Seven Miles Coffee Roasters✏️ Download the full report here: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/editorial/cafe-2025/ _____
The Cafe 2025 project is about identifying the current industry trends in Cafes & Coffee Shops and present a vision of what's coming to the industry in the next 5 years.
This original research identifies trends in coffee roasting, café business, coffee consumption, technology as well as identifying other emerging, potentially disruptive trends coming our way.
While the report is focussed primarily on the cafe industry in Australia, many of these trends are relevant to coffee shops & other hospitality business around the world.
Cafe 2025: The 3 key trends coming to cafes & coffee shopsSeven Miles Coffee Roasters2020-06-07 | ✏️ Download the full report here: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/editorial/cafe-2025/ _____
The Cafe 2025 project is about identifying the current industry trends in Cafes & Coffee Shops and present a vision of what's coming to the industry in the next 5 years.
This original research identifies trends in coffee roasting, café business, coffee consumption, technology as well as identifying other emerging, potentially disruptive trends coming our way.
While the report is focussed primarily on the cafe industry in Australia, many of these trends are relevant to coffee shops & other hospitality business around the world.
___________________ Training Courses: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Website: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Instagram: instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters Facebook: facebook.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters5 Barista Myths that just wont dieSeven Miles Coffee Roasters2023-08-14 | Your friendly local barista is usually the go to for all sorts of coffee tips and tricks. But sometimes the advice can be little, shall we say, past it’s use-by date.
Discount on coffee? Sure. Use the code GETYOURFIX10 at checkout to get 10% off your first order* (Australia only)
Sections in this video: 0:00 Intro 0:20 Mystical Crema 1:46 Blonding 3:03 Storage 4:18 Tamping 5:22 Latte Art
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Learn more: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/pages/w... ___________________ How to enter:
- Make an online order over $50 at sevenmiles.com.au - Complete the online form and answer the question: How many litres are in the Linea Micra water reservoir/tank?
Every order over $50 counts as one entry. You can enter as many times as you'd like during the promotion period.
All subscribers who spend over $50 are automatically in the draw, but you will need to fill in the form to complete your entry.
The competition closes 30th April 2023. Click the link to learn more.
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Learn more: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/pages/win-micra ___________________ How to enter:
- Make an online order over $50 at sevenmiles.com.au - Complete the online form and answer the question: How many litres are in the Linea Micra water reservoir/tank?
Every order over $50 counts as one entry. You can enter as many times as you'd like during the promotion period.
All subscribers who spend over $50 are automatically in the draw, but you will need to fill in the form to complete your entry.
The competition closes 30th April 2023. Click the link to learn more.
___________________ Shop Coffee 🛒 https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Training Courses ✏️ https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Instagram 📷 instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters ------------------------------- *Discount code can only be used once by new customers in Australia. To be used at the Seven Miles Coffee Roasters online shop. Valid for one-off purchases or the first charge of a coffee subscription, not valid with any other discount codes.WIN a La Marzocco Linea Micra!Seven Miles Coffee Roasters2023-03-31 | We're giving away a La Marzocco Linea Micra coffee machine, a 12-month Seven Miles Wilde Blend subscription, and six ACME Espresso cups.
Learn more: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/pages/win-micra ___________________ How to enter:
- Make an online order over $50 at sevenmiles.com.au - Complete the online form and answer the question: How many litres are in the Linea Micra water reservoir/tank?
Every order over $50 counts as one entry. You can enter as many times as you'd like during the promotion period.
All subscribers who spend over $50 are automatically in the draw, but you will need to fill in the form to complete your entry.
The competition closes 30th April 2023. Click the link to learn more.
___________________ Shop Coffee 🛒 https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Training Courses ✏️ https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Instagram 📷 instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters -------------------------------Italy vs Australia: Who makes the best espresso?Seven Miles Coffee Roasters2023-03-30 | Espresso coffee is one of Italy's most loved exports, but Australians have a completely different take on the world's favourite drink. So, in the interests of stoking international conflict, today we’re asking…which is better - the original Italian espresso or modern Australian espresso?
