Why milk is becoming a bigger focus for automation in coffee
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key takeaways Milk options have grown considerably in coffee shops. Cold drinks and layered toppings add more variables for baristas....
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Why milk is becoming a bigger focus for automation in coffee
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key takeaways Milk options have grown considerably in coffee shops. Cold drinks and layered toppings add more variables for baristas. Automated milk systems deliver consistent results, reducing training needs. Thermoplan’s AirSteam detects milk temperature and volume to standardise texture. Coffee shop menus have expanded considerably in recent years, and much of this change has come from milk. Many cafés now offer several dairy and plant-based… read more
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key takeaways Milk options have grown considerably in coffee shops. Cold drinks and layered toppings add more variables for baristas. Automated milk systems deliver consistent results, reducing training needs. Thermoplan’s AirSteam detects milk temperature and… read more
Why high-protein milk is becoming coffee’s latest fascination
Key takeaways Almost half of US adults are trying to eat more protein, and 70% of European consumers are paying attention to their protein intake....
Plant milk-dairy blends signal that consumer habits are changing
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key takeaways Baristas now treat milk quality as seriously as coffee quality. Blending dairy with plant milks creates new textures...
Why more baristas are focusing on milk temperature
Key takeaways Milk temperature directly impacts sweetness, texture, and flavour balance in coffee drinks. Different milks require specific temperature ranges to avoid impeding flavour and...
More chains are dropping plant milk surcharges, but specialty coffee shops need to be careful
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Can super-automatic coffee machines really handle different types of milks?
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Specialty coffee has played a key role in the explosive popularity of plant milks over the last decade. In the early 2010s, major plant milk...
How plant milks are pushing for further innovation in specialty coffee
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