IT’S JUST COFFEE! – Details, episodes & analysis

Grab your brew, we’re going on a Coffee Break. Rohan and Kirk are back to spill the beans on their blind espresso machine tasting with none other than the queen of food critique, Dani Valent.  They dive into the surprising results (trust us, you won’t believe it!), share the watery details of the setup, and chat about why they’re fired up to bring more exciting content like this to the show. With Producer Liam out of the picture, Sam steps in behind the desk for this one—fingers crossed nothing goes haywire!  Rohan’s also cooking up plans for a Broadsheet-style review series, which could be the start of something really cool. And of course, it wouldn’t be Coffee Break without a bit of drama:  they dig into Emma Chamberlain’s latest coffee controversy, Kirk reads a spicy DM that’s got his cafe in the hot seat, and the boys share some beautiful emails from you, our listeners. Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on-the-fly barista tips and unfiltered cafe reviews (eek!) to hospitality stories and the secrets behind your favorite brews. We’d love to hear your feedback on the show! Let us know your thoughts at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com. Love our content? Watch all our episodes on YouTube or find them in your podcast feed - and follow us @itsjustcoffee on Instagram! Want more of Rohan and Kirk? Check out Kirk’s cafe @projectzero.coffee on Instagram and find Rohan @goldenbrown.coffee. Plus!! Get your hands on some quality beans for home brewing at Golden Brown Coffee. Thanks for listening, love ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brotha ehhh. Take a coffee break with us! A very unscripted conversation with Rohan, Kirk and Liam.  This week: Independent coffee shops are facing an uncertain future. Kirk - with his economics degree in hand (brag) - discusses the risk of coffee chains monopolising the industry. .  But first, Rohan dunks on fantasy trilogies, explains why he wants to drink straight from the Yarra River, and debates whether he could cop an uppercut from Mike Tyson.  Plus, we answer your burning questions; Should you be combining alternative milks with dairy, and what is the proper way to make hot chocolate? Bit of something for everyone! 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? (hard not to love)  Check out Kirk’s cafe @projectzero.coffee on Instagram and find Rohan @goldenbrown.coffee. Plus!! Get your hands on some quality beans for home brewing at Golden Brown Coffee.   Thanks for listening! Stay tuned for surprise superstar barista on the pod next week.  And let’s chat! Get in touch with us via email at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning! Today we are cracking into coffee… made by celebrities.  From Patrick Mahomes to Emma Chamberlain, it seems many A-listers are peddling specialty beans and canned concoctions. Rohan and Kirk (yes Kirk is back!) dive into what it means for the future of coffee - plus, the most important question - does it taste any good? Also, Rohan hits Kirk with some revealing rapid fire questions… and the boys reminisce on their past of the hard stuff (jager bombs and vodka redbulls).  In coffee news: The World Barista Championship is returning to Italy for the second time in history, and Rudy Julianne unveils $30 coffee that’s gentle on the stomach (and somehow supports truth in America…). Plus, Rohan and Kirk have a bone to pick with the ABC as they claim quitting coffee has numerous benefits (fake news).  If you're new here (hiya), 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! Check out Kirk’s cafe @projectzero.coffee on Instagram and find Rohan @goldenbrown.coffee. Want more coffee content? Browse all of our content here. Thanks for tuning in! We’d love to hear if you’ve tried any celebrity coffee, let us know at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Coffee Break time! Join us for an ‘off’ mic conversation with Rohan, Katie and Liam. No guests, no scripts, just vibes.  This week: We’re talking everything from Victor Vu’s latte art to BBQ shapes and avo. Plus Rohan was roasted at MICE, and we have some thoughts following our main show.  And a callout to the latte artists - if you can free pour the Golden Brown logo, give us a shout!  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? (uh huh…)  Check out Kirk’s cafe @projectzero.coffee on Instagram and find Rohan @goldenbrown.coffee. Plus!! Get your hands on some quality beans for home brewing at Golden Brown Coffee.   Thanks for listening! Want to chat? Get in touch with us via email at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello hello! Joining us this morning - latte art genius Georgia Ellis and social media magnate Katie Payne.  Georgia stunned the coffee world with her epic free pours of bears, roosters and eagles; ranking 3rd in the Australian Latte Art Championship and 1st in the MILKLAB barista battle. Now she graces our studio all the way from Perth, sharing cafe tales and tips for aspiring artists.  Plus, Katie has some wild stories of her own; from nightmare bar work to TikTok fame - and Rohan spills the tea on what bosses secretly look for when hiring a barista.  In coffee news: Nescafe targets Gen Z with new espresso concentrate, and lady poisons her husband's coffee with bleach. Finally, it’s a wrap on MICE 2024 and we have some thoughts! 