Today we’re catching up with Kris Schackman, Co-founder of Berlin’s iconic coffee chain Five Elephant. In this conversation, we learn about Kris’ early journey from the film industry into coffee, the evolution of the German specialty scene over the last decade, and the key decisions that have shaped the creation of one of the most respected roastery cafes in Europe.

Credits music: "Rain Pour Down" by IOVA for The Coffee Music Project

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A human approach to scaling a coffee business – a conversation with Kris Schackman