IT’S JUST COFFEE!

In this week's COFFEE BREAK, we’re sipping on instant!

Rohan and Kirk taste test Moccona instant coffee… a nostalgic hit or just plain bad? Plus, we’re diving into the debate: compostable vs. paper coffee bags, the risk of exploding coffee, and Kirk splurging on beans that cost a whopping $500 per kilo.

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.

Love our content?

Watch Tuesday’s full episode and all other past eps on YouTube or find them in your podcast feed - and follow us @itsjustcoffee on Instagram!

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Rohan Cooke - @goldenbrown.coffee

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Kirk Pearson - @kirkthebarista

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kirkthebarista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

Project Zero Coffee - @projectzero.coffee 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/projectzero.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

Plus!! Get your hands on some quality beans for home brewing at Golden Brown Coffee.  

Want to get in touch? Hit us up at [email protected] for any questions or comments.

Thankyou for listening, love ya! 

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In 2013, Russell Touyz began with the Paper Cup Project, platforming artists and supporting non-profits through art placement on coffee cups. Now 10 years later, he’s the man behind Eco Barista, the sustainable coffee packaging company that’s changing the game for roasters and cafes. 

In this episode, we explore Russell's business journey, his dedication to Mother Earth, and what sustainability looks like for the future of the industry.  Plus, we spill the tea on the fall of REDcycle… and ask the question; how do we navigate greenwashing and eco-jargon when making planet-friendly choices?

Also, tune in for Hospo Horror Stories, some SMOKING hot-takes and Kirk’s cafe rebrand!

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 Russell at - @russelltouyz

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/russelltouyz?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Eco Barista - @eco_barista 

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Where to find us:

Rohan Cooke - @goldenbrown.coffee

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/goldenbrown.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

Kirk Pearson  - @kirkthebarista

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kirkthebarista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

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We’re taking a Coffee Break!

Fresh from our episode with Olympic gold medalist Zac Stubblety-Cook, we’re spilling the beans on barista competitions, Jimmy Butler’s in-house lever machine, and our bid to get celebrities on the pod. Plus, let’s dissect some of our most outrageous hot takes, like why co-fermentation could be the future of coffee!?

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.

Love our content?

Watch Tuesday’s full episode and all other past eps on YouTube or find them in your podcast feed  - and follow us @itsjustcoffee on Instagram!

Want more of Rohan and Kirk? (duh) 

Rohan Cooke - @goldenbrown.coffee

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/goldenbrown.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

Kirk Pearson  - @kirkthebarista

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kirkthebarista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

Project Zero Coffee - @projectzero.coffee 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/projectzero.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

Plus!! Get your hands on some quality beans for home brewing at Golden Brown Coffee.  

Want to get in touch? Hit us up at [email protected] for any questions or comments.

Thankyou for listening, love ya! 

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Zac Stubblety-Cook OAM is an Olympic swimmer, coffee enthusiast and Co-Founder of Sapidus Roast. This week, Kirk, Liam, and Zac explore the crossroads of elite sports and caffeine. 

In coffee news: Metallica is coming to Australia (The Unforgiven III is on repeat) and Brian Niccol, new CEO at Starbucks has been tasked with turning around the company after one of its worst years in the U.S (surely a $100M contract helps).  

We then DIVE into Zac’s swimming career, from being 6 years old and scared of water, to swimming 60 kms a week and setting world records. What was his mindset during the Olympics, how did coffee fit into his routine, what was it like having COVID in the olympic village, and how did it feel to win Gold??

We also get stuck into the cold drinks revolution, Kirk’s love for cold brew and nitro coffee, and so much more!!

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!

Thanks so much to Zac for joining us on the show. His story is inspiring!

Check out Sapidus Roast on Instagram @sapidus_roast

https://www.instagram.com/sapidus_roast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

Where to find us:

Rohan Cooke - @goldenbrown.coffee

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/goldenbrown.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

Kirk Pearson - @kirkthebarista

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kirkthebarista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

Want more coffee content? Follow us on instagram @itsjustcoffee or browse all of our content here.

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Tools down, time for a Coffee Break!

Coffee that tastes like…coffee? Haven't heard of it. We discuss the dessert blends at Kirk’s Cafe - who wouldn't want a latte that tastes like lamington or strawberry cheesecake? The boys give their take on signature drinks like the Mont Blanc, and we give a shoutout to a very important listener…

Plus, let’s talk ‘trash coffee’! Nothing wrong with a bit of Starbucks or McCafe from time to time. We’re asking; Why is maccas the most popular coffee franchise in Australia, and what are our favorite ‘trash coffee’ drinks?

All this, plus an honorable mention of Star Wars and our thoughts on the latest Joker (Folie à Deux). 

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.

Love our content?

Watch Tuesday’s full episode and all other past eps on YouTube or find them in your podcast feed - and follow us @itsjustcoffee on Instagram!

Want more of Rohan and Kirk? (duh) 

Rohan Cooke - @goldenbrown.coffee

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/goldenbrown.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

Kirk Pearson - @kirkthebarista

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kirkthebarista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

Project Zero Coffee - @projectzero.coffee 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/projectzero.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

Plus!! Get your hands on some quality beans for home brewing at Golden Brown Coffee.  

Want to get in touch? Hit us up at [email protected] for any questions or comments.

Thankyou for listening, love ya! 

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We’ve got Damien Coe on the podcast today!

Damien is a Melbourne based cafe owner, you’ve probably heard of the epic Coe & Coe in Port Melbourne! After years in the industry he has plenty to share… from humble beginnings at Starbucks, to running a business during covid (keepcups were thrown) and his star studded regulars list. 

Plus, we dive into the world of content creation, hospo horror stories, and Kirk pulls a prank call on Dan Dick?! 

In coffee news: Sydney Roastery ‘Whitehorse Coffee’ Crowned 2024 Golden Bean Champion! 

This episode is absolutely packed. Thanks so much to Damien for joining the show and sharing stories and laughs.

Find Damien at: 

Instagram

- @coeydamo 

@frontsidefoodandwine

@coeandcoeau

https://www.instagram.com/coeydamo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Coe&Coe Instagram - @coeydamo 

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Where to find us:

Rohan Cooke - @goldenbrown.coffee

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/goldenbrown.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

Kirk Pearson - @kirkthebarista

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kirkthebarista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

Want more coffee content? Follow us on instagram @itsjustcoffee or browse all of our content here.

Love you for listening! Want to get in touch? Hit us up at [email protected] for any questions or comments.

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It’s Coffee Break time!

On today’s show: Our thoughts on coffee machine automation - should we stick to the manual ways, or embrace modern machinery? Kirk shares a bonus hot take from the Rumble boys (sorry in advance to Melbourne’s baristas), Rohan cracks into the mail bag to reveal some juicy letters from listeners (from VR to ice machines), and we pose the big question; Is coffee trying too hard to be like wine??

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.

Love our content?

Watch Tuesday’s full episode and all other past eps on YouTube or find them in your podcast feed - and follow us @itsjustcoffee on Instagram!

Want more of Rohan and Kirk? (duh)

Rohan Cooke - @goldenbrown.coffee

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/goldenbrown.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Kirk Pearson - @kirkthebarista

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kirkthebarista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Project Zero Coffee - @projectzero.coffee

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/projectzero.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Plus!! Get your hands on some quality beans for home brewing at Golden Brown Coffee.

Want to get in touch? Hit us up at [email protected] for any questions or comments.

Thankyou for listening, love ya!

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Hi!!

Today we are joined by the Directors of Rumble Coffee Roasters, Joe Molloy and Matt Hampton. 

The boys have a candid chat about the coffee industry. Matt and Joe take a well-rounded approach to wholesale roasting - with a commitment to the planet (b-corp certified baby), and building strong relationships with coffee farmers. We discuss the underside of the wholesale coffee market, rapidly changing roastery landscapes, the disappearance of cash, the culture of off book pay, and 3rd crack coffee… 

In Coffee News: The U.S. coffee market has surged, now valued at $54 billion, with major players like Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts leading the charge. 

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!

Big thanks to Joe and Matt for joining the podcast. Get your hands on some Rumble Coffee with specialty blends like Midnight Marauder, Shadow Boxer and Sweet Science.

Check out Rumble Coffee Roasters:

Instagram - @rumblecoffee

https://www.instagram.com/rumblecoffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Website - https://www.rumblecoffee.com.au/ 

Where to find us:

Rohan Cooke - @goldenbrown.coffee

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/goldenbrown.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

Kirk Pearson - @kirkthebarista

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kirkthebarista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

Want more coffee content? Follow us on instagram @itsjustcoffee or browse all of our content here.

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Hey friend!

On today’s Coffee Break: What’s up with wrapping coffee in nitrogen? Kirk recalls getting bitten by a jack russell, there are foxes carrying rats in the streets (cute or pest?) and we reveal the holy trinity of HSP sauces.

Plus, we reflect on Tuesday's chat with Nick Percy, Liam has a new anime fixation, and there's talk of coffee mineral seasoning…

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.

Love our content?

Watch Tuesday’s full episode and all other past eps on YouTube or find them in your podcast feed - and follow us @itsjustcoffee on Instagram!

Want more of Rohan and Kirk? (duh) 

Rohan Cooke - @goldenbrown.coffee

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/goldenbrown.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

Kirk Pearson - @kirkthebarista

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kirkthebarista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

Project Zero Coffee - @projectzero.coffee 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/projectzero.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

Plus!! Get your hands on some quality beans for home brewing at Golden Brown Coffee.  

Thanks for tuning in, have a great day!

Nitrogen Coffee, Street Foxes & Dandadan?! | COFFEE BREAK!

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Yeyo, Nick Percy joins the pod today to talk sustainability and coffee!

Nick's got the eco game down as the Sustainability Manager for Minor DKL Food Group, Nomad Coffee and Veneziano Coffee Roasters. We discuss his day to day operations - bin diving, meeting strangers in parks to bury compost and the (as of yet unofficial) take a Kirk to work day. 

In breaking news, coffee concrete has been shortlisted for a National Research Impact Award, with the design giving coffee grounds a ‘double shot’ at life.

Also, how does a roastary become B-Corp certified, what can’t you put in a recycling bin, and what happens to Nick when he eats a halal snack pack? Oh and Rohan has a steammmy hot take.

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!

Thanks so much to Nick for joining us on the show. His approach to sustainability - doing something is better than nothing - has uplifted us all.

Check out Veneziano Coffee Roasters on Instagram @venezianocoffeeroasters

Where to find us:

Rohan Cooke - @goldenbrown.coffee

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/goldenbrown.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

Kirk Pearson - @kirkthebarista

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kirkthebarista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

Want more coffee content? Follow us on instagram @itsjustcoffee or browse all of our content here.

Love you for listening! Want to get in touch? Hit us up at [email protected] for any questions or comments.

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