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Oct 26
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Why Every Cafe Looks the Same (And How t...

Ben Bicknell & Rohan Cooke
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Good coffee isn't a point of difference anymore. It's the price of entry. Joining us to unpack what comes next is Cosimo Libardo. We trace Cosimo's path from selling espresso machines to running a Sydney roastery, sitting on the SCA board and now leading the official grinder of the World Barista Championship. Then we get practical: what are the warning si ... Show More
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