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IT’S JUST COFFEE!
Whether you’re a world barista champion brewing a $150 rare coffee from the hills of Panama, or you’re stirring a spoon of instant coffee in boiling water, at the end of the day, It’s Just Coffee! It’s Just Coffee! is a podcast for all those coffee lovers out there and we're endeavouring on a journey to find the perfect cup. Not only will we be talking to the world’s best coffee makers and roasters, we’re going to be talking to athletes, comedians, celebrities and anyone that just loves a great…
Episodes
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Minimal Intervention Roasting Doesn’t Exist | COFFEE BREAK!
So … what does it actually take to become a great coffee roaster? This week on Coffee Break, Rohan and Ben unpack their chat with roasting legend Anne Cooper…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!The Three Golden Rules of Coffee Roasting | Master Roaster ANNE COOPER!
Coffee roasting… an art or a science? Master roastress & coffee consultant Anne Cooper joins us in the studio to share her extensive coffee roasting knowledge…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Coffee Tasting 101: Taste, Smell, Remember | BEN BICKNELL!
It’s a Sensory Analysis Masterclass! Want to know exactly what happens in your mouth when you taste coffee? We interviewed co-host, Q-Grader, and sensory…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Are Omni Roasts Lazy - or the Future? | COFFEE BREAK!
So you’re a roaster wondering: seasonal blends, omni roasts, or naturals - where do you stand? Well … start by listening to this Coffee Break! In this episode…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Scaling Coffee Without Killing Quality | KLAUS THOMSEN - COFFEE COLLECTIVE!
What makes a roastery truly stand out - is it the coffee itself, the transparency behind it, or the trust customers place in the brand? For many, navigating…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Freezing Coffee, $30K Geisha & Barista Workflow Hacks | COFFEE BREAK!
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…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Designing the Axil Coffee Menu : Lessons from a Champion | JACK SIMPSON!
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…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Philz Coffee Sells for $145M?! + Coffee Raves & Sourcing Secrets | COFFEE BREAK!
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…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Inside Counter Culture’s Coffee Sourcing: Fair Trade, Direct Trade & Beyond | KATIE CARGUILO!
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…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!10 Second Lattes? + The $1 Coffee That Could Change Lives | COFFEE BREAK!
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?…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Espresso on Tap: Creating the Café of the Future | CHRIS MAYBURY!
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…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!La Marzocco Collabs Ranked + Are We Wasting Good Coffee at Home? | COFFEE BREAK!
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…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!‘The Future of Coffee Report’, From the Legacy Brand La Marzocco | ANITA 'JETS' LANGLANDS!
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…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Specialty Coffee Has a New Definition | COFFEE BREAK!
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…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Coffee Grading Just Changed Forever - Explained by a Q Grader | BEN BICKNELL!
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…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Flat White Origins, Freshness Wars & The $6 Coffee | COFFEE BREAK!
We’re discussing home-brewed coffee vs cafe coffee; What do hospo venues have to do in order to compete with the rising army of home baristas? Plus, we talk…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!How Coffee Supreme Conquered NZ, Australia & Japan | ANDREW LOW!
Today we’re joined by none other than Coffee Supreme CEO, Andrew Low! We’re asking the big questions… Like how did Coffee Supreme grow from a small New Zealand…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Geneva’s Coffee Champs & Japan’s Coffee Icon | COFFEE BREAK!
Time for a Coffee Break! We reflect on our chat with Samurai Shin and his unique journey from snowboarder to latte artist. Plus, it’s time to unpack the…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!What It Takes to Become a World Latte Art Champion | SAMURAI SHIN!
Today we’re joined by latte art champion Shinsaku Fukayama, also known as Samurai Shin! We discuss his journey from Japan to Melbourne, moving to Australia…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Fellow’s New Machine, Lynch’s Auction, & Starbucks’ 84,000 Baristas | COFFEE BREAK!
How much did David Lynch’s coffee machine sell for?! We discuss the record-breaking auction, explore an exclusive cacao tea ceremony, and reflect on our chat…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Building the Espresso Machine Everyone’s Talking About - Fellow’s Series 1 | NICK TERZULI!
Fellow have just dropped their first ever espresso machine and we need to talk about it! We’re joined by Nick Terzulli, the VP of Research and Development at…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Global Coffee News & Industry Updates with Kantaro Okada | COFFEE BREAK!
What’s happening in the coffee industry at the moment? Well it turns out, a lot. We discuss the Australian Barista Championship, with Jack Simpson taking home…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!The Southeast Asia Coffee Revolution - Old Quarter Coffee | AMELIA HICKS & YOSIR Le CERF!
Southeast Asia has long been overlooked in the specialty coffee world — but that’s changing fast. In this episode, we sit down with Amelia Hicks and Yosir Le…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!From High Traffic to Hyper Local | COFFEE BREAK!
In today’s Coffee Break: We share our takeaways from Tuesday’s conversation with Dan Dick and explore his shift from a high traffic cafe to a local suburban…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!I Sold My Café on Facebook …Then Built Paperboy | DAN DICK!
In this episode, Dan Dick joins us to talk about his latest hospitality venture, Paperboy. We dive into the challenges of opening and running a café, and what…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!We Gave Ben a Mic. He Had Thoughts. | COFFEE BREAK!
Ben Bicknell joins his first Coffee Break and things heat up fast! He drops a hot take that makes us reconsider how we talk about coffee, Liam shares hospo…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!We Have a New Co-Host! | Meet BEN BICKNELL!
The moment is finally here - *que drum roll* - we’re so excited to welcome our new co-host, Ben Bicknell, to the IT'S JUST COFFEE FAMILY! This episode is all…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Katie’s Viral Morning Rave Coffee - What Happened Next? | COFFEE BREAK!
Coffee Break Description In today’s Coffee Break: Liam is on a journey to become a World AeroPress champion, we share some tips on blooming espresso, and why…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!2025 Coffee Gadgets That’ll Change How You Brew | GOLDEN BROWN & KATIE PAYNE!
From vibrating tampers to fashion-collab espresso machines, we’re diving into the most exciting (and bizarre) coffee gadgets of 2025. This week, Rohan, Liam…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Bangkok to Nepal - What Coffee Looks Like Overseas | COFFEE BREAK!
On today’s Coffee Break: We’re exploring innovative coffee trends found in Asia, detailing a five-star experience at KFC, and diving into the diverse coffee…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Specialty Instant Coffee is Here - Meet New Ground | CONNOR NESTOR!
New Ground is bringing specialty to convenience coffee. We’re joined by Connor Nestor, founder of New Ground, to discuss fifth wave coffee, and how New Ground…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Why Australians Misunderstand Starbucks | COFFEE BREAK!
In today’s Coffee Break: we discuss Starbucks’ perception in Australia, particularly amongst coffee enthusiasts. Plus, we’re breaking down the cultural…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Inside Starbucks’ Big Comeback in Australia! | NICK CASEY!
Today we’re diving into Starbucks’ resurgence in Australia! Arriving on Australian shores at the turn of the millennium, Starbucks rolled out fast across the…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!The Coffee-Chocolate Connection behind Mörk | COFFEE BREAK!
On today’s Coffee Break: We brew up Kiril's secret AeroPress technique, draw parallels between artisan chocolate and specialty coffee, and discover how…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!From Bean to Bar with Mörk Specialty Chocolate | KIRIL SHAGINOV & JOSEPHIN ZERNELL!
If you’ve had a delicious hot chocolate in Melbourne, chances are it was made with Mörk. Today we’re joined by the husband-and-wife team behind the specialty…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Did Nathan Toleman Create the Smashed Avo Trend ? | COFFEE BREAK!
We have some thoughts following Tuesday’s episode with Nathan Toleman, including the disputed origins of the smashed avo…and how he managed 24 individual…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!24 Iconic Cafes. 1 Hospitality Playbook. | NATHAN TOLEMAN, Founder of The Mulberry Group!
Opening 24 venues over the past 20 years, Nathan Toleman is a true legend of the hospitality world. He’s the founder and Creative Director of The Mulberry…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Beyond the C-Price - Brewing, Guests & What’s Next | COFFEE BREAK!
We recap our key takeaways from Ollie Brown and Tuesday’s deep dive into the coffee market (tune in if you missed the full episode!). Then, it’s AeroPress…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Why Coffee Costs Are Rising Fast ! Inside the C-Price with Condesa Co.Lab | OLIVER BROWN!
Why is the cost of coffee rising so quickly?Today we’re joined by Oliver Brown, Sales and Relations Manager at Condesa Co.Lab, to unpack the complexities and…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!'Coffee Weekend' Preview - Japan Roasters, Kantaro & A Festival Worth Booking | COFFEE BREAK!
Let’s Coffee Break! On today’s show: We brew up a Danish championship recipe using a filter roast Ethiopian heirloom with notes of blueberry, mandarin, and…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Tokyo to Melbourne – The Vision Behind 279 & Coffee Weekend Festival | KANTARO OKADA!
Today we’re joined by one of Melbourne’s most influential hospitality entrepreneurs, Kantaro Okada! He’s the man behind cult favorites like 279, Chiaki…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!We Need to Talk About Ziv | COFFEE BREAK!
