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“Leave Beautiful Footsteps” — A Life in Coffee with David Rickenback

For our 20th episode of the London Coffee Podcast, we’re delighted to welcome David Rickenback — Coffee Beverage Community Expert, competition judge, and coach. With an extensive career across the coffee industry, David might just have one of the best jobs in coffee. In this episode, we talk about building a destination coffee shop in London, navigating a career in coffee, and the importance of intention, community, and growth along the way. At the heart of it all is David’s philosophy: “leave beautiful footsteps everywhere you go.” A thoughtful and inspiring conversation for anyone in the coffee world. Credits music: Glastonbury [https://open.spotify.com/track/3bOZlwqkyzEJLVieXorDtZ?si=26cd83921cfa44c2]by London Artist Jo Hill in association with The Coffee Music Project [https://www.coffeemusicproject.com/] Create a free profile on The London Coffee Guide website [https://www.londoncoffeeguide.com/], subscribe to @thelondoncoffeeguide [https://www.instagram.com/thelondoncoffeeguide/] on Instagram and follow the latest coffee news, openings, and stories from London’s specialty scene.

Coffee Journeys & Origins with Siala Farani-Tomlin

In this episode, we chat with Siala Farani-Tomlin about her journey in coffee — from front of house to Head of Coffee. We explore the importance of origin trips and how coffee continues to shape the lives of people around the world. Credits music: Simple One [https://open.spotify.com/track/6F4ts7Qu9HNOG2BKkuGLdl?si=f59837bc5e564c26] by London Artists Elle Delanee and Hogarth Hannam in association with The Coffee Music Project [https://www.coffeemusicproject.com/] Create a free profile on The London Coffee Guide website [https://www.londoncoffeeguide.com/], subscribe to @thelondoncoffeeguide [https://www.instagram.com/thelondoncoffeeguide/] on Instagram and follow the latest coffee news, openings, and stories from London’s specialty scene.

Flat White Frank: In Search of the Perfect Flatty

Today we’re talking all things flat white with, of course, Flat White Frank. We discuss his amazing story of finding a niche and growing a social media following around coffee. Along the way, we get into the details of what actually makes a great flat white and, naturally, attempt to answer the big question: where can you find the best flatty in London… and maybe even the world? Credits music: "One Love" by Florence Noon in association with The Coffee Music Project [https://www.coffeemusicproject.com/] Create a free profile on The London Coffee Guide website [https://www.londoncoffeeguide.com/], subscribe to @thelondoncoffeeguide [https://www.instagram.com/thelondoncoffeeguide/] on Instagram and follow the latest coffee news, openings, and stories from London’s specialty scene.

Plot: Roasting the Future of London Coffee

In this episode, we chat with Matthew Orchard and Jamie Rose from Plot Roasting, about their journey into coffee and the story behind building their roastery. They share insights into their education courses, the challenges of running a coffee business today, and their perspective on how London’s coffee scene is set to evolve. Credits music: "Home With A View" by  London artist HOLNE in association with The Coffee Music Project [https://www.coffeemusicproject.com/] Create a free profile on The London Coffee Guide website [https://www.londoncoffeeguide.com/], subscribe to @thelondoncoffeeguide [https://www.instagram.com/thelondoncoffeeguide/] on Instagram and follow the latest coffee news, openings, and stories from London’s specialty scene.

For the Love of Coffee: The Story Behind Moonstruck Café

Today’s episode takes us inside the story of Moonstruck Café with its founder, Liam Clifford. In just two years, Moonstruck has become one of London’s most respected coffee spots, earning its place among the top venues in the London Coffee Guide. We dive into Liam’s journey from passionate coffee enthusiast to business owner, exploring how he’s stayed true to his purist vision while building a name in a competitive scene. Along the way, we talk collaboration with fellow coffee geeks, the philosophy behind his approach — and, of course, get into the details of turbo shots. Credits music: "Rings of Saturn" by Matt Kent [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2fKyUKhiXoQTK4PkasLrgl] in association with The Coffee Music Project [https://www.coffeemusicproject.com/] Create a free profile on The London Coffee Guide website [https://www.londoncoffeeguide.com/], subscribe to @thelondoncoffeeguide [https://www.instagram.com/thelondoncoffeeguide/] on Instagram and follow the latest coffee news, openings, and stories from London’s specialty scene.