Episodes

  • WHAT WILL BE THE 2025 COFFEE TRENDS | SHOCKING DNA RESULTS!
    Jan 13 2025
    It’s predictions week! What will the coffee industry look like in 2025? Rohan, Kirk and Liam theorise everything from coffee prices, greenbuying, cafe trends, coffee apparatus, and the resurgence of a certain menu item… Plus, the moment you’ve all been waiting for… is Kirk actually Italian? Rohan shares Kirk’s DNA live on the show. To say we’re shocked is an understatement. 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! 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== Want more coffee content? Follow us on instagram @itsjustcoffee or browse all of our content here. 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/ 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
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Rising Prices & AI Takeover | COFFEE BREAK!
    Jan 8 2025
    COFFEE BREAK less gooo. On today’s show: Will humans be obsolete in the industry’s future…What do we look for when ordering coffee… And what do climbing coffee prices mean for Melbourne’s cafe scene?? Hope you all are having a wonderful start to the new year. We are so happy to be kicking off 2025 with you! 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 hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments. Thankyou for listening, love ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Brewing Market Lane’s Success | FLEUR STUDD!
    Jan 6 2025
    Good Morning! Today we are talking to the wonderful Fleur Studd! Fleur is one of the most influential women in the coffee scene, founding Market Lane Coffee and Melbourne Coffee Merchants. Her story starts in the U.K, finding a passion for coffee before moving back to Australia in 2008 to start her own roastery. Her keen eye for detail, distinctive style and focussed approach has made Market Lane one of the most recognisable brands in Australia. In this episode, we dive into the decaf sugarcane method, explore Market Lane’s workplace culture, and chat about Fleur’s major influences—including her father, the cheese legend Will Studd. We also debate what the next decade holds for the coffee industry. Plus, don’t miss Fleur’s epic bolognese recipe and her must-have cheeses! In coffee news: Starbucks records a $5.8m loss as Australians cut back on costly lattes by brewing at home. 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 Fleur for joining the show, your work is inspiring! Find Fleur Studd at - @marketlane Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/marketlane?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Melbourne Coffee Merchants: @melbcoffeemerch Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/melbcoffeemerch?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 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== 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
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Kick Off 2025 - Master Your New Coffee Gear! | COFFEE BREAK!
    Jan 1 2025
    Start 2025 with a COFFEE BREAK! Hi guys, welcome to 2025. Don’t know what to do with that coffee machine that you got for Christmas? Maybe you received a new coffee tool… We’re talking about machines and accessories; how to set up, dial in and brew hard! Plus, we have some thoughts on the upcoming MICE. 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 hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments. Thankyou for listening, love ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • HAPPY NEW YEAR! | 2024 Reflections and 2025 Forecasts
    Dec 30 2024
    Hi guys! It’s New Years Eve and we’re wrapping up 2024 in style! On today’s show: Rohan and Kirk are joined by Sonam, Katie and Liam to reflect on the year that was. We’re talking about our favourite drinks, best podcast moments, lessons learned, and craziest guests! Plus, we’re dishing out some bold predictions for 2025 and a bit of trend forecasting for the upcoming year of coffee. We hope you’ve loved having us in your ears this year, we’ve certainly loved talking to you. Can’t wait for what 2025 will bring, we’ve got a lot planned, so we’ll see you there! 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! 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== 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
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Cup of Excellence & Kirk’s DNA Test | COFFEE BREAK!
    Dec 25 2024
    Let’s COFFEE BREAK! Kirk’s heritage uncovered: we’re doing a DNA test live on air! Plus we’re reflecting on Nolan’s mindful practices like Tai Chi, and the boys approach the canon mid life crisis. Also - what happened to the ‘Cup of Excellence’ and how does brand power impact roasteries? And why not get philosophical… Can money really buy happiness? 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 hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments. Thankyou for listening, love ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Bringing Aussie Coffee to the USA | NOLAN HIRTE!
    Dec 23 2024
    Helloo! Today we are joined by none other than Founder and CEO of Proud Mary Coffee Roasters, Nolan Hirte! Nolan lives for coffee. He's travelled the world sourcing different origins, and describes tasting as a psychedelic experience - something that is not so easily explained with words. In this episode we discuss Nolan’s experience in the industry - everything from working with Heston Blumenthal, to being publicly shamed after a controversial broadsheet article. Plus, we dive into Proud Mary’s expansion to the U.S and Nolan’s insight into the cafe scenes of Austin and Portland. Also! Kirk has a gripe (what’s new) with a Daily Grind article, and Rohan has some notes for coffee machine designers… In coffee news: A 2024 auction has seen the Lamastus Family Estates break its own (and also world) record. The farm sold a 3kg lot of honey processed geisha for US $40,554 – or US $13,518 per kilogram. 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! Huge thank you to Nolan for sharing your story! Find Nolan Hirte at - @nolan.hirte @nolan.hirte Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nolan.hirte?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Proud Mary Coffee Roasters - @proudmarycoffee @proudmarycoffee https://www.instagram.com/proudmarycoffee/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet Proud Mary USA - @proudmaryusa https://www.instagram.com/proudmaryusa?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 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== 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
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Countdown to Christmas: Flavours, Fails, and Festive Plans | COFFEE BREAK!
    Dec 18 2024
    It’s COFFEE BREAK time! In today’s show: Rohan tells the story of his biggest coffee machine giveaway, Kirk’s been tasting some unusual icecream flavours, and Liam shares his review of Bangin Sangas’ Nando’s Sandwich (are sandwiches in their twilight era?). Plus, Kirk experiences a curry crisis and we share our thoughts for the Christmas special! 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 hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments. Thankyou for listening, love ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins