The case for co-roasting

In today’s episode we’re speaking with Tareq Alshaikh, co-founder of Pinnacle Group, the hospitality partner operating Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters, across the GCC.Founded in Australia by Toby Smith in the late 1990s, Toby’s Estate is now a highly respected and pioneering specialty coffee brand across the world. In 2015, Pinnacle Group partnered with Toby’s Estate to franchise the brand in the GCC and now have 20 outlets across Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.In this conversation, Tareq discusses the deep influence of Australian coffee culture in the Middle East, the added business benefits of fully digitised stores, as well as sharing the brand’s plans for regional and international expansion.Credits music: "The Art of Music" by Dudley Music in association with The Coffee Music Project and SEB CollectiveSign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.comSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear

13 Okt 202317min

Today, we’re finishing off our interview series speaking with some of New York’s leading boutique coffee businesses by catching up with Brandon Peña and Sam Sepulveda, Co-founders of 787 Coffee.Founded in 2017, 787 Coffee is one of the fastest boutique coffee chains in New York. They now operate 17 sites in the city, 2 in El Paso Texas and 4 in their native  Puerto Rico where they also operate their own coffee farm.In this conversation they discuss what it means to be a leader, their responsibility to their staff and community and the unexpected silver linings and new opportunities that come from surviving the impact of Hurricane Maria and the pandemic. Credits music: "Welcome to the Boogie by Keren Abreu in association with The Coffee Music Project and SEB CollectiveSign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.comSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear

8 Okt 202319min

In today's episode we continue our interview series speaking with some of New York’s leading boutique coffee businesses.Next up we’re speaking with Gavin Compton and Ryan Wanslow, Owner and Managing Director respectively at Variety Coffee Roasters.In this conversation we discuss the importance of staying original and true to your roots, keeping it simple and, most of all - making sure you enjoy the journey. Credits music:  "For Me" by Norman Alexander in association with The Coffee Music Project and SEB CollectiveSign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.comSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear

7 Okt 202319min

This week we’re back in New York City for the New York Coffee Festival 2023! Over the next three days we’re bringing you exclusive interviews with the founders of three highly successful boutique coffee businesses in New York. First up we speak with Hazel de los Reyes and Clare Lim, Co-founders Gumption Coffee. In this conversation we discuss their belief in the transformational power of the coffee, the lessons they’ve learned in setting up in New York City, and the importance of being fearless and inspiring trust within your teams.Credits music:  New York Makes Me Cry by Abrielle Scharff in association with The Coffee Music Project and SEB CollectiveSign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.comSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear

6 Okt 202320min

In today’s episode we’re speaking with Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood, Founder of Colonna Coffee - a boutique specialty coffee business in the UK.A celebrated author and innovator in the world of coffee, Maxwell will soon be releasing a new book - The Business of Specialty Coffee - exploring the models and operating margins of businesses across the specialty coffee supply chain. We sit down with Maxwell to find out what to expect from his latest publication and discuss his new coffee shop venture in the heart of London's creative district.Pre-order The Business of Specialty Coffee by  Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood here.Credits music: "N Luv Again" by Trop Mal in association with The Coffee Music Project and SEB CollectiveSign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.comSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear

29 Sep 202323min

On the podcast today we’re delving into the worlds of coffee and sport to explore the synergies between these two high profile industries.We'll be speaking with Dr Lindsy Kass, Principle Lecturer, University of Hertfordshire to get a deeper understanding of what caffeine does to the body and how it can affect athletic performance.We'll also hear from Caleb Benoit, Founder, Connect Roasters and Major League Baseball player Ian Happ from the Chicago Cubs, about their business partnership and the importance of aligning on vision and values.Credits music: "Rye Grass Ryder" by Samantha Rise in association with The Coffee Music Project and SEB CollectiveSign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.comSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear

22 Sep 202326min

In our second episode of our summer break, we revisit another inspiring conversation I had with Isabela Raposeiras last year.Isabela is a former Brazilian Barista Champion, Founder of pioneering specialty coffee and coffee education business, Coffee Lab in São Paulo and one of the most accomplished female leaders in the global coffee industry.Credits music: "Curandeiras" by Isadora CantoSign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.comSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear

8 Sep 202336min

We’re taking a short summer break here at 5THWAVE and returning to our usual schedule in two weeks. But to tide you over we’re revisiting a couple of our favourite conversations from the last three years.First up is an incredible James Hoffmann. James is a world-renowned figure in the global coffee industry. A former World Barista Champion, co-founder of Square Mile Coffee Roasters, and author of The World Atlas of Coffee, and a prolific YouTuber who has amassed almost 2 million subscribers.In this conversation, James discusses his ambitions, business tenets, and we discover the mindset that has helped build his remarkable careerSign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.comSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear

1 Sep 202359min