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Contents
8 Jugs and Thermometers 24 Blenders 46 Byron Bay Cookies
10 Essentials 32 Syrups and Sauces 48 Biscotti
12 Cream whipper and Sauce pump 34 Smoothies 50 Cups and lids
14 BTB On tour 36 Frappés 52 Environment friendly
16 Tampers 38 Hot chocolate 54 Disposable accessories
18 Bumper Gear 40 Chai 56 Cleaning
20 Barista Kit 42 Tea 60 BTB Knowledge
22 BTB Community 44 The BTB Family 62 BTB Online
Welcome to the latest edition of our catalogue, which
includes everything you need to run a successful coffee
business. Whether you’ve been in business for years
or are thinking of starting your first venture, you’ll
find all the drinks, gear and knowledge you need.
It’s been an exciting year since our of biodegradable disposables and you much coffee, so when you call us you’ll be
last catalogue went to print; the new will be well on the way to doing your speaking to people who are passionate
World and UK Barista Champions have bit. For the skilled baristi amongst you about what they do and know what they
been crowned, new staff have been Motta jugs will be a welcome addition, are talking about. One of the many things
welcomed to the BTB Family to cope renowned for their great pouring spouts we have learnt is not to take up too much
with increased demand at home and and classic Italian design. We’ve also of your time – so have a look through
abroad, and we’ve introduced the added a range of double walled Solo our catalogue and we’ll let our products
truly delicious Byron Bay Cookies to cups, saving the need for an extra speak for themselves. More detailed
our ever expanding product range. clutch, saving on money and wastage. product information, together with lots of
other useful hints and tips, are available
This year saw the launch of Sweetbird But how did we get to where we are on our website beyondthebean.com.
100% Fruit Smoothies, a fantastic easy today? Jem and Nikki started out with just
to manage ambient product that helps a small home office and a huge passion Of course, if you do fancy a chat we’re
the environment too. As we choose to for coffee and now we have BTBs around a friendly bunch, so give us a call.
use concentrate the smoothies carbon the world, so we’ve really come a long
footprint is smaller and all the fruit is way! Between us we have managed
ethically sourced. As they say, if everyone coffee bars, served in coffee bars, roasted All the best,
does their bit... Couple this with our range coffee, and generally drunk way too The team at Beyond the Bean
BTBGear Our gear section
contains all the
essentials for
making great
espresso based
drinks.
We really understand the importance
of quality equipment; that’s why we take
our time sourcing, testing, finding out
customers’ opinions and then testing
some more before we make any final
decisions. Not every product we test
reaches our standards or is exactly what
we are looking for, so we commission
gear to our own designs. We know our
customers are professionals needing
professional kit and that’s what we
supply every time.
Drinks. Gear. Knowledge.
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BTBGear
Jugs and Thermometers
Jugs Jugs perfect for latte art, thermometers to
Stainless steel steaming pitcher
Available in 60cl, 1 litre, 1.5 litre and 2 litre.
Straight sided with the perfect spout for latte art!
steam milk to the perfect temperature, all
Motta Jugs new quality gear that withstands not only rigorous
BTB testing, but also the test of time.
Available in 50cl, 75cl and 1 litre.
Stylish Italian milk pitchers, favoured by
many working baristi, ideal for latte art..
Thermometers
Through our involvement in barista championships rotation and have a more pointed spout that pours
BTB thermometer
Our own thermometer, made by the around the world we’ve seen first hand the difference smoothly and neatly. The standard for any barista,
guys at Taylor who do it best. Marked a good jug can make. We had to search far and and also perfect for the most advanced latte art.
up clearly between 60°C and 70°C for wide to find these jugs as we found that many
the perfect steaming temperature. available on the market really didn’t make the grade For more information on latte art and
Standard thermometer
(it’s amazing how many of them just don’t pour steaming milk visit beyondthebean.com
(centigrade or fahrenheit) properly). These Motta pitchers are excellent for milk
A tough, reliable milk steaming
thermometer also from Taylor’s, for
use with smaller sized pitchers.
Long thermometer
Designed to be used with the larger sizes
of pitcher, with dual temperatures. new!
Long thermometer clip
The one we like to use the most, and suitable
for use with any of our thermometers.
Triangular thermometer clip
Keeps your milk thermometer firmly clipped into
place and can be used with any thermometer.
Check out the Bumper
pitcher on page 18.
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Essentials
Quality shots are the key to
producing great espresso based
drinks, and little things do make
a big difference. Although small,
these pieces of kit will go a long
way towards getting the best out
of your beans and machines.
Shot pitcher – 3oz Stainless steel milk spatula
Can’t fit your cups directly under your Keep your steamed milk under control.
espresso machine? These handy little
stainless steel pots are just the job. Square open knock box
Designed to sink into your counter top for a
Digital shot timer simple built-in knockout system. Adding a bin
To help time your shots to perfection, this underneath will give you a clean, quick grinds
neck tie timer counts both up and down. disposal solution. You can find the template
to cut your counter exactly to the size of this
Digital grinder scales knockbox on our website beyondthebean.com
Are you going to compromise your espresso
quality, or splash out on our grinder set-up scales? Square closed knock box
A self-contained counter top system. Like all
2oz lined BTB shot glasses our knock boxes, the solid rubber bar mounted
Lined at 1oz – exactly what you need for in stainless steel is quiet but completely
measuring and checking your espresso solid when you knock out against it.
shots. Available in packs of 12 or
individually. Also available unbranded. Square wooden knock box holder
Use this to house your square closed knock box.
