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CVA 1 Year On: Have Things Improved? WIth Craig Simon of Criteria Coffee

Last year the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) announced sweeping changes to what is known at the Coffee Value Assessment. Coffee professionals were furious that a seemingly functional system of assessing a coffees quality was being replaced by a system that was far more complex. Craig Simon is Australia's leading coffee trainer who was one of two certified Q Grade instructors in the country. Craig has embraced the new changes and teaches the course at Criteria Coffee, his co roasting and education space. Kirk and Craig discuss the new form and whether or not it is practical. Among other things, Craig recounts a notorious incident involving chocolate milk and orange juice and the pre batch topic comes up.... Again!

Australia Chooses Its Favourite Coffee Roaster

'Breakfast Shirts' or Mark Crotti is a content creator who travels Australia as a touring musician and cafe connoisseur. Mark has compiled some data from a survey sent out to his followers. It seeks to find out: Who is Australia's favourite coffee roaster? What is Australia's favourite coffee order? And where is the best breakfast in the country? Kirk and Mark discuss all this week on The Coffee Show!!

Nic Petrie: PBDS, Co Fermentation, UFC

Nic Petrie is the Head of Coffee for Born and Raised, a Melbourne based coffee roasting supplying cafes and sharpening their focus to go direct to consumer. Nic has been one of the lead agitators with pre batched coffee, something Kirk is very familiar with. Additionally, Nic has been big on Co-Fermentation. Kirk and Nic discuss the potential problems that Co Ferments could create and also discuss future UFC match ups for those that are interested. Kirk also delivers a nuclear hot take in the 'Grind My Bean' segment that may well and truly get him cancelled! If you're reading this, like, subscribe, tell a friend and leave a comment. Helps us keep this podcast FREE!!

Why is Specialty Coffee Becoming Mainstream? With Ryan Caisley of Oatly

Ryan Caisley is an ‘Oat Dealer’ from Oatly based in Melbourne Australia. When working in London, Ryan would often serve some of the biggest name actors and sports stars, leading to him eventually featuring in a Hollywood film! Kirk and Ryan discuss famous stars like Jimmy Butler and Emma Chamberlain entering the specialty coffee industry with their own brands that are doing very well. Sustainability also gets a mention as it seems to not be a priority in the context of foreign wars and the cost of living crisis. And finally, Kirk wants Google reviews abolished!! Like this podcast? Like, subscribe and comment to help a brother out!!

Beginner and Advanced: How to Make Espresso Like a World Champion

Think of this podcast as a 100 minute lesson on how to make espresso. Whether you're a beginner at home or in the cafe, you're going to get something out of this. 2022 World Barista Champion Anthony Douglas sits down with Kirk to go through espresso making. What is the best equipment to use if you're on a budget? Where should you allocate your money for buying home coffee equipment? Plus, Anthony makes an exclusive announcement on the podcast that you may just love! Like this podcast? Share with two friends! Order beans here: www.projectzero.coffee