Whether you’re a world barista champion brewing a $150 rarecoffee from the hills of Panama, or you’re stirring a spoon ofinstant coffee in boiling water, at the end of the day, It’s JustCoffee!It’s Just Coffee! is a podcast for all those coffee lovers out thereand we're endeavouring on a journey to find the perfect cup.Not only will we be talking to the world’s best coffee makersand roasters, we’re going to be talking to athletes, comedians,celebrities and anyone that just loves a great cup of coffee.The coffee community around the world is engaged andp...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 1:02:22
What do you know about growing a coffee business? Not much? Well Colin Harmon knows a bit, in fact he’s written another book about it! The 3fe Founder shares a taste of the…
Sep 23, 2026 · 24:29
An Australian barista can earn enough for a cappuccino in about 10 minutes. In India, James Hoffmann’s Cappuccino Index puts it at nearly three hours. But what do those numbers…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:08:39
A queue out the door doesn’t mean there’s money in the bank. Café consultant Erica Escalante joins Rohan and Ben to unpack why busy cafés can still struggle to pay the bills, and…
Sep 16, 2026 · 43:04
What if the secret to a better milk coffee was changing the milk itself? World Barista Champion Anthony Douglas is back to show us how freezing, freeze-drying and blending can…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:05:25
No matcha. No hot chocolate. No signature drinks. So what happens when a World Barista Champion opens a space entirely dedicated to coffee? Anthony Douglas is back, and he’s…
Sep 9, 2026 · 32:34
In our latest episode, bartender and beverage innovation specialist Thurman Wise taught us what coffee professionals can learn from the cocktail world. Now we’re putting those…
Sep 7, 2026 · 56:04
Signature coffee drinks are everywhere. But are they actually balanced, or are cafés piling on syrups, foams, layers and garnishes until the coffee disappears? Thurman Wise is a…
Sep 2, 2026 · 29:22
re cafes still the place where community happens, or have laptops, rising costs and grab-and-go culture completely changed the role they play? Rohan Cooke and Ben Bicknell unpack…
Aug 31, 2026 · 43:45
Would you call the police over a €2 espresso? It actually happened to Francesco Sanapo. Francesco is a three-time Italian Barista Champion and the co-founder of Ditta…
Aug 26, 2026 · 27:06
We discuss if Gen Z is actually ‘too anxious’ for cafés, why matcha and iced signatures are exploding, and how specialty shops can embrace customisation without selling their…
Aug 24, 2026 · 58:45
Today we're joined by the incredible Alicia Feng. She owns Calēre in Fitzroy, co-founded Chiaki in Collingwood, which just won Age Good Food Guide's Cafe of the Year, and now…
Aug 19, 2026 · 34:50
Why does one cafe boom while another goes bust? We asked some of the top cafe operators (Hugh Kelly, Beta Coffee, Onyx Coffee Lab, and Carlos Escobar) to reveal the hidden levers…
Aug 17, 2026 · 56:46
What actually makes coffee “specialty”? Is it an 80+ cup score? A traceable farm? The flavour, the barista, the ethics, the hospitality, or is it all just vibes? In this episode,…
Aug 12, 2026 · 43:58
How can cafes generate additional revenue beyond selling coffee? We discuss leveraging existing assets like knowledge and physical space to offer products, educational workshops…
Aug 10, 2026 · 46:40
Can you make espresso with room-temperature water and sound waves? Dr Francisco Trujillo and his team at UNSW have developed an entirely new brewing process that uses ultrasound…
Aug 5, 2026 · 32:47
Your grinder could be making a bigger difference to your coffee than you think. This week we are getting granular. Literally. We’re breaking down coffee grinder burrs, what they…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:10:30
Onyx Coffee Lab was just voted the best coffee shop in the world! Not in New York, Copenhagen or Melbourne. In Arkansas. Andrea Allen and her husband Jon opened Onyx in 2012 with…
Jul 29, 2026 · 37:34
Does better espresso require more gear, or just better puck prep? Reigning World Barista Champion Jack Simpson is back. This time, we’re skipping the victory-lap interview and…
Jul 27, 2026 · 1:03:12
For 15 years, Patricia Coffee has done less than almost everyone else and made it mean more. Standing room only. Black, white or filter. No sprawling menu, no kitchen and no…
Jul 22, 2026 · 28:46
Melbourne is famous for having some of the best coffee in the world - but is that reputation built on quality or just really good marketing? A fiery opinion piece has taken aim…
Jul 20, 2026 · 1:00:16
Why has Dan Dick stepped back from the cafe industry? After over a decade of operating successful Melbourne venues Nigel and then PaperBoy, Dan has called it quits. Our…