Discount on coffee? Sure. Use the code GETYOURFIX10 at checkout to get 10% off your first order* (Australia only)
Sections in this video: 0:00 The 2006 World Cup 0:38 Caffe Espresso Italiano 3:03 Aussie, Aussie, Aussie
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Discount on coffee? Sure. Use the code GETYOURFIX10 at checkout to get 10% off your first order* (Australia only): https://shop.sevenmiles.com.au/collections/cold-brew
Sections in this video: 0:00 Intro 0:24 Cold Brew vs Cold Drip 2:00 The Best Coffee for Cold Brew 2:59 Grinders & Grind Size 3:28 Cold Brew Ratio 5:15 Recipe Guide: Cold Brew Concentrate 6:29 Recipe Guide: Cold Drip ___________________ Shop Coffee 🛒 https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Training Courses ✏️ https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Instagram 📷 instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters ------------------------------- *Discount code can only be used once by new customers in Australia. To be used at the Seven Miles Coffee Roasters online shop. Valid for one-off purchases or the first charge of a coffee subscription, not valid with any other discount codes.The #1 reason your Flat White doesnt taste rightSeven Miles Coffee Roasters2022-11-29 | We wanted to find out what the ideal coffee-to-milk ratio is, and if it changes depending on the blend. So, naturally, we did a few tests.
Discount on coffee? Sure. Use the code GETYOURFIX10 at checkout to get 10% off your first order* (Australia only)
Sections in this video: 0:00 Coffee to Milk Ratio 1:06 The Test 1:55 Finding 1 2:51 Finding 2 3:30 Practical Application ___________________ Shop Coffee 🛒 https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Training Courses ✏️ https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Instagram 📷 instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters ------------------------------- *Discount code can only be used once by new customers in Australia. To be used at the Seven Miles Coffee Roasters online shop. Valid for one-off purchases or the first charge of a coffee subscription, not valid with any other discount codes.The Trick to better French Press CoffeeSeven Miles Coffee Roasters2022-11-03 | French Press, Coffee Plunger, Cafetière...it has a lot of names. Whatever you call it, Josh breaks down 3 different recipes for brewing better coffee with the French Press.
Sections in this video: 0:00 The problem with French Press coffee 0:15 Method 1 0:32 French Press Brew Ratio 1:51 Method 2 2:46 Method 3 ___________________
Shop Coffee 🛒 https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Training Courses ✏️ https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Instagram 📷 instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroastersWhat exactly is a Macchiato?Seven Miles Coffee Roasters2022-08-18 | Is there any more confusing word in the world of coffee than Macchiato? So, let’s clear a few things up, beginning with the original ‘espresso macchiato’
Sections in this video: 0:00 Intro 0:16 Espresso Macchiato 0:50 Double, Long & Other Variations 1:43 Latte Macchiato 2:35 Caramel Macchiato 3:28 Managing customer orders ___________________
✏️ DESCRIPTION Making consistently tasty espresso actually has less do with the equipment you use, and more to do with getting the basics right. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a professional or you’re making coffee at home - If you get these 3 fundamentals right, you’ll be making better tasting coffee than someone who has all the gear, but no idea
Sections in this video: 0:00 Intro 0:30 Fundamental 1 1:22 Fundamental 2 3:24 Fundamental 3 5:02 What's Next? ___________________
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Josh’s Method: * Start with 96°C (205°F) Filtered Water * Rinse filter paper * Add 20g Coffee (Ground at 20 Standard Clicks from 0 on the Comandante C30) * Create a well in the ground coffee * 300g water (across 4 pours) * Brew Time 3:00 - 3:30 minutes
Jess’s Method: * Start with 92°C (198°F) Filter Water * Rinse filter paper * Add 15g Coffee (Ground at 9.5 on the Mahlkonig EK43) * 225g Water (across 5 pours) * Brew Time 3:00 - 4:00 minutes
🌎 Our current Single Origin Coffees: https://shop.sevenmiles.com.au/collections/single-origin
Sections in this video: 0:00 The Challenge 1:02 Josh's Method 3:34 Jess's Method 5:05 The Judge's Verdict ___________________
Training Courses: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Website: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Instagram: instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters Facebook: facebook.com/sevenmilescoffeeroastersHow Roasting can make (or break) coffeeSeven Miles Coffee Roasters2022-06-09 | The coffee roasting process is a moment of truth in our search for delicious coffee. In today's video, we take an inside look at how the roasting process can bring out tasty sweetness...or reduce it to a nasty, bitter mess...
