Our milk looks different

Most supermarket milk is standardised so the fat and protein levels stay the same all year round. 4Real Milk is not standardised, which means it keeps the natural balance of cream, fat and protein as the cow produces it. That’s part of what makes our milk look and taste like real milk.

No. 4Real Milk is non-homogenised. That means the cream is left in its natural state, so it rises to the top instead of being evenly distributed through the milk. Give the bottle a shake before pouring and you’re ready to go.

Yes. All 4Real Milk is pasteurised for food safety, as required for retail milk sold in Australia. Our milk is gently pasteurised and non-homogenised, with fewer processing steps than most supermarket milk. That helps preserve the natural balance of cream, fat and protein, which is why the cream rises to the top.

No. Raw milk is unpasteurised milk, and 4Real Milk is not sold raw. All 4Real Milk is pasteurised for food safety but remains non-homogenised, allowing the cream to rise naturally to the top.

Yes. 4Real Milk is available in 750mL glass bottles at selected stockists. Not all stores carry our glass bottle range, as each stockist chooses which products, sizes and bottle types they stock. If you’d like to see our glass bottles in your local store, ask them about stocking them or get in touch with us.

If you’d like to see 4Real in your local store, ask them about stocking our products. Customer demand often helps us reach new shelves, and many of our stockists began with a simple customer request. You’re also welcome to contact us and let us know.

4Real Milk is proudly owned and operated by the Teese family, a long-established dairy farming family from the Scenic Rim. The business continues the legacy built by the Dennis and Gear families, who helped bring the Tamrookum dairy back to life in 2013. Read Our Story here.

Yes. Our cows are vaccinated as part of standard animal health and welfare practices. We do not use mRNA vaccines in our herd. Looking after the health of our animals is an important part of caring for our herd and producing quality milk.

No, we do not use Bovaer in our dairy operation. Our focus is on caring for our herd well, managing our farm responsibly and producing quality milk here in the Scenic Rim.

A lot of people say that, and we think it comes down to keeping things simple. Our milk is non-homogenised, so the cream rises naturally to the top, just like milk used to. It is also minimally processed and bottled on the farm, with fewer steps between paddock and fridge. Our cows are milked in a robotic dairy, where they can choose when to come in for milking. Keeping the herd calm and comfortable is an important part of how we farm. We don’t try to overcomplicate it. Just real milk, handled simply.

No, we do not currently offer farm-gate sales. Our products are available through selected cafés, local retailers and major supermarkets across Brisbane South, the Scenic Rim and the Gold Coast. Visit our stockists page to find your nearest store.

Bull calves are not part of our milking herd, so they are sold to other farms. They go on to other agricultural operations depending on the needs of the buyer. We care deeply about animal welfare and ensure our calves are well cared for while they are with us.