In today’s Coffee Break: We reflect on the humility and patience necessary to Ziv’s product design journey, and discuss the future of milk solutions. Plus, we…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!The Inventor Behind the Wally Milk Frother & Beanz.com | ZIV SHALEV!
Ziv Shalev is the man who’s made waves in the coffee industry time and time again. He’s pushed the boundaries of both hardware and software in the coffee space…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Andy Cooks Takeaways and The Latest Coffee Tools | COFFEE BREAK!
This week’s Coffee Break we are reflecting on our chat with Andy Cooks and pointing out our most valuable takeaways. Plus, new coffee tools have hit the…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Welcome to IT'S JUST COFFEE!
Welcome to It’s Just Coffee - the podcast that brews up everything from industry gossip to world-class gear tips. Hosted by Rohan Cooke, each episode dives…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Quitting Restaurants, Staying Authentic & Going Viral | ANDY COOKS!
On today’s show: Andy Hearnden, also known as Andy Cooks, joins us in the studio to discuss his remarkable journey to becoming a leading culinary influencer…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Liam’s Plan to Win the World AeroPress Championship | COFFEE BREAK
Let’s take a Coffee Break! On today’s show: How did Tim Williams transform Climpson and Sons into a destination café and popular London roaster?…Liam is…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!The World AeroPress Championship: A Global Phenomenon | TIM WILLIAMS!
Tim Williams is the founder of Fieldwork Coffee in Melbourne and the director of the World AeroPress Championship (WAC). In today’s episode, we deep-dive the…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Doubling the Attendance Record at MICE2025 | LAUREN CHARTRES
On today’s show: We’re recapping MICE2025! The event saw over 31,000 attendees walk through the doors - so what made this year double its previous attendance…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Tackling Poverty Through Coffee | ARTHUR KARULETWA + BEN LIEBMANN - LIVE from MICE 2025
We’re joined by Arthur Karuletwa and Ben Liebmann to discuss tackling poverty through coffee live at MICE2025. Arthur is a social entrepreneur with over 20…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Where to Find Us at MICE 2025! | COFFEE BREAK
On today’s Coffee Break: we debate buying the entire set of the Lion King musical, share our thoughts on filtered water, and spill the beans on our current…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!The Biggest Coffee Event in the Southern Hemisphere - MICE25 | LAUREN CHARTRES!
Well it’s almost our favourite time of year… Melbourne International Coffee Festival (MICE)! We’re joined by Lauren Chartres, MICE’s Show Director, to discuss…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!What If Your Coffee Could Build Houses? – Biofuel, Bricks & Mushrooms | the driving COFFEE BREAK!
Why should you care about coffee grounds? In today’s show: We discuss using coffee grounds for eco-bricks, biofuel and mushroom cultivation, the importance of…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!What Happens to Your Coffee After You Drink It? – The Reground Mission | BÉATRICE ROY!
Join us as we do the rounds with Beatrice from Reground! Reground is transforming waste, collecting used coffee grounds and soft plastics from cafes and…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!The Boys are back, Travel adventures & A New Era of Roast Standards | COFFEE BREAK!
Grab a COFFEE and take a BREAK. On today’s show: dining in UAE causes a minor lapse in Kirk’s vego diet (blame the wagyu double smash patty), we revel at…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!We Label Alcohol Strength ... Why Not Coffee? - the Future is Caffeine Transparency | PETE LICATA!
Pete Licata, former World Barista Champion, joins us to talk about ‘Caffeine Control Coffee,’ an Australian roastery launched by Pete and his wife in 2024. The…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!The 2 Week Finale - Our ‘World of Coffee Dubai’ Wrap-Up | Live from the Hotel Lobby
It’s the final episode of our Dubai Special! We’re reflecting on the incredible experience that was ‘World of Coffee Dubai’ — the first time we’ve taken the…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!What Canadians Really Think of Aussie Coffee? | Live at World of Coffee Dubai - BUY THE DRIP!
Dave Crosby and Cole Torode are the dynamic duo behind ‘Buy The Drip,’ the podcast exploring the craft and business of coffee. We caught up with them in Dubai…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!If you think you don't like coffee, try specialty coffee | Live at World of Coffee Dubai - BEN PUT!
Ben is a renowned Canadian barista, with Six Canadian Barista Championship titles and multiple World Barista Championship finals under his belt. We caught up…
IT’S JUST COFFEE!Why Dubai is the New Global Coffee Hub | Live at World of Coffee Dubai - MAJED ALTAMIMI!
Welcome back to our ‘World of Coffee Dubai Special!’ Today, we’re thrilled to be joined by Majed Altamimi, a prominent figure in Dubai’s coffee scene. As a…