Sections in this video: 0:00 The Roasting Process 1:43 Roasting Temperature Profile 3:35 Quality of Coffee vs Roaster Skill
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Training Courses: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Website: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Instagram: instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters Facebook: facebook.com/sevenmilescoffeeroastersCan I teach a beginner to pour Latte Art in 30 minutes?Seven Miles Coffee Roasters2022-05-12 | To celebrate Josh’s success (or failure), we've teamed up with De’Longhi Australia to give you the chance to win the ultimate at Home Espresso set up.
One lucky winner will score: ☕️ A six-month supply of Seven Miles’ most popular coffee, the Cat’s Pyjamas, and... ☕️ A De’Longhi La Specialista Arte Espresso Machine.
Entrants will be judged by Josh based on the best improvement in their latte art skills - not just the best pattern.
Competition terms & conditions are here: https://shop.sevenmiles.com.au/pages/myheart-latte-competition
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Sections in this video: 0:00 What's happening? 1:01 The 'before' pour 1:28 What we're aiming for 1:40 Challenge - step 1 3:36 Challenge - step 2 6:24 Challenge - step 3 7:49 The Final Showdown 8:55 Viewer Competition
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Today, Josh explains why (most of the time), the Cappuccino, Caffe Latte & Flat White are essentially the same thing, and what we should focus on instead.
Sections in this video: 0:00 The problem with cup sizes 0:53 What about the Cappuccino? 2:20 Does tradition matter? 2:50 Coffee to Milk Ratio ___________________
Training Courses: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Website: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Instagram: instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters Facebook: facebook.com/sevenmilescoffeeroastersExpensive Coffee: Can ordinary people tell the difference?Seven Miles Coffee Roasters2022-03-21 | Josh brews up 3 different grades of coffee and hits the streets (aka. the front of our espresso bar) to find out if the random mix of customers, office staff & other passers-by can spot the difference in a blind taste test.
In an incredible coincidence, we're also selling the coffee from Cafe Granja La Esperanza right now: https://shop.sevenmiles.com.au/products/cafe-granja-la-esperanza
Sections in this video: 0:00 Intro 0:35 Why the difference in price? 2:43 The taste test 4:53 The results 5:58 ...but which did they prefer? ___________________
Training Courses: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Website: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Instagram: instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters Facebook: facebook.com/sevenmilescoffeeroastersWhy we need to stop obsessing about brew temperatureSeven Miles Coffee Roasters2022-03-01 | Coffee pros have been obsessing over espresso brew temperature for the last couple of decades (at least). In part 4 of our series of espresso extraction, we ask the questions: Is brew temperature really the holy grail for perfect espresso?…and if so, then what temperature should I set my machine?
Sections in this video: 0:00 Does brew temp matter? 1:00 Brew temperature test Results 2:16 What about small changes? 3:11 Why a 'Magic Number' doesn't exist 5:53 Finding the right brew temp by taste
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Training Courses: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Website: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Instagram: instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters Facebook: facebook.com/sevenmilescoffeeroastersOpening Shift: behind the scenes at our espresso barSeven Miles Coffee Roasters2022-02-14 | Today, Josh gets the inside info from Georgia - a barista at our 'Roastery Door' espresso bar in Sydney to take a look at her process behind the scenes.
Sections in this video: 0:00 First Things First 1:34 Seasoning / Dialing in Espresso 3:36 Working with Blends / Single Origin Coffees 4:25 Why Multiple Blends? ___________________
Training Courses: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Website: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Instagram: instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters Facebook: facebook.com/sevenmilescoffeeroastersPro Barista with $400 machine vs Beginner with $30,000 machineSeven Miles Coffee Roasters2022-01-06 | What matters more - your skill as a barista, or the equipment you use? Today, we’re putting a pro barista & a beginner head to head. They’ll both be using the same blend of coffee, but our amateur is going to be using a state-of-the-art $30,000 commercial machine - while our pro is going to be using a cheap and cheerful $400 home machine.
Sections in this video: 0:00 Intro 1:58 Setup / Calibration 5:30 Service Time 9:06 The Results ___________________
Training Courses: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Website: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Instagram: instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters Facebook: facebook.com/sevenmilescoffeeroastersEvery Type of Home Espresso Machine ComparedSeven Miles Coffee Roasters2021-12-13 | What is the best home espresso machine? How much should you spend? should you go with George Clooney or Brad Pitt?
In today's video, Josh looks at the pros & cons of each category & helps find the right type of home espresso machine for you.
Sections in this video: 0:00 Which is the best espresso machine? 0:36 Pod Machines 2:31 Manual Espresso Machines 4:23 Small Home Espresso Machines 6:56 Fully Automatic Machines 8:31 High End Machines ___________________
Today, Josh shows us how to stop blaming lactating mammals for our dry, fluffy milk - and how to master the vortex - your secret weapon to getting silky smooth steamed milk, perfect for making delicious coffee, pouring latte art & generally winning at life.
Sections in this video: 0:00 The Vortex 0:47 Positioning the Jug 2:11 The Steaming Process 3:22 What about home machines? 4:58 Troubleshooting Tips ___________________
Training Courses: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Website: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Instagram: instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters Facebook: facebook.com/sevenmilescoffeeroastersNitro Cold Brew: Its coffee, but not as you know it.Seven Miles Coffee Roasters2021-11-10 | Can cold brew coffee get any cooler? Apparently it can. Witness the magic unfold as Josh shows us 2 methods to make super-smooth nitro cold brew coffee.
Sections in this video: 0:00 What is Nitro Coffee 1:08 Cold Brew Recipe for Nitro 2:35 Device 1: Nitropress 3:19 Device 2: Nitro Cold Brew System 4:03 Other Options 4:33 Bonus Recipe
Nitro Cold Brew (in a can!): https://shop.sevenmiles.com.au/collections/cold-brew
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Training Courses: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Website: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Instagram: instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters Facebook: facebook.com/sevenmilescoffeeroastersWhat is the best pressure for espresso?Seven Miles Coffee Roasters2021-10-25 | What is the best brew pressure for espresso? Baristas all around the world are taught to set their espresso machine to 9 bars - so we thought it’s time to find out for ourselves if this tradition still holds up.
Thanks to Flair Espresso for providing the Flair 58 lever machine featured in this video: flairespresso.com
Sections in this video: 0:00 The ideal brew pressure? 1:20 A note on pressure 2:40 The (pressure) tests 3:55 The results 8:08 How to adjust pressure ___________________
Training Courses: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Website: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Instagram: instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters Facebook: facebook.com/sevenmilescoffeeroastersHow to make consistently tasty espresso without scalesSeven Miles Coffee Roasters2021-09-12 | Scales have become an essential piece of kit for pro baristas - so it’s easy for us to forget that not everyone has a quick & accurate way to measure coffee. In this video, Josh from our Coffee Science & Education Centre jumps in the coffee time machine to share some old-school techniques for making consistently tasty espresso without scales.
Sections in this video 0:00 Why measure coffee? 1:30 Measuring ground coffee 3:29 Measuring liquid espresso
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Sections in this video: 0:00 Crimes against coffee 0:46 How fresh is best? 2:48 Coffee by numbers 4:06 Size matters 5:05 The #1 ingredient 6:09 Dairy dilemmas 7:35 The hidden menace
Learn more by watching these videos next:
Coffee Storage: Espresso Recipes: Silky Milk Skills: Water for Coffee:
___________________ Training Courses: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Website: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Instagram: instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters Facebook: facebook.com/sevenmilescoffeeroastersWhats the deal with Single Origin Coffees?Seven Miles Coffee Roasters2021-07-22 | Single origin coffees can be intimidating. The labels are filled with strange information about varieties, processing methods and then there’s the tasting notes - which can be pretentious, confusing & sometimes downright ridiculous.
In this video, Josh gives a simple, unpretentious guide to understanding single origin coffees & how to get the best out of them.
Sections in this video: 0:00 What's the deal with Single Origin Coffees? 01:53 Location Information 03:07 Coffee Varieties 04:54 Processing Methods 06:59 Tasting Notes 09:00 Brewing Tips
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Our current single origin coffees: https://shop.sevenmiles.com.au/collections/single-origin
Find out more about the SCA coffee taster’s flavour wheel: https://sca.coffee/research/coffee-tasters-flavor-wheel ___________________
Training Courses: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Website: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Instagram: instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters Facebook: facebook.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters3 ways to make a Mocha (from Simple to Awesome)Seven Miles Coffee Roasters2021-05-30 | Mocha is one of the world's favourite coffee drinks. This classic combination of espresso & chocolate can be quick & simple, or all-in-over-the-top-chocolaty-craziness.
In this video, we start with the basics & then turn things up to 11.
Sections in this video: 0:00 Intro 0:52 Level 1 2:05 Level 2 4:09 Level 3 5:29 Bonus Recipe
___________________ Training Courses: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Website: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Instagram: instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters Facebook: facebook.com/sevenmilescoffeeroastersHow to make Batch Brew Filter Coffee (that actually tastes good)Seven Miles Coffee Roasters2021-05-11 | Depending on where you live it's called drip coffee, filter coffee, batch brew or even just...coffee.
In this video, Josh from our Coffee Science & Education Centre grabs a trusty (& affordable) Breville Precision Brewer to demonstrate how to get maximum flavour from this brewing method.
Sections in this Video: 0:00 What is Batch Brew 1:28 Espresso vs Filter Coffee 2:02 What you need 3:37 Brew Ratio 5:15 Dialling in the brew 7:19 The #1 Mistake __________________________
Water for Coffee Research: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/editorial/the-science-of-perfect-water-for-coffee/
___________________ Training Courses: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Website: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Instagram: instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters Facebook: facebook.com/sevenmilescoffeeroastersA quick look at the new La Marzocco GB5xSeven Miles Coffee Roasters2021-04-20 | Josh talks to Eric from La Marzocco Australia to find out what's new with their latest GB5x espresso machine.
The original GB5 was released over 15 years ago and has become a classic in high-end specialty coffee bars (and a favourite of ours too). With the new GB5x & GB5s models released, are these the new benchmark for commercial specialty espresso machines? __________________________
___________________ Training Courses: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Website: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Instagram: instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters Facebook: facebook.com/sevenmilescoffeeroastersLatte Art Rosetta: A Step by Step GuideSeven Miles Coffee Roasters2021-03-29 | For many baristas, the Rosetta is the definitive latte art design. The beautiful, flowing layers of this pattern are an icon of specialty coffee – it’s been featured on merchandise, company logos & even tattoos
While it’s really popular, new baristas often find it really tricky to get the details of this technique just right.
