Full of beans

One of the family caffeine-heads has just alerted me to the premiere issue of BeanScene magazine.

It’s Melbourne-based but, according to publisher John Murphy, “the magazine will truly reflect a national perspective – city and state rivalries will have no place in BeanScene” and the goal is “to develop the industry as a whole for the betterment of everyone.”

Murphy says the magazine will educate, inform and promote the very best of the coffee culture to a growing community of coffee lovers. It will provide an inclusive platform that encourages the industry and consumers of all levels to develop and share their love of coffee.

According to the BeanScene website, the magazine was on display at the recent Queensland food and wine show and was a hit with the coffee loving public and industry heavyweights alike.

Managing editor Steve Agi will head BeanScene’s editorial team. Steve is well known for his reviews, café journalism, industry insight and dedication to intra-industry promotion. He is the editor in chief of Melbourne Coffee Review and hosts his own caffeine-fuelled radio show, The Devil’s Cup. There is a knowledgeable panel of contributors with solid coffee industry experience.

You can get a taste of the first issue online >>