The Happy Coffee Podcast

Ep. 12 - Specialy Canephora with Mikolaj Pociecha (2/2)

This podcast is part of⁠ the Happy Coffee Network⁠ [thehappycoffeenetwork.com]: an online platform to build meaningful connections with coffee people from all over the world. This episode is part 2 of a two part conversation with our guest ⁠Mikolaj Pociecha⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/yellow_coat_boi/] and is hosted by ⁠Wendelien van Bunnik.⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/wendeliendrinkscoffee/] During this conversation we get to know Mikolaj and how he became such a big fan of Canephora, the coffee variety that we often mistakenly refer to as Robusta. We learn what the difference is between the two, but also how it came to have such a bad reputation in the coffee industry. Mik also explains the challenges that Canephora faces besides the bad image in terms of pricing and producing, and he answers the question if Canephora is the answer to the coffee industry's climate crisis. He also sheds his light on the roasting technique that's required to make a Canephora shine. Curious about Canephora after listening to this episde? Keep an eye on Mik's plans for a roastery: ⁠Chunky Cherry Coffee⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/chunkycherrycoffee/] Did you enjoy this episode? Give it a like and share it with a friend or on your social media! And if you haven't already: give us a follow on Instagram to stay in touch: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thehappycoffeenetwork/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thehappycoffeenetwork/]

Ep. 11 - Specialty Canephora wiht Mikolaj Pociecha (1/2)

This podcast is part of the Happy Coffee Network [thehappycoffeenetwork.com]: an online platform to build meaningful connections with coffee people from all over the world. This episode is part one of a two part conversation with our guest Mikolaj Pociecha [https://www.instagram.com/yellow_coat_boi/] and is hosted by Wendelien van Bunnik. [https://www.instagram.com/wendeliendrinkscoffee/] During this conversation we get to know Mikolaj and how he became such a big fan of Canephora, the coffee variety that we often mistakenly refer to as Robusta. We learn what the difference is between the two, but also how it came to have such a bad reputation in the coffee industry. Mik also explains the challenges that Canephora faces besides the bad image in terms of pricing and producing, and he answers the question if Canephora is the answer to the coffee industry's climate crisis. He also sheds his light on the roasting technique that's required to make a Canephora shine. Curious about Canephora after listening to this episde? Keep an eye on Mik's plans for a roastery: Chunky Cherry Coffee [https://www.instagram.com/chunkycherrycoffee/] Did you enjoy this episode? Give it a like and share it with a friend or on your social media! And if you haven't already: give us a follow on Instagram to stay in touch: https://www.instagram.com/thehappycoffeenetwork/ [https://www.instagram.com/thehappycoffeenetwork/]

Ep 10. My Brewerscup Experience

In this episode I share my experience in competing in the Brewerscup in the Netherlands for the first time. I talk about why I dediced to compete in Brewerscup, what the competition looks like and how I developed my strategy for the Compulsory Service. Check out the 2024 World Barista Championship routine from Mikael Jasin here [https://youtu.be/PW5pZn8s38E?si=t84FjJ56hFNW_0IB]

Ep 9. Andy & Matt Ferraro of Black & White Coffee Roasters

This podcast is part of ⁠⁠The Happy Coffee Network [https://thehappycoffeenetwork.com/]. Andy talks to Matt Ferraro, director of operations and roasting for ⁠Black & White Coffee Roasters⁠ [https://www.blackwhiteroasters.com/], talks about his start, getting to ⁠Black & White⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/blackwhiteroasters/], and the exciting things he has been a part of including a competition featuring up and coming producers! Got any suggestions, additions or comments? Get in touch! Reach out to us via Instagram ⁠@thehappycoffeenetwork [https://www.instagram.com/thehappycoffeenetwork/] Follow Matt on Instagram @mattferraro [https://www.instagram.com/mattferraro/] Follow Andy on Instagram @coffeecutroasting [https://www.instagram.com/coffeecutroasting/] Don't want to miss the next episode of the Happy Coffee Podcast? Click the subscribe button!

Ep. 8: Meet our new co-host Andy!

We all need some help sometimes. So with this episode, we're introducing you to our new Happy Coffee Podcast co-host Andy Cutler! This podcast is part of thehappycoffeenetwork.com [thehappycoffeenetwork.com] Andy lives in Omaha, Nebraska (US) and there he runs a roastery called Coffee Cut Roasting- from his home! Get to know Andy a little in this re-launch episode, where we discuss the plans for the future of the Happy Coffee Network ánd this podcast. Got any suggestions, additions or comments? Get in touch! Reach out to us via Instagram @thehappycoffeenetwork Don't want to miss the next episode of the Happy Coffee Podcast? Click the subscribe button!