Jul 15, 2026 · 32:01
Fresh from the 2026 World Brewers Cup in Brussels, Ben breaks down the coffees, brewers and techniques used by the competition’s top six finalists. We look at how World Champion…
Jul 13, 2026 · 45:52
Ultra-light roasting might have pushed coffee forward, but has it now become more about flexing than flavour? Benjamin Brassart has just been crowned the 2026 World Coffee…
Jul 8, 2026 · 1:18:10
Tasting espresso is one of the most important skills in coffee, but it is also one of the least clearly taught. In this episode, we break down how espresso is evaluated using the…
Jul 6, 2026 · 1:09:41
What does it take to become the second-best brewer in the world? Fresh from the World Brewers Cup stage in Brussels, Australian Brewers Cup Champion Simon Gautherin joins us…
Jul 1, 2026 · 20:06
To crema or not to crema, that is the question. We run a taste-test to reveal the impact crema has on espresso’s taste, and you might be surprised by the results! Plus we explore…
Jun 29, 2026 · 1:04:07
This week we're joined by World Barista Champion Raul Rodas for a conversation about what actually makes great coffee! We chat about dialling in espresso, building your palate,…
Jun 24, 2026 · 19:53
Specialty coffee has a new title … Master of Specialty Coffee. The SCA has just announced a new accreditation for people at the very pointy end of the industry. To even apply,…
Jun 22, 2026 · 57:28
With the 2026 World Brewers Cup just around the corner, we wanted to ask: What should we (the non-competitors and regular coffee people) be paying attention to… and how can the…
Jun 17, 2026 · 20:31
3 viral coffee recipes, 1 esteemed WBC Judge. Ben Bicknell put his well-honed sensory skills to the test, judging the “fridge cigarette", “Limoncello espresso”, and “espresso…
Jun 12, 2026 · 1:23:01
Coffee people love science … but only when it agrees with them. In this episode, we sit down with Christopher H. Hendon, computational chemist, Associate Professor of Chemistry…
Jun 10, 2026 · 21:45
For the first time, specialty coffee has overtaken traditional coffee consumption in the U.S. We unpack this year’s Specialty Coffee Report, including the key trends behind the…
Jun 8, 2026 · 24:57
James Hoffmann claims that adding steamed water to your long black creates a better drink… so we put his theory to the test. In today’s Coffee Break we conduct a blind tasting to…
Jun 3, 2026 · 25:30
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. That’s why we’re analysing the first 30 seconds of stepping into a cafe: What immediately sets the tone? What are the…
Jun 1, 2026 · 43:55
Hey baristas… how much do you know about your coffee’s journey before it reaches the cafe? Not much? Dylan Siemens is here to change all that. Dylan Siemens is the Head of Coffee…
May 27, 2026 · 28:15
More people are drinking coffee at home. For cafes, this doesn’t mean a loss of demand, but a shift in what consumers are demanding. Find out how your business can adapt to the…
May 25, 2026 · 57:05
Equator Coffees has done something quite remarkable in the coffee space. 32 years in, and they remain steadfast in their values: Female-owned, B corp certified and LGBTQ+…
May 20, 2026 · 39:00
Ben’s back from San Francisco, Bangkok, Dubai, Thailand and chats about what he’s seeing: producing countries keeping the good stuff, new specialty hotspots, and why Australia…
May 18, 2026 · 53:26
You’ve heard the term “Third-Wave Coffee”... but did you know it was coined by our guest today, Trish Rothgeb! She’s the Founder of Wrecking Ball Coffee in San Fran, and has been…
May 13, 2026 · 52:48
Kenneth Barigye is the Managing Director of Mountain Harvest Coffee, a business focused on supporting smallerholder farms across Uganda. In this episode he explores why there…
May 11, 2026 · 45:29
Thailand is redefining specialty coffee through short supply chains, hyper-competitive café culture, inventive signature drinks, and farmers who cup their own coffee. To get the…
May 6, 2026 · 27:40
Let’s recap! What do the 5 most innovative cafes in Melbourne have in common–(and what can you steal for your own cafe!?). From service experiences to bar systems, drink creation…
May 4, 2026 · 55:49
From −85°C cups to the 15 second latte… We’ve found 5 cafes in Melbourne who are doing coffee differently! Join us as we cafe-hop between Aunty Pegs, Regulars, INBTWN, Axil…
Apr 29, 2026 · 1:02:17
Eric J. Grimm has spent years specialising in Human Resources in the coffee industry. He was kind enough to join us on the podcast and share his extensive knowledge and…
Apr 27, 2026 · 38:36
Gibrán Huerta, otherwise known as ‘G’, is the owner of Long Play, a cafe and record bar located in San Diego. We spoke with him about his unique approach to hospitality: He…
Apr 22, 2026 · 36:21
The Y2K vs 2026 Barista | COFFEE BREAK! Working as a barista in the early 2000s looked different to barista jobs of today. From an influx of specialty coffee, to new equipment,…