In this tutorial, Josh teams up with Jade to show you the details of how to master this classic latte art pattern
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Sections in this video: 0:00 Intro 0:52 What you need 1:30 Pouring technique 3:04 Step-by-step 3:58 More tips & troubleshooting 5:09 Rosetta Smackdown
Another video that might help - How to get silky steamed milk: youtu.be/yE0krmQt5MY
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In today’s video, Josh compare some of the most common distribution methods used in cafes & coffee shops.
These include: simple vertical collapse, the OCD tool, the stockfleth method & palm tapping to see if one of these delivers the best results.
Sections in this video: 0:00 What is Espresso Distribution 2:06 Methods Tested 3:15 The Results 7:58 Recommended Process
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Sections in this video: 0:00 - What is Coffee Telemetry 2:12 - Our experience so far 3:43 - The risk __________________________
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In this video, our Coffee Science & Education Centre team put the most common coffee tamping questions to the test.
Sections in this video
0:00 Intro 1:09 How hard do you need to tamp? 2:37 Does level tamping really matter? 3:45 Tamping technique: some practical tips.
This video is part 1 of a series looking into the techniques & science of making espresso Other videos in this series: Part 2 - Espresso Distribution: youtu.be/Tvdnx-317Ss Part 3 - Pressure: youtu.be/kordyFR2Q5Y
Blog Post - Tamping. Does it even matter: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/editorial/tamping-coffee/ ___________________
To help baristas get some answers, Dr Adam Carr from our Coffee Science & Education Centre digs through the research to find answers to the most common questions about caffeine & coffee.
Key sections: 0:00 Intro 0:50 When is the best time to drink coffee? 1:30 How much caffeine is safe to drink? 2:20 Does caffeine extract first? 3:08 Does decaf coffee have caffeine? 3:45 Does espresso have more caffeine? 4:25 Does dark roast coffee contain more caffeine?
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References:
Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Military Nutrition Research. Caffeine for the Sustainment of Mental Task Performance: Formulations for Military Operations. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 2001. 5, Doses and Delivery Mechanisms.Available from: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK223795
Voskoboinik, A., Jonathan M. Kalman and Peter M. Kistler, Caffeine and Arrhythmias, ACC: Clinical Electrophysiology, Volume 4, Issue 4, April 2018DOI: 10.1016/j.jacep.2018
In this tutorial, Josh breaks down the process for pouring the tulip, including the tips and tricks for nailing this beginner-friendly latte art design.
Key sections in this video: 0:00 Introduction 0:40 What you'll need 1:04 The process 2:53 Extra Tips __________________________
Training Courses: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Website: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Instagram: instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters Facebook: facebook.com/sevenmilescoffeeroastersHow to Dial In Espresso | Basic Coffee SkillsSeven Miles Coffee Roasters2020-11-10 | The espresso grinder often gets overlooked in the search for tasty espresso. But learning how to adjust, or "dial in", the grinder is fundamental to making delicious coffee.
In this video Josh from our Coffee Science & Education Centre goes back to basics to explain the process he uses to dial in espresso first thing every morning.
Sections: 0:00 Intro 1:08 The Process 2:04 Adjusting the Grind 3:55 Setting the Timer
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Article - Cold Brew. The Complete Guide: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/editorial/cold-brew-coffee-guide/
Not only that, but we've snuck in some tips & tricks on these age-old iced coffee questions: - How do you make iced coffee without watering it down? - How do you sweeten iced coffee? - Which brewing method is best for iced coffee? - Why doesn't iced coffee taste as sweet as hot coffee?
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But what about times when bitterness dominates the flavour of your coffee?
In this video, Josh explains the top 3 reasons your espresso coffee might be tasting particularly bitter, and what you can do to bring back the balance between sweetness, acidity & bitterness.
Sections in this video: 0:00 Bitterness vs Acidity 1:25 Top 3 Reasons 5:35 Bonus Tip
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While both devices can save time (and money) for cafes, coffee shops and other hospitality businesses - they each work in a very different way.
