London Coffee Podcast

Building Coffee Communities: Andrew Whitworth-Smith on Cuppings, Curiosity & the Future of Specialty Coffee

In this episode of the London Coffee Podcast, we sit down with Andrew Whitworth-Smith, founder of The Cupping Directives and Waypoint. Andrew shares his journey from barista to coffee community builder, the story behind creating a central hub for coffee events, and his mission to make coffee education more accessible. We explore sensory experiences, co-fermentation, sustainability, and the future of specialty coffee.   Credits music: Small Talk [https://open.spotify.com/track/64YlBjot2BfgtQElfOKN3D?si=1034480e91604159] by London artist Hope Winter 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.

A Career Built Through Coffee: Jamie Strachan of Caravan Coffee Roasters

Jamie Strachan, Head Roaster at Caravan Coffee Roasters, joins the London Coffee Podcast to talk about his journey into coffee, the power of community, responsible sourcing, regenerative agriculture, and what it takes to create meaningful impact across the coffee chain.   Credits music: Alive [https://open.spotify.com/track/0Mo5PtrADDP2S7p5Vteeb5?si=6a66c994d2074de4]by Greta Lovisa 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.

From Lockdown Roastery to Community Coffee Hub: Story of Carnival Coffee Roasters

In this episode of the London Coffee Podcast, we're talking with Jayne Cromwell, co-founder of Carnival Coffee Roaster. Jayne shares the extraordinary story of how her partner Juan's grandfather won a coffee farm in Colombia in a poker game. We're going to explore Carnival’s remarkable journey from a garden shed roastery during lockdown to one of South London's most community-focused coffee businesses, discuss building a coffee business through COVID, creating meaningful community spaces, balancing the needs of traditional coffee drinkers and curious coffee explorers, and why experiential coffee culture could play a vital role in the future of the high street. Credits music: I could Just Come Round [https://open.spotify.com/track/1THBNjKehg3o3qBKADv9ft?si=1538e9a88cb249ea] by Darcey Hope 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.

“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.