Taste-testing Viral Drink Recipes with a WBC Judge | COFFEE BREAK!

Taste-testing Viral Drink Recipes with a WBC Judge | COFFEE BREAK!

3 viral coffee recipes, 1 esteemed WBC Judge. Ben Bicknell put his well-honed sensory skills to the test, judging the “fridge cigarette", “Limoncello espresso”, and “espresso bomb”.  How do these drinks stack up against the palette of a guy who judges coffee for a living? Which trends are pointing to a genuine demand in the industry, and which are full of air? Tune in to find out! Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on the fly  barista tips, honest and unfiltered cafe reviews (eek), hospitality stories and gate kept coffee secrets. Want more coffee content?  IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4e8cead0-6644-4c4a-b419-28c825b1b236 [https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4e8cead0-6644-4c4a-b419-28c825b1b236] Want to get in touch? Hit us up at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com [hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com] for any questions or comments. Proudly sponsored by: Marco Beverage Systems: https://www.instagram.com/marcobeveragesystems/ [https://www.instagram.com/marcobeveragesystems/]  Apax Lab: https://apaxlab.com/ [https://apaxlab.com/] Condesa Co.Lab: https://condesacolab.com.au/ [https://condesacolab.com.au/]   Riverina Fresh: https://www.riverinafresh.com.au/ [https://www.riverinafresh.com.au/] Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Coffee Science vs Coffee Myths | CHRIS H. HENDON!

Coffee people love science … but only when it agrees with them. In this episode, we sit down with Christopher H. Hendon, computational chemist, Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oregon, co-author of Water for Coffee, and one of the most recognisable voices in modern coffee science! We talk about what makes good science, why the coffee industry is so vulnerable to pseudoscience, and how professionals can better separate useful evidence from confident noise. Chris breaks down everything from freezing coffee beans and the Ross Droplet Technique to water chemistry, coffee extraction, cold brew, co-ferments, climate change, and why one experiment rarely proves what people think it proves. This one is for the coffee nerds, the science-curious, and anyone who has ever heard a coffee claim online and thought: “Wait… is that actually true?” If you're new here (welcome), our show dives into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the day - It's Just Coffee! Explore everything Chris here: Insta @chhendon https://pages.uoregon.edu/chendon/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-71526-5?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3 CHAPTERS 00:00 Coffee Science vs Coffee Myths 03:29 Meet Chris Hendon 05:21 Why Coffee Gets Science Wrong 13:00 Freezing Coffee Beans Explained 14:39 Ross Droplet Technique Explained 17:39 Better Coffee Experiments 21:24 James Hoffmann’s Long Black Theory 29:00 How to Spot Bad Coffee Science 36:46 Can Science Fix Bad Coffee? 41:32 Why Water Chemistry Matters 44:46 Water for Coffee 2 49:33 Why Coffee Tastes Different Everywhere 55:13 The Future of Coffee Education 01:03:33 Coffee Processing and Climate Change 01:08:40 Is Cold Brew Actually Bad? 01:10:02 Rethinking Coffee Equipment 01:12:47 One Coffee Belief to Challenge Want more coffee content? IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4e8cead0-6644-4c4a-b419-28c825b1b236 Want to get in touch? Hit us up at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments. Proudly sponsored by: Marco Beverage Systems: https://www.instagram.com/marcobeveragesystems/ Apax Lab: https://apaxlab.com/ Condesa Co.Lab: https://condesacolab.com.au/ Riverina Fresh: https://www.riverinafresh.com.au/ Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

We React to North America’s Specialty Coffee Report | COFFEE BREAK!

