I'M NOT A BARISTA: Voices of the Coffee World
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I'M NOT A BARISTA: Voices of the Coffee World
Welcome to "I'M NOT A BARISTA," the podcast that brews conversations with the heartbeat of the coffee industry. Dive deep into the world of beans and brews as we chat with coffee aficionados from every corner of the globe. From the bustling streets of the world's coffee capitals to the quiet co...
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S4E3: Danny Toro: Brewing Community from 80°C Glory
Welcome back to I’M NOT A BARISTA, where we give a voice to coffee people! We’re thrilled to return with our latest episode, featuring Danny Toro (the...

Brewing Rebellion: Nicholas Ginter on the SCA's Q-Grading Takeover
I’M NOT A BARISTA is back!

Unmasking Vulnerability: Damien O'Brien on Mental Health and the Coffee Foundation
In this powerful episode, Damien O'Brien from Coffee Foundation opens up about his personal journey through loss, mental health challenges, and the ha...

S3E16: Meet Charity Cheung - A Champion's Tale: Charity Cheung on Coffee, Competition, and Community
In this episode, we sit down with Charity Cheung, 1st France Brewer’s Cup’22&’24, to explore her fascinating journey from public policy to the heart o...

From Medical Engineering to Greek Barista Champion: Nikos's Journey of Passion and Purpose
In this episode of the I'M NOT A BARISTA podcast, we sit down with Nikos Antzaras, a two-time Greek Barista Champion whose love for coffee transformed...

S3E14: From Barista to Barista Trainer: Andrew Jay's Journey of Growth and Resilience.
In this episode of the I’M NOT A BARISTA podcast, we catch up with Andrew Jay, a passionate coffee professional, who shares his inspiring journey from...

S3E13: The Voice Behind the @harooncfffee: Haroon from UAE
Welcome back to another exciting episode of the 'I'M NOT A BARISTA' podcast! Today, we've got something truly special for you. If you're an Instagram...

S3E12: A Cup of Savina Giachgia: Stories from the Coffee World"
Hello and a very warm welcome to all our listeners out there! You're tuning into the 'I'M NOT A BARISTA' podcast, and today marks the beginning of our...

S3E11: Melissa's "Everybody's busy" Coffee Revolution: Where Passion Meets Reservation
Today, we have the pleasure of introducing you to an exceptional coffee entrepreneur, Melissa Stinson. The brilliance behind the successful 'Everybody...

S3E10: Jeremy Zhang: Crafting China's Coffee Culture One Bean at a Time
In this illuminating episode, we have the honor of hosting Jeremy Zhang, a titan in the realm of specialty coffee in China. As the founder of M2M, one...

S3E9: TIMEMORE's Brewing Future: Insights from the Co-founder and Design Director
Get ready to meet Fish Yu, the co-founder and design director of TIMEMORE, the go-to coffee brand that has been stirring the coffee industry. Today, h...

S3E8: Steaming Controversies: Unmasking the Coffee Industry with Jo Lopez
Our guest is none other than Jo Lopez (@link_is_not_the_princess), the head of coffee at a coffee company in London, who spills the beans on the recen...

S3E7: Finding Zen in Coffee Brewing: A Conversation with Nadia Park on Mindfulness, Culture, and Connections in the World of Coffee
Ever pondered on the therapeutic benefits of brewing coffee? Introducing Nadia Park (@nadiaxcoffee), a proud Korean American, rooted in California, wh...

S3E6: Meet Darren Meachem, the first Water Sommelier in Australia
“Coffee paired with the right glass of water will dramatically change your experience…”
From tasting his first Ethiopian – washed coffee...

S3E5: Meet Oleksii Fedorovskyi, Ukraine Brewers Cup champ 2016 and 2020, let's talk about coffee in difficult times.
We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Oleksii Fedorovskyi, the Ukraine Brewers Cup champion in 2016 and 2020.
Even during times of war,...

S3E4: Meet Serafim Zoukas from Greece, psychologist and passioante coffee enthusiast
In our latest episode, we interviewed Serafim Zoukas. He is a full-time psychologist, a father of a seven-year-old, and an independent Brewers Cup com...

S3E3: Meet James Harper, the man behind Filter Stories
In this episode, we had James Harper with us. James is an Italian Australian with a British twang, James fell in love with coffee as a teenager in Ita...

S3E2: NOT JUST A BARISTA - Meet the 2023 UAE Barista Champion Mariam Erin Pinza
Who is the most popular barista in 2023 so far?
No doubt, it is Mariam Erin Pinza, the 2023 UAE Barista Champion, who is also the @coffeewristba...

S3E1: Meet Elysia Tan, Singapore Brewers Cup Champion 2019 & 2022
In the first episode of season 3 of the I'M NOT A BARISTA podcast, we talked to Elysia Tan, a coffee entrepreneur, and professional barista with multi...

Coffee Story #14: Petros Malousis
Hello guys, I'M NOT A BARISTA is back. 2023's first audio story is from Petros.
Last year, we interviewed Petros Malousis, the operation...

101 Coffee Stories: Paola Campana
Paola Campana’s story is one of tradition, values, family, and passion. Slipping into the world of coffee by following in her parents’ footsteps, her...

101 Coffee Stories: Juan Angel Welchez
Coffee runs in Juan Angel Welchez’s veins. If anyone was destined to go into the coffee industry, it was him. To him, coffee is more than a drink; it...

Coffee Story #13: André Eiermann
The first time André Eiermann had his first cup of coffee was during the interview for a Junior Coffee Trader position.
After the interv...

S2E7: Meet Lars Aaen Thøgersen, coffee specialist in business innovation and sustainability
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Meet Emma Niro
Hello, everyone! My name is Emma Niro and I’m a content writing intern from New Jersey in the United States. I’ve been with I’M NOT A BARISTA since Ju...

Coffee story #12, Michael Tan
Meet Michael Tan, a father, a coffee lover, and a wholesale coffee manager with 14 years of experience under his belt.
Born and bred in...

Coffee story #11, Rodolfo Barranco
Aeropress Regional Competition Finalist of 2021, Rodolfo Barranco, always dreamed of being the one behind the bar preparing coffee.
Rodolfo @ro...

Audio story #10: Ömer Faruk Şahin
Meet Ömer Faruk Şahin (@Baristanomi), a man who fell in love with coffee after his first sip of Turkish coffee.
At the age of 25, Ömer made the...

Audio story #9: Jodie Williams
Meet Jodie Williams (@jodiealicia), one of Britain’s top talents in the coffee and track industry. Jodie has been a predominant voice in the coffee in...

Audio story #8: Juan Angel Welchez
Meet Agricultural Engineer, Juan Angel Welchez.
Juan grew up with coffee running in his veins; Juan Angel Welchez is a third-generation Honduran...

Audio story #7 - Andrew Jay
Andrew Jay’s coffee story is a unique one because…well…he couldn’t steam milk to save his life. The world of coffee baffled Andrew. Nothing ever fully...

Audio story #6 - Vivito Yeptho
Throughout Vivito’s coffee journey, he feels extremely blessed to have had the opportunity to learn and build relationships with many educated and acc...

Audio story #5 - Pack Sompetch Katisomsakul
I’M NOT A BARISTA is happy to bring back Pack Sompetch Katisomsakul, the owner of the coffee business 50 Milk Street. We were fortunate enough to sit...

Audio story #4 - Lars Aaen Thøgersen
Lars Aaen Thøgersen is the Chief Innovation and Circular Transformation Officer at Löfbergs, and Head of Communication at Peter Larsen Kaffe. Lars’ pr...

Audio story #3 - Michalina Sujewicz
Meet Michalina (Instagram: @coffee_that_gives_a_puck)!
After fifteen years in the hospitality industry, what can Michalina not do?
From ba...

Audio story #2 - Mariam Erin Pinza
This bucket hat-wearing, art-loving, UAE Brewers Cup champion, Mariam Erin Pinza (@mariam.erin), has brought huge recognition to herself through her o...

Audio story #1 - Fausto Russo
As you know, I’M NOT A BARISTA was designed to help baristas in need and make a social impact. Well, if it’s a social impact we’re after then we neede...

S2E6: Meet I'M NOT A BARISTA volunteers Vasileia Fanarioti and Maximillian Wee
In this episode, we're joined by two of our very own volunteer content writers - Vasileia and Maximillian. If you've been following us for awhile, you...

S2E5: Meet The Bhopal Brewing Club
How did a sailor, photographer and strategy consultant team up to make a positive impact in the Indian coffee community?
Recently we had...

S2E4: Meet Morgan Eckroth, your friendly internet barista
In our latest episode, we had a chance to talk to Morgan Eckroth, the friendly internet barista, the newest 2022 US Barista Champion known by over 7 m...