STUFF ON THE SCENE

BEST OF PANAMA ESMERALDA ESPECIAL WASHED

Best of Panama is the world’s premier coffee competition in which the most celebrated producers of Panama submit their best coffees of the year. A panel of international judges spend a week in Boquete assessing Geisha and traditional varieties in Washed and Natural categories. At the 2019 Best of Panama auction, Hacienda Esmeralda was awarded the Panama Cup – a prestigious accolade that recognises the overall best producer of the year. This limited nano-lot perfectly captures the signature flavour profile of the Geisha variety with the terroir of the producer’s Jaramillo farm, clearly revealed by a quality-driven and innovative approach to coffee production. It features tasting notes of bold jasmine, orange sherbet, and tutti frutti. Esmeralda Especial is available through Campos Coffee. For more information, visit www.camposcoffee.com

MILKIT MILK TAP SYSTEM

Milkit is an innovative milk tap system that has been developed specifically with cafés in mind. Using leading technology, Milkit delivers a fast and cost-effective solution for cafés to achieve milk dose consistency, maintain milk integrity, and improve barista workflow. The Milkit milk tap system has been designed to be easily installed onto an existing café bench top and refrigeration unit. Once connected and utilising 10-litre milk bladders, it’s simple to preset the volume of milk dispensed for a half jug or full jug, or use the manual setting to customise the volume. The unit is available in two configurations: Single Milk Tap and Dual Milk Tap. The system is proudly supported by Riverina Fresh with the availability of convenient 10-litre bags of Gold, Full Cream, and Light milk. For more information, contact Riverina Fresh at 1800 993 081, or visit www.riverinafresh.com.au

KEEPCUP THERMAL

Introducing KeepCup Thermal, the first barista-standard stainless-steel reusable cup. The cup features a new material design, with the same attention to detail that makes KeepCups the preferred reusable cup in cafés the world over. Double-walled and vacuum-sealed with a press-fit lid and drafted for easy pouring, KeepCup Thermal is great to drink from, lid on or lid off. It fits under group heads and replicates standard volumes for espresso-based drinks, and is designed and hand-assembled in Australia. KeepCup is a certified B Corporation and member of “1% for the Planet”, donating one per cent of global revenue to environmental causes. KeepCup Thermal is made to last for dependable drinking pleasure on the go. For more information, visit www.keepcup.com.au

MILKLAB LACTOSE FREE

16 beanscenemag.com.au Milklab is an Australian collaboration between foodies, baristas, and farmers to develop milks that complement the intensity of espresso, and that texture and stretch with espresso coffee. The Milklab mission is to source the best ingredients possible and trial different blends to ensure the perfect pour. Milklab is proudly designed and validated by experienced baristas and coffee professionals – because the best coffee deserves a better milk. Milklab has collaborated with farmers including those in Australia’s Goulburn Valley to bring customers its lactose-free dairy milk. The Goulburn Valley is home to some of the longest-serving Aussie dairy farmers who help supply Milklab with its freshly sourced milk. Milklab Lactose Free was awarded a Silver Medal at the 2019 Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Show and is now available in 12 by one-litre cartons. For more information, visit www.milklabco.com

ALTERNATIVE DAIRY CO OAT MILK When Alternative Dairy Co launched its soy and almond range last year, it impressed baristas around the country with plant-based milks that had cracked the code on taste, texture, and performance. Now, the Aussie brand is expanding its range with the introduction of a new oat milk which it says will have even the most loyal dairy drinkers considering the switch. Using 100 per cent Australian oats, this barista-only blend is a vegan-friendly recipe that’s low in sugar and carrageenan-free with a creaminess that its almond and soy siblings can’t compete with. Alternative Dairy Co Oat Milk is available now. For more information, visit www.altdairyco.com

VENEZIANO COLD BREW STRAIGHT UP Veneziano has developed the ready-to-drink (RTD) Cold Brew Straight Up using its popular Estate blend. It is perfect as is or can be used as a base for a signature drink. This Colombian and Brazilian blend is brewed slowly over 24 hours to create a velvety, refreshing coffee with notes of toasted cashew, sweet spice, and a lingering honey finish. Cold Brew Straight Up is best enjoyed chilled, over ice, or with a splash of milk or soda any time of the year. A RTD cask will be available through Veneziano’s wholesale network while a range of 250-millilitre canned drinks – Blood Orange, Oat Milk Latte, and Straight Up – will be on offer at Veneziano’s four flagship cafés. For more information, visit www.venezianocoffee.com.au

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• Energy Saver Capabilities • Digital delivery pressure display • Barista Attitude: anti-scalding steam wand • Super Dry: dry steam dispensing system • Confi guration of brewing curves for each key • Digital boiler pressure display and control