Stainless steel cocoa shaker
A quality shaker for dusting Rubber gasket for knock box
cappuccinos and other drinks. Taking the knock out of knock box.
Chrome mini whisk
A neat little whisk to speed up Take a look at pages 18 and 19 for
your hot chocolate making. our new range of Bumper Gear too.
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Cream whipper and Sauce pump
Using professional kit for your business not only helps Cream whipper
Use this swanky little number to add freshly whipped cream
Sauce pump
This heavy duty stainless steel pump will dose your chocolate
with the quality of your drinks, but adds a touch of
to hot chocolates, mochas, frappés, milkshakes – just about sauces accurately and effortlessly time after time. It looks good,
anything! You could take it one step further – try adding a little it works great, and it has a range of low-cost replacement parts
syrup to flavour up your cream (for example, vanilla works for occasional maintenance.
professionalism to the workplace. We’ve been using nicely). The whipper is easy to clean and maintain. And best
of all, it’s great for cream fights (although obviously BTB do not
both these items since we started the business ten condone any such tomfoolery in a professional workplace).
years ago and have yet to find anything better.
iSi cream whipper Server sauce pump
Stainless steel, 1 litre. Stainless steel, adjustable dose sizes. Dosing and spare parts
Details of all the available spare parts for both
iSi nitrous oxide gas charges Server sauce jar items, and how to change the dose size on the
10 per box. Stainless steel, 3.8 litre. sauce pump, can be found at beyondthebean.com
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Our travels really do take us
around the wonderful world of
coffee. Whether it’s supporting
Moscow
Helen is still
reeling from the
barista competitions, sourcing fact there were
no takeaway
new products or setting up a Italy
lattes. Shocking.
new BTB, we really are here, Where the 200
European Team
there and everywhere! Challenge will
see 10 countries
competing to
take the title from
Russia.
UK
The home of BTB, China
and the UK Barista The orient espresso
Championship - 9 took us to the home
regional heats, of tea ceremonies,
2 day semi final, death defying
plus the final jay-walking and
- wow, that’s a lot the theory that
of judging! caffeine ages you?
Nonsense…
USA
The place to be in
April for the 200
World Barista
Championship.
India
The home of chai,
elephants, and
banana based
Spain espressos from
El Salvador
Coffee with curry the Indian Barista
Our friends at the
and coconut made champion.
Coffee School of
El Salvador help its debut at this
to support baristas championship,
Kenya
in South America. and we thought
Budding barista
we had seen it all…
enjoy using our
barista kits here.
Paraguay
Where Zuma are
helping farmers
get a fair price on
their sugar.
BTBGear
Tampers
Tamping is a crucial step in the Beyond the Bean tamper
Highly polished stainless steel with a
Clicker tamper
An innovative idea from Beyond
Reg Barber tamper
The classic stainless steel RB tamper
preparation of great espresso. black coated aluminium handle, this
is one of our own designs. Weighing
in at just under half a kilo, it fits
the Bean – an automatic pressure
regulating tamper. Just push till it
clicks and you’ve got exactly the
from Canada with a wooden
handle. Available in 58mm, flat.
Maintaining the all important perfectly into the palm of your hand,
giving a quick solid tamp action.
right 30lb tamp every time.
Aluminium hand tamper 58mm, flat.
30lbs of pressure and keeping
Available in 58mm or 53mm, Rubber counter tamp pad
Available in 49mm, 53mm and both flat and convex. A simple and compact non-slip
58mm, both flat and convex. mat to protect your counter surface
your tamping consistent shot Custom sizes are also available;
just give us a call for details.
and group handle spouts.
after shot means a solid If you are unsure about what size
tamper your machine uses simply
machines and information on how
to tamp in a professional way. You’ll
We can also produce bespoke
tampers on larger orders; give us a
comfortable tamper is essential.
visit beyondthebean.com where also find the long running industry call to discuss your requirements.
you will find a comprehensive argument of flat vs. convex tampers
guide for the most popular from two coffee professionals.
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Bumper Gear
We’re really excited about this new range Tamper stand
We love this bit of kit and don’t know how we
Knock box
From the humble beginnings of the knock box,
Bumper tamper
The Bumper range of tampers are a real find.
of gear. Not only does it look sexy managed without it. Using a tamper stand helps
prevent stray grounds from sticking to the portafilter
and ending up in your coffee. The stand is a great
(basically a box with a bolt fitted into it) this design is
something to really show off. The knock box consists
of a round stainless steel tub with the raised back
The handles are metal finished with a thick rubber
coating, so they feel comfy in your hand without
losing weight needed for perfect tamping. Choose
but it does a great job too. We think base on which to rest a wobbly single spouted
portafilter and is also ideal for the new trend in
acting as a splash guard. Added features include a
protective rubber gasket and it’s neatly finished with
from the original Classic, V-shape, or Ball style of
interchangeable handle.
you will find a hundred and one
naked (or bottomless) portafilters. a non slip base that helps cushion the impact on your
wrists and deadens the sound. Each box comes with Each tamper set consists of a stainless steel base,
Latte art pitcher a spare rubber gasket and 2 rubber bars. handle, screw set and even a black rubber holder
uses for the new bash mat too! A simple no-nonsense 60cl latte art milk pitcher.
Made to a very high standard, this jug weighs just
240g and the Bumper logo embossed on the side Bumper Bash Mat
new
your new tamper can sit on.
