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REGULARS P R O F I L E 4. PUBLISHER’S NOTE

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FEATURES 19. IS THIS NEW OAT MILK THE G.O.A.T FOR COFFEE? 22. SWEETSTOCK 24. SAME CUP 29. OAT MILK - WHAT’S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT?

50. THE WOOD ROASTER The most common source of fuel used to supply a coffee roaster with heat is gas. The Wood Roaster, however, roast their coffee beans the traditional way, exclusively over a fire fuelled by Ironbark wood.

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News from above with Phillip Di Bella.

12. CULTURED PRODUCTS

Some of the latest and greatest products to hit the café and hospitality marketplace.

14. CULTURED GOSSIP

Get the latest news for café owners and the café industry.

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Golden Bean Success (PUBLISHER’S NOTE)

by Sean Edwards

THE GOLDEN BEAN AUSTRALIA/NZ 2019 IN

event would not have been possible without

Roasters and Green Bean companies. This part

PORT MACQUARIE WAS A HUGE SUCCESS

the support of our machine sponsors and the

of the Conference is very important to connect

FOR THE EVENT ORGANIZER. THE WORLD’S

high number of volunteers behind the scenes,

roasters to new supply chains.

LARGEST COFFEE ROASTING COMPETITION

brewing the coffees.

HAD A TOTAL OF 1,580 ENTRIES FROM 615 ROASTERS FROM ALL AROUND AUSTRALIA/NZ.

To wrap up this year’s Golden Bean Awards

This year we invited expert industry speakers

night the theme was Country and Western at

who discussed numerous topics that roasters

the Slim Dusty Centre where we showcased

The competition took place at the Rydges Hotel

had requested in last year’s industry survey. We

the winning roasters of Australia/NZ with a

in Port Macquarie, and they also catered for 200

see this format of conference speakers growing

medal presentation. The attendees cheered on

guests over the four days of the competition.

at future Golden Bean events.

their fellow roasters and were entertained by

The event saw some of Australia’s/NZ’s best

We all judged 1,500 coffees over three days

Coffee Roasters compete for the prestigious rights of being the Grand Champion Roaster of Australia/NZ.

with the largest category being Milk Based which ran for the full three days of the

MC Steve Foye who also did a fabulous duet “Islands in the Stream” at the opening of the awards with local singer Roxy Montgomery.

competition. There was a special finals round

Winning trophies were presented for the

A major feature of the event was the access

for the Filter coffees that were tasted by all four

Small Franchise category which was awarded

to high end equipment that was used during

Head Judges in a blind knock out round to find

to Canberra based roaster ONA Coffee, then

the judging phase of the competition.

the winner.

followed by Large Franchise Category award

Equipment used was Rancilio RS1 espresso machines, Optipure filtration, Puqpress tampers, Mahlkonig EK43’s Grinders. Behmor Brewers were used for the Filter category which had over 250 coffees entered. The success of the

This year’s Green Bean Zone excited ten Green Bean companies and suppliers showcasing

which went to Victorian roaster Black Bag Roasters.

their products from around the globe. We

The overall winner was Glee Coffee Roasters

observed priceless business being conducted

from the Central Coast awarded to Ben and

during these special cupping sessions between

Chris Gleeson who were both there to accept

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Quick Facts 1580 coffees entered 615 Australia/NZ Roasters entered Milk - 479 Espresso - 356 Filter - 250 Single Origin - 102 Medals for each Category (including tied points receiving medals) 1 – Gold, 5 – Silver, 15 – Bronze Overall winner - Glee Coffee Roasters Franchise winner Small - ONA Coffee Franchise winner Large - Black Bag Roasters ~ All your results can be viewed on each individual portal, along with your the Reg Barber designed Trophy.

the national marketplace. Golden Bean Judges

Second Overall went to Alan Zuo of Coffee Tech Roasters in New Zealand.

are your peers and all the feedback is honest

Medals will be sent out in the next 3 weeks

and accurate. We have watched the growth of

(back order).

many roasters since we started the Golden Bean

Greg Gibbs from Boema was also in attendance

in Australia/NZ and competition is a great way to

and he received this years’ prestigious Hall of

improve your skills and your business knowledge.

