Hello from Dubai!!

Mikael Jasin, the reigning World Barista Champion, took the title at the 2024 competition in South Korea! Now we’re at ‘World of Coffee - Dubai’ asking him some hard hitters; How did it feel to win the Championship…what was his experience as a barista in Melbourne…his thoughts on UAE coffee culture…the top three coffee cities… and how he spends his time when he's not immersed in the coffee world.

Plus!! What's next for the future of the specialty coffee scene? Mikael is the perfect person to ask. Dubbed "Indonesian Coffee’s Agent for Change" by Barista Magazine, he's making a significant impact on the coffee industry in Jakarta and around the world.

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!

Massive thanks to Mikael for joining us for another one of our epic live podcasts at ‘World Of Coffee - Dubai!’. Look out for heaps more expo content on our socials, and stay tuned for more live pods!

Find Mikael at: Mikael Jasin - @mikaeljasin

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Where to find us:

Rohan Cooke - @goldenbrown.coffee

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Kirk Pearson - @kirkthebarista

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In this episode of It’s Just Coffee!, we sit down with Wilford Lamastus Jr., a renowned Panamanian coffee farmer, to explore the evolving coffee landscape in Dubai and the rich heritage of Panamanian coffee. Wilford shares the fascinating story of his family’s coffee journey, tracing back to his great-grandfather’s migration from Kentucky to Panama, and how their dedication to Geisha coffee has set world record prices.

We also dive into the Best of Panama controversy, discussing the debate over infused coffees, transparency in competitions, and the future of specialty coffee ethics. Plus, Wilford gives us a preview of the upcoming World of Coffee event in Panama, a must-watch for coffee lovers worldwide.

Join us for a deep dive into the tradition, innovation, and challenges shaping the future of coffee with one of the industry’s leading voices.

☕️ Listen now and get the inside scoop on the global coffee scene!

@wilfordl

@lamastusfamilyestates

Where to find us:

Rohan Cooke - @goldenbrown.coffee

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Kirk Pearson - @kirkthebarista

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Time for a COFFEE BREAK!

Today we’re taste testing YOUR COFFEE! Thanks to the incredible roasters who sent in their beans and blends. Plus, we’re experimenting with APAX LAB’s mineral concentrates, Kirk explains Tuesday's ‘huggate’, and Rohan shares his journey to coffee and lifelong competitive streak. Also, Kirk details his brief disillusionment with the coffee industry during covid and subsequent return (the lesson here is just keep swimming!). 

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.

Big thanks to Redeemer Coffee Roasters for sending in your coffee!

Find them at: @redeemer.coffee

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Website: http://redeemer.coffee/ 

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

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Project Zero Coffee - @projectzero.coffee 

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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.

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Yello! We’ve got a treat for you today…

Sasa Sestic, aka ‘The Coffee Man,’ is here – and he’s OBSESSED with coffee!

Sasa is a World Barista Champion and the founder of Ona Coffee, Project Origin, and Nucleus. In this episode, he shares his incredible journey—from a turbulent childhood in former Yugoslavia to playing handball at the Sydney Olympics, roasting coffee from his garage, and winning the 2015 World Barista Championship in Seattle. He’s done it all!

We’ll dive into the ways Sasa has revolutionised the coffee industry: Pioneering methods like carbonic maceration (a fermentation technique that unlocks new flavors), the ‘Compass’ tool, and extract chilling balls. Plus, stick around to hear about the three best coffees he’s ever tasted – you’ll want to try these ASAP!

Finally, Sasa shares his thoughts on the future of coffee: Can AI and automation complement the human touch in the art of coffee service?

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 Sasa for gracing our humble studio, we absolutely LOVED this conversation!

Find Sasa at - @sasasestic

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

Ona Coffee - @onacoffee

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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

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Website:https://www.ecobarista.com.au/ 

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Let us COFFEE BREAK.

Off the back of our episode with Scott Rao, we have a lot to say about his blunt, no-nonsense approach to coffee. Rohan and Kirk discuss Rao’s ability to read roasting data, as well as the importance of the ‘rate of rise’ curve and the critical ‘flick’ post-crack. 

We also take a moment to get personal. How have certain health struggles impacted our lives and the lives of our families? It’s a reminder to enjoy life's small moments, including that first sip of a good cup 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

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Kirk Pearson - @kirkthebarista

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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.

Proudly sponsored by Eco Barista! Find them: @ecobarista

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Today we welcome Scott Rao to the podcast!! 

Scott is one of the world's most recognised and influential coffee roasters and consultants. He’s had a wild journey: Growing up disliking coffee, opening his first cafe in Massachusetts in 1999 (a story filled with challenges and controversy), and pioneering the cafe scene in NZ and Canada. Now Scott is focused on pushing the coffee industry forward through his writing, consulting work, and development of new roasting technologies. 

In Today’s Show: We discuss the challenges of roasting in small towns, the benefits of decaf, and the emergence of air roasters. We also dive into the nuances of coffee fermentation, and Scott shares his complicated history with barrel fermenting. 

In Coffee News: A recent study in the US has shown that drinking coffee in the morning can lower the chance of heart disease. Specifically, the study found that people who drink coffee are 31% less likely to develop heart disease compared to those who don't. 

Plus!! Our hot takes ignite thought-provoking discussions. We explore the art of roasting, the role of the barista, and the unspoken hierarchy of drink orders. 

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 so much to Scott for such a rich discussion, come back anytime!

Find Scott at - @whereisscottrao

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Website: https://www.scottrao.com/ 

Where to find us:

Rohan Cooke - @goldenbrown.coffee

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Kirk Pearson - @kirkthebarista

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Website:https://www.ecobarista.com.au/ 

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

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It’s time for a COFFEE BREAK yooo!

How can AI help to roast coffee beans? What kind of impact will AI have on artisanal experiences? Why is Japan overtaking Melbourne as the global mecca of coffee? These are some of the questions running through our mind after our incredible chat with Matt Perger. 

And…stick around for the most important question of all - Who has better meat pies, Australia or New Zealand??

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.

Proudly sponsored by Eco Barista! Find them: @ecobarista

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Website:https://www.ecobarista.com.au/ 

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Greetings earthlings. 

Today we are joined by Matt Perger, a two time world champion barista, award-winning writer, Founder of Barista Hustle and coffee roaster from Melbourne! 

We’re asking Matt - Is AI friend or foe?! Join us as we deep dive into AI in the coffee industry - from the AI you didn't even know you were using, to its role in optimising logistics, automating coffee shops, and tracking consumer behaviour. 

Matt has always been pushing the boundaries of coffee science. He’s the Barista who popularised using the EK43 grinder for espresso, sieved coffee grinds for uniform particle size in the WBrC and designed his own tamper (amongst other things). It was epic to hear his take on the future of the industry - he’s a self proclaimed technooptimist!

In Coffee (fake) News: Articles circulate claiming a cup of coffee will now cost $12 in Australia, but where are we pulling this number from? 

Plus!! The hot takes are just getting hotter, with a new city potentially overtaking Melbourne as the coffee capital..? We also deep dive into our dream coffee setup if money were no object!

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!

It was such a fantastic and informative episode. Massive thanks to Matt for joining the show and sharing his wealth of knowledge.

Find Matt at - @matt.perger

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Barista Hustle - @baristahustle

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Get more information on AI at - https://www.lesswrong.com/ 

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

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Proudly sponsored by Eco Barista! Find them: @ecobarista

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

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3,2,1, BREAK. 

What is the cheapest way to serve elite coffee at home? What do we predict for the future of decaf? How do you make your barista competition routine stand out? We’re serving up hot takes and sharing our cafe brunch favorites. 

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.

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It’s predictions week!

What will the coffee industry look like in 2025? Rohan, Kirk and Liam theorise everything from coffee prices, greenbuying, cafe trends, coffee apparatus, and the resurgence of a certain menu item…

Plus, the moment you’ve all been waiting for… is Kirk actually Italian? Rohan shares Kirk’s DNA live on the show. To say we’re shocked is an understatement. 

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.

Proudly sponsored by Eco Barista! Find them: @ecobarista

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Website:https://www.ecobarista.com.au/ 

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