All styles available in 53, 58 or 57mm, flat or convex.
adds a nice finishing touch. Tired of dents in your work top from tamping and
general bashing? Then the new Bash Mat is for you.
Measuring 25cm x 20cm the virtually indestructible
has an indent for your tamper, and a strength to
challenge any barista!
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Barista Kit
Barista Champions around the world are now
using these kits when they travel to competitions
Barista kit
Our Barista kits really have become the barista’s favourite.
They make great incentives or prizes for staff too. All
and for training, safe in the knowledge that the contents are fitted into a custom moulded case with
foam ensuring nothing gets damaged on the road.
everything they need is all in one place.
All the barista kits include a 1 litre steaming jug, large BTB Barista Kit Pro
steamy wanda, BTB caffeine wrench, BTB thermometer, long With BTB tamper.
thermometer clip, tamp mat, two lined BTB shot glasses,
digital timer, mini whisk, milk spatula, a tub of Joe Glo, rubber BTB Barista Kit
back flushing insert and a BTB Coffeetool. The BTB Barista Without BTB tamper (not shown).
Kit Pro also includes a BTB Tamper in your choice of size.
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BTBCommunity
Baristas play a vital role in the growth and
promotion of the industry, bringing much
needed vitality and innovation. They are the
industry link to the public so it is vital they
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Beyond the Bean is involved with
both the SCAE and the UKBC
and committed to the continued la Test
development of the barista community.
We are proud to sponsor the UK
Barista championships and support
many others around the world,
including the barista programme at
the Coffee School of El Salvador.
We are looking forward to the
much-anticipated World Barista
Championship in Atlanta where nearly
55 countries will compete for the
title of World Barista Champion. For
more information on how to take your
baristas to the next level visit scae.com
or worldbaristachampionship.com.
Champ’
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Thomas Liebe – Swiss Barista
I love the fact that you are in contact with
many very interesting people in coffee
Everything you are doing, do it with high
professionalism and enthusiasm. If I
wasn’t a barista I would not be able to
Catalin Hogea Radu –
Romanian Champion
The best thing about being a barista in
Silvia Silvia Magalhães –
Brazilian Barista Champion
The thing I like most is teaching people
cup. Coffee is exciting, is enigmatic
and the more I work with coffee the
more I like and more I know that I don’t
concept which is still largely unknown
in this country. Our advice for baristas
is to enjoy your job! When we had our
Vikram Kashyap –
Indian Barista Champion
In India we have all the resources
bars – Coffee Competence Connects! With create a really functional and emotional Romania is the creative part of the job, how to make the best coffee. For know anything...and I start everything first coffee shop we used to argue over for great coffee at our fingertips.
a lot of enthusiasm, professionalism and coffee machine. For me it is never a you are never too tired to make good entering competitions it is important again...coffee is my life. who would be on the till or making The customer appreciation and
atmosphere you can bring this world of question “if you were not”. coffee because you must always pay to do a lot of training before and not drinks: we both wanted to be making communication is the best thing for
unbelievable taste closer to all the people. attention to it. It is a pleasure to pull the to be nervous during the competition Fabien Folio and Pamela Vincent – the drinks! me. I would recommend any new
best shots every time. The most important and of course find the best coffee Baristas and coffeeshop owners in la baristas to watch and read anything
My advice to future baristas? You have thing it is having a passion for coffee and the best signature drink! The best Test de Buch (near Bordeaux) from David Schomer, and make sure
to play! Barista is not only a job behind a and after that you must practise until thing about being a barista is that The best thing about being a barista they learn the basic espresso and milk
bar. Barista is: communication, science, you can pour the best shots, lattes and in Brazil we have great coffees and in France for us is the contact with steaming skills.
history, technique – and passion. cappuccinos. That’s why it is a lot of work many farms of coffees, so we get to the customer; who are often very
Barista is: celebrating coffee culture. to be the best. know the full circle – the bean to a interested in discovering the latte-art
BTBGear
Q-series blender
Blended drinks account for more One of our favourite things about the
guys and girls at Blendtec is that they
The new Q-series
With the development of the Q-series
than 30% of summer drinks sales
don’t take themselves too seriously. Their sound reduction technology, Blendtec
‘Will it Blend’ series became one of the continue to deliver industry leading
most viewed downloads on the web in performance. Known as the ‘strong
in coffee bars and cafes. You can 200. See for yourself at willitblend.com
– and remember, don’t try this at home…
silent type’ the Q-series has a
noise reduction of up to 10 decibels,
offer an almost infinite range roughly half the noise of a normal blender.
As with all Blendtec models it can be
of smoothies and frappés to mounted in-counter.
generate cash all summer (and The Q-series new jar design offers
improved overall performance and
winter too). That’s why your choice durability. The shape of the stainless
steel blending platform dampens sound
and drains liquid away from the blender
of blending equipment is such drive socket. With a breakthrough
fan design, improved motor air flow
a big deal for your business. and cooling capacity, the Q-series
really is the quietest you will find.
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Blenders
Blendtec blenders are designed for high
volume production of ice blended drinks.
They’re the worldwide industry standard
and are powerful, tough and clever too.
The blade tips rotate at over 200 miles per ‘sound enclosure’ reduces blending noise
hour, using 2,000 watts of power. Crikey. by about 30%. All Blendtec blenders
Metal to metal direct drive contact means have pre-programmed variable speed All Blendtec blenders from Beyond
the Bean come with 2 jars and 2 lids
longer lasting equipment, meaning auto shut off drinks cycles that ensure
as standard.
less investment for your business. The consistently blended drinks every time.
Q-series blender Blendtec Xpress blender Blendtec jars Blendtec gripper lid
The blender chosen by most coffee It may be the baby in the Blendtec 1 litre – for use on all models. For use with the SpaceSaver
chains in the UK and worldwide. family but it’s no lightweight. 1.5 litre – for increased blending and Xpress.
30 pre-programmed blending 5 pre-programmed profiles capacity. Use with the Q-series
profiles, choice of blending jar sizes, and auto shut-off. and SpaceSaver. Blendtec Little Red Rinser
insulated motor enclosure and 1 litre – Q-series jar with all its The easiest and quickest way to
sound surround for nose reduction. Blendtec SpaceSaver blender benefits – see pages 24-25. rinse blender jars without tying
It all adds up to a quality piece of kit. All the power and programmes of up sink space or wasting water
a Q-series in a compact format. Blendtec spare lid (and it gets into the corners hand
For use with Q-series blenders. washing just doesn’t reach).
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What
we
believe...
It’s all about We’re fanatical We hate call
quality: the people about drinks and centres and we
and the products. gear, and what believe your call
we sell is the best should always be
that’s out there. answered within
We’re professional three rings.
individuals who
care passionately We never sit
about our products back and relax When you do
and our customers. as there’s always call you’ll always
some new gadget talk to someone
or drink or idea who knows
out there, and we what they’re
aim to be first to talking about.
know about it.
www.beyondthebean.com
BTBDrinks Whether you’re
just starting
out or livening
up an existing
menu, if you’re
in the business
of selling drinks
you’re looking in
the right place.
On the following pages, you’ll find the
whole Sweetbird range including
smoothies, sauces and syrups, delicious
frappés and chocolate from Zuma, as well
as teas from Island Rose.
So, what’s new this year? Sweetbird’s
100% ready to drink smoothie, and in the
food section, the delicious range of
cookies from Byron Bay. Together with our
existing range including Fairtrade
Frappés and Hot Chocolate, Zuma Chai
you will have no end of ideas to expand
and update your menu.
You can use these ingredients to make
signature drinks, seasonal specials or
challenge your baristas to get their own
recipes on the menu!
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Syrups and Sauces
Syrups
Classic flavours
Almond, Amaretto, Butterscotch, Caramel,
Chocolate Mint, Chocolate, Cinnamon,
Coconut, English Toffee, French Vanilla,
Gingerbread, Hazelnut, Irish Cream,
Mint, Toasted Marshmallow,
Vanilla, White Chocolate.
Fruit flavours
Banana, Blueberry, Cherry, Cranberry,
Lemon, Lime, Orange, Passion Fruit, Peach,
Pineapple, Raspberry, Strawberry.
Syrups Tea flavours
All 33 flavours of original and 5 flavours Iced Tea, Peach Iced Tea, Raspberry
of sugar free Sweetbird syrups are Iced Tea, Spiced Chai.
approved by the Vegetarian Society
Sugar Free
and are free from GMOs and artificial Caramel, Hazelnut, Irish Cream,
flavours and colourings. If you need Amaretto , Vanilla
further inspiration have a look at
Since its launch we’ve seen sweetbirdsyrups.com for hundreds of Available in 6 x 1 litre bottles,
mixed cases on request.
recipe ideas and details of the posters,
Sweetbird go from strength to menus and table toppers available in
the funky Sweetbird style...
250ml Glass Retail Bottles new
English Toffee, Hazelnut, Caramelnew
Available in 6 x 250ml bottles
Gingerbread latte anyone?
strength. Use Sweetbird syrups Sauces
Stainless steel syrup pourers
and sauces to create flavoured
12 pack
Uncompromisingly tasty, sweet and
sumptuous, Sweetbird sauces are rich Black Sweetbird syrup pump
espresso based drinks or deliciously and delicious and exactly what you
want from a sauce. Use them to make
7.5ml / 1/4 oz dose
Sweetbird clear perspex stand
different hot chocolates. They’re great the classic Caramel Macchiato, hot
chocolates, sweet coffee concoctions
For 5 bottles
for cold drinks too, including iced and even milkshakes. You can mix Sauces
them up in the drink like syrup or drizzle
Chocolate, White Chocolate, Caramel.
teas, granitas, milkshakes and
over the top as a final touch. And
they’re easily dispensed with a portion Available in 4 x 1.89 litre, including one pump.
control pump from a compact stand that
sparklers. The possibilities are as sits neatly on your counter. Sweetbird sauce pump – 15ml dose
endless as your imagination!
Sweetbird sauce display
stand – holds 3 bottles
‘Squirty’ bottle for drizzling – 35cl
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Smoothies
Sweetbird Blended Smoothies
Mango, Peach, Strawberry and Banana,
Wildberry, Strawberry, Banana.
Available in 8 x 1 litre tetra packs.
Sweetbird Fruit Smoothies
new Mango & Orange, Pineapple & Passionfruit,
Sweetbird 100% Fruit Smoothies Blueberry & Blackberry
Available in 3 delicious ready to drink flavours, Orange &
Available in 6 x 330ml
Mango, Pineapple & Passionfruit and Blackberry & Blueberry,
the 330ml 100% fruit smoothies come in 100% recyclable PET
bottles. As with all Sweetbird products, the smoothies contain
no artificial colours, preservatives, GMO’s or flavourings. All the
fruit is ethically sourced, making sure that everyone involved is
looked after as well as your customers. At 30% larger than most
bottled smoothies, and only requiring ambient storage, the new
smoothies are ideal for people who don’t have much chilled
storage space.
Sweetbird Blended Smoothies
Made with real fruit and a touch of green tea extract and
ginseng, Sweetbird Smoothies are % fat free and offer a high
margin sales opportunity, helping you make the most of this
massive growth. If you would like some more ideas on how to
make the most of your smoothies visit Sweetbird at home at
sweetbirdsmoothies.com. There is plenty of room for
improvisation by adding fruit, syrups or just using your
imagination!
Smoothies are an unbeatable menu item in summer
but they’re fast becoming a year round healthy choice
for many customers as well. Sales of smoothies have
risen by a staggering 523% in the last 5 years, and the
number of smoothies sold is expected to treble by 2011*.
*source, Mintel Report
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Frappés
Frappés are a delicious Zuma frappés allow you to create thick, smooth and
consistently delicious iced blended drinks. Containing real Caffe frappé
Medium roast Brazilian coffee
Vanilla frappé (caffeine-free)
A great frappé base made with real white
alternative to hot coffee
chocolate, real vanilla and real toffee pieces to give strong,
with a full creamy flavour. chocolate and vanilla. For making blended coffee,
natural flavours, Zuma Frappés have a low fat content and
syrup, or fruit drinks.
contain no dangerous or unhealthy hydrogenated fats.
in the summer and
Mocha frappé The FAIRTRADE Mark on Zuma
Caffeine-free Chocolate and Caffeine-free Vanilla mean you A superb blend of medium roast Brazilian All available in 6 x 2kg tins.
products guarantees
can add your own blend of espresso or serve them to kids. coffee, cocoa and real chocolate.
are so easy to make. The UK’s first Fairtrade Frappé
Sticky Toffee frappé
A great combination of coffee, cocoa
Fairtrade Caffe frappé single serve sachet
Ideal for easy portion control and convenience,
made with sugar from Paraguay and coffee from
• Farmers a fair and stable
price for their products
Just add ice, milk and
• Extra income for farmers and estate
We know that consumers are becoming more concerned and 10% real toffee pieces. San Domingo. workers to improve their lives
about how their products are made and how producers • A greater respect for the environment
a scoop of frappé mix are treated, so we’re really proud to bring you this delicious Chocolate frappé (caffeine-free) 20 boxes of 10 x 40g single serve sachets.
Blended West African cocoa with 10% • Small farmers a stronger
Fairtrade frappé blend, production of which helps support position in world markets
real chocolate for real chocoholics! Frappé portion scoop (40g)
into your blender and coffee farmers in Columbia and Paraguay. Available in
single serve sachets for ease of use and portion control,
For the perfect blend every time. • A closer link between
consumers and producers
the attractive 10-pack box is also great for retail sales.
blend until smooth.
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Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is as popular as ever, with customers Original hot chocolate
A smooth, sweet, and creamy
Dark hot chocolate
32% dark roast cocoa beans, for
100% Fairtrade Dark hot chocolate
Made with dark roast cocoa beans.
Paddle machine
As the paddle machine gently warms
becoming more discerning and sophisticated in chocolate taste with 26% cocoa.
Available in 6 x 2kg tins or
the real chocolate connoisseur.
Available in 12 x 795g bags
32% cocoa content.
Available in 6 x 2kg tins or 20 boxes of
the chocolate and slowly swirls it
round, the air fills with a lovely
comforting smell of warm chocolate.
their tastes, and should account for around 15% 12 x 795g bags (not pictured). (not pictured).
new
new
10 x 28g single serve sachets, ideal for
easy portion control and convenience.
The chocolate is gently steam-heated
so it never burns and is always
of your winter drinks turnover.
Hot Chocolate portion scoop (2g) Marshmallows perfectly ready to serve. Just add
For the perfect portion every time. Small and fluffy, a great topper steamed milk, or serve as a shot of
to any hot chocolate. thick hot chocolate, great for dipping
Available in 12 x 200g bags fruit or fingers in!
Available in both Original and Dark, Zuma Hot Chocolate
caters to hot chocolate lovers of all tastes around the world.
Zuma hot chocolate is good as cold chocolate too – just
mix it up with ice on hot days. Or you could create some
interesting flavour variants, coconut and chocolate,
chocolate orange or even chilli and chocolate.
Zuma’s 100% Fairtrade Dark Chocolate contains 32% cocoa from
San Domingo, with fairly traded sugar from Paraguay. Helping
farmers to get a fair price for their produce and helping your
customers to indulge themselves with a clearer conscience.
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Chai
Chai has been a favourite spiced drink in
India for centuries and is emerging as the
next big trend in the speciality coffee arena.
Made with a blend of exotic spices, we
recommend chai for anyone in need of
comfort, energy and a dash of happiness.
A great alternative to tea Zuma have developed their
or coffee, chai is a spiced own recipe, available in
milk tea traditionally three flavours and packed
handmade with various in distinctively designed,
spices, varying from region easy to use single serve
to region around India. The sachets. This also gives your
most common ingredients customers the opportunity to
are cardamom, cinnamon, take a box home to enjoy!
ginger, cloves, and pepper.
Spiced Chai Red Chai & Cranberry
A subtle combination of natural Made with Rooibos and cranberries,
ingredients including honey and bursting with natural ingredients
real ginger, cinnamon and cloves. and full of healthy antioxidants.
Vanilla Chai Each case contains 20 boxes of
A smooth, aromatic blend of natural 10 x 28g single serve sachets.
ingredients including real vanilla,
honey and spices.
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Tea
Island Rose tea flavours
Island Rose Tea Teaspoon Teastick Commonwealth Tradition, Organic Bergamot,
Island Rose has an extraordinary range A special teaspoon, not just a spoon We love innovative gadgets at Beyond Organic Ceylon Rose, Exuma Lemon,
Long Island Cola, Mummy’s Passion,
of flavours, full of interesting mixes and to stir, but also to filter. Just fill the spoon the Bean and this one is no exception. Orange Fountain, Green Lime, Strawberry
clever combinations. Their fruit teas with tea leaves, pour in boiling water Tea drinking has never been so stylish Vanilla, Rum Vanilla, Mandarin Lapacho,
are made with actual fruit (relatively into the cup and relax as the tea aroma with this contemplative toy which Cat Island Chamomile, Bimini Mint.
uncommon in the world of tea). Taste dilutes through the specially designed infuses clouds of flavour before your
All available in boxes of 20 individually
something like their Orange Fountain pores. Made of fine grade silicone rubber, eyes. Its cool “scoop-slide-steep”
foil wrapped tea bags.
fruit tea and you’ll see exactly what the teaspoon can stand up to 250°C. functionality, together with a stainless
we mean. Their green and black teas Get them in the full range of colours to steel construction, means your loose Experience 20 pack
all have a single estate origin, and all really brighten up your customers’ day, tea drinking is a pleasure, no longer A great starter pack containing a
teas are guaranteed free of pesticides or if you’re just looking for something a the messy business it used to be. It fits selection of Island Rose Teas.
and residues. Island Rose teas are little funkier! As with the Teastick, they nicely into most glasses and mugs, and Tea rack
great iced too – just brew up 1 litre of make great gifts or products to sell on. makes a lovely gift for staff and friends An attractive display unit holding four
boiling water with four or five teabags alike, or even to sell on to customers. boxes and ideal for on counter display.
(depending on required strength). Chill
Luxury tea chest
in the fridge, and then serve over ice
A really lovely gift set, great for giveaways or
and fresh lemon slices. Mmmmmm. promos – or even as an incentive for your staff!
Teastick
Available individually or in boxes of 12.
Teaspoon
Available individually.
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BTBFood
Byron Bay Cookies
Byron Bay cookies are baked in the UK
using locally sourced ingredients and
free range eggs. With biodegradable
packaging, low food miles, approval Dark Choc Chunk & Sticky Date & Ginger
from the Vegetarian Society (and approval Macadamia Nut A moist chewy cookie,
from the Coeliac Society for the Gluten Filled with dark choc chunks delicately spiced and
and crammed with macadamia overflowing with dates, walnuts
Free range) we’re sure you customers will nuts. Available in CC. and chunks of succulent ginger.
love them as much as we do. This cookie won Gold at the
Reduced Fat Fig & Pecan Great Taste Awards. CC, SW,
Cafe Cookies (CC)
BAKED IN BRITAIN A moist chewy cookie crammed GFSW, BB.
Byron Bay Café Cookies are sold from stylish glass
with pecans and moist figs,
jars, which are available with branded mats, tongs
enhanced with a subtle flavour Dotty ™
and swing tags. Each cookie weighs between 55g
of orange. Available in CC, SW. The famous golden cookie
and 5g and they’re packed in biodegradable trays
smothered in colourful ‘choc
of .
Traditional Shortbread drops’ and crammed with
A great cookie with afternoon creamy milk choc chunks. A
Single Wrap Cookies (SW)
tea, made with premium favourite amongst adults and
Byron Bay have packaged their all time favourite
ingredients and lashings of children alike. Available in CC,
classic varieties into fast, convenient grab and go
butter! Available in CC. SW.
cookies for people on the move. Packed into attractive
counter display boxes, Gluten Free are also available.
Lemon & Macadamia Nut Triple Choc Fudge
Each cookie is 55g – 5g, packed in trays of 12.
Shortbread A rich, dark choc cookie
Crammed with macadamia crammed with white and dark
Gluten Free (GF & GFSW)
nuts and delicately flavoured choc chunks. Available in CC,
Gluten Free doesn’t have to be taste free; Byron Bay
with lemon citrus, this cookie SW, GFSW, BB.
have produced an acclaimed range of gluten free
won Gold at the Great Taste
cookies for a number of years.
Awards Available in CC, SW, BB. Natural Honey & Oatmeal
A moist chewy cookie brimming
Baby Buttons (BB)
Dark Chocolate Orange with oats, coconut and
If you’re catering for the masses, then these are ideal.
Rich dark chocolate pieces with delicately flavoured with local
Each cookie weighs 13g – 15g and are all packed in
a splash of real orange, a real honey. Available in CC.
500g bags.
classic combination. Available
in GFSW. Milk Choc Chunk
Limited Edition (LE)
A classic cookie packed with
New limited edition flavours are available throughout
Spiced Apple & Sultana creamy milk choc chunks.
the year – give us a call to find out what this seasons
A moist, chewy, delicately Available in CC, SW.
flavours are.
spiced, muesli-style cookie with
apple and sultanas. Available
in GFSW.
White Choc Chunk &
Byron Bay Cookies are a premium American
Macadamia Nut
Our original classic cookie filled
with white choc chunks &
style cookie, sold in either stylish glass jars crammed with macadamia
nuts. Available in CC, SW, Byron Bay Cookies
or individually wrapped for the Grab’n’Go GFSW, BB. have won Gold in the
Great Taste Awards
market. They are the market leader, winning many for the last 3 years
running
awards world wide. The full range includes a
selection of Gluten Free, and Reduced Fat options.
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Biscotti
We’ve been working with our old Biscotti originated as off-cuts from
the edges of trays of biscuits, hence Morsa
The Italian original with buttery almonds,
Chella
A merry blend of creamy white chocolate
Large round glass jar
A classic design to display your
friends at Nikola’s (and eating
being slightly crunchier. Nikola’s are pistachios and rich dark chocolate. and tart cranberries with a crisp finish. biscotti, great for till sales.
handmade following a century-old
method, using premium ingredients, Bianca Available in 30 x 50g individually Small square glass jar
their biscotti) for years – and in a range of spectacular flavours
using pistachio, chocolate, raspberries,
Baked with sweet apricots, white chocolate
and an abundance of hazelnuts.
wrapped biscuits per case. Great if you’re short of space.
we still think they’re the best.
Small round glass jar Square biscotti display stand
hazelnuts, apricots and more. Kosher Salina An attractive display jar. Biscotti to grab and go? This one
certified and double baked for dunking A rich combination of raspberry holds approximately 40 biscuits and
durability, we think you’ll be pushed with white and dark chocolate. is great for impulse sales at the till.
A chocolate lover’s dream…
to find a better quality biscotti.
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Cups and lids
Where would we be without coffee to go? If you are
looking for funky designs, great insulation or just
something bright to liven up your business, we have
cups for every taste and style.
new
This year we’ve developed a new Solo cups have earned their place
Ripple cups Small white lids Solo double walled colour cups Solo single colour cups Small Solo traveller sip thru lids
design for the unique Ripple-Wrap cups as the industry standard. They’re
8oz – Charcoal, 12oz – Chocolate 1,000 to a case, sip thru lids 8oz - Pea Green, 12oz 4oz - White, 8oz – Orange, Black or white
from our friends at Detpak. Providing Both 1,000 to a case. for 8oz Ripple hot cups. made from particularly fluffy fibres, - Blueberry, 16oz - Plum 12oz – Purple, 16oz – Aqua 1,000 to a case for 8oz cups.
increased comfort and insulation, resulting in thicker, tougher card, All 1,000 to a case. All 1,000 to a case.
the cups come with a contemporary 16oz – Sage; 500 to a case. Large white lids and they’re used by some of the Large Solo traveller sip thru lids
illustrated ‘50 cups’ design suited 1,000 to a case, sip thru lids for world’s most demanding customers. Solo Circle design cups 20oz – Yellow; 600 to a case. Black or white
12oz and 16oz Ripple hot cups. 4oz - Light Brown, 8oz – Cream, 1,000 to a case for 12oz,
to any stylish establishment. If they’re good enough for them, 12oz – Brown, 16oz – Caramel 16oz and 20oz cups.
we think you’ll like them too. All 1,000 to a case.
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Environmentally friendly
Being an environmentally Clear Eco-cups
The facility to separate
The benefits of this
are multiple including
programme, the sleeves are
made from MemoryTech™
us so they have a diameter
of mm, great for slurping up
friendly bunch here at
rubbish for recycling when reduced fossil fuel usage, technology. They insulate even the thickest of frappés
we are out and about is and decreased landfill against hot or cold, and and smoothies. Once they
rarely available so although contamination. 100% they’re waterproof so protect come into contact with soil the
BTB we’ve been looking some cups can be recycled,
it’s not always possible when
compostable with a crystal
clear, slanted rib design and
against leaks, spills and
general sogginess. 100 cases
degradation process begins
– total disintegration will take
far and wide for a range you are on the go. That’s the
beauty of this product. A fully
a smooth rolled rim – what
more could you ask for?
of Eco-sleeves can save 10
trees! For more information
place within two years… nice.
of products that can help compostable cold drink cup
made entirely from natural Eco-sleeve
visit environmentalchoice.com
you help the environment. corn starches and therefore
renewable annually through
As with our new eco-cups,
these sleeves are 100%
Eco-straws
To go with your bio-cups and
Visit our website for more harvests. Within 50 days (yes,
really) there will be nothing
biodegradable. The only
sleeve certified by the
clutches, how about some
straws? We’ve had these
left of the cup. Environmental Choice straws specially developed for
detailed information about
these green products…
you know, the science bits.
Clear Eco-cups Eco-straws
12oz and 1oz; 1,000 to a case. 200mm x mm straws
Black – straight
Clear Eco-domed lid Clear or Green – bendy
12oz and 1oz; 1,000 to a case.
Available in boxes of 250.
Eco-sleeves
Green, black, red or natural.
Available in cases of 12 x 100 sleeves.
Also available branded
with your own logo.
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Disposable accessories
If your customers are tired of grabbing a takeaway
coffee and promptly spilling it down their shirt then
StixToGo is the product they’ve been waiting for.
This little gizmo fits any hot beverage lid StirStix develop the idea further
and seals the sipping hole so beverages by being a stirrer and a lid seal
can’t escape, and stay hotter for longer. in one. Simply stir, snap and offer
your customers all the benefits of
StixtoGo at little extra cost to you.
