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IT’S JUST COFFEE!

IT’S JUST COFFEE!

Written by: Ben Bicknell & Rohan Cooke
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 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 cup of coffee. The coffee community around the world is engaged and passionate (sometimes to a fault), and we want to explore some of the biggest debates that happen across the Internet, and in the local cafe around the corner from you. Questions like: • Which country has the best coffee in the world? • Should it be illegal to mix milk in black coffee? • Is Starbucks actually coffee? We’ll dive into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the day, that It’s Just Coffee! Art Cooking Economics Food & Wine Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • The Top 5 Most Innovative Cafes in Melbourne | CAFE TOUR!

    The Top 5 Most Innovative Cafes in Melbourne | CAFE TOUR!
    May 4 2026
    From −85°C cups to the 15 second latte… We’ve found 5 cafes in Melbourne who are doing coffee differently! Join us as we cafe-hop between Aunty Pegs, Regulars, INBTWN, Axil Coffee, and Project Zero: Taste testing signature drinks, chatting to baristas, and taking a peek behind the bar to find out what makes these venues stand out from the crowd. Tune in to get the scoop on the most innovative spots in Melb!CHAPTERS!00:00 - INTRO00:40 - Project Zero Pre-Batched Espresso03:20 - Fresh vs Pre-Batched Taste Test06:30 - Coffee Controversy Online09:50 - Project Zero Signature Drinks11:00 - Regulars -85°C Frozen Coffee15:50 - Frozen Coffee Taste Test18:30 - Axil World Champion Coffee21:00 - $30 Coffee Explained25:10 - Proud Mary / Aunty Pegs Black Coffee Bar28:00 - Freezing Coffee Explained33:50 - IINBTWN Coffee Cocktails44:00 - Experimental Coffee Drinks52:20 - Best Drinks & Most Innovative55:20 - Final 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! Explore Our Picks: Aunty Pegs: https://www.instagram.com/auntypegsbypmc/ Regulars: https://www.instagram.com/regularsmelb/ Project Zero: https://www.instagram.com/projectzero.coffee/ INBTWN: https://www.instagram.com/inbtwn.melb/ Proud Mary Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/proudmarycoffee/ Want more coffee content? IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
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    56 mins
  • The Power of HR in Coffee | w Eric J. Grimm

    The Power of HR in Coffee | w Eric J. Grimm
    Apr 29 2026
    Eric J. Grimm has spent years specialising in Human Resources in the coffee industry. He was kind enough to join us on the podcast and share his extensive knowledge and experience. Eric explains how HR can support both employees and employers: He provides the playbook for difficult workplace conversations, and details the 3 things every business needs in their HR starter pack. Forget beans and equipment, make HR your business's superpower! 00:00 – Intro & Why HR Matters 00:01:40 – Eric’s Story 00:05:00 – Employees vs Owners 00:09:15 – HR Basics 00:13:40 – Compliance & Costs 00:19:00 – Hiring & Turnover 00:30:00 – Difficult Conversations 00:41:50 – Market Update 00:42:25 – Culture & Takeaways Massive thanks to Eric for joining the show! Find him at– The Coffee Human Resource: https://www.humanresource.coffee/ Eric J Grimm: https://www.instagram.com/ericjgrimm/ 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! Want more coffee content? IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Cafe with Intentionally Slow Service | w Gibrán Huerta of LONG PLAY!

    The Cafe with Intentionally Slow Service | w Gibrán Huerta of LONG PLAY!
    Apr 27 2026
    Gibrán Huerta, otherwise known as ‘G’, is the owner of Long Play, a cafe and record bar located in San Diego. We spoke with him about his unique approach to hospitality: He doesn’t serve espresso and there’s no wifi. Just vibes, music, and slow-paced service. G is a pioneer of this new style, encouraging customers to disconnect from the outside world and be present in their cafe experience. We weigh up Long Play against the fast-paced cafes of today, diving into the opportunities and challenges that arise when you decide to go against the grain and do things differently. 00:00 Post-World Coffee Recap 01:00 Japan, Mexico & Hospitality Roots 05:05 Inside Long Play (Cafe + Record Bar) 09:32 Space, Design & No-Signage Philosophy 12:28 Coffee, Tea & “Weird” Menu Choices 16:47 Pricing, Time & The Experience Economy 18:05 The Challenge: Getting People to Slow Down 20:27 Making the Business Sustainable 23:27 Creating Value in Specialty Coffee 29:17 How to Build a Slow Bar 33:56 Hot Take: You Don’t Need Espresso 37:06 Where to Find Long Play Thanks so much to G for joining the show and sharing your incredible insights! Long Play: https://www.instagram.com/longplay.hifi/ Gibrán Huerta: https://www.instagram.com/narbig/ 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! Want more coffee content? IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
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    39 mins
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