Best World Coffee Portal Podcasts (2024)

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Introduction to green coffee sourcing 40:19

4d ago40:19

40:19

Today we’re continuing our series on the business of coffee roasting and exploring the world of green coffee supply. We'll speak with Jordan Hooper, Head of Green Coffee Trading, Sucafina and Line Cosmidis, Head of Specialty Sales, Falcon Coffees, to learn more about the green coffee supply chain, the role of the trader and how this has evolved in …

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Scaling and selling a coffee business - A conversation with Ed Barry 31:50

11d ago31:50

31:50

In today’s episode we’re returning to our funding mini series and speaking with entrepreneur Ed Barry about scaling and ultimately selling a coffee business. Ed is the former owner of London-based independent cafe chain Over Under Coffee. Ed founded and grew Over Under to a formidable eight-strong chain, plus a franchise in the Middle East, before …

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What’s in store for London Coffee Festival 2024! 39:02

17d ago39:02

39:02

The London Coffee Festival 2024 is less than 2 weeks away and with it comes a four-day celebration of London’s vibrant coffee scene and its dedicated community. Since its inception in 2011 , The London Coffee Festival has attracted tens of thousands of hospitality professionals and coffee connoisseurs, fostering deep connections among those with a …

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The future of tea in the US market - With Rishi Tea 27:03

27d ago27:03

27:03

In today’s episode we’re swapping our coffee beans for tea leaves and speaking with Nathan Kosky, Executive Vice President, for Rishi Tea & Botanicals. Founded in 1997 by Joshua Kaiser, Rishi Tea was a pioneer in bringing premium loose-leaf tea to the North American market. Today the brand supplies a wide range of high-quality teas, powders and inf…

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Serving your community - A conversation with Eileen Rinaldi, Ritual Coffee Roasters 31:37

1M ago31:37

31:37

In today’s episode we’re speaking with Eileen Rinaldi, Founder and CEO of San Francisco’s iconic Ritual Coffee Roasters. Established in 2005, Ritual was a forerunner in San Francisco’s specialty coffee movement that exploded in the late-2000s. Today, the business operates five sites and a roastery in the Bay Area and Napa Valley. In this insightful…

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Roasting for the future - A conversation with Scott Stouffer, Chief Sales Officer, Probat 29:30

1M ago29:30

29:30

Following on from our last episode exploring the equipment required for a successful roastery, today we are releasing the complete interview with Scott Stouffer, Chief Sales Officer, Probat. In this conversation, Scott offers incredible insights into the world of coffee roasting equipment and he sheds light on which markets are growing the fastest.…

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Optimising roastery equipment for success 46:12

1M ago46:12

46:12

In today's episode we're continuing our series on the business of coffee roasting and focusing on the essential infrastructure required for a successful roastery. We'll speak with Scott Stouffer, Chief Sales Officer, Probat and Andreas Idl, CEO & Founder, Cropster to get an overview of the roasting equipment market globally and find out how technol…

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Building a specialty coffee business from the ground up – A conversation with Parlor Coffee 37:17

2M ago37:17

37:17

In today's "Coffee Entrepreneur" episode, we're speaking with Dillon Edwards and AJ Walzer, the team behind one of New York City’s favourite specialty coffee brands - Parlor Coffee. Dillon founded Parlor Coffee in 2012, originally as a pop up espresso bar in a Williamsburg barber’s shop. AJ joined in 2014 and since then, Parlor has grown to a formi…

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The important role of the International Coffee Organization 29:31

2M ago29:31

29:31

In today’s episode we're to be joined by Vanusia Nogueira, Executive Director of the International Coffee Organization (ICO). Established in 1963, the ICO was set up to regulate the global coffee market, promote international cooperation and administer the International Coffee Agreement. Today the ICO is as a vital platform for education and consul…

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A new era ahead for coffee in Thailand 26:47

2M ago26:47

26:47

In today's episode we're kicking off a new mini series on Thailand's vibrant coffee shop market, exploring the recent growth of specialty coffee and opportunities for international brands. First up, we're speaking with Varatt "Tae" Vichit-Vadakan, founder of Kinnest Group - a boutique F&B group in Bangkok with over 20 hospitality venues and 8 sub b…

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How to set up a coffee roastery 29:40

2M ago29:40

29:40

Today we're kicking off a new series on the business of coffee roasting, exploring all aspects of setting up a roastery - from sourcing equipment and green coffee to building a brand and establishing wholesale partnerships. In the first episode, we speak with Lem Butler, Co-Founder, Black and White Coffee Roasters and Kirby Sinclair, Co-founder, Th…

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Crowdfunding: How to raise funds using your community 25:08

3M ago25:08

25:08

Today we’re continuing our funding series by speaking with Dan Hardy, Chief Revenue Officer at Crowdcube to find out how to prepare and execute a successful crowdfunding campaign. Crowdcube is Europe’s largest private lending marketplace with a community of over 1.5 million members. To date the platform has helped raise £1.4 billion of investment a…

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Democratising specialty coffee in Spain - A conversation with Yassir Rais, Syra Coffee 22:38

3M ago22:38

22:38

In today’s episode we’re speaking with Yassir Rais, Founder and CEO of Spanish specialty coffee business, Syra Coffee. Founded in 2015 in Barcelona, Syra Coffee has rapidly grown in recent years and now has an impressive 43 sites across 7 cities in Spain as well as a formidable B2C roasting business. In this conversation Yassir explores the inheren…

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Encore episode: A quiet achiever – In conversation with Anne Lunell 21:36

4M ago21:36

21:36

In the second episode of our Christmas break, we’re resharing a conversation with Anne Lunell - the co-visionary behind Swedish specialty roaster, Koppi Coffee Roasters. Respected throughout the industry, Anne is a former Swedish Barista Champion, international coffee judge, and was recently presented an Outstanding Industry Contribution honour at …

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Encore episode: A life of adventure – In conversation with Tony Papas 37:12

4M ago37:12

37:12

During our short break over the Christmas and New Year we’re re-sharing some of our favourite conversations from the last 12 months. First up is the legendary Tony Papas, a multi-faceted hospitality entrepreneur, with a global career spanning Michelin-starred restaurants, boutique bakeries, specialty coffee roasting with Allpress Espresso, and most…

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An alternative Christmas playlist from The Coffee Music Project 44:39

4M ago44:39

44:39

In today's episode we're bringing you an alternative Christmas playlist to accompany your festive celebrations. It’s our tradition to close each episode showcasing music from up and coming talented artists in association with The Coffee Music Project. And today we’re bringing you a bonus episode packed full of some of our favourite tracks from the …

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How to be an overnight success - with It’s Bagels 35:18

4M ago35:18

35:18

In today’s episode we’re speaking with Dan Martensen, the man behind the overnight sensation, It's Bagels - a New-York inspired bagel and coffee shop in London’s Primrose Hill. Dan opened the doors to It's Bagels in September 2023 and within days they had queues of over 200 eager customers lining up for a bagel and coffee. So, how did he do it? In …

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Colombian coffee: The big opportunity abroad 29:03

4M ago29:03

29:03

Today is the third and final part of our series exploring the Colombian coffee market and in this episode we’re discussing the enduring appeal of Colombian coffee abroad. We'll speak with Victor Gamboa, Santiago Gamboa, and Adnan Millwala, Co-founders of Hermanos Coffee Roasters in London. In this conversation they discuss adapting Colombian coffee…

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Elaine Swift and Adrian Steiner Live @ The European Coffee Symposium 38:05

4M ago38:05

38:05

Today we’re bringing you to the final two interviews from the 5THWAVE Live sessions - recorded at the European Coffee Symposium last month in Barcelona. We’ll hear from Elaine Swift, Out Of Home Director for UCC Coffee Europe and Adrian Steiner, CEO, Thermoplan. In these conversations we discuss the importance of staying ahead of the curve, being a…

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Guido Bernardinelli Live @ The European Coffee Symposium 34:18

