.

Go nuts for NutraMilk • Bombora Coffee + Water Supplies explores the versatility of using NutraMilk, and how to create easy and delicious recipes.

Big Bad Wolf • Aaron Dongsu Shin ends his editorial column with a predatory favourite as he passes the batton onto the new national champion.

From zero to hero • Jared Chapman explains why taking a chance on inexperienced staff can be a rewarding addition to your business, and how to turn a beginner barista into a passionate asset.

The bubble mystery • Monika Fekete investigates why milk bubbles form and how they impact on coffee quality and presentation.

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