Fame Award. It was a proud industry moment seeing Greg receive this award for his outstanding achievement in the Australian Coffee Industry.

Boema has been a coffee machine manufacturer for over 60 years and has recently had to shut the doors.

We will be moving to a new city next year, so we are very excited to welcome more new roasters into our Golden Bean Family and show you the

Roasters who participated this year and helped us create such a successful competition with an avenue for coffee roasters to showcase their unique skills. If you did not place well in this

shop.cafeculture.com/collections/goldenbean-stickers-hi-res-artwork Media Pictures of the event contact: tilly@cafeculture.com Low res art work for social media on Golden

competition, so stay tuned.

Bean website goldenbean.com.au

coffee roasters who attended this year’s Golden Bean Australia/NZ. I would also like to thank all the Cafe Culture team who helped out with the operations of the competition.

~ For sponsorship opportunities contact: sean@cafeculture.com Any information or questions about the

years’ competition, please keep trying because

Golden Bean contact:

as this event grows so does the challenge to perform better. The feedback you get should be a good indication on where your coffee sits in

Stickers for medal winners are on sale!:

process of the world’s largest coffee roasters

A big thanks goes out to all the North American

A big congratulations to all our Australia/NZ

certificates.

Thank You, Head Bean

info@goldenbean.com

Sean Edwards

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‘Tis the Season (INDUSTRY NEWS)

by Fiona Smart

I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU, BUT I CAN’T BELIEVE HOW

juniors. For a cafe located in a holiday destination, it may be the

QUICKLY THIS YEAR HAS GONE. SUMMER AND THE HOLIDAY

biggest opportunity all year to grow your social media database and

PERIOD IS UPON US AND AS BUSINESS OWNERS WE WILL

gain more recommendations, as well as putting some coins in the

LIKELY ALL FEEL QUITE DIFFERENTLY ABOUT WHAT’S AHEAD

bank..

IN THE COMING WEEKS AND MONTHS. At one point I had two cafes in the same town, two kilometres If you’ve been in business a while, you’ll no doubt know what’s in store for you because you have the benefit of experience and the ability to review last year’s data. Whether this is your first or fifth year in business, I recommend doing a quick audit to ensure you’re taking into consideration where you’re at right now. This includes changes in the market around you, changes you’ve made within the business, your current team and where you’re at personally so as to ensure you’re working to your strengths, you’re clear on any gaps, and that you’re maximising the opportunity the silly season presents.

apart. One was by a train station and one was a few blocks from the beach, but also in the CBD. These two cafes presented completely different situations for the same periods of December through to March. Knowing our customers and understanding the opportunities our locations provided meant we had very different strategies for Xmas and Summer, and this led to different decisions around the menu offering, which Xmas retail items we stocked, opening times and staffing levels., To help us plan for the same period in the following years, we recorded and range of data, from

Based on our own unique position we’ll all have different

which drink specials worked, which hampers didn’t sell, right down

opportunities at different times of the year. For a cafe located in the

to the 15 minute increments of roster start and finish times on public

CBD or a coffee van, Xmas may be an opportunity for a forced two week holiday which could be a blessing or a curse, depending on

holidays. This ensured we placed ourselves in the best position for success the next year...

what the rest of the financial year has looked like. For a cafe located by a beach this may be the time of year you make the bulk of the

The point is that businesses are all unique and we need to

money that sustains you throughout the winter period, with the

continually reflect on our situation, to inform the actions that will

benefit of the lowest employee costs due to your ability to employ

capture our potential audience, and help us achieve success.

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Here’s 1Ten Tips for the Season;

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Create your Xmas period roster now to lock your staff in, and give

Create a retail area with Xmas gift ideas like reusable coffee cups, gift

them the opportunity to plan their holiday period too. Post Xmas

vouchers, gift hampers that include some of your house made jams

trading hours up in store and online now.

or biscuits, retail coffee bags, V60 units etc. Promote these on social media and with great indoor signage.

two Ensure customer comfort and safety by addressing flies and

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cockroaches, and ensure you have adequate fans and shaded areas.

