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IT’S JUST COFFEE!

Ben Bicknell & Rohan Cooke

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

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75:36

We Label Alcohol Strength ... Why Not Coffee? - the...

IT’S JUST COFFEE! ·

2025/03/03

Pete Licata, former World Barista Champion, joins us to talk about ‘Caffeine Control Coffee,’ an Australian roastery launched by Pete and his wife in 2024. The brand focuses on managing caffeine intake for improved sleep and overall wellbeing (we were served some hard truths!).We discuss various decaffeination methods as well as a greater need for caffeine education. Pete shares his experience in the industry, from his first competition back in 2005, to moving to Melbourne in 2019 for a R&D role

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39:27

The 2 Week Finale - Our ‘World of Coffee Dubai’...

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2025/02/27

It’s the final episode of our Dubai Special! We’re reflecting on the incredible experience that was ‘World of Coffee Dubai’ — the first time we’ve taken the podcast internationally, and what an absolute privilege it’s been. We’re a bit blurry-eyed in the hotel lobby (literally), but feeling full of love and gratitude.World of Coffee Dubai is a world-class event, and we made sure to soak in everything it had to offer. In this episode, we look back at our favorite stalls, the amazing caliber of

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54:48

What Canadians Really Think of Aussie Coffee? | Live...

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2025/02/26

Dave Crosby and Cole Torode are the dynamic duo behind ‘Buy The Drip,’ the podcast exploring the craft and business of coffee. We caught up with them in Dubai to talk about their careers in competition and coaching. Dave and Cole also share the journey behind ‘Forward Coffee’ and ‘Russell Coffee Roasters’, and we dig into a fun question: What do Canadians really think of the Australian coffee scene? Of course, we had to connect over our shared experience of hosting coffee podcasts — turns out, we’re

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27:36

If you think you don't like coffee, try specialty...

IT’S JUST COFFEE! ·

2025/02/25

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

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24:59

Why Dubai is the New Global Coffee Hub | Live at...

IT’S JUST COFFEE! ·

2025/02/24

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

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28:07

Roast Smarter, Not Harder -'I Haven't Changed My...

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2025/02/20

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

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21:47

Brewers Cup Champion Makes Waves in Qatar | Live at...

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2025/02/19

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

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20:19

Why Your Coffee Needs Better Water | Live at World of...

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2025/02/18

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

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23:37

Cokuun, Japan’s Most Exclusive Cafe | Live at World...

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2025/02/17

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

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25:37

How Saudi Arabia plans to Change Coffee | LIVE at...

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2025/02/13

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

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21:29

2024 World Barista Champion Wins By 1 Point! | LIVE...

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2025/02/12

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

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25:33

The Most Expensive Coffee in the World | LIVE at...

IT’S JUST COFFEE! ·

2025/02/11

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

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28:48

You Send It, We Sip IT - Mailbag Cupping | COFFEE BREAK!

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2025/02/05

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

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85:14

the COFFEE MAN - What Baristas Need to Hear | SASA...

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2025/02/03

Yello! We’ve got a treat for you today…Sasa Sestic, aka ‘The Coffee Man,’ is here – and he’s OBSESSED with coffee! Sasa is a World Barista Champion and the founder of Ona Coffee, Project Origin, and Nucleus. In this episode, he shares his incredible journey—from a turbulent childhood in former Yugoslavia to playing handball at the Sydney Olympics, roasting coffee from his garage, and winning the 2015 World Barista Championship in Seattle. He’s done it all! We’ll dive into the ways Sasa has

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17:05

Coffee, Alzheimer’s & Family Grief | COFFEE BREAK!

IT’S JUST COFFEE! ·

2025/01/30

Let us COFFEE BREAK.Off the back of our episode with Scott Rao, we have a lot to say about his blunt, no-nonsense approach to coffee. Rohan and Kirk discuss Rao’s ability to read roasting data, as well as the importance of the ‘rate of rise’ curve and the critical ‘flick’ post-crack. We also take a moment to get personal. How have certain health struggles impacted our lives and the lives of our families? It’s a reminder to enjoy life's small moments, including that first sip of a good cup of

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67:27

The man who wrote the book on coffee roasting | SCOTT...

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2025/01/27

Today we welcome Scott Rao to the podcast!! Scott is one of the world's most recognised and influential coffee roasters and consultants. He’s had a wild journey: Growing up disliking coffee, opening his first cafe in Massachusetts in 1999 (a story filled with challenges and controversy), and pioneering the cafe scene in NZ and Canada. Now Scott is focused on pushing the coffee industry forward through his writing, consulting work, and development of new roasting technologies. In Today’s Show: We

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17:36

AI & Coffee Roasting: A Double Edged Sword | COFFEE...

IT’S JUST COFFEE! ·

2025/01/22

It’s time for a COFFEE BREAK yooo!How can AI help to roast coffee beans? What kind of impact will AI have on artisanal experiences? Why is Japan overtaking Melbourne as the global mecca of coffee? These are some of the questions running through our mind after our incredible chat with Matt Perger. And…stick around for the most important question of all - Who has better meat pies, Australia or New Zealand?? Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on the

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74:18

AI Essentials for Baristas: From Learning to Leading...

IT’S JUST COFFEE! ·

2025/01/20

Greetings earthlings. Today we are joined by Matt Perger, a two time world champion barista, award-winning writer, Founder of Barista Hustle and coffee roaster from Melbourne! We’re asking Matt - Is AI friend or foe?! Join us as we deep dive into AI in the coffee industry - from the AI you didn't even know you were using, to its role in optimising logistics, automating coffee shops, and tracking consumer behaviour. Matt has always been pushing the boundaries of coffee science. He’s the Barista

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29:07

The Cheapest Way To Make Top-Tier Coffee | COFFEE BREAK!

IT’S JUST COFFEE! ·

2025/01/15

3,2,1, BREAK. What is the cheapest way to serve elite coffee at home? What do we predict for the future of decaf? How do you make your barista competition routine stand out? We’re serving up hot takes and sharing our cafe brunch favorites. 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

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63:29

WHAT WILL BE THE 2025 COFFEE TRENDS | SHOCKING DNA...

IT’S JUST COFFEE! ·

2025/01/13

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

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