StixToGo are available off the shelf in
solid black or white and StirStix are
available in clear red or blue. You
can also have StixToGo branded with
your logo, so your brand stays with
customers as long as their drink.
StixToGo Clear plastic rod stirrer 4oz white Solo espresso cup Brown Fairtrade sugar sticks
Black or white, 2,000 to a case. 1,000 to a case. 100% fairly traded, 1,000 to a case.
Available in cases of 12 x 200.
Wooden stick stirrer 2 cup carry tray White Fairtrade sugar sticks
StirStix Simple and effective, 1,000 to a case. 360 to a case. 100% fairly traded, 1,000 to a case.
Transparent blue or red
Available in cases of 20 x 100. 4 cup carry tray
300 to a case.
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BTBGear
Cleaning
Cleaning your coffee machine is absolutely essential. The products and tools on these pages help ensure
your machine is performing at its peak and as
is a whole bunch of really useful tools in one and the
definitive answer to group head cleaning – we vote it
It keeps your coffee tasting good and fresh, and
clean internally as the rest of your workplace. the number one low cost must-have item for baristas
Any item that comes into contact with espresso worldwide. For extra technical tips and know-how
should be thoroughly cleaned to avoid any about Joe Glo visit joeglo.com or for more info about
means your equipment will serve you longer. residues or build up of coffee oils and grinds.
Use Joe Glo daily to backflush your espresso
the handy Coffeetool take a look at coffeetool.com.
machine, and to soak your group handles.
Joe Glo is specially designed and formulated
to tackle the heavy duty cleaning required for
espresso machines. The revolutionary Coffeetool
Joe Glo 3 bristle replacement pack BTB Caffeine Wrench
706g or 113g tubs with screw caps Lots of useful tools for the
For information
Steamy Wanda coffee shop all packed into
on cleaning
Rubber backflush insert Now there’s a better, smarter, one mean little wrench.
schedules and
more comfortable way to clean
instructions on using
Coffeetool your steam wands. Two different
the products please visit
Available in transparent green or sizes available, the small size
beyondthebean.com
orange and solid red or black. in green and the larger in red.
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Books, DVDs and Training
Beyond the Bean is all about knowledge,
understanding every aspect of the business,
including how the speciality coffee industry
is developing in other parts of the world.
It’s not just equipment and Details of all their
ingredients that count – good courses can be found at
drinks are about the culture, londonschoolofcoffee.
the history, techniques, com or bar.it. If you have
skills, and of course nothing any general queries or are
beats great training. looking for some new ideas,
we’re here to help too.
There are a number of
excellent schools offering There are also some
courses in coffee preparation, useful DVDs out there
latte art, roasting, or on how to make great Training with Professional techniques
tasting. We recommend coffees. Or you can turn the Champions - David Schomer
the London School of to books. Here are some Bellissimo Coffee
Coffee in the UK or bar that have caught our eye. If you are interested in
who run a comprehensive This training DVD is making espresso taste
programme of barista the first in which regional, good, this is the place to
courses at their schools in national and world barista start. Our biggest selling
both Italy and France. champions share their book, this is often used
passion one-on-one for training.
with the coffee world.
For regular updates on everything that Barista Magazine – Great for all Café Culture – Dedicated to the café Boughton’s Coffee House – A totally
is happening in the world of coffee budding coffee heads, written by as a way of life independent voice in the industry.
we recommend subscribing to the baristas for baristas.
following publications: Fresh Cup – A leading voice in Café Business – Industry news,
Tea and Coffee – An international the specialty coffee and beverage reviews and ideas.
Café Europa – The Speciality Coffee view of the tea and coffee industries, industry.
Association of Europe’s bi-monthly published since 1901.
magazine.
The Devil’s Cup Coffee Basics Caffe Latte Art The Coffee Book The New Complete Coffee Book
Stewart Lee Allen Kevin Knox and Gregory Dicum and Sara Perry
Techniques
Julie Sheldon Nina Luttinger
of the Barista
Huffaker
A successful attempt
DVDs also available
at encapsulating the
from David Schomer.
entire coffee industry
in a relatively small book!
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We are very lucky at Beyond the Bean to
work with some great people around the
world who are as passionate about coffee
as we are. So, whether you’re planning to
sell short espressos in Italy, flavoured
lattes in the UK or tea in China there is a
BTB nearby to help you. Call us in the UK
or email info@beyondthebean.com and
we will put you in touch with your
nearest BTB.
You can reach us in the UK:
+44 (0)117 53 3522
info@beyondthebean.com
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Metric converter
There’s a lot of confusion about all the
different weights and measures used
in the coffee industry, especially as the
information is drawn from many different
sources around the world. Although
by no means exhaustive, we hope the
tables here will come in handy for those
occasional conversions you have to do…
Temperature Liquids
0ºC = 32ºF 1oz = 30ml (3cl)
10ºC = 50ºF 8oz = 240ml (24cl)
20ºC = 68ºF 12oz = 360ml (36cl)
30ºC = 86ºF 16oz = 480ml (48cl)
40ºC = 104ºF 20oz = 600ml (60cl)
50ºC = 122ºF
Weights
60ºC = 140ºF
70ºC = 158ºF 1kg = 2.2lbs
80ºC = 176ºF 2kg = 4.4lbs
90ºC = 194ºF 3kg = 6.6lbs
100ºC = 212ºF 4kg = 8.8lbs
5kg = 11lbs
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