In this video Josh from our Coffee Science & Education Centre compares the pros & cons of each machine.
Key sections in this video: 0:00 Introduction 1:19 Perfect Moose 4:11 Ubermilk 6:49 Are they worth it?
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1) We're not a distributor of either one of these devices, however we have installed and used them in our customer's cafes (including our own espresso bar)
2) Thanks to Barista Technology Australia for loaning us the Perfect Moose for this video __________________________
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Interested in finding out more about what the future holds for the coffee industry. Find out more in our Cafe 2025 Report: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/editorial/cafe-2025/
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Training Courses: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Website: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Instagram: instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters Facebook: facebook.com/sevenmilescoffeeroastersHow to make a Flat White | Basic Coffee SkillsSeven Miles Coffee Roasters2020-08-09 | The mysterious Flat White Coffee. Where did it come from? How do you make it? Should you put on an Australian accent when ordering it? Is it just a Latte in disguise?
In this video, Josh answers most of these questions, as well as breaking down a step-by-step process for making it.
Sections in this video: 0:00 Where did the Flat White come from? 1:45 How we make the Flat White 2:59 Flat White vs Latte 3:25 The Process: Step by Step __________________________
To get a definitive answer, the people in white coats at our Coffee Science & Education Centre put together these tests to find out.
Sections in this video: 0:00 Introduction 0:32 The quick answer 1:20 The tests 2:10 The results __________________________
Full article: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/editorial/how-to-store-coffee-beans-at-home/ ___________________ Training Courses: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Website: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Instagram: instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters Facebook: facebook.com/sevenmilescoffeeroastersSustainable Coffee: Our #1 problem isnt paper cupsSeven Miles Coffee Roasters2020-07-09 | Paper cup waste gets a lot of attention. Of course we should reduce waste wherever we can...but is it the biggest problem we need to solve?
When it comes to the carbon footprint of the average cafe or coffee shop, it turns out there are a number of other areas that have a much bigger impact - and no-one is really talking about.
Dr Adam Carr from our Coffee Science & Education Centre presents the top results from his life cycle analysis on the environmental impact of cafes & coffee shops.
In this video: 0:00 Introduction 1:29 The Results 2:58 What can we do about it 5:11 What about coffee production?
Dr Adam from our Coffee Science & Education Centre compares 14 popular brands to see which varieties have the right texture, taste & stability to make great espresso coffees (like flat white, latte & cappuccino).
Key sections in this video: 0:00 Introduction 0:28 Why Milk Alternatives? 1:40 Almond Milk 2:05 Why some milk varieties curdle 3:22 Soy Milk 4:44 Oat Milk 6:15 Coconut Milk 7:05 General Recommendations
I know this barely scratches the surface of brands & varieties on the market...apologies in advance for all those we couldn't include.
For those watching from outside Australia, many of these brands likely won't be available, however the general recommendations remain the same.
Products Tested: - Bonsoy - Happy happy soy boy - Vitasoy Soy milk original - MilkLab Almond - Almond breeze barista blend home - Almond breeze unsweetened - InsideOut unsweetened Almond - Australia Own Barista Almond - Oatly - Minor figures oat milk - Vitasoy Oatmilk unsweetened - MilkLab Coconut - Pure Harvest Coco Quench (Coconut) - Vitasoy coconut milk unsweetened __________________________
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In this video Chris & Ben take you step-by-step through the process as well as the types of milk, milk alternatives, milk jugs & a bonus tip to help you practice without wasting milk at all.
Key sections of this video: 0:00 Intro 1:06 Milk Types (Including Soy, Almond & Oat Milk) 1:57 Milk Jug (Pitchers) 2:40 The Steaming Process (Step-by-Step) 3:33 Milk Temperature 4:20 The Steaming Process (in Real Time) 5:10 Practice Tip ___________________
Also, take a look at our guide to the 6 most common latte art mistakes: youtu.be/uFgqVRC_Xzs ___________________ Training Courses: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Website: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Instagram: instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters Facebook: facebook.com/sevenmilescoffeeroastersHow to Adjust Espresso by TasteSeven Miles Coffee Roasters2020-05-04 | To dial in espresso coffee by taste is like a barista superpower. As automated equipment takes over the more repetitive parts of the barista's day-to-day work, one thing that remains fundamentally human is the ability to taste.
