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.

EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY

ST ALI ICED COFFEE LAUNCHES IN WOOLIES

BRAZILIAN FARM BECOMES CARBON POSITIVE

Stuff on the scene

Merlo’s infinity & beyond • Dean Merlo of Merlo Coffee on taking many first steps in the Queensland coffee industry and how the market has evolved over the past 20 years.

Stefano’s regional revolution • Celebrated Italian chef Stefano de Pieri talks to BeanScene about calling regional Victoria home, the need to preserve Australia’s largest food bowl, and the origins of the real caffè latte.

Meta calling • Lavazza is putting social, environmental and cultural attention on the Colombian coffee producing region of Meta, with a new blend that is helping to preserve and empower the future of coffee production.

Precious cargo • Barista Technology Australia is lowering the entry bar to café ownership with an end-to-end shipping container café solution.

Coffee for everyone • Australian Brewers Cup Champion Carlos Escobar of Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters discusses falling back in love with coffee and making specialty coffee more inclusive.

Oat of the Lab • Australian milk for coffee brand Milklab has announced the long-awaited launch of its latest plant-based product, Milklab Oat.

Home is where the heart is • Veneziano Coffee Roasters on adapting to consumer trends, the rise of coffee subscriptions and what it means for the café experience.

Soy far soy good • The Alternative Dairy Co has reformulated its Barista Soy Milk recipe, ensuring the classic dairy alternative can match the quality of its almond and oat.

Creating coffee connections • Wolff Coffee Roasters has revitalised its Farmer in Residency program thanks to a visit from long-term producing partner Terry Shelley of Nowek Farms in Papua New Guinea.

Dynamic vision • Espressology Founder Instaurator on how to navigate a competitive market and why quality will always remain the driving force behind successful coffee businesses.

Roasters reunite at MICE • The Melbourne International Coffee Expo is within reach, with the September event set to be the first Australian dedicated coffee expo in more than two years.

BeanScene 2021 Sustainability Focus • In this special feature, BeanScene speaks to leading Australian companies about their sustainable commitments, products, and services helping to contribute to a healthier planet.

Waste away • Compost Connect is an online platform that provides cafés, businesses, and all Australians with easy solutions for their food and packaging waste.

Change for the future • Bonnie Coffee is committed to improving its emissions, promoting sustainable choices to consumers, and preservation for the next generation.

The Hunu pocket rocket • Coffee Tools Distributing has launched a collapsible reusable cup that ticks all the boxes for a sustainable and practical product that can be taken anywhere on-the-go.

Giving the planet a coffee break • Grinders Coffee is making coffee at home more sustainable with a range of Nespresso compatible, compostable capsules launched across Australia.

Swap that • Why the HuskeeSwap program is an important step for the coffee community in helping transition from a single-use world, and why it’s set to become...