In this episode of 'That Coffee Show,' host Ben Gleeson sits down with special guest Timothy Sweet to delve into the nuances of the coffee industry. Tim shares his journey from working in a restaurant to becoming a key member of San Remo Coffee, discussing the varying coffee cultures across Australian states, the challenges cafes face, and the importance of industry education. They also touch on coffee innovation, the role of automation, and the influence of mentors in professional growth. A must-listen for anyone passionate about coffee and the industry’s future.

We have a special episode to kick off Season 3 of That Coffee Show. Crossing over with the ‘Bean there, done that’ Podcast, Ben Gleeson is joined by industry experts Phillip Di Bella & Raihaan Esat. Phillip Di Bella needs no introduction when it comes to coffee & the Australian coffee scene. Initially known for the establishment of Di Bella Coffee, which became Australia’s largest specialty coffee company, Phillip’s entrepreneurial spirit has brought success to other businesses such as International Coffee Traders, Abbotsford Road Specialty Coffee in New York, and more recently The Coffee Commune. Raihaan or ‘Rai’ as we know him, has an impressive coffee resume himself. Known as one of the good guys of specialty coffee, Rai has an incredible palette & coffee knowledge & is always looking for ways to share with people. He is the Head judge for Golden Bean Australasia, General Manager of International Coffee Traders along with The Coffee Commune & was a part of the team that won the Golden Bean World Series in 2022. This episode is jam packed with unique insights about all things coffee & the industry that surrounds it.

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https://www.coffeecommune.com.au/the-new-bean-there-done-that-podcast/

In this episode, we catch up the the newly crowned World Cup Tasting Champion Young Baek. Not only is Young a World champion taster, he is also a World Class human who wants to help educate & build on the current specialty coffee culture. You'll hear Young's story on how he started in specialty coffee right up to winning the world title in Athens & spoiler alert: it wasn't all smooth Sailing. In this interview, you'll come to find that Young is a humble, genuine human that is more than happy to share his knowledge & offer advice to anyone wanting to learn! Enjoy.