The London Coffee Festival Podcast

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LCF In Conversation: Inclusivity in Coffee in partnership with SEND Coffee

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 • Duration 52:17

Recorded live on Thursday 26 February 2026, this was the very first event in our new LCF In Conversation series an evening built around honesty, lived experience, and a shared commitment to shaping a more equitable future for specialty coffee. This episode explores what true inclusion looks like in specialty coffee. In partnership with SEND Coffee, we brought together leading voices to discuss accessibility, belonging, and the systemic changes needed across the industry. Featuring Harry George, Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood, Jodie Williams and Muriel Morgan Walckiers, the conversation highlights the power of listening, creating welcoming spaces, and embedding inclusion into everyday business practices. For more information visit: https://www.londoncoffeefestival.com/journal-1/lcf-conversation-inclusivity-coffee-night-honest-dialogue-community-energy

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Founder Stays On Podcast: Episode 6 with Max Dubeil and Katherine Swift

Thursday, February 12, 2026 • Duration 33:54

In this final Founder Stays On episode before the London Coffee Festival 2026, Katherine Swift, Founder of OMGTea, talks with Max Dubiel, Founder of Redemption Roasters - the world’s first prison‑based specialty coffee company. Max shares how Redemption grew from roasting behind prison walls to becoming a leading social‑impact brand reducing reoffending through barista training and meaningful employment. They also explore the rise of matcha, the future of coffee from low‑caffeine trends to cold formats ethical sourcing, and how wellness is reshaping what consumers want. Katherine shares the OMGTea journey and why provenance and quality matter more than ever. An inspiring conversation at the intersection of coffee, matcha, and social purpose. Please note: this episode includes background noise due to being recorded in a coffee shop, which may intermittently interfere with audio. This podcast is brought to you by the London Coffee Festival - discover more at https://www.londoncoffeefestival.com/ and catch up on the rest of the podcast episodes. Our thanks to Hermanos Colombian Coffee Roasters Muro Aldgate for hosting the recording.

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Founder Stays On Podcast: Episode 5 with Katherine Swift and Brendan Olley

Friday, February 6, 2026 • Duration 40:47

In this episode, Katherine Swift, founder of OMGTea, and Brendan Olley, co‑founder of Shed, discuss the purpose‑driven origins of their businesses and the realities of building authentic brands in the wellness and specialty coffee worlds. Katherine shares how OMGTea was born from her mother’s cancer diagnosis and her discovery of matcha’s powerful health benefits, while Brendan reflects on the growth of Shed from a creative co‑working community into a multi‑site coffee and studio brand. Together, they explore the rise of matcha, the pressures of founder life, sustainable growth, and staying true to their values. A warm, insightful conversation about passion, purpose, and building businesses with heart. If you’re a coffee lover, café owner, or a creative thinking about starting something of your own, this episode offers grounded insight, real‑world experience, and plenty of inspiration from two founders who’ve lived it. This podcast is brought to you by the London Coffee Festival — discover more at https://www.londoncoffeefestival.com/ Recorded at Hermanos Colombian Coffee Roasters - Muro Aldgate location.

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Founder Stays On Podcast: Episode 4 with Santiago Gamboa and Christopher Fields

Thursday, January 29, 2026 • Duration 43:43

In this episode, Santiago Gamboa, Co-Founder of Hermanos Coffee Roasters and Christopher Fields, Co-Founder of Shed sit down for an honest conversation about what it really takes to build and sustain an independent coffee business in London. Recorded inside a Hermanos Muro in Aldgate East, they reflect on the nerves of opening a first shop, the shock of opening a second, the realities of roasting in tiny spaces, and how COVID reshaped neighbourhood trade. They talk openly about working closely with the people you trust, staying consistent as you grow, and the tough moments — including when closing a site becomes the smartest decision you can make. They also share what's next: strengthening existing shops, expanding wholesale, exploring franchising, and building long‑term brand resilience. If you’re a coffee lover, café owner, or a creative thinking about starting something of your own, this episode offers grounded insight, real‑world experience, and plenty of inspiration from two founders who’ve lived it. This podcast is brought to you by the London Coffee Festival — discover more at https://www.londoncoffeefestival.com/

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Founder Stays On Podcast: Episode 3 with Santiago Gamboa and Kirby Sinclair

Season 2 · Episode 3

Thursday, January 22, 2026 • Duration 55:53

Santiago Gamboa, Co‑Founder of Hermanos Coffee Roasters, & Kirby Sinclair of The Roasting PartyFrom roasting in living rooms to building award‑winning specialty coffee brands, Santiago and Kirby share raw, honest stories about community, resilience, and shaping the future of coffee. Recorded at BloomsYard, Level 2, 100 Liverpool St, London EC2M 2AT. 🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more stories from the people shaping specialty coffee.

