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 results from the 2025 World Coffee Championships in Geneva… this year was one for the books. And finally: What coffee tool won the People’s Choice award for its ability to steam multiple milks? Tune in to f ... Show More
Nov 20
Heart Health, Daybright & Mazzer’s New Tech | COFFEE BREAK!
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 café toilet logs in his first book.
The boys break down Colin’s journey from finance to four-time ... Show More
25m 52s
Nov 19
Should You Even Open a Café in 2026? | COLIN HARMON!
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 coffee out of nightclub, he entered his very first barista competition… and he won. And he didn’t stop winn ... Show More
1h 27m
Nov 12
Turning Unripe Coffee Into Gold - Coffee Prices, Fermentation & Social Media | COFFEE BREAK!
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 fermentation to improve unripe coffee cherries, and mull over the impact of short-form content in the coffee indu ... Show More
31m 26s
Apr 2024
Need Better ShopFloor Coffee?
<p> This week Charli has Amy Teal on for some coffee talk</p><p><b>Amy Teal, the CEO and co-founder of ShopFloor Coffee, is at the forefront of revolutionizing coffee for the manufacturing industry. Alongside her team, Amy is dedicated not only to supplying superb coffee but also ... Show More
17m 40s
May 2024
Freshness and Grinding, Part 2: How grinders work deep inside
Deep inside your coffee grinder, tiny changes can have massive consequences.
This episode takes you deep inside Mahlkönig’s grinders to show you how coffee is ground and the importance of particle sizes on flavour.
If you’re a home coffee lover, you could easily spend thousan ... Show More
47m 24s
Sep 26
Removing chaff from roasted coffee?
<p>Episode 69: Have you ever wondered if the chaff makes a difference? Typically, larger specialty roasteries will tumble to "polish" their roasted coffee, removing the majority of the chaff in the process, but is this necessary for the home roaster? Does it really affect flavor ... Show More
12m 31s
Nov 6
5 Shocking Benefits of Coffee and Who Should Not Drink It!
In this episode, you'll learn how coffee affects metabolism, brain performance, and blood sugar — and why Dr. Jockers says it's not universally good or bad. Discover whether you're part of the 65% who benefit or the 35% who struggle, and how genetics and caffeine metabolism shape ... Show More
32m 45s
Apr 2025
158. Is Your Coffee Creamer Making You Sick Every Morning?
That coffee creamer you’re pouring every morning? It’s a metabolic wrecking ball, and I’m going to tell you exactly why. Your morning routine starts with liquid sugar, carrageenan, rapeseed oil, and artificial dyes. This $5 billion industry has masterfully disguised itself as a “ ... Show More
11m 3s
Sep 29
Yemen as the Global Home of Coffee | Nancy Um
<p>We challenge contemporary perceptions of Yemen as a "backwater" by revealing the pivotal role of its port city, Mocha, in the making of our modern world. Historian Nancy Um delves into the fascinating history of coffee, from its origins in 15th-century Yemen to its global spre ... Show More
55m 37s