5M ago34:18

34:18

Today we’re sharing the second interview from our 5THWAVE Live sessions - recorded at the European Coffee Symposium 2023 in Barcelona. In this episode we catch up with industry legend Guido Bernardinelli, CEO of La Marzocco. La Marzocco is a powerhouse in the espresso machine category, known for their quality machines, cutting edge technology and i…

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Marta Pogroszewska Live @ The European Coffee Symposium 21:05

5M ago21:05

21:05

Last week marked the 15th year of the Allegra European Coffee Symposium, held Barcelona. This high profile event welcomed leaders from across Europe’s coffee and hospitality industry for three days of networking, one-on-one meetings, thought leadership and the annual European Coffee Awards. As part of the conference programme, we were delighted to …

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The Magic of Colombian coffee 26:09

5M ago26:09

26:09

In today's episode we're continuing our series exploring the vast and diverse Colombian coffee market. In part one, Alejandro Cadena from Caravela Coffee, shared an overview of the country’s rich tapestry of microclimates and coffee varietals. And today we're immersing ourselves in Colombian coffee culture by speaking with Carolina Castañeda, Direc…

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How to raise funds - with David Abrahamovitch, Grind 31:45

5M ago31:45

31:45

In today's episode we're exploring the investment trail to find out how hospitality businesses can prepare and execute a successful funding strategy. We'll speak with David Abrahamovitch, CEO and founder of Grind - a boutique hospitality group that has completed a number of successful multi-million dollar funding rounds. In this conversation, David…

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Intro to Colombian coffee - with Caravela Coffee 26:56

5M ago26:56

26:56

In today's episode we're kicking off a new mini series on the Colombian coffee market, exploring the trends and future developments of this vast and diverse coffee growing country. First up, we speak with Alejandro Cadena, CEO & Founder of specialty green coffee exporter, Caravela Coffee, to get an overview of the market and Colombia's different gr…

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Operational metrics - with Andrew Purcell, Always Bright Group 21:10

6M ago21:10

21:10

In today's episode, we continue exploring the metrics and KPIs successful hospitality operators use to achieve outstanding results. Last week we heard from Colin Harmon of Dublin’s 3fe about the indicators he employs to maximise the performance of his coffee business. Next up, we speak with Andrew Purcell, Director of Always Bright Group and former…

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Business metrics - with Colin Harmon, 3fe 27:51

6M ago27:51

27:51

In the next two episodes we’re exploring the critical business metrics and KPIs successful coffee and hospitality operators use to achieve outstanding results. First up we speak with Colin Harmon, Founder and CEO of 3fe - an iconic chain of specialty coffee shops and roastery based in Dublin. In this conversation, Colin discusses the importance of …

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How to market a hospitality venue 28:06

6M ago28:06

28:06

On the podcast today we're exploring the hospitality marketing landscape and unpacking the various channels and strategies operators can use to promote their brand. In conversations with Andrew Stone, Vice President Marketing at Bluestone Lane and marketing consultant Emily Karim, we find out how hospitality operators can successfully adapt to the …

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A conversation with Tareq Alshaikh, Toby's Estate Middle East 17:21

6M ago17:21

17:21

In today’s episode we’re speaking with Tareq Alshaikh, co-founder of Pinnacle Group, the hospitality partner operating Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters, across the GCC. Founded in Australia by Toby Smith in the late 1990s, Toby’s Estate is now a highly respected and pioneering specialty coffee brand across the world. In 2015, Pinnacle Group partnered …

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New York City entrepreneurs: 787 Coffee 19:50

7M ago19:50

19:50

Today, we’re finishing off our interview series speaking with some of New York’s leading boutique coffee businesses by catching up with Brandon Peña and Sam Sepulveda, Co-founders of 787 Coffee. Founded in 2017, 787 Coffee is one of the fastest boutique coffee chains in New York. They now operate 17 sites in the city, 2 in El Paso Texas and 4 in th…

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New York City entrepreneurs: Variety Coffee Roasters 19:54

7M ago19:54

19:54

In today's episode we continue our interview series speaking with some of New York’s leading boutique coffee businesses. Next up we’re speaking with Gavin Compton and Ryan Wanslow, Owner and Managing Director respectively at Variety Coffee Roasters. In this conversation we discuss the importance of staying original and true to your roots, keeping i…

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New York City entrepreneurs: Gumption Coffee 20:06

7M ago20:06

20:06

This week we’re back in New York City for the New York Coffee Festival 2023! Over the next three days we’re bringing you exclusive interviews with the founders of three highly successful boutique coffee businesses in New York. First up we speak with Hazel de los Reyes and Clare Lim, Co-founders Gumption Coffee. In this conversation we discuss their…

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The business of specialty coffee - A conversation with Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood 23:32

7M ago23:32

23:32

In today’s episode we’re speaking with Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood, Founder of Colonna Coffee - a boutique specialty coffee business in the UK. A celebrated author and innovator in the world of coffee, Maxwell will soon be releasing a new book - The Business of Specialty Coffee - exploring the models and operating margins of businesses across the spec…

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The powerful connection between coffee and sport 26:09

7M ago26:09

26:09

On the podcast today we’re delving into the worlds of coffee and sport to explore the synergies between these two high profile industries. We'll be speaking with Dr Lindsy Kass, Principle Lecturer, University of Hertfordshire to get a deeper understanding of what caffeine does to the body and how it can affect athletic performance. We'll also hear …

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Encore episode: Magic Realism with Isabela Raposeiras of Coffee Lab São Paulo 36:12

8M ago36:12

36:12

In our second episode of our summer break, we revisit another inspiring conversation I had with Isabela Raposeiras last year. Isabela is a former Brazilian Barista Champion, Founder of pioneering specialty coffee and coffee education business, Coffee Lab in São Paulo and one of the most accomplished female leaders in the global coffee industry. Cre…

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Encore episode: The Genius behind Hoffmann Industries 59:46

8M ago59:46

59:46

We’re taking a short summer break here at 5THWAVE and returning to our usual schedule in two weeks. But to tide you over we’re revisiting a couple of our favourite conversations from the last three years. First up is an incredible James Hoffmann. James is a world-renowned figure in the global coffee industry. A former World Barista Champion, co-fou…

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The UK's hospitality staffing crisis 35:27

8M ago35:27

35:27

On the podcast today, we're continuing our exploration of talent management and finding out how Brexit, the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis has impacted hospitality staffing in the UK. We speak with Mark McCulloch, marketing guru and Founder of Hospitality Rising to hear how the organisation's multi-layered media campaign is changing the per…

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Understanding your purpose - a conversation with Rosslyn’s James Hennebry 23:22

9M ago23:22

23:22

On the podcast today, we’re speaking with James Hennebry, entrepreneur and Co-founder of Rosslyn Coffee - a boutique specialty coffee business in the heart of London’s financial district and one of the city's standout hospitality venues. With a longstanding background in hospitality that’s taken him from his native Ireland to Asia, Melbourne Austra…

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The pursuit of knowledge – a conversation with Peter Giuliano 29:32

9M ago29:32

29:32

In today’s episode we’re chatting with coffee guru Peter Giuliano - an incredibly influential figure in the coffee industry and a true global visionary. With a career spanning more than 30 years. Peter was the Co-owner of North Carolina-based roaster Counter Culture Coffee where he helped build their pioneering direct sourcing and transparency mode…

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Nurturing hospitality's greatest asset 38:53

9M ago38:53

38:53

On the podcast today we’re kicking off a feature on talent management to understand how the hospitality industry can protect its key asset - people. In part one we focus on people strategy and find out how leading hospitality businesses foster a positive work culture. In conversations with Jonathan Crookall, Chief People Officer, Costa Coffee, Broo…

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A conversation with Boram Um, World Barista Champion 2023 20:54

9M ago20:54

20:54

On the podcast today we're catching up with newly-crowned World Barista Champion Boram Um. Born in Brazil to South Korean parents, Boram is the founder of boutique specialty coffee business Um Coffee Co. and is the first Brazilian winner in the competition’s history. In this conversation, Boram discusses his mission to educate Brazilian consumers a…

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A conversation with Peter Dore-Smith, The Coffee King of Fitzrovia 27:22

10M ago27:22

27:22

On the podcast today, we're catching up with industry legend Peter Dore-Smith - the man behind Fitzrovia's iconic coffee shop, Kaffeine, and one of the early pioneers of the London specialty coffee movement. In this insightful conversation, Peter tells the story of how he started Kaffeine, shares his people-centric approach to hiring, and why deliv…

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Indian coffee at origin: Meeting the rapid pace of demand 25:26

10M ago25:26

25:26

In the final part of our series on the Indian coffee market, we’re travelling to origin to explore what's happening in India’s vast and dynamic coffee farm sector. To get to know this sector better, we speak with Ashok Kuriyan and Rohan Kuriyan, Managing Director and Manager of Corporate Affairs at Balanoor Plantations - a renowned producer of spec…

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The rapid rise of specialty coffee in India 32:44

10M ago32:44

32:44

In today's episode we're continuing our exploration of the Indian coffee market and turning the spotlight on the country's rapidly growing love for specialty coffee. In conversations with Namrata Asthana and Matt Chitharanjan, Founders, Blue Tokai, Mike Khan, Area Export Manager, La Marzocco, and Rahul Reddy, Founder, Subko Specialty Coffee Roaster…

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Unlocking India's massive growth potential - A conversation with Tata Starbucks 25:13

10M ago25:13

25:13

In a new three-part series, we're exploring the exciting growth potential for coffee businesses in India - from international chains and the rise of specialty coffee to the increasing recognition of Indian grown coffees. To kick things off, we're speaking with Deepa Krishnan, Chief Marketing Officer of international powerhouse Tata Starbucks - a jo…

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The coffee at-home revolution – Part 2 32:15

11M ago32:15

32:15

In today's episode we're continuing our exploration of the fast-developing coffee at-home market and how businesses can harness growth opportunities in this lucrative segment. In part two, we focus on retail coffee and chat with Will Corby, Director of Coffee and Social Impact at Pact Coffee, Jon Allen, Creative Director, Onyx Coffee Lab and Jonny …

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The coffee at-home revolution – Part 1 32:27

11M ago32:27

32:27

On the podcast today we're kicking off a two-part series exploring the remarkable growth of the at-home specialty coffee market and the rise of the home barista. In part one, we focus on at-home coffee equipment and speak with Dave Gubbin, President, Sage Appliances EMEA and John Holmquist, Commercial and Residential Sales Manager, Seattle Coffee G…

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The Little Local 37:22

12M ago37:22

37:22

On the podcast today, we're speaking with three successful independent London operators to uncover the secrets to a thriving neighbourhood cafe and the role coffee shops play within the local community. In conversations with Peter Dore-Smith, Founder Kaffeine, Kim Hargreaves, Founder and Managing Director, Boki Coffee, and Dani Reid and Agnes Potte…

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Digital loyalty apps: Game-changing benefits 34:21

12M ago34:21

34:21

On the podcast today we're exploring the rise of digital loyalty apps and how these tools are revolutionising the way operators engage with their customers. We first speak with two leading coffee shop app developers, Miles Bailey and Tim Silbermann, Founders of RWRD and Ali Al Ebrahim, Founder and CEO, COFE App, to understand the vast benefits thes…

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Celebrating The London Coffee Festival 37:35

1y ago37:35

37:35

The London Coffee Festival returns from 20 to 23 April 2023 and with it comes a four day celebration of London’s vibrant coffee scene and the incredible people and communities that help the coffee industry continue to thrive. Now entering its 12th year, The London Coffee Festival has grown to a formidable event, featuring 200+ exhibitors and welcom…

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How restaurants deliver exceptional customer experience 34:36

1y ago34:36

34:36

On the podcast this week we're opening the door to the culinary world to find out how successful restaurant operators deliver consistent and high-quality customer service experiences for their guests. We first speak with Alex Susskind, Professor of Food and Beverage Management at Cornell University’s Nolan School to understand the conceptual framew…

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