Apr 20, 2026 · 1:17:32
Being a barista in 2026 means more than dialling in espresso.Dialing in from Canada, we’re joined by seasoned barista first, social media personality second - Emily Makes Coffee.…
Apr 15, 2026 · 40:37
What does it actually take to turn a coffee idea into a real product?In this episode, we sit down with Dominic Symons, Founder of Subminimal and designer behind tools like the…
Apr 13, 2026 · 30:42
Edwin Noreña is a fourth-generation farmer and coffee innovator, leading Finca Campo Hermoso in Colombia. The farm is known for its experimental coffees, with Edwin himself…
Apr 8, 2026 · 26:52
Hany Ezzat is the Founder of Ni Wares–creating science backed cups for coffee competitions and elevated everyday use. He also just won the Next-Gen Talent Award at MICE2026. We…
Apr 7, 2026 · 45:53
If anyone truly lives for coffee, it’s Nolan Hirte. Founder of the wildly successful Proud Mary Coffee, Nolan’s passion for coffee bleeds out into every aspect of his business,…
Apr 1, 2026 · 36:58
From Canada to Amsterdam; Dak’s Founders Veronique and Louis give us the low-down on starting a business abroad. Operating as a coffee-only retail concept, Dak's physical shop…
Mar 30, 2026 · 42:57
Chris Maybury’s cafe ranked #13 in the World! So how did he do it?? Beta Coffee is one of the more experimental coffee shops out there at the moment, pushing the envelope with…
Mar 25, 2026 · 25:06
What does ethical coffee buying look like in practice? This week’s Coffee Break aims to turn the complex concepts into actionable steps: What questions should you ask importers?…
Mar 24, 2026 · 1:19:07
Ethical coffee buying, explained. Fairtrade International veteran Colleen Anunu joins us to explain what ethical coffee buying actually means in the 2020s. *Hint - it’s more than…
Mar 18, 2026 · 38:21
Despite being one of the most widely consumed coffees in the world, instant coffee still carries a bad reputation. And sure, some commercial options can taste like the bottom of…
Mar 16, 2026 · 52:59
Can instant coffee be just as good, (if not better) than espresso? Hugh Kelly seems to think so! The three time Australian Barista Champion and longtime Head of Coffee at Ona…
Mar 11, 2026 · 24:16
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)…
Mar 9, 2026 · 1:05:16
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…
Mar 4, 2026 · 31:01
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…
Mar 2, 2026 · 1:12:00
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…
Feb 25, 2026 · 23:58
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…
Feb 23, 2026 · 1:22:27
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…
Feb 18, 2026 · 33:16
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'…
Feb 16, 2026 · 26:59
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…
Feb 11, 2026 · 30:45
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…
Feb 9, 2026 · 32:25
Pierre de Chanterac has been competing since 2019, winning the 2019 and 2021 Brewers Cup, the 2022 World Aeropress Championship, the 2023 Cezve/Ibrik Championship, and the 2025…
Feb 4, 2026 · 38:56
RAW Coffee is a cafe and roastery based in the UAE, co-owned by New Zealanders Kim Thompson and Matt Toogood. For the past 18 years they’ve been running their business in Dubai……
Feb 2, 2026 · 39:31
Benjamin Put is the co-owner of Monogram Coffee and long time barista competitor, recognised for his technical and conceptual innovations on the stage. We were lucky enough to…
Jan 29, 2026 · 27:26
Archers is a Green Coffee Trader, Roastery, and certified SCA and CQI Coffee Academy located in the UAE, co-founded by Brewers Cup Champion Frederick Bejo. Frederick joins us to…
Jan 27, 2026 · 29:49
Julith is a roastery, brew lounge, concept store and social space located in Dubai, founded by Turkish Barista Champion Serkan Sağsöz. In 2025, Serkan bought the 20kg lot of…
Jan 23, 2026 · 22:57
Join us for a little celebration, we’ve reached 101 episodes! James Hoffmann answers YOUR burning questions about coffee, we deliver our wrap ups, discuss the highs and lows of…
Jan 21, 2026 · 1:31:23
James Hoffmann is a World Barista Champion, founder of Square Mile Coffee Roasters, author of The World Atlas of Coffee and a beloved voice of the coffee industry. We were…
Jan 14, 2026 · 21:09
We are debriefing after our chat with Reza from Slick Coffee in Oman, exploring the longstanding history of coffee in the Middle East and the rise of specialty culture in Dubai,…
Jan 12, 2026 · 55:52
Reza Kosar is the co-founder of Slick Coffee in Muscat, Oman. He’s a certified Q grader and instructor, a Cup of Excellence judge, and a self-described ‘full sensory nerd’. In…
Jan 7, 2026 · 23:51
We break down the concept of the ‘three-year career crisis’ (discussing career paths for baristas beyond the machine), and explain why a clean workflow might just be your biggest…
Jan 5, 2026 · 1:12:47
How did one man go from never having worked in coffee to winning the World Latte Art Championship only two years later?! Caleb Cha has had an incredible journey from Seoul, South…
Dec 31, 2025 · 36:51
Coffee pros Ben Bicknell and Rohan Cooke spill the tea on how to have the best start to the year in coffee…From cooking tips, dining experiences, and advice for cafe owners.…
Dec 29, 2025 · 1:03:14
What will the coffee industry look like in 2026? Join us as we speculate on the year ahead, and look back on the one just passed. We predict market trends, (some guesses are more…
Dec 24, 2025 · 25:44
We’re wrapping a big year of coffee. From Jack Simpson’s World Barista Championship win, to Nemo at the Aeropress Championships, big changes in green coffee pricing, signature…
Dec 22, 2025 · 1:08:05
Whether it’s tips for brewing on the road, at the beach, or with the in-laws, we’ve got you covered. Christmas recipes, a gifting guide, and advice for café owners on surviving…
Dec 17, 2025 · 28:33
We continue to break down the fundamentals of coffee cupping - we just went deep on our 101 ep this week, so what did we think? From how many cups, passes, and rounds are…
Dec 15, 2025 · 54:16
Coffee Cupping 101 - Basics, Benefits & Equipment!We break down the fundamentals of coffee cupping - why it exists, how it’s done, and what you actually need to get started. From…
Dec 10, 2025 · 30:04
Hydro-honey, thermal shock… unique processing methods are coming out of Colombia right now, and we need to talk about it! We reflect on our chat with Juan, and discuss the…
Dec 8, 2025 · 1:18:25
Juan Pablo Campos is the founder of Lohas Beans, a company committed to sourcing Colombia’s finest coffee. He’s built relationships with some of Colombia’s most innovative coffee…
Dec 3, 2025 · 34:58
This Coffee Break is all about unpacking the big ideas from Peter Roberts episode. We get into why coffee pricing feels so broken, what the Specialty Coffee Transaction Guide is…
Dec 1, 2025 · 1:14:15
If you’ve ever wondered why your green coffee costs what it does - or how the whole system could work better - this episode will completely change how you see the industry. Peter…
Nov 26, 2025 · 28:02
Carlos Escobar is back - but this time with us for Coffee Break! We get into Colombia’s free-coffee culture, why it’s holding the industry back, and how roasting at origin is…
Nov 24, 2025 · 56:39
Carlos Escobar is the founder of DIFFERENTE Coffee in Colombia, an educator and community builder who has spent his career bridging the gap between producing countries and…
Nov 20, 2025 · 25:52
We start with Aussie burgers and pineapple-on-pizza, then dive into why Colin Harmon from 3fe is one of the most influential operators in modern coffee, and end up talking about…
Nov 19, 2025 · 1:27:55
Colin Harmon is a four time Irish Barista Champion, founder of 3fe in Dublin, and author of ‘What I Know About Running Coffee Shops.’ Starting his coffee journey by serving…
Nov 12, 2025 · 31:26
In today’s Coffee Break We discuss the rising coffee prices in the US, with a particular upswing in the value of cold brew. We also explore the potential of anaerobic…
Nov 10, 2025 · 59:59
Ever wondered if social media plays a role in the success of a coffee business? Does every cafe need an online presence? How do you connect with audiences as a small business?…
Nov 5, 2025 · 38:36
The team is back together! Fresh off the plane from Milan adventures, the team reflects on a huge week at the World Barista Championship and what it really takes to keep…
Nov 3, 2025 · 1:36:35
Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood has authored multiple books on coffee, as well as many academic papers. He’s the founder of Colonna Coffee in the UK, and works across a number of coffee…
Oct 29, 2025 · 32:41
Sustainability Isn’t a Badge ... It’s a Verb! This week on Coffee Break, Ben and Producer Liam unpack their chat with Ninna from Reground and Dion from Single O, diving deep into…
Oct 28, 2025 · 1:18:59
What happens when coffee’s biggest waste problem becomes its biggest opportunity? Across cafés, roasteries, and homes, millions of coffee pucks hit landfill every day - but two…
Oct 23, 2025 · 21:05
This week Ben stands in Milan with the newly crowned 2025 World Barista Champion Jack Simpson from Axil Coffee Roasters. After eight years of training the final three almost…
Oct 21, 2025 · 21:24
Rohan and Ben hit Milan for HOST! one of the biggest hospitality expos in the world to take you inside the halls where coffee meets the global stage. From live-ranking espresso…
Oct 15, 2025 · 28:38
From the farms of Panama to the labs shaping the next generation of coffee - this week’s Coffee Break dives into the science that could decide coffee’s future. The boys explore…
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