Finding the Sweet Spot
We recently conducted an experiment to test the impact of temperature profiling on flavour. Four coffees were selected and evaluated, to determine the SWEET SPOT. What is the SWEET SPOT? This is a collaboration between Café Culture Magazine, Espress Group and Rancilio to find the optimised temperature profiled formula. Each…
BIOCAP Biodegradable Capsules
The BioCap capsules are 100% biosourced and 100% biodegradable products. The compostable material has replaced common plastics of petro-chemical origin that are found in most types of packaging. As a result, they meet the European standard EN13432 for packaging waste. The ingredients used to manufacture the capsules are Fibres, Starch,…
The Heat is On
A basic guide to better understanding heat transfer on a drum roaster As roasters, one of the most important things we are always trying to achieve is better control of the roasting process. And one aspect of this is better understanding Heat Transfer (HT). Understanding HT involves grasping the mechanisms…
The origins of the COFFEEHOUSE
Progression, Innovation & Caffeination By Jacqueline Mocek The proliferation of the café in Australia throughout recent history has escalated to a point where it has become synonymous with the Australian way of life. Our “café culture” is world renowned. Whilst we can wholly claim the culture we have built around…
JED’S BEAN BAGS® LAUNCHES IN AUSTRALIA: A WORLD FIRST INNOVATION IN COFFEE
Clever New Zealand Coffee Company, Jed’s Coffee Co, is set to make a mark on coffee lovers of Australia with the launch of Jed’s Bean Bags®, a clever innovation using pyramid-bag technology to create ‘brew in your cup’ fresh roasted coffee – and it’s a ‘world first’ innovation that’s now available in Australia exclusively…
Creating a point of difference
Too often as designers we meet potential café operators who, at the commencement of a project, think once they have their outlet ready they will throw open their doors and customers will just rush in. This is not the case at all, and operators need to work hard on creating…
The importance of the brief – In creating a successful project
It allows both client and designer to know and understand the expectations of the project, from simple operational requirements to the aspirations and vision of the client. To put it simply, it allows everyone to get on the same bus and head down the project road together. Recently at a…
Make your cafe stand out with unique furniture
Many café owners will agree that these days it is becoming increasingly important to differentiate themselves from the competition with not only their menu, but with interesting interior design. Customers want new experiences from not only the food and drink, but from the environment around them as well. Katherine Blizard,…
All-in-one Pullman Tamping Station
Have you heard about the new all-in-one Pullman Tamping Station? It’s the busy Baristas new best friend! Everything you need to make 1 or 100 coffees in a compact benchtop format. Designed to keep your barista tools in immaculate condition and get the perfect tamp every time. Featuring A Portafilter…
powder vs tablet
For traditional espresso machines, the most commonly used cleaning product is a backflushing powder such as Cafetto Espresso Clean® or Cafetto Evo®. It’s no surprise, however, that just like dishwasher powder, customers would soon be interested in the convenient, measured dose of a tablet. Essentially, an espresso machine cleaning tablet…