Update your cold drinks menu to include plenty of icy frappes, affogatos and juices. Display canned cold drinks in visible areas for grab and go customers, and if you sell alcohol make sure your team are offering a wine or beer over lunch, rather than coffee. Buy an extra blender jug if needed.

three Avoid breakdowns by servicing your valuable equipment like cool room, coffee machine, grinders, fridge and air conditioners.

six Create an abbreviated menu for the public holidays or peak days that are coming up so that you minimise pressure on your kitchen and ensure a great customer experience.

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seven Purchase a cold drip tower and have it in a visible area for your customers. It’s a great conversation starter, the perfect alternative to hot coffee, it can be stored in bulk and it can be served fast.

More and more cafes are now open on public holidays, which does impact everyone’s capacity to

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be profitable. If you are going to open on public

If you have the capacity, design three ‘entertainer platters’ that are

holidays, make an informed decision and that could

perfect for corporate events or Xmas gatherings. Xmas gets crazy,

mean talking to your customers and neighbouring

what can your business do to make it easier for those organising

cafes so that you work together on opening hours or

social occasions?

days, so everyone has more chance of making money.

Importantly, calculate your wages and project the sales you need that will make it all worth the effort, because it may just end up being a labour of love if you don’t.

nine Check that your opening hours reflect the summer season in general.

Is it time to open earlier and close earlier?

There can be so much pressure placed on us at Xmas time through forces outside of our control. Look after the people that make up your business - that’s your team, your customers, your suppliers and very importantly, you. This is a great time to thank those who have helped you throughout the year and to also acknowledge yourself, how hard you have worked

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and what you achieve every day.

Do your Xmas party in January!

Fiona Smart www.cafelab.com.au

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Is this new Oat Milk the G.O.A.T. for coffee?

AUSTRALIAN LATTE L OVERS LET US ALL REJOICE! THE ALTERNATIVE DAIRY C O. HAS CREATED A NEW PLANT MILK THAT EXPERTS SAY IS THE BE ST MATCH F OR C OFFEE YET.

Alternative Dairy Co’s Barista Oat Milk is creamier than other

Since 2018, Alternative Dairy Co has been crafting plant-based

plant milks varieties, and unlike some of its competitors, supports

milks exclusively for the café trade, and is already acclaimed for

Australian farmers by using 100 percent, locally grown oats. But is

its soy and almond milks. The Australian owned company, part

it the greatest of all time?

of Sanitarium Health Food Company, was keen to build on this success with the launch of oat milk.

Australian latte art champion Shinsaku Fukayama says the new oat milk is definitely a game changer.

Alternative Dairy Co Senior Brand Manager Emma Seberry said as plant-based milks became a part of Australia’s mainstream café

“Dairy finally has a challenger for best milk in a coffee. Alternative

culture, socially conscious customers were driving demand for

Dairy Co’s new Barista Oat Milk is the first non-dairy milk

more varieties.

I’ve found that strikes a true balance with coffee, elevating the espresso flavours,” said Shinsaku Fukayama, a barista at

“New varieties such as cashew and coconut milk have really

Melbourne’s St Ali Coffee Roasters.

created excitement in the category, but the potential for oat milk is unprecedented - it really is the closest tasting alternative to dairy

“It also textures and pours just like dairy milk and as someone

milk,” said Ms Seberry.

who takes a lot of pride in how they present coffee, that’s really Oat milk is now the third largest non-dairy milk behind almond

important.”

milk and soy and its global sales have increased 425% in the past Shinsaku Fukayama was one of the baristas from St Ali Coffee

18 months.1 Oat milk’s forecast annual global growth rate is 8.2

Roasters and Glee Coffee Roasters, on the NSW Central Coast,

percent for the next 10 years.1

to be part of Alternative Dairy Co’s oat milk trials to ensure the product exceeded expectations in terms of taste and texture.

