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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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All Episodes

27:33

Flat White Origins, Freshness Wars & The $6 Coffee |...

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2025/07/16

We’re discussing home-brewed coffee vs cafe coffee; What do hospo venues have to do in order to compete with the rising army of home baristas? Plus, we talk coffee freshness, Japanese coffee culture, and supermarket beans. Also, what should you look for when hiring cafe staff in this ever-changing coffee landscape? And finally, is the debate over whether Australia or New Zealand invented the Flat White over?Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on the

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76:16

How Coffee Supreme Conquered NZ, Australia & Japan |...

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2025/07/14

Today we’re joined by none other than Coffee Supreme CEO, Andrew Low! We’re asking the big questions… Like how did Coffee Supreme grow from a small New Zealand coffee brand to a multinational company with locations across NZ, Australia, and Japan? We discuss Andew’s ‘people-first’ approach, how to lead like a CEO, and what his experience has taught him about expanding a business overseas. This is one of our best conversations yet, you don’t want to miss it! Massive thank you to Andrew for joining

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20:14

Geneva’s Coffee Champs & Japan’s Coffee Icon | COFFEE...

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2025/07/09

Time for a Coffee Break!We reflect on our chat with Samurai Shin and his unique journey from snowboarder to latte artist. Plus, it’s time to unpack the results from the 2025 World Coffee Championships in Geneva… this year was one for the books. And finally: What coffee tool won the People’s Choice award for its ability to steam multiple milks? Tune in to find out! Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on the fly barista tips, honest and unfiltered

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51:28

What It Takes to Become a World Latte Art Champion |...

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2025/07/07

Today we’re joined by latte art champion Shinsaku Fukayama, also known as Samurai Shin!We discuss his journey from Japan to Melbourne, moving to Australia with limited English and even more limited coffee knowledge. Shin tells his story, working his way up in the Melbournian ranks, only to return to Japan nearly a decade later to begin his very own coffee business. So what does it take to build a career in coffee… and where is the coffee better: Tokyo or Fitzroy!? Tune in for all this and more

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22:17

Fellow’s New Machine, Lynch’s Auction, & Starbucks’...

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2025/07/02

How much did David Lynch’s coffee machine sell for?! We discuss the record-breaking auction, explore an exclusive cacao tea ceremony, and reflect on our chat with Nick Terzulli about the Espresso Series 1 — what could Fellow be up to next? All that and more in this week’s Coffee Break! 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. Cacao Meets

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68:34

Building the Espresso Machine Everyone’s Talking...

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2025/06/30

Fellow have just dropped their first ever espresso machine and we need to talk about it! We’re joined by Nick Terzulli, the VP of Research and Development at Fellow, who shares the creation journey of the Espresso Series 1. We dive into specialty coffee at home, the evolution of coffee accessories, and the importance of challenging industry norms in order to innovate. Massive thank you to Nick for a fantastic conversation! If you're new here (welcome), our show dives into some of the best

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26:00

Global Coffee News & Industry Updates with Kantaro...

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2025/06/25

What’s happening in the coffee industry at the moment? Well it turns out, a lot. We discuss the Australian Barista Championship, with Jack Simpson taking home the title for the third year in a row. Nestle Gold has also experienced a 10% market growth, so what does that say about the mood of the industry right now? And Melbourne is gearing up for The Coffee Weekend Festival. We’ll be joined by Kantaro Okada to tell us all about this incredible event.Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the

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78:24

The Southeast Asia Coffee Revolution - Old Quarter...

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2025/06/23

Southeast Asia has long been overlooked in the specialty coffee world — but that’s changing fast. In this episode, we sit down with Amelia Hicks and Yosir Le Cerf, co-founders of Old Quarter Coffee, to unpack how a trip to Hanoi led to a radically transparent, values-first approach to sourcing coffee directly from Southeast Asia.From challenging stereotypes about Vietnamese robusta to building an in-house importing, roasting, and café model — this conversation dives deep into what it takes to

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39:03

From High Traffic to Hyper Local | COFFEE BREAK!

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2025/06/18

In today’s Coffee Break: We share our takeaways from Tuesday’s conversation with Dan Dick and explore his shift from a high traffic cafe to a local suburban spot. Plus… we discuss liquid decaf coffee concentrate, and debate the pricing of alternative milks. 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

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63:50

I Sold My Café on Facebook …Then Built Paperboy | DAN...

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2025/06/16

In this episode, Dan Dick joins us to talk about his latest hospitality venture, Paperboy. We dive into the challenges of opening and running a café, and what it takes to create a venue that genuinely responds to the needs of its local community. Dan shares how Paperboy differs from his other café, Nigel, and breaks down his evolving approach to hospitality. We also discuss how using social media to share the behind-the-scenes has shaped both the brand and the business.If you're new here

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25:00

We Gave Ben a Mic. He Had Thoughts. | COFFEE BREAK!

