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 • Each issue of BeanScene we profile a few of our talented contributors.

A word from the Editor

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Stuff on the scene

Roasted with purpose • While some businesses are motivated by money, Dean Gallagher explains why Five Senses Coffee is motivated to make the world a better place.

Hugh’s Vue • Vue de monde Executive Chef Hugh Allen earned his cooking stripes at a young age, but his relationship with coffee would take a little longer to mature. He speaks to BeanScene about ambition, international adventure, and Australian idols.

25 years young • Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters General Manager Jody Leslie and Head of Coffee Nich Rae discuss the brand’s evolution as an industry leader, and the many people who have contributed to its success.

A canvas of creativity • Australian manufacturer Aremde is breaking down walls and opening a window of opportunity to bring design and theatre back to the coffee making experience.

A compact solution • Probat discusses the advanced technical features of the newly released P01, the latest and smallest member of its P series of shop roasters.

A modern workhorse • BeanScene speaks to Slayer Espresso machine users about the features they have fallen in love with and the values of simplicity, design, and accessibility.

The future of coffee trade • Greensquare Co-Founder Caleb Holstein explains how the green bean buying platform offers a streamlined digitalised solution to elevate roasting businesses.

Centre stage • Why Barista Attitude’s Tempesta is designed to be used by all levels of ability, with features and functionalities that aid the barista with as much or as little control as they desire.

A stepping Stone • Bluestone Lane’s Brian Dessaix is a proud advocate for the opportunities available outside Australia’s coffee walls. He speaks to BeanScene about America’s growing specialty scene and what underpins Bluestone’s award-winning coffee.

A fairy tale finale • After three long years, MICE2022 returned and united the international coffee community once again.

2022 World Brewers Cup Champion Shih Yuan Hsu

2022 World Barista Champion Anthony Douglas

A sustainable drinking chocolate experience • Minas Hill founder Marcelo Brussi launches Canopy Drinking Chocolate and explains why it’s one of the most health-conscious and ethical drinking chocolates on the market.

The missed opportuni-Tea • Birgit Kohler, Head of Organoleptic Department at BRITA, explains how water filtration influences the sensory perception of tea.

Value of inactivity vs waste of activity • Wolff Coffee Roasters discuss why it’s important to eliminate things that don’t bring value to your business, and why every staff member can play a crucial role in improving practices.

I. Me. Mine • Eversys’ Kamal Bengougam on how our world has gone from being a community-centric society to an individualistic one. The question is, will people find a greater sense of identity, purpose and joy by replacing society with the sole spirit of self?

On a mission • Campos Coffee continues its commitment to coffee excellence and explains why it’s passionate about giving consumers a front row seat to the best and most exotic coffees in the...