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.

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Giancarlo’s little Italy • From humble beginnings and a single store front, Grinders Coffee has grown into an iconic Australian brand thanks to Giancarlo Giusti’s vision of having Melbourne drinking better coffee.

Shane’s signature style • Chef Shane Delia talks to BeanScene about creating food memories, the shift in traditional restaurant models, and why the best coffee shops have soul.

Move to the beat • Just like a music producer, baristas can now play the notes of their own track with a machine that celebrates their manual skill and the finer details of espresso extraction.

Retail therapy • Supermarkets are welcoming a new wave of specialty coffee and locally roasted beans. With retail sales spiking over the past months, BeanScene asks how these new buying habits will shape coffee drinkers and the wider industry for years to come.

A path to recovery • Following a survey conducted by BeanScene’s publisher, Prime Creative Media, we reveal the latest stats from businesses in the sector as we battle through COVID-19 and move into a new normal.

Cocoa to save the Amazon • The Amazon is under threat from illegal deforestation, but Minas Hill Cocoa has emerged to help the communities that live off the rainforest protect their natural resource.

For 50 years more • Genovese Coffee is leaving a sustainable legacy for the next generation – going carbon neutral, supporting farmers and projects at origin, and finding a better way of doing things.

First to zero • Skip Zero combines the convenience, simplicity, and traceability of a pre-ordering app with the sustainability of a swap-cup program.

Almonds are forever • The Alternative Dairy Co is revamping its Barista Almond Milk while highlighting the sustainability and quality that come with Australian made ingredients.

Ahead of the curve • Bellwether Coffee has developed an emissions-free roaster that makes coffee roasting possible for almost any café or business.

Raising the bar • The Australian designed, under-the-bench Tech-Bar modular espresso machine from Coffee Machine Technologies aims to provide a better customer experience and a fresher cup of coffee.

The third generation • Singers change their name to be more appealing and companies do it to signify a new identity. In the case of Probat’s shop roaster range, it’s a chance to target a new generation of users.

Go with the Flo • Flo-Smart Beverage Solutions is helping cafés work smarter, reduce waste, drive efficiency, and improve profits through a contactless automated beverage dispensing system.

A new dawn • From MasterChef judge to coffee connoisseur, Gary Mehigan has joined forces with Veneziano Coffee Roasters to create a new range of blends that turn everyday coffee drinking into a celebrated occasion.

Going the distance • Toby’s Estate Green Bean Buyer Charlotte Malaval tells BeanScene how the coffee roaster has adjusted its green bean buying during COVID-19.

Clean living • Cafetto discusses the importance of regular and correct-procedure cleaning and sanitising on both sides of the coffee bar.

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