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DAIRY FINALLY HAS A CHALLENGER FOR BEST MILK IN A COFFEE. ALTERNATIVE DAIRY CO’S NEW BARISTA OAT MILK IS THE FIRST NON-DAIRY MILK I’VE FOUND THAT STRIKES A TRUE BALANCE WITH COFFEE, ELEVATING THE ESPRESSO FLAVOURS,” ~ SHINSAKU FUKAYAMA, A BARISTA AT MELBOURNE’S ST ALI COFFEE ROASTERS. ~

“Its unique creaminess and natural sweetness are driving the global

“It’s important that we support Australian farmers. It’s a win-win

trend. It’s a combination that sets it apart from other plant-based

because we’re getting quality, raw ingredients with a small carbon

milks and appeals to dairy drinkers too,” said Ms Seberry.

footprint that customers can trust,” said Ms Seberry.

“In our blind taste tests, dairy milk drinkers told us it’s the best non-

“Oats require less water during production, which makes oat milk

dairy milk they’ve tasted, because of the creaminess.”

highly desirable for sustainability-conscious consumers. Sourcing homegrown ingredients also reduces our fuel and energy usage

The Alternative Dairy Co formed a team of specialist food scientists

compared to other brands that source ingredients or manufacture

and food engineers to prioritise the development of the new oat

overseas.”

milk. One of the challenges in the production of oat-based milk products is flavour, because oats naturally create sugars that can lead

Following this month’s launch of the new Barista Oat Milk, the

to an overwhelming sweetness when mixed with coffee.

Alternative Dairy Co team has embarked on a national tour of cafés to meet baristas and demonstrate how the new oat milk performs

“All our products are specifically designed for use in cafés and our

both in terms of taste and texture.

priority is creating a milk that complements, rather than overpowers, the coffee,” said Ms Seberry.

“Collaboration is ingrained in the way we approach business. We can’t wait to hear from café owners, baristas and coffee drinkers on

“This was especially important to get right with our oat milk offer

what they think about our new oat milk,” said Ms Seberry.

and our team managed to find a clever method that balances the milk’s sweetness, so that it enhances the flavour of the espresso.”

For more information, visit www.altdairyco.com/Barista-Hub and for enquiries please email Enquiries@altdairyco.com.

Alternative Dairy Co’s oat milk is vegan-friendly, low in sugar, carrageenan free, and created using Australian grown oats.

Reference: 1. 2018 Pulse Report by Café Culture

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Prepare for a sensory overload!

[SWEETSTOCK LAUNCHES IN MELBOURNE 2020]

Sweetstock is a totally new food and music festival experience that will put you on the sugar high of your life!

In its inaugural year, Sweetstock will launch in Melbourne on the 28th-29th March 2020, filled with cake battles, dessert challenges, decadent food trucks and special guest Duff Goldman from Charm City Cakes (USA). Along with street performers and circus acts, there is also an awesome music line-up to dance into the neon filled night.

Headlining the festival will be dance duo Sneaky Sound System, with upbeat electronic artist Alice Ivy, aptly named indie band Jawbreakers and the crazy Melbourne pop stars Approachable Members Of Your Local Community. More acts to be announced.

And don’t think the weekend is all sweetness and love, the competition is fierce in this festival ground, with the SBS Food Australian Cake Battle showcasing some of Australia’s best bakers live on stage in a 60 minute battle, alongside the Australian Dessert Championship for anyone to enter. Teams of three, from home cooks to professionals will challenge each other in various categories, including Cupcake, Cheesecake, Pavlova, Pie, Tart and Chef’s Choice. Each competition will win a delicious $5,000.00.

If you want to learn for the best then get in quick to register for the masterclass with America’s most sought after cake makers, Duff Goldman. Renowned for his crazy over the top masterpieces, he will be hosting a one off masterclass on the Friday, and will be appearing throughout the festival over the weekend.

For those who love to eat rather than bake, there is a competition for you too! Enter the Donut Throwdown to pop as many donuts into your belly within 3 minutes to win a cheeky $2,000.00. Easy!

Is that too much sugary action to pack into two days you may ask? Absolutely not. As well as that there are show-bags, a sweet expo, live art, retro car show, free kids rides and thankfully for the parents there’s bubbly and cider!

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Tickets are on sale now at www.sweetstock.com.au Ticket prices as following: SATURDAY General Admission $40.00 SATURDAY Evening Ticket $40.00 SUNDAY General Admission $40.00 2 DAY FESTIVAL PASS $65.00 KIDS UNDER 12 - FREE

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Same Cup - working toward diversity SAME CUP IS WORKING TOWARDS MORE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN POSITIONS OF POWER AND INFLUENCE ACROSS THE AUSTRALIAN SPECIALTY COFFEE INDUSTRY - TILLY EDWARDS FROM CAFE CULTURE CHATS WITH DEMELZA JONES OF SAME CUP TO GET THE LOW DOWN ON AN INNOVATIVE ORGNISATION.

CC. What was the inspiration behind Same Cup?

minority groups in the specialty coffee space including but not limited to women, LGBTQIA+, First Nation people, people of

DJ. The idea for SAME CUP started brewing while I was listening

colour, people from rural areas, low socio-economic backgrounds,

to an episode of the podcast Boss Barista featuring Molly Flynn,

people with a mental or physical disability and people of all ethnic

founder of the #coffeetoo movement.

and religious backgrounds different from our own.

Listening to her story made me think about the really average

SAME CUP gives marginalised folx access to training, education

things that have happened to me in my career and how they must

and networking opportunities to ultimately raise their profiles and

happen to other people all the time. She gained a lot of support

to one day contribute to a more diverse and gender-balanced

and began doing really great work educating the US coffee

industry. We want to see more people from different backgrounds

community about their rights and responsibilities around sexual

in positions of power – not just at a barista/café level. I’m talking

harassment and mental health, amongst other topics.

about Roasters, QC, CEOs, COOs, Directors, Founders and anyone with significant influence.

After that, I attended Barista Connect a networking event run by women for women in the coffee industry. It was the first time I

We believe that personal AND professional education is just

was around industry peers that I respected and admired and yet

as important as each other. We host workshops and mentor

felt equal, open and heard. Everyone was so keen to learn about

programs about coffee but we also want to talk about physical

each other and no one spent time tooting their own horns – it

and mental health, how to come back to work after having a

was magical. I didn’t realise how much I needed that at the time.

baby and more personal topics such as sexual harassment and your rights in the workplace.

These events were the catalyst for the creation of SAME CUP. Since its initial conception in August / September 2018 and launch in November 2018, it has grown and evolved like any good

SAME CUP operates solely on donations and support from others.

passion project.

We have started a unique monthly coffee subscription to try and create some cash flow so we can continue to do as much as we

CC. What is Same Cup and how is it working with the

can for as long as we can (samecup.org to check it out!)

Australian cafe scene?

DJ. SAME CUP exists to lift others up. We are an ally to all

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CC. What are the next steps for Same Cup?

CC. Since you started Same Cup have you seen a change in the Australian speciality coffee scene? Have people reacted to this

DJ. We have just wrapped up our first two Demystifying the Machine

and made a change?

events in SYD and MELB. These events were in collaboration with La Marzocco and Roaster

DJ. I haven’t clocked any big changes yet, but this is a slow burn.

Smackdown (CRS) and were a great success. This was a women-led coffee machine tech workshop geared at giving all attendees a better

I think what’s changed the most is my perception of who would

understanding of the tools they use every day. They got to look at

support a project like this. This is not a group of women for women.

and hold all kinds of parts, do a service on a coffee machine and learn

This is not a queer collective for the queer community. SAME CUP

how to keep their equipment in tip-top shape. We would LOVE to

is for EVERYONE with the goal of raising up all marginalised groups

streamline this to take it on the road and share this knowledge with as

within our industry. Some of our biggest supporters/contributors are

many people in as many places as possible.

straight white guys and I love that!

In 2020 we really want to focus more on personal development for

Conversely, I was surprised at the kinds of people who are not keen to

employees, employers and the coffee consumers in general.

come on board with the philosophy of inclusivity and diversity – but oh well, you can’t please everyone!

CC. How can a cafe owner or roaster help support Same Cup? CC. Will Same Cup exist only in Australia or will it expand in DJ. Signing up to the coffee subscription is the first and most

the future? What does the future hold for Same Cup?

accessible way to help out SAME CUP. You can order espresso or filter in either 250g, 500g, 1kg or 2kg and you can use it anywhere

DJ. My focus is Australia for now. That’s not to say we won’t be

– home, work, café, roastery etc! Each month you’ll get a little

having super special guests from all over the world attending

something along with your coffee and we are VERY excited to send

and facilitating our events in the future. Stay tuned for a big

out our very first shipment in September 2019.

announcement for MICE and WBC in May 2020!!

If you want to donate money, merchandise, coffee, a space for an

We want to positively impact as many people as possible as best as we

event or simply just to volunteer jump over to samecup.org and fill out

possibly can. We have some pretty ostentatious long term plans, but

our contact form and we’ll get back to you ASAP!

you’ll just have to stick around and see our journey for yourself!

For more info visit samecup.org

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2019 2020

september |2019 23-25 TEA & COFFEE WORLD CONFERENCE - HONG KONG

december |2019

october |2019 18-22 HOST MILANO - MILAN, ITALY

january |2020 10-12 VIENNA COFFEE FESTIVAL - VIENNA

14-15 COFFEE & TEA FESTIVAL VALLEY FORGE VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA

november |2019 19-23 GOLDEN BEAN AUSTRALIA - PORT MACQUARIE

february |2020 01-02 TORONTO TEA FESTIVAL - TORONTO, CANADA

may |2020

april |2020

march |2020

23-26 SPECIALTY COFFEE EXPO - PORTLAND, USA

08-10 COFFEE FEST NEW YORK - NEW YORK, USA

04-07 MICE & WBC (WORLD BARISTA CHAMPIONSHIP AND WORLD BREWERS CUP) - MELBOURNE

august |2020

july |2020

june |2020 18-20 WORLD COFFEE CHAMPIONSHIPS - WARSAW, POLAND

01-03 JAPAN INTERNATIONAL TEA SHOW - YOKOHAMA, JAPAN

30-01 SEP EXPO BRASIL CHOCOLATE (EBC) - SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL

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AUSTRALIAN CAFE | MARKET REPORT

WHAT SHAPES YOUR INDUSTRY 2017/18

This is the ultimate Café Industry OOH coffee market report that will greatly assist you to better understand the important growth factors that shape this vital café market.

I N T E R N A T I O N A L

WHAT SHAPES YOUR INDUSTRY REPORT Café Pulse is an independent research company providing a unique resource for Australian Café businesses & industry suppliers, whether that is in the Independent Grocery, Cafe Channels and/or across many small businesses in general.

In consultation with a café owners panel, the inaugural Café Pulse survey (September 2010), an idea to improve Café Industry service satisfaction was developed to address real issues in the café market. We then received over 665 completed Café Pulse surveys, representing over 900 individual cafés. This enabled us to collect valuable industry statistics, information and café supplier performance measurements.

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Oat milk – so, what’s all the fuss about?

OAT MILK IS ONE OF THE NEWEST KIDS ON THE BLOCK WHEN IT COMES TO PLANT-BASED MILKS, BUT IT’S CERTAINLY PROVING TO BE THE HOT FAVOURITE WITH COUNTRIES LIKE THE US, THE UK AND NOW AUSTRALIA FAST EMBRACING THE TREND. WHEN ONCE BEFORE SOY AND ALMOND WERE THE ONLY OPTIONS AT CAFES, NOW OAT MILK HAS JOINED THE MENU!

But what actually is it? And why is it so good? Let’s take a look.