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Founder Stays On Podcast: Episode 2 with Kirby Sinclair and Bharti Radix

Season 2 · Episode 2

Thursday, January 15, 2026 • Duration 30:59

Next Episode: Bharti Radix x Kirby Sinclair Ever dreamt of opening a coffee shop? Bharti Radix (BloomsYard) and Kirby Sinclair (The Roasting Party) reveal what it really takes - from building a brand and leading a team to surviving the toughest times in hospitality. Recorded at BloomsYard, Level 2, 100 Liverpool St, London EC2M 2AT, this candid conversation is packed with insights for coffee lovers and entrepreneurs alike. 🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more stories from the people shaping specialty coffee.

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Founder Stays On Podcast: Episode 1 with Bharti Radix and Jayne Cromwell

Season 2 · Episode 1

Thursday, January 8, 2026 • Duration 34:08

The new Founder Stays On Podcast from the London Coffee Festival kicks off with Bharti Radix, founder of BloomsYard and Jayne Cromwell co-founder of Carnival Coffee Roasters. Two founders, one honest conversation, no script — covering bootstrapping, scaling, staffing challenges, and surviving COVID. Real talk about resilience, community, and building independent coffee businesses in London. Recorded at BloomsYard, Level 2, 100 Liverpool St, London EC2M 2AT .

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Episode Twelve: La Marzocco’s history of impactful collaborations

Friday, June 6, 2025 • Duration 15:28

In this special episode of the Let it Brew podcast recorded at London Coffee Festival 2025 Alex Dantes-Smith sits down with Paul Kelly to explore La Marzocco’s rich history of groundbreaking collaborations across fashion, design, and specialty coffee. From high-profile projects with Porsche, and Rimowa they dive into what collaboration really means for the iconic espresso machine maker. Together, they unpack the brand’s creative mindset, the values that drive its co-creations, and the surprising moments that have shaped La Marzocco’s journey. You won't want to miss it! #Londoncoffeefestival #LetItBrew #CoffeeCulture #SpecialtyCoffee #LaMarzocco

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Episode Eleven: Building the Dream Coffee Shop with Rob Ward and Freda Yuan

Season 1 · Episode 11

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 • Duration 29:25

Host Alex Dantes-Smith sits down with Rob Ward (Slayer) and Freda Yuan (Origin Coffee) to dream up their ultimate coffee shop concepts and let’s just say, we’d visit both. Think: 🇫🇷 Coffee & crêpes in the South of France 🎸 A smoky lounge with Eric Clapton Unplugged on repeat 🚲 Bikes, brews, and bold ideas Big thanks to @OzoneCoffee for hosting! #Londoncoffeefestival #LetItBrew #CoffeeCulture #SpecialtyCoffee #CafeDreams

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Episode Ten: Building the Dream Coffee Shop with Ashley Palmer-Watts and Bryan Serwatka

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 • Duration 19:16

In this episode of the Let It Brew podcast, host Alex Dantes-Smith welcomes Ashley Palmer-Watts—former Executive Chef at The Fat Duck and Dinner by Heston, and Co-Founder of Artisan Coffee Co. and The Devonshire, Soho @devonshiresoho—along with Bryan Serwatka, Coffee Community Manager at @minorfigures. They explore their ultimate dream coffee shop concepts, each bringing a unique vision to the table. Bryan’s Dream Café – Quivering Lips. Think Rolling Stones meets Flaming Lips artwork, built on a foundation of community and inclusivity. Ashley’s Coffee House - a dynamic hub for art and music, featuring Tipsy Donuts filled with rich caramel, inspired by Heston’s legendary Tipsy Cake. Special thanks to Bloomsyard for hosting this episode! You won't want to miss it! Episode 10 is out now! #LetItBrew #CoffeeCulture #Podcast #SpecialtyCoffee

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