Can instant coffee be just as good, (if not better) than espresso? Hugh Kelly seems to think so!

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Rohan and Ben unpack the slippery hiring process, sharing tips that make staff acquisition simple! Plus we break down the golden rules for getting hired (and not getting fired) as a barista. Also, gym bros’ prayers are answered… Creatine and protein coffee has hit the market. We unpack the trend of adding supplements to coffee, does your business need to jump on it? 

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Becoming a barista sounds simple enough… but how do you actually get your foot in the door, and once you're in, how can you turn coffee into a sustainable career? 

Today we’re joined by Founder of Melbourne Coffee Academy, Charles Skadiang. With over 20 years experience, and a specialised understanding of the role of the barista, Charles tells all; sharing invaluable insight about how to make it in the coffee industry as a barista and beyond. 

00:00 Intro

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There’s some spicy discourse surrounding the viral Top 10 Cafes TikTok! Plus we unpack the controversial 10-year-old beans released by Passenger Coffee, and Dunkin’s 48-ounce bucket of iced coffee that’s currently taking over the internet. Also, what does it entail to join La Marzocco’s recently launched True Artisan Club? All this and more on this week’s Coffee Break! 

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Learn how to become a coffee entrepreneur from the absolute best! 

Laila Ghambari is a US Barista Champion, owner of Guilder Coffee Company, and runs her own coffee consulting business. She joins us to discuss the myriad of ways in which someone can step into coffee business ownership… there’s more options than just opening a cafe! Plus, she shares what it’s really like being a CEO and a mum at the same time.

00:00 – Why “cool cafés” often lose money

00:21 – Meet LAILA GHAMBARI! (Barista Champion → business owner)

02:18 – The reality of owning a café (not what you think)

05:20 – Buy vs build: the smartest way to start

10:52 – The lowest-risk way to test a coffee business

12:10 – Are you actually ready to own a café?

16:52 – The mindset shift: barista → owner

18:25 – Why business skills matter more than coffee skills

21:02 – Early mistakes & learning profitability fast

24:17 – The truth about hype vs profitable cafés

27:50 – Building networks & learning from others

31:41 – Funding your café (loans, family, partnerships)

35:13 – Why you should avoid giving away ownership

43:36 – Motherhood, leadership & running a business

55:52 – Final advice: just start (and figure it out)

Fantastic conversation, thank-you so much for joining the show Laila.

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Simple tips from a Brewers Champion that will improve your filter coffee immediately! We also discuss the outcomes of investing in quality coffee rather than equipment, and the significance of consistent water quality in brewing preparation. 

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Tom Hutchins is a three time Brewers Cup Champion, and the Head of Coffee Training at Code Black Coffee in Melbourne… So who better to spill the secrets of advanced filter brewing! Tom’s seasoned experience lends a hand to anyone who wants to brew better coffee, from home baristas just getting into filter, to cafe owners wanting to maintain fresh batches. 

Plus, stay tuned for Tom’s $1K brewing setup that will change your life (or at least your coffee). 

Thank-you Tom for your time and generous insight, it's a must listen. 

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We’re back from World of Coffee Dubai, sharing our biggest takeaways from the craziest coffee event of the year! Plus we break down the 2026 'World's 100 Best Coffee Shop' rankings… the list may surprise you! 

00:00 Dubai Coffee Recap

03:59 The $1,000 Coffee

06:03 Luxury Coffee Debate

10:22 Competition Drinks in Cafes

12:13 New Brewer Controversy

14:56 Coffee Market Update

17:23 Top 10 Coffee Shops

20:20 How the List Is Judged

25:17 Sydney vs Melbourne

28:32 Best Cafes Per Capita

31:04 Final Thoughts

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Ryan Godinho is an Australian entrepreneur behind Dubai’s Stomping Grounds café and Specialty Batch Coffee roastery. He played a critical role in the development of the specialty coffee scene in the UAE, setting origin trends, launching coffee competitions, and training the first generation of specialty baristas. 

We spoke to Ryan about the early days of specialty coffee in Dubai (a throwback to the 2010s), his Melbourne-inspired, hospitality-led approach to Stomping Grounds, and the role of AI in the future of coffee.

Thank-you to Ryan for sharing your story, and to World of Coffee Dubai for making this episode possible. 

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Mariam Erin is the designer of the Binocular Dripper: the dual cone pour over dripper that's completely changing the drip coffee game. Her design is backed by a decade-long career in the coffee industry, most recently at Brewing Gadgets, working as part of the product research and educational content team. Mariam is also a multiple national coffee champion and World Championship competitor, her latest win being at the 2026 UAE Coffee in Good Spirits. 

Join us as we discuss the creation of the Binocular Dripper and the surprising journey behind it. Huge thank-you to Mariam for joining the show, and to World of Coffee Dubai for making this episode possible.

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