In this video, Paul gets into the details of how you can use grind size, coffee dose & the amount of water to influence the balance of Sweetness, Acidity, Body & Bitterness in espresso coffee.
Note: This is the sequel to the video - Espresso Recipe: How to make consistently better tasting coffee (link below), which covers the basics of using an espresso recipe to control espresso extraction. Best to start here if you're new the world of controlling espresso extraction by weight.
Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:04 Learning how to taste coffee 1:35 Sweetness, Acidity, Bitterness & Body 3:22 Extraction Time 4:36 Coffee Dose 5:40 Amount of Water 6:16 Bringing it together 7:40 Other Factors
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Espresso Recipe: How to make consistently better tasting coffee (link here 👉 youtu.be/ihswJ9vtqXk)
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In this video, Dr Adam Carr from our Coffee Science & Education Centre explains the results of his study into ideal coffee freshness.
Key Sections: 0:00 Intro 0:39 What is Coffee Ageing / Staling? 2:36 The impact of packaging, nitrogen-flush vs hand-packed 3:11 The Research Results 4:35 Can coffee be too fresh?
Read more in the original article here: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/editorial/coffee-freshness/
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Click here to jump to each brew method in the video: 0:00 The Dilemma 1:59 Coffee Plunger (French Press) 3:00 Aeropress 4:09 Clever Coffee Dripper 5:07 Stovetop Espresso (Moka Pot/Bialetti) 6:36 Flat white / Latte milk steaming hack __________________ Buy Fresh Coffee Online (Australia Only): https://shop.sevenmiles.com.au/ Training Courses: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Website: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Instagram: instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters Facebook: facebook.com/sevenmilescoffeeroastersEK43 Grinder Settings: Espresso, Filter, Aeropress and moreSeven Miles Coffee Roasters2020-03-24 | The Mahlkonig EK43 grinder is popping up in espresso bars & cafes all over the place, but often baristas just don't know how to get the best out of it.
Paul from our Coffee Science & Education Centre takes us through his typical settings & tips for dialling in this loveable, oversized robot.
Training Courses: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/education/training-program/ Website: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/ Instagram: instagram.com/sevenmilescoffeeroasters Facebook: facebook.com/sevenmilescoffeeroastersCafe Business Ideas to survive the CoronavirusSeven Miles Coffee Roasters2020-03-19 | A few examples of how Australian cafes, coffee shops & restaurants are surviving the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. __________________________
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CORONAVIRUS SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR CAFÉ BUSINESSES https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/editorial/coronavirus-survival-guide-for-cafe-businesses/ ___________________
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE
Australian Federal Government support includes cash flow relief as well as wage assistance for apprentices & trainees: https://www.business.gov.au/risk-management/emergency-management/coronavirus-information-and-support-for-business
NSW Government support includes cutting fees for hospitality businesses (no specifics yet) & payroll tax relief: https://www.smartcompany.com.au/finance/economy/nsw-stimulus-package-waive-payroll-tax/
QLD Government support includes low interest loans & payroll tax relief: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/support/novel-coronavirus ___________________
Dr Adam Carr from our Coffee Science & Education Centre teamed up with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) UNESCO Centre for Membrane Science and Technology to find out exactly how water quality affects the flavour of espresso. With Adam's background in water and analytical chemistry, and UNSW’s expertise in treating and engineering water quality, we now understand what needs to be controlled, and what doesn’t, in order to extract key flavours in espresso coffee.
Full article, charts & references here: https://www.sevenmiles.com.au/editorial/the-science-of-perfect-water-for-coffee/