For the first time, specialty coffee has overtaken traditional coffee consumption in the U.S. We unpack this year’s Specialty Coffee Report, including the key trends behind the shift, where people are drinking coffee, who's driving growth, and what drinks are gaining the most momentum. Plus! – How can you apply these findings to your place in the industry?!  00:00 – The 2026 Specialty Coffee Report 03:00 – Specialty Coffee Takes the Lead 06:10 – America’s Espresso Boom 09:15 – Cold Coffee All Year Round 11:10 – Who’s Driving Coffee Growth? 12:20 – The Flavours Consumers Love 16:20 – The Rise of Home Brewing 17:30 – What Coffee Businesses Should Know 18:50 – Coffee Market Update 21:00 – Final Thoughts Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on the fly barista tips, honest and unfiltered cafe reviews (eek), hospitality stories and gate kept coffee secrets. Want more coffee content?  IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4e8cead0-6644-4c4a-b419-28c825b1b236 [https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4e8cead0-6644-4c4a-b419-28c825b1b236] Want to get in touch? Hit us up at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com [hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com] for any questions or comments. Proudly sponsored by: Marco Beverage Systems: https://www.instagram.com/marcobeveragesystems/ [https://www.instagram.com/marcobeveragesystems/]  Apax Lab: https://apaxlab.com/ [https://apaxlab.com/] Condesa Co.Lab: https://condesacolab.com.au/ [https://condesacolab.com.au/]   Riverina Fresh: https://www.riverinafresh.com.au/ [https://www.riverinafresh.com.au/] Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Testing James Hoffmann’s Insane Americano Recipe | COFFEE BREAK!

James Hoffmann claims that adding steamed water to your long black creates a better drink… so we put his theory to the test. In today’s Coffee Break we conduct a blind tasting to compare steamed water, boiler water, and water from a kettle. Our very own WBC judge decides–groundbreaking or gimmicky!? CHAPTERS ! 00:00 James Hoffmann’s Steamed Water Americano Theory 01:03 Why Long Blacks and Americanos Are So Inconsistent 02:35 Why Espresso Machine Water Could Be the Problem 03:52 Making the First Steamed Water Long Black 06:34 Blind Taste Test: Boiler Water vs Kettle vs Steamed Water 09:52 First Taste Test Results 10:52 Round Two: Retesting the Theory 12:38 Final Verdict on Steamed Water Coffee 15:12 The Bigger Problem With Long Blacks in Cafes 17:23 Does Crema Make Coffee Taste Worse? 19:14 The Problem With Macchiatos, Long Macs and Magics 21:39 Should Cafe Menus Be Simpler? 23:39 Final Thoughts: Is the Hack Worth It? Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on the fly barista tips, honest and unfiltered cafe reviews (eek), hospitality stories and gate kept coffee secrets. James Hoffmann’s Theory: https://youtu.be/0HdzJz_evNw?si=rXDB4i12iRb7Klrg [https://youtu.be/0HdzJz_evNw?si=rXDB4i12iRb7Klrg]  Want more coffee content?  IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4e8cead0-6644-4c4a-b419-28c825b1b236 [https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4e8cead0-6644-4c4a-b419-28c825b1b236] Want to get in touch? Hit us up at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com [hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com] for any questions or comments. Proudly sponsored by: Marco Beverage Systems: https://www.instagram.com/marcobeveragesystems/ [https://www.instagram.com/marcobeveragesystems/]  Apax Lab: https://apaxlab.com/ [https://apaxlab.com/] Condesa Co.Lab: https://condesacolab.com.au/ [https://condesacolab.com.au/]   Riverina Fresh: https://www.riverinafresh.com.au/ [https://www.riverinafresh.com.au/] Thanks for listening!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Café Red Flags We Notice In The First 30 Seconds | COFFEE BREAK!

You never get a second chance to make a first impression. That’s why we’re analysing the first 30 seconds of stepping into a cafe: What immediately sets the tone? What are the biggest greenflags… and redflags? We discuss the importance of soundscapes, coffee menus, and staff demeanor, telling you what to look for, and for cafe owners, what mistakes you might be making before the customer has even ordered.  Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on the fly barista tips, honest and unfiltered cafe reviews (eek), hospitality stories and gate kept coffee secrets. Want more coffee content?  IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4e8cead0-6644-4c4a-b419-28c825b1b236 [https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4e8cead0-6644-4c4a-b419-28c825b1b236] Want to get in touch? Hit us up at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com [hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com] for any questions or comments. Proudly sponsored by: Marco Beverage Systems: https://www.instagram.com/marcobeveragesystems/ [https://www.instagram.com/marcobeveragesystems/]  Apax Lab: https://apaxlab.com/ [https://apaxlab.com/] Condesa Co.Lab: https://condesacolab.com.au/ [https://condesacolab.com.au/]   Riverina Fresh: https://www.riverinafresh.com.au/ [https://www.riverinafresh.com.au/] Thanks for listening!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]