Episode 36, David Train, Is Coffee Too Cheap?

In this podcast Kirk is joined by David Train of Ally Coffee to discuss the price of coffee being too low, and in some cases too high. David Train is a well seasoned coffee professional who is one of the few people to receive a perfect score in the Australian Brewers Cup. David has some passionate views and spicy takes and this time around we introduce a new segment, 'thumbs up thumbs down.' Enjoy!

What if we were to tell you that the one thing you needed to adjust to take your coffee to the next level was..... WATER!! Did you know that you can make your own water (yes you read that correctly) specifically for brewing coffee, different types of coffee and coffee you want to serve in different ways? If you make coffee at home you should listen to this. If you work in the coffee industry, you should listen to this. If you want to take your coffee from good to great, you should listen to this! Seriously though, make sure you write some of this down because Simon and Jamie kindly share what you need to know about making quality water for your coffee. This is an at times information loaded topic that we have tried to simplify so that you can make better coffee wherever you are. Our goal from this podcast is to help you make coffee better wherever you are. So please, listen to this and share as far as you can with all of your coffee making friends so we can make coffee better everywhere! As always, STAY COOL!

In this podcast Kirk goes in depth with close friend, reigning Australia Barista Champion and World #3 Jack Simpson. Jack was also the coach of last years World Barista Champion Anthony Douglas, so he has some great insights into how to win a competition but also into the industry. Jack complimented the team effort of last year to develop a very successful routine that would ultimately place him 3rd in this years competition. Jack unpacks the differences of preparing for a worlds campaign on home soil vs travelling overseas from the Southern Hemisphere. Please like and share this podcast, and as always, STAY COOL!

In this Podcast Kirk is Joined by the Founder of Newav Coffee Gabrel Tan and 2013 World Barista Champion Pete Licata. In this episode we talk about the recent World Barista Championship breaking down the top 6 routines and about the coffees they used to get them to the final 6. Pete and Gab talk about plans they have for the future in what was a very lovely and long awaited conversation! Enjoy, and stay cool!

Welcome back everyone! Have you seen this guy with his quirky and informative videos on Instagram or Tik Tok? If you're a coffee lover then chances are you have. Rohan Cooke is the face behind the brand Golden Brown Coffee and his videos have been reached all around the world. This podcast has something in it for everyone, and Rohan gives great insight into his approach to spreading specialty coffee to more people around the world. This podcast has funny stories about the time Lance Hedrick saved the day, Zelda Tears of the Kingdom tips and of course plenty of coffee chat. Enjoy and tell your friends! STAY COOL!

In this podcast host Kirk Pearson (@cap_n_kirk7) and Jamie Thomson (@jamiethomson4) have some thought provoking discussions on how the industry can better tailor their equipment needs to modern day issues. How can cafes better tool up? How can they get access to finance? How can a cafe choose a good coffee supplier? Jamie is also passionate about reducing waste in cafes which throughout the discussion we touch on. Jamie is a quiet achiever in this industry, and one of the best coffee professionals you might not know about. He helps out at our pop ups making our filter coffee taste great and is scary good at making brewing water for coffee. Jamie now helps cafes fulfill their equipment needs through Silverchef, so if you're a cafe operator in Australia who wants to level up their tech, get in touch with Jamie! Enjoy this podcast and as always, STAY COOL!

In this podcast Simon and Kirk go deep into Simon's career as a coffee trainer, touching on his life before coffee and how that shaped his coffee career. Simon Offers a lot in this podcast for anyone that wants some insights into the coffee industry and where it is going. Simon has some big plans for 2023 and beyond and shares a some of that in this podcast. If you want to learn more about Simon's unbelievable water recipes for coffee, you should listen to this podcast. This one is a very enjoyable listen. As always, STAY COOL!

In this interview, we take a deep dive into the routine of recently crowned World Barista Champion, Anthony Douglas of Axil Coffee Roasters. Anthony was supported by Axil Coffee Roasters Head Roaster Matt Crowley and was coached by industry heavyweight Jack Simpson. Anthony's journey hasn't been without hardships, he came so close to winning the Australian Barista Championship many times. This year he finally overcame that hump and went a step further to become the world's best barista. In this podcast, we talk about the routine itself and Anthony's years-long journey to get there. We also get to hear the account of Matt Crowley and Jack Simpson who were hugely influential in helping Anthony to become the champion. Enjoy this podcast, and as always, STAY COOL!

This was a funny podcast and great way to bring the podcast back. Sub-Zero is making a little comeback and we're so excited to share some coffee with you on Sunday August 14 ! Listen in to hear us talk about the coffee we will serve, and get ready for a laugh!

In this episode of the podcast I speak with close friend and industry heavyweight, Matt Lewin. Matt is a former Australian Barista Champion and may be one of the biggest reasons Sub-Zero Coffee came into existence. Matt and I talk about infused coffees, frozen coffee and what else the future may have in store for us. Few, if any, people care more about the industry than Matt. Hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, STAY COOL!