On today’s show: A Geisha coffee smashes records, we explore why freezing your beans might be worth it, and debate workflow innovations like the EK grinder and WDT. Plus, we discuss the surprising impact of La Cimbali and Eversys on DeLonghi’s profits.

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Picture this: you’re a café owner, or dreaming of opening one, and it’s time to choose the coffee you’ll serve. But where do you even start?

With endless choice, and a fickle market, designing a coffee menu can be daunting. That’s why we’ve got Jack Simpson in the studio! A three-time Australian Barista Champion and sales rep for the renowned Axil Coffee, you could say he knows a thing or two about selecting coffee.

Join us as we unpack the process of designing a coffee menu. Learn how to create a balanced and bespoke menu that works for your cafe. Jack shares his top tips for cafe owners, you don’t want to miss it!

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!

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On today’s show: Philz Coffee has been sold for a record price… will other chains follow suit? Plus! We discuss the coffee raves popping up over the city, and explore coffee sourcing at different scales. 

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So you’re green coffee sourcing, where do you begin?? Well… start by listening to this episode!

Today we’re joined by Katie Cargulio, an expert in green coffee sourcing. She’s a U.S Barista Champion, sensory expert, and leader at one of the most respected roasters in the U.S, Counter Culture Coffee.

We’ll explore the myriad of ways one can choose to source coffee, weighing up the choices that can often make coffee sourcing difficult to navigate.

So if you’re a green buyer, or simply are curious about the process of green coffee sourcing, this is the episode for you. 

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Today we break down Tuesday’s episode with Chris Maybury: Should we be jumping on the automation train? And what automated coffee machines are worth your buck? 

Plus, Street Smart Hospitality is raising funds for homelessness through their annual coffee-led campaign, CafeSmart. More details about the CafeSmart event available soon. In the meantime, check out https://www.instagram.com/streetsmarthospo/ to learn more. 

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We’re joined by Chris Maybury, the mastermind behind the fully automated cafe - Beta Coffee. 

Chris discusses his vision for his Sydney based cafe, including his groundbreaking pre-batched espresso and automated milk steaming. Despite all this automation, Chris is an advocate for building connections between customer and barista, arguing that automation may just be the key to better hospitality. So, can pre-batched espresso really stand up to fresh espresso - and if it can, what does that mean for the future of the coffee industry..?

All this is and more on today’s ep! Big thanks to Chris for joining the show. 

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! Hosted by the wonderful @goldenbrown.coffee and @benbicknell. 

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We’re answering your questions! What would we be doing if we weren't working in coffee…are we wasting single origin beans on home machines…and should you get your cafe staff sensory trained?? Plus! We discuss the most overrated trends in coffee right now, and share our thoughts on some of La Marzocco’s luxury brand collaborations. 

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Today we are joined by La Marzocco’s Head of Marketing, Anita (Jets) Langlands! 

With over 20 years experience in the industry, Jets has a unique and in depth understanding of marketing in the coffee world. She’s been tasked with carrying on the legacy of La Marzocco, while also carving out the future of the brand - piece of cake!  We discuss everything from luxury brand collaborations to marketing for the next gen. Plus! We break down La Marzocco’s most recent ‘Future of Coffee’ report, tackling topics such as late night coffee trends, the quality loop, and the predicted changes in consumer preferences. 

Thank-you to Jets for a fantastic conversation!

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On today’s Coffee Break: a recent study has found that dairy milk pairs best with coffee, so what does this mean for alt milks? And Trump's new tariffs on Brazilian goods are set to alter the US coffee market dynamics, how will this impact the rest of the world? Plus! We digest Tuesday’s heavy chat about Q grading, summing up all you need to know.   

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Physicochemical properties and sensory attributes of nut-based milk coffee: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-07554-w#Sec17 

How will Trump’s tariffs impact the global coffee industry?: https://perfectdailygrind.com/2025/04/how-us-tariffs-will-impact-global-coffee-industry/ 

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Let’s dive into the coffee Q grading system! Ben Bicknell, our chief coffee grader, breaks down the complicated guidelines - allowing everyone (yes even those coffee novices) to get a better understanding of how Q grading actually works. Join us for an informative episode and come away with some killer knowledge that will blow your coffee friends out of the water!

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