IT’S JUST COFFEE!

Ben Bicknell & Rohan Cooke
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Whether you’re a world barista champion brewing a $150 rare coffee from the hills of Panama, or you’re stirring a spoon of instant coffee in boiling water, at the end of the day, It’s Just Coffee! It’s Just Coffee! is a podcast for all those coffee lovers out there and we're endeavouring on a journey to find the perfect cup. Not only will we be talking to the world’s best coffee makers and roasters, we’re going to be talking to athletes, comedians, celebrities and anyone that just loves a great cup of coffee. The coffee community around the world is engaged and passionate (sometimes to a fault), and we want to explore some of the biggest debates that happen across the Internet, and in the local cafe around the corner from you. Questions like: • Which country has the best coffee in the world? • Should it be illegal to mix milk in black coffee? • Is Starbucks actually coffee? We’ll dive into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the day, that It’s Just Coffee!

  1. 1d ago

    What Great Coffee Education Actually Looks Like | w DYLAN SIEMENS of CAFE IMPORTS

    Hey baristas… how much do you know about your coffee’s journey before it reaches the cafe? Not much? Dylan Siemens is here to change all that.  Dylan Siemens is the Head of Coffee Education at Cafe Imports in Minneapolis. He joins us to share his latest coffee education program, ED+U, designed to bridge the gap between baristas and green coffee knowledge. Siemens also explains the value of extended training to reduce employee turnover, highlights the most effective modes for impactful education, and encourages all cafes and baristas to check out ED+U (fyi - it’s free!).  Learn all about it - tune in!  Huge thank-you to Dylan for joining the show! Find him at–https://www.instagram.com/pouraxial/  Cafe Imports: https://www.instagram.com/cafeimports/  Check out ED+U by Cafe Imports: https://edubycafeimports.thinkific.com/  If you're new here (welcome), our show dives into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the day - It's Just Coffee! Want more coffee content?  IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4e8cead0-6644-4c4a-b419-28c825b1b236 Want to get in touch? Hit us up at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments. Proudly sponsored by: Marco Beverage Systems: https://www.instagram.com/marcobeveragesystems/  Apax Lab: https://apaxlab.com/ Condesa Co.Lab: https://condesacolab.com.au/   Riverina Fresh: https://www.riverinafresh.com.au/ Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min
  2. What's Happening in Home Espresso Now | COFFEE BREAK!

    6d ago

    What's Happening in Home Espresso Now | COFFEE BREAK!

    More people are drinking coffee at home. For cafes, this doesn’t mean a loss of demand, but a shift in what consumers are demanding. Find out how your business can adapt to the needs of the current market; and if you’re a home barista, learn what you can reasonably expect in terms of beans, education, and equipment in the era of home espresso. Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on the fly barista tips, honest and unfiltered cafe reviews (eek), hospitality stories and gate kept coffee secrets. Want more coffee content?  IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4e8cead0-6644-4c4a-b419-28c825b1b236 Want to get in touch? Hit us up at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments. Proudly sponsored by: Marco Beverage Systems: https://www.instagram.com/marcobeveragesystems/  Apax Lab: https://apaxlab.com/ Condesa Co.Lab: https://condesacolab.com.au/   Riverina Fresh: https://www.riverinafresh.com.au/ Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 min

  3. May 25

    How to Build a Strong Company Culture in Coffee | EQUATOR COFFEES!

    Equator Coffees has done something quite remarkable in the coffee space. 32 years in, and they remain steadfast in their values: Female-owned, B corp certified and LGBTQ+ focused. Ben sat down with Co-Founder Helen Russell to discuss the practicalities of creating and maintaining a value-led business… including non-negotiable staff benefits, transparency with customers, and Helen’s personal advice, ‘hire for kindness, teach coffee later!’. Helen also addresses the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles and the importance of supporting women-owned cooperatives.  00:00 Welcome & Introducing Helen Russell 01:23 The Story of Equator Coffees03:01 Building a Values-Led Coffee Business 08:59 Why Transparency Matters 15:36 Creating a Strong Company Culture 19:31 Balancing Values & Profitability 23:10 Turning Values Into Action 28:41 COVID, Grocery & Adapting the Business 35:14 Hospitality & Making Customers Feel Cared For 40:43 Women in Coffee Leadership 47:13 Creating an Equitable Workplace 51:03 Advice for Purpose-Driven Businesses 54:14 Hot Take: Coffee Should Cost More 55:23 Final Thoughts & Shout Outs Equator Coffees: https://www.instagram.com/equatorcoffees/  Helen Russell: https://www.instagram.com/equatorhelen/  If you're new here (welcome), our show dives into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the day - It's Just Coffee! Want more coffee content?  IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4e8cead0-6644-4c4a-b419-28c825b1b236 Want to get in touch? Hit us up at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments. Proudly sponsored by: Marco Beverage Systems: https://www.instagram.com/marcobeveragesystems/  Apax Lab: https://apaxlab.com/ Condesa Co.Lab: https://condesacolab.com.au/  Riverina Fresh: https://www.riverinafresh.com.au/ Thanks for listening!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    57 min
  4. Coffee Is Changing, Whether You Like It or Not | COFFEE BREAK!

    May 20

    Coffee Is Changing, Whether You Like It or Not | COFFEE BREAK!

    Ben’s back from San Francisco, Bangkok, Dubai, Thailand and chats about what he’s seeing: producing countries keeping the good stuff, new specialty hotspots, and why Australia might not get first pick of great coffee forever. Bottom line, the coffee industry is changing, and quickly. Tune in and get up to date! Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on the fly barista tips, honest and unfiltered cafe reviews (eek), hospitality stories and gate kept coffee secrets. Want more coffee content?  IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4e8cead0-6644-4c4a-b419-28c825b1b236 Want to get in touch? Hit us up at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments. Proudly sponsored by: Marco Beverage Systems: https://www.instagram.com/marcobeveragesystems/  Apax Lab: https://apaxlab.com/ Condesa Co.Lab: https://condesacolab.com.au/   Riverina Fresh: https://www.riverinafresh.com.au/ Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    39 min

  5. May 18

    The Woman Who Defined Third-Wave Coffee | TRISH ROTHGEB!

    You’ve heard the term “Third-Wave Coffee”... but did you know it was coined by our guest today, Trish Rothgeb! She’s the Founder of Wrecking Ball Coffee in San Fran, and has been working in the industry for 4 decades. Together we unpack the pivotal moments of coffee history that have shaped the industry today (for better or for worse). Plus we explore the ways in which late third-wave coffee is failing us, and what we can do about it - with an emphasis on education and connection.  00:00 Introduction & Trish Rothgeb’s Coffee Legacy 01:20 The Origin of “Third Wave Coffee” 03:05 First, Second & Third Wave Explained 09:10 Community and the Evolution of Specialty Coffee 17:30 Building Community at Wrecking Ball Coffee 24:10 Meet People Where They Are 28:00 Roasting as Craft and Flavour Design 35:00 How to Become a Great Coffee Roaster 39:15 Mentorship and Sharing Knowledge 45:45 Hot Take: Why Coffee Quality Can Be Measured 50:50 Shout-Outs and Final Reflections If you're new here (welcome), our show dives into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the day - It's Just Coffee! Find Trish here: https://www.instagram.com/trishrothgeb/  Wrecking Ball Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/wreckingballcoffee?/  Want more coffee content?  IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4e8cead0-6644-4c4a-b419-28c825b1b236 Want to get in touch? Hit us up at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments. Proudly sponsored by: Marco Beverage Systems: https://www.instagram.com/marcobeveragesystems/  Apax Lab: https://apaxlab.com/ Condesa Co.Lab: https://condesacolab.com.au/   Riverina Fresh: https://www.riverinafresh.com.au/ Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min

  6. May 13

    The Global Coffee Price is a Lie | Kenneth Barigye, Ugandan Agribusiness Expert

    Kenneth Barigye is the Managing Director of Mountain Harvest Coffee, a business focused on supporting smallerholder farms across Uganda.  In this episode he explores why there can’t be a “single” global coffee price due to the differentiating cost of production across markets, and advocates for a reframing of green-buying. He also shares his personal insight into the farming communities of Uganda, noting the 85-year-old farmer who has never tasted coffee, and how macadamias, rabbits, and beehives could just be the solution to save specialty coffee farms. If you're new here (welcome), our show dives into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the day - It's Just Coffee! Find Kenneth here: https://www.instagram.com/kennethbarigye/ Mountain Harvest: https://mountainharvest.com/  00:00 - Intro 01:48 - Uganda’s Coffee Industry Explained 05:08 - The Aging Farmer Problem 07:17 - Why Young People Are Leaving Coffee Farming 09:16 - Supporting Coffee Farmers Better 12:03 - Why Global Coffee Pricing Fails 18:14 - What Great Coffee Buyers Do 24:29 - Building Better Producer Relationships 27:19 - Biggest Green Buyer Mistakes 32:24 - Smarter Coffee Buying & Planning 39:15 - The Future Of Coffee Supply Chains 41:54 - Coffee Market Update 44:09 - Kenneth’s Hot Take On Coffee Pricing 46:30 - Is Specialty Coffee Broken? 50:46 - Industry Shout Outs 52:08 - Final Thoughts & Outro Want more coffee content?  IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4e8cead0-6644-4c4a-b419-28c825b1b236 Want to get in touch? Hit us up at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments. Proudly sponsored by: Marco Beverage Systems: https://www.instagram.com/marcobeveragesystems/  Apax Lab: https://apaxlab.com/ Condesa Co.Lab: https://condesacolab.com.au/   Riverina Fresh: https://www.riverinafresh.com.au/ Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min

  7. May 11

    Thailand’s Specialty is Flavour! | w Former SCA President Noon Nutrada K

    Thailand is redefining specialty coffee through short supply chains, hyper-competitive café culture, inventive signature drinks, and farmers who cup their own coffee. To get the down-low on the emerging scene, Ben sat down with Noon Nutrada K, the former President of SCA Thailand. Together they explore why so much of specialty coffee feels stuck in its ways… and how Thailand is carving out a different path -(think tom yum inspired Geishas and durian “dirty” coffees). Tune in for a taste of the Thai specialty scene!  If you're new here (welcome), our show dives into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the day - It's Just Coffee! Find Noon here: https://www.instagram.com/noonaround/  Want more coffee content?  IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4e8cead0-6644-4c4a-b419-28c825b1b236 Want to get in touch? Hit us up at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments. Proudly sponsored by: Marco Beverage Systems: https://www.instagram.com/marcobeveragesystems/  Apax Lab: https://apaxlab.com/ Condesa Co.Lab: https://condesacolab.com.au/   Riverina Fresh: https://www.riverinafresh.com.au/ Thanks for listening!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min
  8. What We ACTUALLY Thought About Melbourne’s Most Innovative Cafés | COFFEE BREAK!

    May 6

    What We ACTUALLY Thought About Melbourne’s Most Innovative Cafés | COFFEE BREAK!

    Let’s recap! What do the 5 most innovative cafes in Melbourne have in common–(and what can you steal for your own cafe!?). From service experiences to bar systems, drink creation and cross-industry inspiration: What makes these businesses not just successful, but industry-leading? Tune in to find out!  00:00 - Intro 02:15 - Café Tour Recap 03:17 - Favourite Drinks 08:40 - Innovation Discussion 14:07 - Bar Design & Workflow 17:31 - Drink Innovation 18:26 - How to Innovate 22:04 - Most Innovative Café 23:19 - Future of Coffee 26:31 - Outro Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on the fly barista tips, honest and unfiltered cafe reviews (eek), hospitality stories and gate kept coffee secrets. Want more coffee content?  IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4e8cead0-6644-4c4a-b419-28c825b1b236 Want to get in touch? Hit us up at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments. Proudly sponsored by: Marco Beverage Systems: https://www.instagram.com/marcobeveragesystems/  Apax Lab: https://apaxlab.com/ Condesa Co.Lab: https://condesacolab.com.au/   Riverina Fresh: https://www.riverinafresh.com.au/ Thanks for listening!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 min
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Whether you’re a world barista champion brewing a $150 rare coffee from the hills of Panama, or you’re stirring a spoon of instant coffee in boiling water, at the end of the day, It’s Just Coffee! It’s Just Coffee! is a podcast for all those coffee lovers out there and we're endeavouring on a journey to find the perfect cup. Not only will we be talking to the world’s best coffee makers and roasters, we’re going to be talking to athletes, comedians, celebrities and anyone that just loves a great cup of coffee. The coffee community around the world is engaged and passionate (sometimes to a fault), and we want to explore some of the biggest debates that happen across the Internet, and in the local cafe around the corner from you. Questions like: • Which country has the best coffee in the world? • Should it be illegal to mix milk in black coffee? • Is Starbucks actually coffee? We’ll dive into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the day, that It’s Just Coffee!

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  • Creator
    Ben Bicknell & Rohan Cooke
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    217
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    IT’S JUST COFFEE!

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