Can Matcha Save the Australian Café? | JAI LOTT!
Jai Lott was the man behind iconic US coffee brands Bluestone Lane and Blank Street. Now he’s changed course, moving back home to Australia to start a matcha business! Join us as we discuss his incredible career, why he decided to make the switch, and what we should expect from his latest venture, Kissako Matcha.
00:00 Meet Jai Lott
02:15 From Bluestone Lane to Blank Street
07:02 Why matcha, and why now?
08:11 Matcha sourcing and transparency
10:52 Matcha culture in Japan
12:03 What matcha quality really means
16:44 APAX LAB sponsor message
17:23 How to taste and compare matcha
21:45 Should…
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