IT’S JUST COFFEE!

Ben is a renowned Canadian barista, with Six Canadian Barista Championship titles and multiple World Barista Championship finals under his belt.We caught up with Ben at World of Coffee Dubai to discuss his approach to competition - Why is it crucial to have a deep understanding of coffee production? Ben also opens up about the sacrifices required for a career in coffee and the ongoing challenge of a work-life balance. As a family man, origin trips are few and far between - so you’ve gotta make the most of your travels!We’ll also chat about the specialty coffee scene in Calgary, the challenges facing Bolivian coffee production, and of course, we couldn’t leave out a discussion about the Canadian cultural icon—Tim Hortons.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!Massive thank you Ben for joining the show!See what Ben is up to here: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminput/Want more coffee content? IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=4e8cead0-6644-4c4a-b419-28c825b1b236Want to get in touch? Hit us up at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments.Proudly sponsored by Eco Barista! https://www.ecobarista.com.au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to our ‘World of Coffee Dubai Special!’Today, we’re thrilled to be joined by Majed Altamimi, a prominent figure in Dubai’s coffee scene. As a passionate coffee influencer, Majed uses his platform to showcase and elevate Dubai’s vibrant coffee culture. He’s also dedicated to establishing Dubai as a global coffee hub, drawing in businesses, growers, and coffee enthusiasts from all corners of the world to take part in events like World of Coffee Dubai (including us!).We dive into why Dubai is quickly becoming a coffee trade hotspot, exploring its logistics, infrastructure, and seamless transaction processes. Majed also spills the beans on Dubai’s unique coffee culture, from bustling late-night cafés to the latest market trends, and the growing popularity of the V60 pour-over.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 Majed for a fantastic conversation!Find Majed at - @majedmtaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/majedmta?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Where to find us:Rohan Cooke - @goldenbrown.coffeeInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/goldenbrown.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Kirk Pearson - @kirkthebaristaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kirkthebarista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Proudly sponsored by Eco Barista! Find them: @ecobaristaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/eco_barista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  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 hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Special keeps on specialing…We are so excited for this episode, as we’ve finally pinned down the legend Sam Corra!!Sam is the Director of Coffee at the Australian specialty roastery ‘Ona Coffee’ and General Manager of Nucleus Coffee Tools. In this episode we discuss Ona’s top blends over the years and the emergence of some exciting new origins…(ooooh). We also explore new tech including AI chat bots to improve customer support and the Link Roaster developed by Cafe Logic in New Zealand. Any home brewers listen up! Sam gives some golden advice for anyone wanting to make great coffee at home… (his top 3 tips for better coffee!).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!Massive thanks to Sam Corra for joining us in Dubai!Find Sam at - @drink.coffee.wit.meInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/drink.coffee.wit.me?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Where to find us:Rohan Cooke - @goldenbrown.coffeeInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/goldenbrown.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Kirk Pearson - @kirkthebaristaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kirkthebarista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Proudly sponsored by Eco Barista! Find them: @ecobaristaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/eco_barista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  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 hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Day 3 Baby!Our ‘World Of Coffee Dubai Special’ is just heating up… Today we welcome the winner of the 2024 Qatar National Brewers Cup, Eduard Inocencio!Eduard's passion for coffee began in the Philippines, where he first worked as a barista. In 2017, he relocated to Qatar and quickly became a trailblazer of the country's specialty coffee scene. He’s now a production roaster at Honoroast Specialty Coffee and is set to compete in the World Brewers Cup later this year in Jakarta.In today’s show: We discuss the importance of education in the coffee community, Eduardo’s winning brewing techniques, the coffee scene in the Middle East and the global spread of coffee expertise and entrepreneurship. Plus! Eduard delivers an extra hot (and sweet) take involving Dunkin Donuts..? 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 to Eduard Inocencio for joining the show, it was such a pleasure!Find Eduard at - @johninorocksInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/johninorocks?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Where to find us:Rohan Cooke - @goldenbrown.coffeeInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/goldenbrown.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Kirk Pearson - @kirkthebaristaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kirkthebarista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Proudly sponsored by Eco Barista! Find them: @ecobaristaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/eco_barista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  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 hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello there fellow travelers!We’re back with another deep dive from World of Coffee Dubai, and today, we’re welcoming back one of our favorite guests—Simon Gautherin from APAX Lab!Simon and Kirk explore Dubai’s late-night coffee culture and how it compares to Australia, then get into the real secret behind great coffee—water quality. Simon breaks down the science behind minerals in water, why bad water = bad coffee, and how APAX Lab is changing the game with mineral-enhanced solutions.It’s always a pleasure having Simon on the show—his insights into coffee and water science never fail to blow our minds.Where to find Simon & APAX Lab:APAX Lab – Learn more about their mineral-enhanced water solutions: https://www.apaxlab.comWhere to find us:👤 Rohan Cooke: @goldenbrown.coffee👤 Kirk Pearson: @kirkthebarista💚 Proudly sponsored by Eco Barista! Sustainable coffee solutions:📷 @ecobarista | 🌍 Website | https://www.ecobarista.com.au/Thank you for listening to our travels! Want to get in touch? Hit us up at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments.If you’re new here (welcome!), our show dives into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet—but we’ll always remind ourselves at the end of the day; It’s Just Coffee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! It’s our World Of Coffee Dubai Special !, double the caffeine, double the podcasts.Today we welcome Hidenori Izaki! Hidenori is a World Barista Champion, coffee business consultant and founder of Cokuun Coffee Shop. He’s a legend in the coffee world, making history as Japan's first Barista Champion and mentoring others to success, including champion Sasa Sestic. In this episode, we discuss his exclusive ‘reservation-only’ coffee shop and explore his vision of elevating coffee to a fine dining experience. Plus, Hidenori shares his objectives as the latest board member for the SCA, and explains why baristas should become celebrity figures in order to elevate the industry. 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 amazing to chat with Hidenori at World of Coffee Dubai! Stay tuned for all the great World of Coffee content coming your way.Find Hidenori at - @hide_izakiInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/hide_izaki?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Where to find us:Rohan Cooke - @goldenbrown.coffeeInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/goldenbrown.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Kirk Pearson - @kirkthebaristaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kirkthebarista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Proudly sponsored by Eco Barista! Find them: @ecobaristaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/eco_barista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  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 hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fahad is an absolute coffee enthusiast, with expertise in coffee roasting, coffee consulting, certified trainer, and judge for international competitions. He is also part of Saudi Coffee Company, a company that strives to put Saudi Arabia on the global coffee map.In this conversation, we chat about Saudi Coffee Company’s farming and investment initiatives, Fahad’s passion for sharing Saudi Arabia’s coffee legacy, and we even get his thoughts on Melbourne’s cafe scene. (hint: they should be open past 3pm)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!Rohan Cooke - https://www.instagram.com/goldenbrown.coffee/Kirk Pearson -https://www.instagram.com/kirkthebarista/Liam Conroy - https://www.instagram.com/liam_c_o_n_r_o_y/Proudly sponsored by Eco Barista!https://www.ecobarista.com.au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello from Dubai!!Mikael Jasin, the reigning World Barista Champion, took the title at the 2024 competition in South Korea! Now we’re at ‘World of Coffee - Dubai’ asking him some hard hitters; How did it feel to win the Championship…what was his experience as a barista in Melbourne…his thoughts on UAE coffee culture…the top three coffee cities… and how he spends his time when he's not immersed in the coffee world.Plus!! What's next for the future of the specialty coffee scene? Mikael is the perfect person to ask. Dubbed "Indonesian Coffee’s Agent for Change" by Barista Magazine, he's making a significant impact on the coffee industry in Jakarta and around the world.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!Massive thanks to Mikael for joining us for another one of our epic live podcasts at ‘World Of Coffee - Dubai!’. Look out for heaps more expo content on our socials, and stay tuned for more live pods!Find Mikael at: Mikael Jasin - @mikaeljasinInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikaeljasin?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Where to find us:Rohan Cooke - @goldenbrown.coffeeInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/goldenbrown.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Kirk Pearson - @kirkthebaristaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kirkthebarista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Proudly sponsored by Eco Barista! Find them: @ecobaristaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/eco_barista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  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 hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of It’s Just Coffee!, we sit down with Wilford Lamastus Jr., a renowned Panamanian coffee farmer, to explore the evolving coffee landscape in Dubai and the rich heritage of Panamanian coffee. Wilford shares the fascinating story of his family’s coffee journey, tracing back to his great-grandfather’s migration from Kentucky to Panama, and how their dedication to Geisha coffee has set world record prices.We also dive into the Best of Panama controversy, discussing the debate over infused coffees, transparency in competitions, and the future of specialty coffee ethics. Plus, Wilford gives us a preview of the upcoming World of Coffee event in Panama, a must-watch for coffee lovers worldwide.Join us for a deep dive into the tradition, innovation, and challenges shaping the future of coffee with one of the industry’s leading voices.☕️ Listen now and get the inside scoop on the global coffee scene!@wilfordl@lamastusfamilyestatesWhere to find us:Rohan Cooke - @goldenbrown.coffeeInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/goldenbrown.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Kirk Pearson - @kirkthebaristaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kirkthebarista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Proudly sponsored by Eco Barista! Find them: @ecobaristaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/eco_barista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  Website:https://www.ecobarista.com.au/ Want more coffee content? Follow us on instagram @itsjustcoffeepodcast or browse all of our content here.Love you for listening! Want to get in touch? Hit us up at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time for a COFFEE BREAK!Today we’re taste testing YOUR COFFEE! Thanks to the incredible roasters who sent in their beans and blends. Plus, we’re experimenting with APAX LAB’s mineral concentrates, Kirk explains Tuesday's ‘huggate’, and Rohan shares his journey to coffee and lifelong competitive streak. Also, Kirk details his brief disillusionment with the coffee industry during covid and subsequent return (the lesson here is just keep swimming!). 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.Big thanks to Redeemer Coffee Roasters for sending in your coffee!Find them at: @redeemer.coffeeInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/redeemer.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Website: http://redeemer.coffee/ 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.coffeeInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/goldenbrown.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Kirk Pearson  - @kirkthebaristaInstagram: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 hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments.Proudly sponsored by Eco Barista! Find them: @ecobaristaInstagram: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!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices