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Join us for an exciting episode of the CoffeeU Podcast as we dive into the highlights of the SCA Specialty Coffee Expo in Houston! Hosts Nathan and Brad are joined by special guests Abby Phillips, Head Trainer at Baba Java Coffee, and Christopher Tickell, manager of the Homewood store, to share their experiences from the event soon to be known as World of Coffee.In this episode, we explore the coolest innovations, like a coffee-making robot pulling espresso shots and Fellow's buzzworthy new home espresso machine. Abby and Christopher discuss standout coffees (and some that missed the mark), trendy ORIGAMI brewers, and the rise of home roasters. They also dish on quirky finds, like chickpea milk and mushroom coffee, plus a hilarious story about Randy's Mississippi lunch misadventure.From industry trends to networking challenges, our team reflects on how the expo inspires them to elevate Baba Java's craft and stay true to specialty coffee ideals. Plus, stick around for the Baba Beat with Abby, covering new team members, ramped-up training, and upcoming seasonal menus.Don't miss this lively recap packed with insights, laughs, and a deep dive into the vibrant world of specialty coffee! Join us next time on CoffeeU.

Join us for Episode 3 of CoffeeU, where we dive into Part 2 of our Dubai adventure! Nathan and Brad are joined by special guests Joshua and Rachel Parvin to recap their experience at the World of Coffee expo in Dubai.Discover what makes this global specialty coffee expo a must-attend event, from Baba Java's booth showcasing their exceptional coffees to meeting roasters and farmers from around the world. The team shares insights on networking, marketing, and the hard work that follows the event to turn connections into lasting relationships and sales. Plus, a quick geography lesson on the United Arab Emirates!Grab your coffee and tune in for a lively chat about the heart of the coffee industry!

Join us on this exciting episode of CoffeeU as hosts Nathan Parvin and Brad Haynes welcome special-ty guests Joshua and Rachel Parvin, joining all the way from Dubai, UAE— 8,000 miles away! Joshua and Rachel, key players in launching CoffeeU and Baba Java Coffee, share their journey of expanding Baba Java to the Middle East.Discover why Dubai is a global coffee hub, how they're bringing specialty green coffee to a thriving market, how coffee culture differs from the U.S., and the challenges and joys of life in a vibrant, expat-driven city. From fruity coffee trends to relational cafe vibes, this episode brews up a global perspective—perfect for your next coffee break!

S3 E1: We're Back! New Stores, New Ventures, and a New Lease on LifeAfter a year-and-a-half hiatus, CoffeeU is back with a bang! Join us as we recap the wild ride since our last episode: two new Baba Java stores (Meadowbrook and Homewood), a sweet partnership with Pop Bar for gelato pops, and Josh's green coffee triumph in Dubai. Our wholesale team's thriving, we've added Colombian coffees (Pink Bourbon & co-fermented!), and Nathan opens up about his battle with lymphoma that paused us last year, and how he's kicking cancer's butt now. We've got new segments like “Grounds for Celebration” and “Baba Beat,” plus hot coffee news: coffee prices are spiking, and we discuss why. Don't miss our April 14th home espresso class at Homewood—only 15 spots! Grab a cup and catch up with us—better than ever.In This Episode:New stores: Meadowbrook & HomewoodGelato pops with Pop BarDubai green coffee successNathan's cancer journeyCoffee price spike explainedEvent: Home Espresso Class, April 14thLinks:Espresso Class Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/home-espresso-class-baba-java-coffee-tickets-1270787853679Wholesale Inquiries: lee@babajavacoffee.comFull Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bV5y79RgQbA

In this episode, Nathan, Brad and Joshua interview Jacob Phillips about all things mobile. They cover how they source their mobile units electricity, how they stay prepared for each event and how they manage up-keep on their mobile coffee vehicles. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Jacob Phillips is the Mobile Coordinator at Baba Java Coffee. He leads our mobile functions when we have catering events and maintains all of our mobile equipment including our airstream and cart. He is thorough, kind, and leads our mobile events seamlessly.  Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua Interview Lee Wideman about the best places to station a mobile coffee vehicle. They discuss some strategies to finding the best location and booking the most beneficial events by prioritizing two aspects. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Lee Wideman has been working for Baba Java for the past year as Director of Client Services. He leads a team of professionals to strategize, sell and distribute our products to the greater Birmingham area and beyond.  Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, Joshua and Wendi dive deep into starting a mobile business. They discuss the benefits to having a mobile component to a cafe as well as what rules and formalities you need to think through before beginning this endeavor. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Wendi Parvin is the Vice President of Administration for BJC and has worked at Baba Java since it's beginning. Without Wendi, Baba Java would not have made it from a dream to reality. She continues to instill the companies values and remain the detail oriented innovator at Baba Java Coffee.  Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, Joshua and Reuben explain some of the processes necessary for training roasting employees. They also discuss the evolving needs for technology and training on how to process orders. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2017. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Reuben has been with Baba Java since 2018 where he began learning to roast. He was truly born with a talent for the art of roasting and just became CQI Certified as a Q Grader last year. There are less than 7,000 CQI Q Graders worldwide and only 400 in the US. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Reuben has been with Baba Java since 2018 where he began learning to roast. He was truly born with a talent for the art of roasting and just became CQI Certified as a Q Grader last year. There are less than 7,000 CQI Q Graders worldwide and only 400 in the US. Take Our Coffee Profile ⁠Quiz⁠ Try Our Coffee ⁠https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box⁠ Let's Connect ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua discuss what it takes to find the location for a roasting facility. They also discuss the different rules to consider when looking for the right warehouse or shop to host your roasting equipment and materials. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile ⁠Quiz⁠ Try Our Coffee ⁠https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box⁠ Let's Connect ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad and Joshua discuss all of the possible build outs when opening a cafe. From acquiring something preexisting to building something new, they discuss some of the challenges and positives of each kind of layout and their experience with them. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile ⁠Quiz⁠ Try Our Coffee ⁠https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box⁠ Let's Connect ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Website

Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. SK Vaughn is the Director of Marketing Strategy at Electromagnetic Marketing and has developed comprehensive marketing plans and assisted the Baba Java team during her two years at the agency. She is both a well admired professional and beloved friend to the Baba Java team! Take Our Coffee Profile ⁠Quiz⁠ Try Our Coffee ⁠https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box⁠ Let's Connect ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Website

Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Abigail Phillips is the Head Barista at Baba Java Coffee. She serves as our head trainer, our lead drink innovator and our knowledgeable expert on all things brewing. Take Our Coffee Profile ⁠Quiz⁠ Try Our Coffee ⁠https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box⁠ Let's Connect ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Website

Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile ⁠Quiz⁠ Try Our Coffee ⁠https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box⁠ Let's Connect ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Website

Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile ⁠Quiz⁠ Try Our Coffee ⁠https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box⁠ Let's Connect ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Website

Theyaccessibility Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua interview Wendi Parvin on how to hire employees. They go into detail about how to hire the right employees even at seemingly the wrong time, how to attract employees and how to begin the onboarding process. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Wendi Parvin is the Vice President of Administration for BJC and has worked at Baba Java since it's beginning. Without Wendi, Baba Java would not have made it from a dream to reality. She continues to instill the companies values and remain the detail oriented innovator at Baba Java Coffee.  Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua dive into the concepts discussed in Jim Collins book Good to Great. They specifically hone in on the details of Level 5 leaders and the hedgehog model. Check out Jim Collins site and purchase Good to Great here Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua discuss how to go about building out a café. They talk about who to partner with, potential complications and ultimately why the build out is an important piece to spend time, energy and effort on. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua talk about how to approach launching a business and the purpose behind a soft opening. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, Joshua and Wendi discuss how to apply your business as the entity you desire and how to hire employees. They discuss some of the ease of hiring for a coffee shop in particular as well as a strategy to get the best employees and reserve them for the right time. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua dive deep into the considerations of what a coffee shop should be centered around. They give guidance on how to discover what can be brought to the table and discuss different types of capital that are necessary to start a business. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua discuss where to start as a future business owner. They go over the general concepts of what kind of coffee business you might want to start, how to find a good location and the different kinds of capital to consider when going starting out. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua discuss the general business concepts that will be introduced in season 2 of CoffeeU. These concepts cover most businesses that would be created in the coffee industry. Each future episode will get into the nitty-gritty of exactly how to operate and begin those different coffee entities. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua interview Wendi Parvin. Wendi is the VP of Administration at Baba Java Coffee and serves as the shops "Mama Java." She speaks on her perspective of the start of BJC and her role now as she navigates being mother, wife and friend to her coworkers. "Like our meeting we had on Monday. There was a little tension; what he didn't say in that is that it was between Nathan and I. Because we technically and many times see things through different lenses and I think what we've learned is that's not a personal thing and it does make our business better." - Wendi Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Wendi Parvin is the Vice President of Administration for BJC and has worked at Baba Java since it's beginning. Without Wendi, Baba Java would not have made it from a dream to reality. She continues to instill the companies values and remain the detail oriented innovator at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua interview Alejandro Betancur, our newest employee that is already making an impact since beginning his career with Baba Java. Alejandro talks about his initial interest in Baba Java and how he came to be on the Baba Java International team heading to Dubai in 2023. From his upbringing as a Colombian, to his interest in intercultural studies, to his recent move, we learn a lot about Alejandro and what he is passionate about. "All my life I've wanted to be in the middle and just like have like a career and a life there because I love the culture, I love the people," said Alejandro. "I have a big passion for culture." Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Alejandro Betancur is both a barista, roaster, and an integral member of the Baba Java International team. He has worked at Baba Java for the past three months and has already made an impact in many sectors of the business. He is beloved by all who meet him, especially the Baba Java family. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua interview Nicholas Hanna, barista for Baba Java Coffee and production assistant to CoffeeU. Nicholas tells us how he came to work at BJC and how his role has changed. We get to know him more as we hear about his previous work experience and journey with coffee, as well as his insight on marriage after a few weeks with his bride. "I feel like Baba Java has been to me just, like I said earlier, just a gift in that area of growing and knowing more. Being confident and assured that the information that I'm given is up-to-date, it's a well-worn path," said Nicholas. "The head barista didn't just like google this and regurgitate information to me" Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Nicholas Hanna has been working for Baba Java since March of 2022 and quickly became a beloved team member both behind the bar and behind the camera. He is vastly talented and has allowed those talents to shape Baba Java Coffee in such a positive way. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua interview Rachel Parvin, producer of CoffeeU and the Media Coordinator for Baba Java Coffee. She discusses what it is like to work with family as well as the trust built and reciprocated in the Baba Java work environment. "I can trust the people I work for, I can trust Brad. And that's another huge, huge, huge thing. The culture that we have at Baba Java, it's really just about trust." - Rachel Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Rachel Parvin has been working for Baba Java since January of 2022. She serves as the content manager for all things Baba Java Coffee and CoffeeU. Joshua and Rachel will be taking Baba Java overseas for the first international branch: Baba Java Dubai. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua talk with Lee Wideman about joining the Baba Java team. He specifically talks about his sales experience and what he is doing to best serve Baba Java customers through Client Services. "Anybody can sell something," said Lee." But what we want to do is make sure the client is taken care of. And we do want to sell them our product because we believe it's important, but if we want to continue to have that relationship we want to educate our clients on what is excellent coffee, how do we make sure we serve excellent coffee, and what is the story behind that excellent coffee.” -Lee. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Lee Wideman has been working for Baba Java for the past few months as Director of Client Services. He leads a team of professionals to strategize, sell and distribute our products to the greater Birmingham area and beyond. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, Joshua and Landon talk about how Landon joined the Baba Java Family. They discuss Landons journey from regular customer to desiring to work for Baba Java during the pandemic and where he is now in his role. "I would say just the...I mean the community is probably the main...the main thing that I enjoy. I do enjoy like creating the coffee drinks and making latte art and serving customers, but the thing that gets me going everyday is that I get to work with friends....really like family." - Landon Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Landon Mullins is Baba Java's syrup master, barista, reels team member and so much more. He has played an important role in cultivating the culture and creating impressive drinks at Baba Java and serves as an invaluable team member. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad and Joshua interview Evie Parvin and Robin Meeks on their experience as college students working at Baba Java. Evie gives us insight on working with family and being a coffee professional while not enjoying the drink herself. Robin shares what brought her to Birmingham and how she has grown to love coffee through BJC. "Everyone that works is great. I have fun with all of them. It's so fun to get to know them. Like during slower periods where you don't really have any shift work to do, we can just kind of talk and hangout and it's a good time. I love it." Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Evie, Nathan's daughter, has been apart of Baba Java's foundation. She has worked as a barista and reliable coworker since 2019 when the cafe opened. Robin has been apart of our team for 8 months as a barista and friend. We appreciate the way she methodical brews and intentionally serves. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan and Brad continue their series on employee interviews by talking with Jocelyn Johnson. Jocelyn shares her story about how she came to work for Baba Java Coffee after having a relationship with BJC in a different capacity. Her unique journey from corporate to small business is definitely worth the listen. "I mean starting a small business obviously is not for everyone but it is so....one of the reasons is because...it is so lonely," Jocelyn said. "You can be really isolated in starting this. So, to have this guy reach out and offer more than I asked, I was like wow, ok. Maybe there is support out there." Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2017. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Jocelyn is the inventory coordinator for Baba Java Coffee among many other roles and responsibilities. She pioneered Baba Java through the organization of The World Games and continues to serve as a loyal and reliable employee at the café. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan and Brad interview Jacob and Abby Phillips on their experiences working at Baba Java. Abby and Jacob give us the inside scoop on working with family, how they came to Baba Java Coffee, and where they think the specialty coffee industry is going. "In all honestly, in being genuine, it's been...it's been so cool. I've learned so much about you know just people, just the work itself. But then having the responsibilities that I have with the company, I've learned a lot about myself and just the industry and how much I love the coffee industry and the community that we get to serve everyday." - Abigail Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Abigail Phillips is the Head Barista at Baba Java Coffee. She serves as our head trainer, our lead drink innovator and our knowledgeable expert on all things brewing. Jacob Phillips is the Mobile Coordinator at Baba Java Coffee. He leads our mobile functions when we have catering events and maintains all of our mobile equipment including our airstream and cart. He is thorough, kind, and leads our mobile events seamlessly. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, Joshua and Sydney talk about how Sydney came to be apart of the Baba Java family three years ago and her journey with coffee. Sydney started as a barista with Baba Java when the cafe first opened and has continued into the promoted roles of Lead Closer and Assistant Trainer to the Head Trainer. "I work with people that are awesome people that really love each other well and handle conflict really well. which is not something that I had really ever seen in a job before, said Sydney. "That and then the customers. Being able to interact with people from a variety of different walks of life and get to know people on a level where you are serving them, but also, like, just getting to talk to them about everyday things. I love making coffee and I think it is so much fun but I think like the community aspect is one of my favorite parts." Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Sydney Hazlewood is Lead Closer and Assistant Trainer to the Head Trainer at Baba Java Coffee. She has been apart of our team since the day the cafe opened and has brought so much value to our work environment for the three years we have gotten to claim her. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad Joshua and Reuben unpack the experience of becoming a certified Q-Grader. Both Joshua and Reuben are certified Q-Graders and they were able to speak on the process of their testing and compare their experiences both in pandemic and post pandemic. "We have gone through class and training and have been in the coffee industry for long enough to where our sensory skills are developed in order to officially and are certifiably able to grade coffee." - Joshua Parvin Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2017. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Reuben has been with Baba Java since 2018 where he began learning to roast. He was truly born with a talent for the art of roasting and just became CQI Certified as a Q Grader last year. There are less than 7,000 CQI Q Graders worldwide and only 400 in the US. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, Joshua and Abby go through a series of questions that customers asked about brewing. They discuss everything from why Baba Java does not serve frappuccinos to what the difference between an iced latte and an iced macchiato is. "As I get infinitely smaller on my grounds, how much water is going to be interacting with those spheres?" said Nathan. "The surface area gets larger of the volume amount, because the volumes the same, it's the same amount of material, but they get smaller and smaller and smaller and smaller and when you pour water on it, the surface area increase is able to interact more with the water that is poured on there." Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2017. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Abigail Phillips is the head barista at Baba Java Coffee. She serves as our head trainer, our lead drink innovator and our knowledgeable expert on all things brewing. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, Josh and Abby teach how different brewing methods result in different levels of flavor. Abby speaks on her expertise as a barista and how she comes up with recipes for different brewing methods in order to have the perfect balanced extraction of coffee. "Nailing down a recipe, getting your ratio, your coffee to water ratio right. And there's not one way. There are many ways, and depending on how strong you want it, how much flavor you are trying to extract, which hopefully you are trying to extract as much flavor as possible," said Abby. "which by the way, extraction is just water interacting with coffee grounds, so that's what I do basically every day. I'm just basically fine tuning and thinking about different brewing recipes." Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2017. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Abigail Phillips is the head barista at Baba Java Coffee. She serves as our head trainer, our lead drink innovator and our knowledgeable expert on all things brewing. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, Joshua and Abby unpack the best ways to brew at home. From V60's to the right grinders, the team informs on all things necessary to brew the perfect cup right from your home. "Really the first thing and the easiest thing is to get good coffee," said Brad. "Get good coffee, that's number one. And then, the next step to really up your coffee game is, we talked about before, but getting a scale. It could be just a normal scale that you buy at your local store, and then getting your own grinder I would say go hand in hand, a scale and a grinder. Then, once you have those two things, get a good coffee brewer. Whether it's as basic as just a good v60 dripper with filters or you want to go get an automatic brewer, but those three things I think are essential to have good coffee at home." Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2017. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Abigail Phillips is the head barista at Baba Java Coffee. She serves as our head trainer, our lead drink innovator and our knowledgeable expert on all things brewing. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode Nathan and Brad speak with Arden Vickers, Volunteer Lead of The World Games 2022. Arden speaks to her experience traveling all the way from Bermuda to work in Birmingham with the volunteers. "I work with about 600 volunteers back in Bermuda, so it's a bit of a jump for the games. There's about over 5,000 volunteers for the games," said Arden. "Hear at the headquarters we have about 800-1,000 volunteers through it a day because it's for all the venues here for the BJCC." "Everybody's super lovely, super friendly, so it's made me feel very much at home." - Arden Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2017. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Arden Vickers was the Volunteer Lead of the World Games 2022. Arden became a friend and expert that we could always count on seeing everyday at our Baba Java stand in the BJCC headquarters. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan and Brad interview Kathy Boswell, EVP of volunteer and community engagement of The World Games 2022. Kathy has been a loyal customer to Baba Java since its opening and played large part in Baba Java's involvement in the World Games. She spoke on her experience as an employee for such a large undertaking and the impact that Baba Java Coffee had on the World Games. "It was the touch of you're special, not that I matter, but that I was special. That's something that had to be created from the culture within your organization. And it was very obvious they understood your purpose, and your mission of your organization." - Kathy Boswell Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2017. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Kathy Boswell is the EVP of Volunteers and Community Engagement of The World Games 2022. She also serves as a long-time loyal customer of Baba Java Coffee and dear friend. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan interviews Jocelyn Johnson about her experience as one of Baba Java's main organizers for the large event: The World Games. Baba Java served as the Official Hot Coffee of the World Games 2022 providing coffee for nearly 4,000 volunteers during the world record breaking "This was an amazing undertaking and a crazy experience that I never thought we could handle. So that's why we've been putting so many effort into it because we are so small, but we are small but mighty." - Jocelyn Johnson Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2017. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Jocelyn is the inventory coordinator for Baba Java Coffee among many other roles and responsibilities. She pioneered Baba Java through the organization of The World Games and continues to serve as a loyal and reliable employee at the café. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

This episode with Nathan, Brad, Josh and Abby, speaks to some of the small but important steps to understand in the brewing process. Abby shares her knowledge from her experience as a barista from the fundamentals of great balance to the nitty gritty of what details to look for. As always with Abby, there are plenty of food analogies to better understand. "Anyone can brew coffee, anyone can try and make espresso or whatever it is," said Abby. "but if you're not looking for a balance in anything, in any facet of coffee, whether its roasting or brewing, you've gotta find that balance." Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2017. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Abigail Phillips is the head barista at Baba Java Coffee. She serves as our head trainer, our lead drink innovator and our knowledgeable expert on all things brewing. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, Abby and Josh introduce some brew methods used at the cafe and at home. We get to know our head barista at Baba Java Coffee and we learn how Abigail came to make coffee her career. "Because customer service is a huge part of what we do, and we want to provide excellent customer service, it's hard to do that when you're focused on one job, " said Brad. "When you're doing a pour over, you can't really talk to people. you have to be focused on that. So, I wanted to take the human element out of that, so that Baristas are free to do other things...It allows are baristas to grind, start the brew, give a little swirl and then they are free to do something else for the next couple of minutes while it brews" - Brad speaking to our Pour Steady brewing method. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2017. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Abigail Phillips is the head barista at Baba Java Coffee. She serves as our head trainer, our lead drink innovator and our knowledgeable expert on all things brewing. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, Reuben and Josh answer some of the most frequently asked questions they receive about roasting. They answer questions like, "what is the difference between dark, medium and light roast?" or answering to the topic of adding flavors to coffee in the roasting process. Reuben and Josh also share their personal growth stories of how they became the baristas that they are today. "its part of our philosophy. we like to enhance the hard work that the farmers done, so we don't add anything. We just use our roasting techniques to bring our the natural flavors that come in the coffee anyways. That's where the flavors come from." - Josh Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2017. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Reuben has been with Baba Java since 2018 where he began learning to roast. He was truly born with a talent for the art of roasting and just became CQI Certified as a Q Grader last year. There are less than 7,000 CQI Q Graders worldwide and only 400 in the US. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan and Brad interview Baba Java's roaster and International team lead, Reuben and Josh. This episode serves as the second of three to introduce the art of roasting and all that it entails. "A lot of it is where you're located. If you have enough water to do a wash process," said Brad. "Up until the 1850's, there was no wash process. it was natural fermentation up until then." - Brad "The honey process just means its fermented in that layer that Brad called the "flesh", the mucilage is the technical term; the outer skin. And you ferment it just in that flesh," said Josh. "It looks like honey thats why its called the honey process. It's the color of it. The color of the seed after that has been removed." - Josh "They call it anaerobic fermentation because the stuff around it, the mucilage or the fruit, is withdrawn from oxygen. Sometimes they use a water bath kind of like the wash process, in just the whole fruit. And sometimes they use actual tanks where they just take all the oxygen out. So it just means without oxygen" - Josh Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2017. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Reuben has been with Baba Java since 2018 where he began learning to roast. He was truly born with a talent for the art of roasting and just became CQI Certified as a Q Grader last year. There are less than 7,000 CQI Q Graders worldwide and only 400 in the US. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan and Brad interview Baba Java's roaster and International team lead, Reuben and Josh. This episode serves as the first of three to introduce the art of roasting and all that it entails. "We roast medium because that's our roast philosophy. We want to have...we want to accentuate and we want to highlight the natural flavors that are present in this coffee and the coffees we get. we select these coffees because of their natural flavors and we want to highlight the hard work that the farmers have done to grow these coffees as well." - Reuben "That second phase, that development phase, is really integral to how the flavor of your coffee is going to come out in the end." - Reuben Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2017. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Reuben has been with Baba Java since 2018 where he began learning to roast. He was truly born with a talent for the art of roasting and just became CQI Certified as a Q Grader last year. There are less than 7,000 CQI Q Graders worldwide and only 400 in the US. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Brad, Nathan and Josh go in depth about the significance behind single origin coffees. They discuss what "origin" really means and why Baba Java serves the origins the they do. "We really are looking for a spectrum of flavor, really. So we want to provide customers with options," said Brad. "What we are looking for, flavor plays a lot into that. Of course price plays into it and also who we are getting it from plays into that." Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2017. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Josh and Reuben interview multiple guests live at SCA (Speciality Coffee Association). They speak with professionals in all facets of the coffee industry in short interviews throughout their time at the convention. Take a listen to hear from producers, competitors, baristas and more! "Coffee brings joy. coffee brings laughter. and meeting with so many coffee enthusiasts has been the best highlight of this expo." - Peter Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin in 2017. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Reuben Parsons is the Roast Master at Baba Java Coffee. He is also a certified Q-Grader and continues to improve his roasting abilities by furthering his education. He is also an Aussie with a cool accent. Rachel Parvin is the Media Coordinator at Baba Java Coffee. She serves as the content creator, podcast producer and passionate photographer. Occasionally, she jumps on the mic in the podcast. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee Here Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, Nathan, Brad and Josh settle the debate about fair trade coffee and compare it to ethical sourcing. Josh and Brad share their expertise about how both the farmer and the consumer can be mislead by the concept of not-so-fair trade. “From the beginning, It's been part of our goal and part of the way that we do business is to make sure that we're working with people who are supporting farmers directly, make sure they are getting a fair price for what their getting, make sure their standard of living is equal to the country their living in or even better.” - Brad “Our society and culture is changing rapidly, but I still believe that character counts and we as a business believe that our ethical values cannot be compromised. We want to be open and honest; treat people fairly. Give our farmers the best lives they can have. We believe that's what we're called to do, because we don't just live in our little bubble, in our little culture, in our little society here in the United States. But we live in a world where we interact now. We can talk to people and have business relationships with people all over the world and we want to treat them fairly and let them have the opportunity to have the best lives they can have. That's what we believe in at Baba Java and we will practice that as long as we are a company; long as I have anything to do with it.” - Nathan Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2017. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin in 2017. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

In this episode, we interview one of our partners, Joshua Jagelman. about ethical farming and sourcing practices. He is the producer of our China coffee with Yunnan Coffee Traders and shares his perspective of the producers side of the industry. "I would encourage your listeners to think about efficiency in the coffee chain. So when I think about things being ethical I htrink about a consumer paying a fair price for coffee for coffee that's being produced efficiently" - Joshua Joshua currently lives in Thailand with his family. They first moved to Asia in 1996 where he began to learn his love for coffee and for the culture of China. You can check our Yunnan Coffee's instagram here | Instagram Brad is the Vice President of Operations. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee Here Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

While Josh, Reuben and Rachel were at SCA in Boston this year, they interviewed with the famous Morgan Eckroth. Soon after this interview, she was named the US barista champion of 2022. Really impressive stuff! "Being a barista is a lot of skills all wrapped up in one job. I think the very unfortunate thing that I think we are all trying to change now, is treating barista positions as like kind of like entry level, because it is very much not. It is a difficult job, it takes a lot of skill sets." Morgan Eckroth (well known as "Morgan Drinks Coffee") is the US Barista Champion of 2022, but before then, she was also a very influential coffee connoisseur. She creates content across all platforms and continues to grow in popularity, especially in her comedic barista videos. Check out here stuff here: Youtube | Instagram Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin in 2017. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Rachel Parvin is the Media Coordinator at Baba Java Coffee. She serves as the content creator, podcast producer and passionate photographer. Occasionally, she jumps on the mic in the podcast. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee Here Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website