Episodes

  • Can Coffee Ever Be Truly Sustainable? | COFFEE BREAK!

    Can Coffee Ever Be Truly Sustainable? | COFFEE BREAK!
    Oct 29 2025
    Sustainability Isn’t a Badge ... It’s a Verb! This week on Coffee Break, Ben and Producer Liam unpack their chat with Ninna from Reground and Dion from Single O, diving deep into what real sustainability looks like in the coffee industry.From composting your grinds to having tougher conversations with suppliers, how do you move beyond certifications and start taking action ? ... being “green” isn’t just a box to tick, it’s a mindset. Market update from Condesa Co.Lab on Colombia’s bumper harvest, this weeks news has a surprising twist in the Kona coffee fraud case, and why 30% of your roaster’s emissions might be coming from the bin! 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. Want more coffee content? IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
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    33 mins
  • Single O × Reground - Give a Puck - Turning Coffee Waste Into Change | DION COHEN & NINNA LARSEN!

    Single O × Reground - Give a Puck - Turning Coffee Waste Into Change | DION COHEN & NINNA LARSEN!
    Oct 27 2025
    What happens when coffee’s biggest waste problem becomes its biggest opportunity? Across cafés, roasteries, and homes, millions of coffee pucks hit landfill every day - but two Australian pioneers are proving that sustainability doesn’t have to be boring, expensive, or impossible through collaboration. In this episode, Ben sits down with Dion Cohen (Single O) and Ninna Larsen (Reground) to unpack how their “Give a Puck” campaign is set to divert 85 million coffee pucks from landfill in Sydney alone - and why this could reshape how the entire coffee industry thinks about waste. They share the wins, challenges, and realities of going green in a global industry that’s still catching up - from rethinking single-use cups existence to creating circular supply chains that actually work for our future. 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! Explore Reground here: https://www.reground.com.au Check out Single O: https://www.singleo.com.au Want more coffee content? IT’S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod Want 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 Apax Lab – https://www.apaxlab.com Thanks for listening! love yah ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Australia’s New World Champion JACK SIMPSON | COFFEE BREAK! at HOST Milan

    Australia’s New World Champion JACK SIMPSON | COFFEE BREAK! at HOST Milan
    Oct 23 2025
    This week Ben stands in Milan with the newly crowned 2025 World Barista Champion Jack Simpson from Axil Coffee Roasters. After eight years of training the final three almost coming to a breaking point - Jack reflects on the people, emotions, and responsibility that shaped his world-title win. From early mornings at Axil to visiting producers like Jonathan Gascara in Colombia, Jack shares how one moment on stage can ripple all the way back to origin. They unpack what it takes to compete at the highest level, the power of teamwork, and why every barista has a duty to tell the stories behind the cup. Plus, the gear talk you’ve been waiting for - from the wave machine to the vibrating table, and how these tools are already changing café workflows. Straight off the stage with the Aussie Champ, It’s a grounded, emotional, and inspiring chat about purpose, craft, and the future of coffee. Want more coffee content? IT’S JUST COFFEE - https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
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    21 mins
  • Our First HOST Milan - Here’s What It Was Really Like | IT’S JUST COFFEE!

    Our First HOST Milan - Here’s What It Was Really Like | IT’S JUST COFFEE!
    Oct 21 2025
    Rohan and Ben hit Milan for HOST! one of the biggest hospitality expos in the world to take you inside the halls where coffee meets the global stage. From live-ranking espresso machines to next-gen grinders and limited-edition tech drops, the guys unpack the biggest moments, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of coffee. Ben also shares what it was like judging the World Brewers Cup, where 53 competitors from 53 countries went head to head for the world title. We talk why specialty coffee still feels like a niche inside hospitality, what brands are getting right (and wrong) at the show, and the products that turned heads on the floor - including Mahlkonig's new Xenia and Victoria Arduino’s collector machine. Plus - the trends that could define the next year of coffee tech, and why events like HOST might be more important than ever for connecting the global community. 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!' Want more coffee content? IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
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    21 mins
  • $628 Cups of Coffee and the Future of Australian Farming | COFFEE BREAK!

    $628 Cups of Coffee and the Future of Australian Farming | COFFEE BREAK!
    Oct 15 2025
    From the farms of Panama to the labs shaping the next generation of coffee - this week’s Coffee Break dives into the science that could decide coffee’s future. The boys explore how researchers are fighting climate change with new coffee varieties, the wild economics of luxury Geishas fetching $628 a cup, and why Australia might be the next frontier for sustainable coffee farming. There’s talk of young farmers, genetics, and even the idea that music might help your plants grow. Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community -everything from on-the-fly barista tips and honest café talk to the unfiltered stories shaping coffee culture. Want more coffee content? IT’S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
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    29 mins
  • The Future of Coffee Depends on Science - World Coffee Research | HANNA NEUSCHWANDER!

    The Future of Coffee Depends on Science - World Coffee Research | HANNA NEUSCHWANDER!
    Oct 13 2025
    As climate change, disease, and shifting generations reshape coffee production, Hanna Neuschwander from World Coffee Research (WCR) joins us to unpack how genetics, collaboration, and innovation are securing the future of coffee. From varietal trials across 18 countries to the race for climate-resilient plants, Hanna explains how research is helping farmers adapt - and why the next era of coffee depends on what we do today. ... If you care about the future of coffee, this one’s essential listening. Follow us for more honest, curious coffee conversations ⁨@itsjustcoffeepodcast⁩ 💚 Support World Coffee Research or learn more at worldcoffeeresearch.org 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! Explore World Coffee Research and Hanna's work here: https://worldcoffeeresearch.org Want more coffee content? IT’S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepodutm_source=linktree_profile_share
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • DeLonghi’s ‘Computer’ Trick, Real-Time Extraction & the Future of Brewing | COFFEE BREAK!

    DeLonghi’s ‘Computer’ Trick, Real-Time Extraction & the Future of Brewing | COFFEE BREAK!
    Oct 8 2025
    In today’s Coffee Break: We stress the importance of precision when grinding and extracting, DeLonghi have curiously reclassified their coffee machine in order to avoid tariffs, and a new product from South Korea has been released, offering real-time extraction analysis for professional and home brewing, but is it any good? 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. Want more coffee content? IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
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    26 mins
  • How Barista Competitions Shaped the Coffee You Drink Today | With APAX Lab’s SIMON GAUTHERIN!

    How Barista Competitions Shaped the Coffee You Drink Today | With APAX Lab’s SIMON GAUTHERIN!
    Oct 6 2025
    How far has the coffee industry come in the last couple of decades? A lot has changed since the 2000s; a quarter century in and the specialty coffee is almost unrecognisable. Simon Gautherine from the innovative mineral brand APAX Lab joins us to discuss some of the biggest innovations of the 21st century, and how the past might help predict the future of 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! Explore APAX Lab here: https://www.instagram.com/apaxlab/ Want more coffee content? IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
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    1 hr and 33 mins