what milk are you using?

RichardM

mycuppa wrote:

Jonesy's - 100% Organic and full of fat and big thick chunky bits. Nothing else comes close, including Procal, which we had used, along with many cafes we supplied. Procal is permeate-free btw.

Can be bought at the supermarket? I've never seen it before (QLD).

Bottom_Line

askthecoffeeguy wrote:

macro is safeway's house organic brand - as far as I know its available nationwide - having said that I only noticed it in-store recently... p

I haven't seen it in the Safeways I have been in. Maybe not available everywhere? Been using Demeter Bio-Dynamic for events/markets where there are a lot hippies. High in fat. Stretches quick. But highly variable depending on season. Sungold Jersey when the mix of people is more normal. Very consistent. Textures beautifully. Bubbles that you normally have to tap out break down on their own! 🙂

Seeya_Latte

I like Jonesy's & Procal but for me (as I don't have a business), it means I have to plan well ahead because to get it involves me going to certain cafes who will onsell. A2 is the one for me & and the family. Not only is the quality & consistency very good, it's conveniently available in supermarkets. Seeya

adelaidecoffee

Currently using Paris Creek from SA. Organic full cream.

Hatchy

Barambah organics full fat. Lovely stuff. :stir

derrilex

A2 for me. Buy 5 x 2 lt. at a time - 4 in the fidge and 1 in the freezer

mouse_75

We use Norco in the "office", which textures fine. I used Barambah full fat at the QLD comp and I find that amazing to texture on the comp machines, but during recent practice it has been almost too creamy in taste. I'm planning on doing some practice with some lower fat milks to see how they go.

Seeya_Latte

derrilex wrote:

A2 for me. Buy 5 x 2 lt. at a time - 4 in the fidge and 1 in the freezer

Must admit I've never frozen milk. How long would you typically freeze the milk for and does it lose any characteristics especially from a microfoaming perspective?

Rhythm_n_Beans

Don't worry about freezing milk. She's good. :thumb: Remove a litre from the freezer as you open the one you're using. It will be nicely thawed and suitably cold by the time the other one is spent....coupla days. We always use Maleny Milk Farmers Choice Guernsey full cream milk. Nothing else tastes quite the same.

RichardM

I use Pauls Zymil and Vitasoy Soy Milky low fat both UHT in my house. Don't have too many other choices, but for value, storage, and texturing, they seem to be the pick of the ones me and the wife can drink. I use A2 full cream when I have guests coming over.

derrilex

Its all good. Doesnt seem to change anything with the milk. Got 1 defrosting now in the sink. Just took it out of the freezer and by morning it will still be a bit icey. More difficult in winter to get the defrost timing right. Bloody stuff can take all day to defrost in the sink depending on the temp. They dont stay in the freezer for long as I go through nearly 2 lt per day so its more for storage rather than emergency milk.

Jonty

Hmm a local milk gets accolades & many top 100 melb cafes for coffee use it....... Froth ya heart out!!! http://www.standard.net.au/news/local/news/general/cream-of-the-frothy-drops/2490330.aspx

texx

i use norco "capo"

GaryatGala

Here in WA, I use Bannister Downs. The containers are made of a material that's degradable. The milk is of good quality and they don't suffer from problems during certain parts of the year when the milk doesnt froth properly due to cold storage problems, weather and/or feed change. $2.20 per litre which i think is a good price for the quality. At times i do use Margaret River Organic, which is the old fashioned kind of milk where the cream sits on top, and some agitation is required before using. Creamy. Both those milks are close to %4 fat content. gary at Gala

greenman

I have just spent two days at Cafe Biz in Sydney, while there I sampled a new Cafe Milk product from Devondale, it can be stored non refrigerated and comes in a carton like the UHT milk cartons. Sampled a couple of coffees using this product and they tasted great 🙂

lemoo

I believe this is what Greenman was talking about http://devondale.com.au/our-products/milk/baristas-own/ Just bought a couple of these from woolies yesterday (4 for $5 at the moment) To be quite honest, it was actually quite decent! Didn't have any issues getting it to a nice velvety texture with good microfoam folded in Will it replace good quality fresh milk (Bannister Downs my absolute fav)? No. But it is an amazing Just-In-Case to have in the pantry for when you run out of milk and are in a pinch! They store fine without being refrigerated like any other long life milk and the taste shouldn't deteriorate The carton I tested was really impressive, much to my surprise actually. Was nice and sweet at 65

askthecoffeeguy

Just changed my milk over to Jonsey's unhomoginised - it's not organic but it's not adulterated either and I'm told that he farm utilises organic farming practises - and the milk is silky smooth and creamy in a way that complements the coffee without overwhelming it It comes from the Alpine region in Victoria and the farm is family owned - and they're enlisting the help of other farms in the area to increase supply which to me sounds like a good use of local industry and its a product I'm proud to support ACg

Jeff_peckishonthepark

Hello everyone we are on the nsw soath coast and use the brand south coast milk its very consistent. We buy it as full cream or skim I make the coffee but I am no barista, its a little more expensive but we think its worth it.

Dry_bean

Drake low fat el cheapo, steams well, tastes good and it's cheap, what's not to like? 😉

Thundergod

lemoo wrote:

I believe this is what Greenman was talking about http://devondale.com.au/our-products/milk/baristas-own/

Didn't see it at Cafe Biz but spotted it yesterday at Coles. I'll try it soon.

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