Hugh Kelly has achieved third place in the 2021 World Barista Champions, showcasing a new species of coffee and extraction technique that could change the future of specialty coffee. Read more
Cofi-Com Founder Andrew Mackay on making an impact
The Australian coffee industry has made leaps and bounds over the past few decades and green bean trader Cofi-Com Founder Andrew Mackay has played no small part in helping it flourish with access to quality coffees and origins. Read more
Abigail Forsyth on starting a movement with KeepCup
KeepCup co-founder and Order of Australia Medal recipient Abigail Forsyth discusses the ebb and flow of sustainable progress and the reuse movement in the coffee market. Read more
Dean Merlo on taking Merlo Coffee to 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. Read more
Nich Rae of Toby’s Estate goes behind the scenes of one of Australia’s leading specialty coffee roasters
Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters Head of Coffee, Nich Rae, goes behind the scenes on how one of Australia’s leading specialty roasters stays on top of trends and remains at the forefront of the industry. Read more
Fleur Studd in her own lane
Melbourne Coffee Merchants and Market Lane Coffee Co-Founder Fleur Studd talks to BeanScene about the power of storytelling, a year of innovating and making coffee for the city that loves to drink it. Read more
David Makin of Axil Coffee climbs to the top
Axil Coffee Founder David Makin talks to BeanScene about his entrepreneurial drive, the realities of business ownership, and the buy-in model that’s allowing the brand to reach new heights. Read more
Sasa Sestic on life after WBC
Sasa Sestic tells BeanScene how he found himself again after becoming the 2015 World Barista Champion, and his commitment to guiding the next generation of champions. Read more
The Wolff Coffee pack
Peter and Penny Wolff have mastered their craft, pioneered the Brisbane specialty coffee scene, and taken their customers on a journey over the past 36 years.
Penny and Peter Wolff’s relationship resembles the plot of a romance novel. There’s the initial moment of electricity, a chase, a rekindling, and a happy ending. Read more
Paul Bassett: The trailblazer
Australia’s first World Barista Champion Paul Bassett reflects on his career in coffee, pursuit of flavour, and the global growth of specialty coffee.
Paul Bassett is the only person alive who can boast having a World Barista Championship (WBC) title, television series, and Asian coffee chain to his name. Read more