EVOLUTION OF A MACHINE
Espresso machine manufacturer La Marzocco used last
month's SCAA show in Boston to unveil the latest addition
to its Linea line, the Linea PB. The machine's initials are
an homage to Piero Bambi, who designed the company's
Linea Classic nearly 25 years ago. (Bambi has helped
design every Marzocco machine since then.) The latest
Linea features improved component longevity and greater
barista control over boiler temperature and brewing volume. 206/706-9104. lamarzoccousa.com
FOODIE FOCUS
Rhode Island roaster Dave's Coffee added a pair of flavors to its coffee syrup line, which it launched in
2012 and which won the People's Choice Award for packaging at last month's SCAA show. The two new
varieties—Mocha and Decaf—join Original and Vanilla in the company's syrup lineup. The products are
crafted with cold-brew coffee, giving users the ability to bring quality coffee flavor into dessert recipes and
chilled drinks. davescoffee.com
QUALITY-MINDED ADDITION
Coffee Quality Institute has added Trish Rothgeb to its team. Rothgeb, who is also the
owner and roastmaster of San Francisco's Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters, has worked
in roasting for more than 20 years, including stints at Norway's Kaffa and Seattle's Zoka
Coffee. At CQI, she will be responsible for developing and implementing CQI's activities and
strategies to increase the number of students enrolled in Q programs internationally. The Q
program is part of CQI's Q Coffee System, an internationally recognized program for evaluating cup quality based on a standardized system using SCAA cupping protocols. 541/9800041. coffeeinstitute.org
POD-ERN DESIGN
Belgium-based Belmoca is looking to bring a touch of elegance to the pod-coffee market with a home
and office espresso machine called Belina that uses unique capsule technology and features a sleek,
modern look. The diamond-shaped capsules for the product are available in six different flavors, one
of which is Latte. The company also offers a Belatte milk frother device and a Duo that allows an
operator to craft two drinks at the same time. belmoca.com
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