COFFEE BREAK less gooo. 

On today’s show: Will humans be obsolete in the industry’s future…What do we look for when ordering coffee… And what do climbing coffee prices mean for Melbourne’s cafe scene?? 

Hope you all are having a wonderful start to the new year. We are so happy to be kicking off 2025 with you!

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

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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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Good Morning!

Today we are talking to the wonderful Fleur Studd!

Fleur is one of the most influential women in the coffee scene, founding Market Lane Coffee and Melbourne Coffee Merchants. Her story starts in the U.K, finding a passion for coffee before moving back to Australia in 2008 to start her own roastery. Her keen eye for detail, distinctive style and focussed approach has made Market Lane one of the most recognisable brands in Australia.  

In this episode, we dive into the decaf sugarcane method, explore Market Lane’s workplace culture, and chat about Fleur’s major influences—including her father, the cheese legend Will Studd. We also debate what the next decade holds for the coffee industry. Plus, don’t miss Fleur’s epic bolognese recipe and her must-have cheeses!

In coffee news: Starbucks records a $5.8m loss as Australians cut back on costly lattes by brewing at home.

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!

Thank you to Fleur for joining the show, your work is inspiring!

Find Fleur Studd at - @marketlane

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

Melbourne Coffee Merchants: @melbcoffeemerch 

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/melbcoffeemerch?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== 

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Start 2025 with a COFFEE BREAK!

Hi guys, welcome to 2025. Don’t know what to do with that coffee machine that you got for Christmas? Maybe you received a new coffee tool… We’re talking about machines and accessories; how to set up, dial in and brew hard! Plus, we have some thoughts on the upcoming MICE.

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 guys!

It’s New Years Eve and we’re wrapping up 2024 in style! 

On today’s show: Rohan and Kirk are joined by Sonam, Katie and Liam to reflect on the year that was. We’re talking about our favourite drinks, best podcast moments, lessons learned, and craziest guests! Plus, we’re dishing out some bold predictions for 2025 and a bit of trend forecasting for the upcoming year of coffee. 

We hope you’ve loved having us in your ears this year, we’ve certainly loved talking to you. Can’t wait for what 2025 will bring, we’ve got a lot planned, so we’ll see you there!

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!

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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Let’s COFFEE BREAK!

Kirk’s heritage uncovered: we’re doing a DNA test live on air! Plus we’re reflecting on Nolan’s mindful practices like Tai Chi, and the boys approach the canon mid life crisis. Also - what happened to the ‘Cup of Excellence’ and how does brand power impact roasteries?

And why not get philosophical… Can money really buy happiness?

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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Helloo!

Today we are joined by none other than Founder and CEO of Proud Mary Coffee Roasters, Nolan Hirte!

Nolan lives for coffee. He's travelled the world sourcing different origins, and describes tasting as a psychedelic experience - something that is not so easily explained with words. In this episode we discuss Nolan’s experience in the industry - everything from working with Heston Blumenthal, to being publicly shamed after a controversial broadsheet article. Plus, we dive into Proud Mary’s expansion to the U.S and Nolan’s insight into the cafe scenes of Austin and Portland. 

Also! Kirk has a gripe (what’s new) with a Daily Grind article, and Rohan has some notes for coffee machine designers…

In coffee news: A 2024 auction has seen the Lamastus Family Estates break its own (and also world) record. The farm sold a 3kg lot of honey processed geisha for US $40,554 – or US $13,518 per kilogram. 

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!

Huge thank you to Nolan for sharing your story!

Find Nolan Hirte at - @nolan.hirte @nolan.hirte 

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

Proud Mary Coffee Roasters - @proudmarycoffee @proudmarycoffee

https://www.instagram.com/proudmarycoffee/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

Proud Mary USA - @proudmaryusa 

https://www.instagram.com/proudmaryusa?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.

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!

In today’s show: Rohan tells the story of his biggest coffee machine giveaway, Kirk’s been tasting some unusual icecream flavours, and Liam shares his review of Bangin Sangas’ Nando’s Sandwich (are sandwiches in their twilight era?). Plus, Kirk experiences a curry crisis and we share our thoughts for the Christmas special!

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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Holy Moly - a Barista Champion is in the house!

If you haven’t already guessed, today we are joined by the incredible Jack Simpson, the 2023 & 2024 Australian Barista Champion. Jack shares his story: an ex-carpenter from Mount Beauty, he first made coffee working at the town’s local bakery. Now he’s a back-to-back Australian champion, and secured second place in the 2024 World Barista Championship—missing the winning title by just one point!

We pick his brains on everything from home brewing advice, his favourite coffees, and the mental and monetary cost of competitions. Plus, we debate the importance of scales in your workflow, the controversial wave machine, and share some hospo horror stories that will send shivers down your spine.

In coffee news: Aussie coffee brand Vittoria sued over glass jar similarities to American-Dutch coffee giant Moccona.

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!

So grateful to Jack for joining us today and sharing his barista wisdom!

Find Jack Simpson at - @jacksimpson32 

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jacksimpson32?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.

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

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Make a COFFEE and take a BREAK!

From scantily clad selfies in the work bathroom, to NFT investing and a deli funded by crypto, we touch on it all! Plus, we’re cooking up a live podcast event, and chatting cafe popups and Liam’s latest gig.

Massive thanks to the listeners, especially as we edge closer to the end of the year. We’ve loved having your support as we get this poddy off the ground - there’s more in the works for next year!

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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Good morning!

On today’s show: We surprise Kirk with a familiar face from his past…it’s Lambie! @lambieartist is a pop artist, barista, ex-competitor and recently published cookbook author - it’s safe to say she knows a fair wack about coffee and the cafe scene.  

Kirk and Lambie reflect on old times, working together at St. ALi during a pivotal moment in Melbourne's coffee industry. Plus, we dive into coffee influencing, hospo art and Lambie’s self-titled McF*cked era. She’s got some terrific (and sometimes shocking) stories from the trenches of baristadom, as well as her more recent venture into crypto. 

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 Lambie for joining the show - it was such a great chat! Go check out her art and cookbook “this Sh*t is Bananas” on her Instagram and Twitter. 

Find Lambie at - @lambieartist - https://linktr.ee/lambieartist 

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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