The health benefits

How it’s made

Oats have long been a popular choice for breakfast due to their nutritional benefits, and oat milk is an extension of that. Oats

Mixing oats with water gives you a porridge, not a milk. To create

have 7-8% oil, and most of it unsaturated, which provides a fair

oat milk essentially oats are soaked in water and strained, but it’s

amount of good fat. They also contain protein and a lot of beta-

a bit more scientific than that. When oat seeds start to germinate,

glucans which are soluble fibres that help with gut health and

they need smaller molecules consisting of various amounts of

lower cholesterol, which is good for your heart. Brands like Califia

natural sugars to fuel their growth. So, they produce enzymes to

Farms Oat Barista Blend are also free of gums and completely

break down the energy-storing starch in the grain. Califia Farms

unsweetened, so they’re naturally low in sugar.

uses the same process that occurs in nature by taking these naturally occurring enzymes and adding them to oats and water.

Sustainability

The enzymes break down the solid oat carbohydrates into smaller, more soluble molecules. After adding a little sunflower oil - voilà,

Oats are a sustainable grain that need a relatively small amount

there’s a smooth and creamy oat milk just for you!

of water to grow compared to cow’s milk. They also grow in arid areas and can withstand harsh climates, making them a more

Taste, texture and functionality

environmentally friendly option for your daily coffee.

Oat milk has a very neutral flavour which is perfect for

There you have it – oat milk demystified! And if you’re yet to try

complementing coffee and doesn’t overpower the taste. Califia

it out for yourself, ask for Califia Farms Oat Barista Blend in your

Farms Oat Barista Blend is particularly creamy thanks to some

local café today.

science around the timing of the enzyme breakdown process and the addition of sunflower oil, so it has a similar mouthfeel to dairy

Califia Farms Oat Barista Blend is available now for the

milk. It also has body and doesn’t split when steamed, which

Australian barista community.

makes it perfect for baristas and creating delicate foam art.

For more information email: Australia@califiafarms.com.

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Musings of a Bean Counter #4 four I AM NOT A ROCK

by Martyn Smith

Do we ever understand our urge to succeed on our own?

Simon and Garfunkel sang, ‘I touch no one and no one touches me. I am a rock. I am an island.’ It could be an anthem for those

It seems to be extremely tempting to imagine that we operate in

of us who are sick of feeling let down.

isolation from others. Or at least, that our contribution is infinitely more valuable than anybody else’s.

Interestingly, Paul Simon said later, “This L.P. contains twelve of the songs that I have written over the past two years. There are

What’s with that?

some here that I would not write today. I don’t believe in them as I once did.”

The beliefs have become clichés; ‘You can’t get good staff these days.’ ‘If you want something done properly, you have to do it

I am not a rock.

yourself.’ ‘It’s hard to soar like an eagle when you’re surrounded by turkeys.’ ‘It’s quicker if I just do it myself.’ ‘It’s lonely at the top.’

Some of us say, ‘You can’t get good staff these days.’ And some of us say, ‘I can only do what I do because of the great people

We admire the self-made person – Forbes proudly announced

around me’. My suspicion is that the latter statement is more

that there are twenty-three self-made women billionaires in the

significant before success than after.

US in 2019. We imagine ourselves as the iconic and lone crusader – Joan of Arc, Steve Jobs, Ellen Ripley or Rick Deckard. Fighting

Speaking of clichés, some of us are sick of the term ‘partnership’.

against the odds and prevailing through extraordinary skill and

And it’s not just because we don’t like the idea of partnering with

sheer strength of will.

our waste management provider.

People let us down, frustrate us and, sometimes, meet their own

Whatever term you use, I’d encourage you to build trusting

needs at our expense. Most of us have reason to reduce our

relationships across your business. There are people with skills,

radius of trust to include only ourselves.

experience, connections and information in all directions. Just like you, they’re not perfect.

Of course, it’s not rational. Try conducting your business without a bank, suppliers of goods, energy and IT providers, an electrician,

Rick Deckard was spared by his enemy, and Ellen Ripley was saved

the petrol station attendant, accounting support, customers,

by one she didn’t trust. We never succeed without the help of

designers… Every one of them will contribute to our success in

others.

some way. Trust is required in every case.

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