64 Episodes

  1. Unmasking Vulnerability: Damien O'Brien on Mental Health and the Coffee Foundation

    Published: 2/6/2025

  2. S3E16: Meet Charity Cheung - A Champion's Tale: Charity Cheung on Coffee, Competition, and Community

    Published: 11/7/2024

  3. From Medical Engineering to Greek Barista Champion: Nikos's Journey of Passion and Purpose

    Published: 9/13/2024

  4. S3E14: From Barista to Barista Trainer: Andrew Jay's Journey of Growth and Resilience.

    Published: 8/28/2024

  5. S3E13: The Voice Behind the @harooncfffee: Haroon from UAE

    Published: 5/23/2024

  6. S3E12: A Cup of Savina Giachgia: Stories from the Coffee World"

    Published: 2/3/2024

  7. S3E11: Melissa's "Everybody's busy" Coffee Revolution: Where Passion Meets Reservation

    Published: 9/15/2023

  8. S3E10: Jeremy Zhang: Crafting China's Coffee Culture One Bean at a Time

    Published: 9/12/2023

  9. S3E9: TIMEMORE's Brewing Future: Insights from the Co-founder and Design Director

    Published: 8/16/2023

  10. S3E8: Steaming Controversies: Unmasking the Coffee Industry with Jo Lopez

    Published: 7/11/2023

  11. S3E7: Finding Zen in Coffee Brewing: A Conversation with Nadia Park on Mindfulness, Culture, and Connections in the World of Coffee

    Published: 6/28/2023

  12. S3E6: Meet Darren Meachem, the first Water Sommelier in Australia

    Published: 6/6/2023

  13. S3E5: Meet Oleksii Fedorovskyi, Ukraine Brewers Cup champ 2016 and 2020, let's talk about coffee in difficult times.

    Published: 5/16/2023

  14. S3E4: Meet Serafim Zoukas from Greece, psychologist and passioante coffee enthusiast

    Published: 4/26/2023

  15. S3E3: Meet James Harper, the man behind Filter Stories

    Published: 3/24/2023

  16. S3E2: NOT JUST A BARISTA - Meet the 2023 UAE Barista Champion Mariam Erin Pinza

    Published: 1/25/2023

  17. S3E1: Meet Elysia Tan, Singapore Brewers Cup Champion 2019 & 2022

    Published: 1/11/2023

  18. Coffee Story #14: Petros Malousis

    Published: 1/5/2023

  19. 101 Coffee Stories: Paola Campana

    Published: 10/6/2022

  20. 101 Coffee Stories: Juan Angel Welchez

    Published: 10/6/2022

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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 corners of local coffee shops, we bring you stories, insights, and tips that percolate with passion. Our episodes are a blend of vibrant narratives. We chat with world champions and unsung heroes alike because we believe in the universal truth – everyone has a story worth hearing. Whether you're looking for the secret behind the perfect cup, curious about the journey of a bean from farm to mug, or itching to hear the challenges and triumphs of running a café, we've got a sip of everything. You could be a seasoned barista, a homebrewer just starting out, or someone who simply loves a good coffee tale; "I'M NOT A BARISTA" is your cozy nook in the vast world of coffee conversations. And remember, you don’t have to be famous or a coffee virtuoso to join us. Today’s listener could be tomorrow’s guest. Because in this world of aromas and flavors, every voice deserves a moment in the spotlight. So, pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup, and let's steep in the stories of the coffee world together. Cheers! www.notabarista.org [http://www.notabarista.org]