IT’S JUST COFFEE!

Hey everyone! Today we welcome the legendary Ross Quail to the pod.Ross has years of experience working for equipment manufacturers and specialty coffee roasters. You may recognise him from his role as Head Judge at the World Barista Championships (this man knows good coffee).Today, he is Head of Sales at the Hemro Group, constantly travelling across the world in the name of coffee! We were lucky enough to sit down with him before he jumped on a jet to Seoul.In this episode: Instant coffee prices have doubled, WA bans single use coffee cups, and which cafes are using glass for takeaway? Plus, Ross dives into his coffee journey, from the Australian Army to ST. ALi, and divulges what his day to day looks like (spoiler - grinders never sleep).Plus, Rohan is back; and so are the extra hot takes! If you're new here (yooo!), 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, that It's Just Coffee!Big thanks to Ross for this wonderful conversation. If you want more content (duh!) follow us @itsjustcoffee, we really appreciate your support. Thank-you for tuning in! We hope you are drinking some bloody good coffee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello hello, this one’s a cracker! On today’s show: Kirk is joined by Golden Brown co-founder Sonam Sherpa. Sonam has had an esteemed career in the coffee industry; from pouring countless lattes to the establishment of two cafes and a coffee brand, this guy’s done it all!Together, they explore the often overlooked business aspects of the coffee industry. Plus, Sonam flips the script, grilling Kirk with hard-hitting questions that uncover tales of tyrannical chefs and cold brew secrets.Also, why is Kirk bringing back decaf? 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, that It's Just Coffee!Rohan, we miss you and look forward to having you back next week. But in the meantime, it was great to have Sonam on the pod. If you love this interview, follow us @itsjustcoffee, we really appreciate the support. Thanks for listening to episode 4. We suggest pairing our podcast with the coffee of your choice for the ultimate experience, enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi guys! Today we’re sitting down with Brew Boy, also known as Park Tanpapat, the coffee artist behind Terroir Laboratory. Pac travels the world discovering, roasting and experimenting with coffee - we were lucky enough to pin him down in Melbourne for this epic chat.In this episode, Kirk and Rohan get the inside scoop on the world's best (and most controversial) coffee farms… coffee picking based on moon cycles…? Plus, the boys give their take on everything from Quentin Tarantino’s new coffee shop to the bean auctions that break the bank. Also - a celebrity cameo from Joe Jonas!!??? If you're new here (hi), 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 that, It's Just Coffee!It was a treat to have Brew Boy on the show. If you love this interview, check out Park on Instagram @brewboyy and follow the pod @itsjustcoffee. Thanks so much for lending your ears for ep 3 ! We hope you have a great day filled with delicious coffee.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello friends! Today we are joined by one of Australia’s most prominent baristas - and runner up in the 2024 Brewers Cup - Hany Ezzat. In this chat, Hany pops Kirk and Rohan’s metaphorical coffee cherries…hmmm…and the boys pick Hany’s brain about how to prepare for the ‘Olympics of Coffee’ (how much money does his award winning brew actually cost?).Plus, Hany discusses using minerals as coffee seasoning, how cup shape can change the taste of coffee, and poses the question; can drinking specific water before coffee change its flavour? Also - Rohan and Kirk discover what bodybuilders and baristas have in common, and Hany hits them with an extra hot take with 1 sugar; announcing that ___ is cancelled!!??If you're new here (hi), 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, that It's Just Coffee!We hope you love this episode just as much as we do.Check our Hany Izzat on Instagram @barista_hany and follow us on Instagram @itsjustcoffeepodcast.  Thanks so much for tuning in for ep 2, have a great day and stay caffeinated!Apologies for the audio quality this episode. stayed tuned while we grow as a team ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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:• • •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!Which country has the best coffee in the world? Should it be illegal to mix milk in black coffee? Is Starbucks actually coffee? Keep the convo going with us at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.comFollow us on …youtubeinstagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices