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 t...
Coffee, Alzheimer’s & Family Grief | COFFEE BREAK!
Let us COFFEE BREAK.
Off the back of our episode with Scott Rao, we have a lot to say about his blunt, no-nonsense approach to coffee. Rohan and Kirk discuss Rao’s ability to read roasting data, as well as the importance of the ‘rate of rise’ curve and the critical ‘flick’ post-crack.
We also take a moment to get personal. How have certain health struggles impacted our lives and the lives of our families? It’s a reminder to enjoy life's small moments, including that first sip of a good cup of coffee.
Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on the fly barista tips, honest and unfiltered cafe reviews (eek), hospitality stories and gate kept coffee secrets.
Love our content?
Watch Tuesday’s full episode and all other past eps on YouTube or find them in your podcast feed - and follow us @itsjustcoffee on Instagram!
Want more of Rohan and Kirk? (duh)
Rohan Cooke - @goldenbrown.coffee
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Kirk Pearson - @kirkthebarista
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Project Zero Coffee - @projectzero.coffee
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Plus!! Get your hands on some quality beans for home brewing at Golden Brown Coffee.
Want to get in touch? Hit us up at [email protected] for any questions or comments.
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17:05
The man who wrote the book on coffee roasting | SCOTT RAO RETURNS!
Today we welcome Scott Rao to the podcast!!
Scott is one of the world's most recognised and influential coffee roasters and consultants. He’s had a wild journey: Growing up disliking coffee, opening his first cafe in Massachusetts in 1999 (a story filled with challenges and controversy), and pioneering the cafe scene in NZ and Canada. Now Scott is focused on pushing the coffee industry forward through his writing, consulting work, and development of new roasting technologies.
In Today’s Show: We discuss the challenges of roasting in small towns, the benefits of decaf, and the emergence of air roasters. We also dive into the nuances of coffee fermentation, and Scott shares his complicated history with barrel fermenting.
In Coffee News: A recent study in the US has shown that drinking coffee in the morning can lower the chance of heart disease. Specifically, the study found that people who drink coffee are 31% less likely to develop heart disease compared to those who don't.
Plus!! Our hot takes ignite thought-provoking discussions. We explore the art of roasting, the role of the barista, and the unspoken hierarchy of drink orders.
If you're new here (welcome), our show dives into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the day; It's Just Coffee!
Thank-you so much to Scott for such a rich discussion, come back anytime!
Find Scott at - @whereisscottrao
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Website: https://www.scottrao.com/
Where to find us:
Rohan Cooke - @goldenbrown.coffee
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/goldenbrown.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Kirk Pearson - @kirkthebarista
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Proudly sponsored by Eco Barista! Find them: @ecobarista
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Website:https://www.ecobarista.com.au/
Want more coffee content? Follow us on instagram @itsjustcoffee or browse all of our content here.
Love you for listening! Want to get in touch? Hit us up at [email protected] for any questions or comments.
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AI & Coffee Roasting: A Double Edged Sword | COFFEE BREAK!
It’s time for a COFFEE BREAK yooo!
How can AI help to roast coffee beans? What kind of impact will AI have on artisanal experiences? Why is Japan overtaking Melbourne as the global mecca of coffee? These are some of the questions running through our mind after our incredible chat with Matt Perger.
And…stick around for the most important question of all - Who has better meat pies, Australia or New Zealand??
Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on the fly barista tips, honest and unfiltered cafe reviews (eek), hospitality stories and gate kept coffee secrets.
Love our content?
Watch Tuesday’s full episode and all other past eps on YouTube or find them in your podcast feed - and follow us @itsjustcoffee on Instagram!
Want more of Rohan and Kirk? (duh)
Rohan Cooke - @goldenbrown.coffee
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/goldenbrown.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Kirk Pearson - @kirkthebarista
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kirkthebarista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Project Zero Coffee - @projectzero.coffee
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/projectzero.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Plus!! Get your hands on some quality beans for home brewing at Golden Brown Coffee.
Want to get in touch? Hit us up at [email protected] for any questions or comments.
Proudly sponsored by Eco Barista! Find them: @ecobarista
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eco_barista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Website:https://www.ecobarista.com.au/
Thankyou for listening, love ya!
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17:36
AI Essentials for Baristas: From Learning to Leading | MATT PERGER!
Greetings earthlings.
Today we are joined by Matt Perger, a two time world champion barista, award-winning writer, Founder of Barista Hustle and coffee roaster from Melbourne!
We’re asking Matt - Is AI friend or foe?! Join us as we deep dive into AI in the coffee industry - from the AI you didn't even know you were using, to its role in optimising logistics, automating coffee shops, and tracking consumer behaviour.
Matt has always been pushing the boundaries of coffee science. He’s the Barista who popularised using the EK43 grinder for espresso, sieved coffee grinds for uniform particle size in the WBrC and designed his own tamper (amongst other things). It was epic to hear his take on the future of the industry - he’s a self proclaimed technooptimist!
In Coffee (fake) News: Articles circulate claiming a cup of coffee will now cost $12 in Australia, but where are we pulling this number from?
Plus!! The hot takes are just getting hotter, with a new city potentially overtaking Melbourne as the coffee capital..? We also deep dive into our dream coffee setup if money were no object!
If you're new here (welcome), our show dives into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the day; It's Just Coffee!
It was such a fantastic and informative episode. Massive thanks to Matt for joining the show and sharing his wealth of knowledge.
Find Matt at - @matt.perger
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Barista Hustle - @baristahustle
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Get more information on AI at - https://www.lesswrong.com/
Where to find us:
Rohan Cooke - @goldenbrown.coffee
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/goldenbrown.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Kirk Pearson - @kirkthebarista
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kirkthebarista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Proudly sponsored by Eco Barista! Find them: @ecobarista
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Website:https://www.ecobarista.com.au/
Want more coffee content? Follow us on instagram @itsjustcoffee or browse all of our content here.
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1:14:18
The Cheapest Way To Make Top-Tier Coffee | COFFEE BREAK!
3,2,1, BREAK.
What is the cheapest way to serve elite coffee at home? What do we predict for the future of decaf? How do you make your barista competition routine stand out? We’re serving up hot takes and sharing our cafe brunch favorites.
Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on the fly barista tips, honest and unfiltered cafe reviews (eek), hospitality stories and gate kept coffee secrets.
Love our content?
Watch Tuesday’s full episode and all other past eps on YouTube or find them in your podcast feed - and follow us @itsjustcoffee on Instagram!
Want more of Rohan and Kirk? (duh)
Rohan Cooke - @goldenbrown.coffee
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/goldenbrown.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Kirk Pearson - @kirkthebarista
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kirkthebarista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Project Zero Coffee - @projectzero.coffee
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/projectzero.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Plus!! Get your hands on some quality beans for home brewing at Golden Brown Coffee.
Want to get in touch? Hit us up at [email protected] for any questions or comments.
Proudly sponsored by Eco Barista! Find them: @ecobarista
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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 cup of coffee.
The coffee community around the world is engaged and
passionate (sometimes to a fault), and we want to explore
some of the biggest debates that happen across the Internet,
and in the local cafe around the corner from you.
Questions like:
• Which country has the best coffee in the world?
• Should it be illegal to mix milk in black coffee?
• Is Starbucks actually coffee?
We’ll dive into some of the best coffee conversations on the
internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the
day, that It’s Just Coffee!
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