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2025/06/11

Ben Bicknell joins his first Coffee Break and things heat up fast! He drops a hot take that makes us reconsider how we talk about coffee, Liam shares hospo stories, and we let you in on the future of the podcast (lots of exciting stuff to come!). 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:

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63:04

We Have a New Co-Host! | Meet BEN BICKNELL!

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2025/06/09

The moment is finally here - *que drum roll* - we’re so excited to welcome our new co-host, Ben Bicknell, to the IT'S JUST COFFEE FAMILY!This episode is all about Ben: who he is, where he’s been, and how he ended up joining us behind the mic. With over 20 years in the coffee world, he’s got a ton of stories, insight, and passion to share. Tune in to hear about his journey through the industry and what’s next for the podcast now that Ben’s on board. We’re stoked - and we think you will be

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33:38

Katie’s Viral Morning Rave Coffee - What Happened...

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2025/06/04

Coffee Break DescriptionIn today’s Coffee Break: Liam is on a journey to become a World AeroPress champion, we share some tips on blooming espresso, and why is it important to pre-batch coffee for events? Plus, Katie got an iced-coffee at a morning rave at Melbourne’s club revs… and it went viral?! 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

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60:36

2025 Coffee Gadgets That’ll Change How You Brew |...

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2025/06/02

From vibrating tampers to fashion-collab espresso machines, we’re diving into the most exciting (and bizarre) coffee gadgets of 2025.This week, Rohan, Liam, and KP break down 25 tools, toys, and machines that are either changing the game or wasting your bench space. We get hands-on with gear from Breville, La Marzocco, Fellow, Mahlkönig, Subminimal, and more - exploring how these devices stack up for home users, café pros, and competition baristas alike. We’ll also unpack trend forecasts,

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34:03

Bangkok to Nepal - What Coffee Looks Like Overseas |...

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2025/05/28

On today’s Coffee Break: We’re exploring innovative coffee trends found in Asia, detailing a five-star experience at KFC, and diving into the diverse coffee culture of Bangkok. Plus, you best believe we have some thoughts on RTD after our conversation with Connor Nestor. Tune in to find out!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

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59:20

Specialty Instant Coffee is Here - Meet New Ground |...

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2025/05/26

New Ground is bringing specialty to convenience coffee.We’re joined by Connor Nestor, founder of New Ground, to discuss fifth wave coffee, and how New Ground isn’t just riding the wave, they’re absolutely ripping it. From unique brewing systems to supplement infused brews, they’re changing things up from your classic canned servo coffee. We’ll get to the core of New Ground, including their greatest challenges, best collaborations, and vision for the future of specialty convenience coffee. If

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31:40

Why Australians Misunderstand Starbucks | COFFEE BREAK!

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2025/05/21

In today’s Coffee Break: we discuss Starbucks’ perception in Australia, particularly amongst coffee enthusiasts. Plus, we’re breaking down the cultural differences between Australian and American coffee preferences, and revealing the fascinating story behind the Starbucks name and logo. 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

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105:02

Inside Starbucks’ Big Comeback in Australia! | NICK...

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2025/05/19

Today we’re diving into Starbucks’ resurgence in Australia!Arriving on Australian shores at the turn of the millennium, Starbucks rolled out fast across the continent, but by 2008 was forced to close two-thirds of its stores. Fast forward to 2025, and Starbucks is back with a bang. To help us understand the comeback is Starbucks’ marketing and communications manager, Nick Casey! Join us as we discuss the Starbucks growth strategy: including menu development, the importance of consistency, the

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26:53

The Coffee-Chocolate Connection behind Mörk | COFFEE...

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2025/05/14

On today’s Coffee Break: We brew up Kiril's secret AeroPress technique, draw parallels between artisan chocolate and specialty coffee, and discover how sustainable pioneers are transforming cacao byproducts into tea and cola. Plus stick around for some exciting personal updates!Explore Mörk here: https://www.morkchocolate.com.au/ 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

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76:12

From Bean to Bar with Mörk Specialty Chocolate |...

IT’S JUST COFFEE! ·

2025/05/12

If you’ve had a delicious hot chocolate in Melbourne, chances are it was made with Mörk. Today we’re joined by the husband-and-wife team behind the specialty chocolate business; uncovering the secrets behind their sweet success. Kiril and Josefin share the origins of Mörk, the importance of cacao traceability, and the very real cacao crisis unfolding right now (with cacao 4x the price of coffee!). Plus we explore the wilder side of the chocolate industry—from viral Dubai chocolate to the rise of

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