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! Thankyou Georgia and Katie for the laughs and great conversation. Find Georgia on Instagram @ggeorgiaellis and Katie @itskpayne_, and check out @runyeh.coffee for some incredible brews.  Want more coffee content? Browse all of our content here. Thankyou lovely listeners, enjoy your coffee this morning! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey you, it’s time for a Coffee Break… Grab your favourite brew and join Rohan, Kirk, and Liam for the show after the show! This Week: What are the perks of working in coffee? Kirk has travelled the world doing cafe popups, Rohan is going to Italy with La Marzocco, and Liam, well, he’s making some great soundbites (yeh boy).  Plus, Rohan recounts how a work trip somehow turned into a $1000 meal at Brae (whoops!), and Kirk has some advice for aspiring cafe owners.  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? (yes please)  Check out Kirk’s cafe @projectzero.coffee on Instagram and find Rohan @goldenbrown.coffee. Plus!! Get your hands on some quality beans for home brewing at Golden Brown Coffee.   Thanks for joining us this week! Stay tuned for our main episode next Tuesday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey bean lovers! On today’s show: Rohan and Kirk are joined by ST. ALi CEO, Lachlan Ward.  Lachlan, originally from Byron Bay, moved to Melbourne in his early twenties and fell in love with its cafe scene. Working his way up in hospitality, Lachlan now heads one of Australia’s biggest coffee groups, ST. ALi, with the brand recently opening its first overseas venue in Pererenan, Bali.  But he hasn’t forgotten his Byron roots, discussing the power of mindfulness and using running as a meditative practice. Lachlan also highlights the importance of staying connected with his employees and customers, and defends the recent price raise at the South Melbourne ST. ALi (talking $6.50 plus…). In coffee news, heat waves are affecting crops in Vietnam and Brazil, latte flavoured TimTams have hit the shelves, and Starbucks is attempting to reduce plastic waste by 20%.  If you're new here (heyyy), 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! Thankyou Lachlan for joining the show, it was a pleasure to hear your story. Find him on Instagram at @lachw  and @st_ali and follow us @itsjustcoffee to stay virtually caffeinated. Big thanks to the coffee lovers out there, we hope you enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh hi, come join us on our Coffee Break! Ever wondered what we talk about when the mics are off? Coffee Break invites you behind the scenes of It’s Just Coffee! for a casual conversation; no guests, no scripts, just vibes. This week, Liam has some gifts for the listeners, Rohan recounts stories from his barista days, and Kirk is pretty much a coffee scientist (ever heard of a refractometer?). Plus, could coffee farms have the same widespread appeal as wineries? 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!)  Check out Kirk’s cafe @projectzero.coffee on Instagram and find Rohan @goldenbrown.coffee. Plus!! Get your hands on some quality beans for home brewing at Golden Brown Coffee.   Thankyou for listening! We promise to confiscate Liam’s airhorn next week… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi there! On today’s show: the legend Jamie Thomson. For our longtime listeners, you may remember Jamie from his appearance on the show’s predecessor podcast, Sub-Zero Coffee. Now Jamie is back, and he continues to shock us with his extensive coffee knowledge.  As an Australian Brewers Cup finalist, barista trainer and Rohan’s (unofficial) mentor, Jamie dives into the niche aspects of coffee - never afraid to thermometer check your milk… Plus, grab a pen! Jamie shares simple tips to help any home brewer improve their coffee.  In coffee news, the world’s first beanless espresso has hit the market and the boys are not happy about it (what did you expect). Also, Lavazza moves to create bean to cup vending machines, prompting a discussion about the future of the service industry and the rise of convenience coffee.  If you're new here (welcome aboard!), 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! Thanks to Jamie for a wonderful conversation. Check him out on Instagram @jamiethomson4, and follow us @itsjustcoffee so you never miss a drop.  And to our listeners…thanks for being here, we hope your week is full of great coffee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heyo, we are back with another Coffee Break - the show after the show! Ever wondered what we talk about when the mics are off? Coffee Break invites you behind the scenes of It’s Just Coffee! for a casual conversation; this week between host Kirk and producer Liam. We have a lot of thoughts following the conversation with Craig Simon on Tuesday.  SCAP scrapped infused coffee, sending shockwaves through the coffee world and prompting discussion of barriers in barista competitions. Plus, Kirk divulges his own controversial use of infused coffee in his cafe, and Liam gets into it with the whisky (don’t ask). 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? (yeah you do…)  Check out Kirk’s cafe @projectzero.coffee on Instagram and find Rohan @goldenbrown.coffee. Plus!! Get your hands on some quality beans for home brewing at Golden Brown Coffee.   But most importantly, a shout out to the lovely listeners - thank you for joining us on our Coffee Break!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices