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IT’S JUST COFFEE!

Ben Bicknell & Rohan Cooke
Specialty Coffee
Coffee
Coffee Culture
Coffee Industry
Sustainability
World Barista Championship
Coffee Roasting
Dubai
Barista Competitions
Melbourne
Coffee Community
Coffee Pricing
Starbucks
Australia
Sustainability In Coffee
Coffee Quality
Barista Championships
World Of Coffee
Coffee Innovation
MICE

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 roaster... more

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What if the secret to a better milk coffee was changing the milk itself? World Barista Champion Anthony Douglas is back to show us how freezing, freeze-drying and blending can turn an everyday ingredient into something that tastes like melted ice cre... more

No matcha. No hot chocolate. No signature drinks. So what happens when a World Barista Champion opens a space entirely dedicated to coffee?

Anthony Douglas is back, and he’s opening a coffee bar with a very clear rule: coffee comes first.

The 2022... more

In our latest episode, bartender and beverage innovation specialist Thurman Wise taught us what coffee professionals can learn from the cocktail world.

Now we’re putting those lessons to the test.

Thurman is back for a competition-style collaborati... more

Signature coffee drinks are everywhere. But are they actually balanced, or are cafés piling on syrups, foams, layers and garnishes until the coffee disappears?

Thurman Wise is a bartender, beverage innovation specialist and Product Director at MEASU... more

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Recent Guests

Thurman Wise
Bartender and beverage innovator with experience in New York bars and with brands like Absolut, Kahlua, and local Cappy
Bev/Bar Industry
Episode: The Bartender’s Guide to Better Coffee Drinks | THURMAN WISE!
Francesco Sanapo
Three-time Italian barista champion, founder of Ditta Artigianale
Ditta Artigianale
Episode: Italy Called the Police Over His €2 Espresso | FRANCESCO SANAPO!
Alicia Feng
Cafe owner and operator of Calēre, Chiaki, Atelier Enso
Calēre, Chiaki, Atelier Enso
Episode: Reimagining the Role of the Barista | ALICIA FENG!
Hugh Kelly
Onyx Coffee, prior guest on Specialty Instant Coffee episode
Onyx Coffee
Episode: The Hidden Levers Every Cafe Owner Should Know | COFFEE BREAK!
Francisco Trujillo
Professor at University of New South Wales; expert on ultrasound in food processing and coffee extraction.
University of New South Wales
Episode: Ultrasonic Espresso - A New Way to Brew Coffee | FRANCISCO TRUJILLO!
Andrea Allen
Co-founder of Onyx Coffee Lab; 2020 US Barista Champion; 2021 World Barista Championship 2nd place
Onyx Coffee Lab
Episode: How Onyx Built the #1 Coffee Shop in the World | ANDREA ALLEN!
Benjamin Brassart
World Roasting Champion, Boo Coffee Roasters
Boo Coffee Roasters
Episode: The World’s Best Coffee Roaster Says Ultra-Light Roasts Are a Flex | BENJAMIN BRASSART!
Carlos Escobar
Coach and competitor, collaborator with Simon
Apax Lab / Differente Coffee
Episode: The 2nd Best Brewer in the World Says You’re Extracting Too Much | SIMON GAUTHERIN & CARLOS ESCOBAR!
Raul Rodas
World Barista Champion, coffee producer, exporter, educator
Paradigma Coffee Roasters (Guatemala)
Episode: World Barista Champion Explains the Perfect Espresso | RAUL RODAS!

Hosts

Ben Bicknell
Co-host, competition judge; engages in critical questioning and discussion of coffee topics.
Rowan Cook
Host; introduces topics, guides interview flow, discusses coffee topics with guests.
Ben Bignall
Co-host, competition judge; helps lead topic exploration and questions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 101 ratings
  • Coffee… but not boring

    American here. Coffee pods here are boring, thankfully the brothers down under bring some life to the lively beverage industry of specialty coffee. Stumbled on it by accident, am glad I did

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoyCartLLC
    United Statesa month ago
  • My favorite coffee podcast

    These guys combine intimate coffee knowledge with also being actually entertaining to listen to. Easily my favorite coffee podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blake AC
    United States6 months ago
  • IT’S JUST THE BEST

    Easily my favourite coffee podcast! Educational, witty, and wildly entertaining! Can’t recommend it enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mayburyc
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fun and interesting mostly about coffee

    It’s not always just coffee, but it’s mostly about coffee. Rohan and Kirk are a fun and interesting combo with some great guests for anyone with an interest in coffee and everything that surrounds that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LikeToTaste
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Strong focus on hospitality and real-world cafe operations alongside technical topics.
Engaging mix of expert coffee insight and entertaining host banter makes conversations feel both practical and fun.
Guests span elite competition to brand-building, giving a broad view of the industry.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#102
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#93
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#105
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#23
Australia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#82
France/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#136
Germany/Arts/Food

Talking Points

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Thurman Wise Takes On Coffee in Good Spirits | COFFEE BREAK!
Q: What is the process from tasting the coffee to adjusting the drink for balance and texture?
Thurman notes that he tastes and then adjusts by slightly changing the ratios, considering how the coffee notes will interact with the chosen spirit and sweeteners, and sometimes adjusting sugar and cream to achieve the right mouthfeel and temperature.
How a World Barista Champion Prepares Milk for Coffee | 3 Methods with ANTHONY DOUGLAS!
Q: What are the practical steps a cafe can take to test freeze-distilled milk?
Shop owners can freeze an entire milk jug overnight, then thaw and drain it into a container, measure concentration by weight or volume, and experiment with 40-50% concentration to start, adjusting for the coffee style and serving size.
How a World Barista Champion Prepares Milk for Coffee | 3 Methods with ANTHONY DOUGLAS!
Q: What exactly is freeze-distilling and how does it work?
Freeze-distilling involves freezing milk and then thawing it so that water separates as ice, concentrating sugars, fats, and minerals in the remaining liquid to create a thicker, creamier milk concentrate ideal for steam and texture.
World Champ Anthony Douglas, Won't Call his Bar a Cafe | HOMEBODY UNION!
Q: Given your competition background, what do you think you had to unlearn when opening your own cafe?
Letting go of conventional competition constraints and learning to separate variables like grind, dose, and flow rate to better control extraction in a cafe setting.
The Bartender’s Guide to Better Coffee Drinks | THURMAN WISE!
Q: How would you go about crafting a signature drink that highlights a specific origin or tasting notes of coffee?
Identify the core tasting notes (e.g., black currant, spice from Kenyan coffees) and then pair or contrast with complementary or contrasting ingredients, potentially using a cookbook note as inspiration and thinking about audience expectations and the drink's purpose.

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What is IT’S JUST COFFEE! about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show blends hands-on coffee technique with industry storytelling, featuring world-class brewers, roasters, and cafe operators alongside brand builders and critics. Episodes explore practical brewing tips, equipment debates, and business models, while also highlighting the culture, education, and hospitality that shape modern specialty coffee. Listeners can expect candid conversations about competition, innovation, and the economics of running cafes, often accompanied by entertaining host banter and sponsor segments. A notable strength is the range of guests from championship-level competitors to influential origin stories and brand-building initiatives, which helps translate high-level craft into actionable insights for cafe operators,... more

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1. Thurman Wise
2. Francesco Sanapo
3. Alicia Feng
4. Hugh Kelly
5. Francisco Trujillo
6. Andrea Allen
7. Benjamin Brassart
8. Carlos Escobar

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