At-home coffee has come a long way since the freeze-dried instant granules that dominated pantry shelves in the 90s. While it’s hard to beat a perfect barista-made espresso or a meticulously created cold-brew blend, sometimes we need to just roll out of bed and have our caffeine hit the minute we wake up. Renowned coffee house Industry Beans has dedicated itself to creating the perfect cup, both in store and at home, with its coffee experts working tirelessly in the in-house labs, white coats and all, concocting new ways for you to enjoy this simple pleasure in life. If you don’t know where to start, we’ve done the hard work to sample Industry Beans’ at-home collection, picked up right from their Newstead roastery and cafe – these are our top picks!
We’re going to start with the classics – if you like your coffee straight up, the Newstead Blend is the perfect drop for you. This rich, sweet and fruity blend was designed specifically with the modern Brisbane coffee drinker in mind – it’s the signature blend served in the buzzing Newstead cafe and Adelaide Street coffee shop, and now you can enjoy it in the comfort of your own home too.
Our next pick is like a secret elixir – except it’s no secret, it’s yours for the taking! With every drop, the Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate takes your coffee experience to the next level. From iced lattes and Industry Beans’ specialty Bubble Coffee to coffee desserts and cold-brew Negronis (something we never knew we needed but now can’t imagine a world without), this bottle of magic needs a permanent place in your house’s coffee nook. The limit does not exist on all of the luxe drinks you can whip up in the confines of your own home. You can perfect the classic iced latte with just 30 ml of Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate, 15 ml of sugar syrup and 175 ml of your milk of choice, and just fill the cup with ice to finish. Or, you can keep it simple with a cold brew – all you need to do is add ice.
This next edition to your take-home Industry Beans coffee kit is the life of the party and the easiest way to whip up an at-home bar-quality cocktail of everyone’s favourite sort. The Cold Brew Martini Mixer takes the work, grinding and extraction out of things and leaves you with a delicious cold-brew martini, Mexican Summer cocktail, White Sand Frappe or non-alcoholic Cold Brew Cola, in seconds – all in the comfort of your sweats! To kick you off, opt for a Cold Brew Manhattan and use 30 ml of the Cold Brew Martini Mixer, 60 ml of your choice of whisky, 30 ml of sweet vermouth and 2 dashes of orange bitters to finish – it’s guaranteed to wash the stresses of the week away.
To pick up your very own at-home coffee kit, head to Industry Beans Newstead. For more recipes, visit the Industry Beans website full of Cold Brew Martini Mixer concoctions and Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate must-dos.
This article was written in partnership with our pals at Industry Beans.
