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We start with Aussie burgers and pineapple-on-pizza, then dive into why Colin Harmon from 3fe is one of the most influential operators in modern coffee, and end up talking about café toilet logs in his first book. The boys break down Colin's journey from finance to four-time Irish Barista Champion, the philosophy, and what we know about his new book dropping this December. We also get into some NEWS, with a new study from the University of Adelaide suggesting that one coffee a day might actually protect your heart, Chick-fil-A rolling out a specialty beverage concept called Daybright, and Mazzer's latest grinders featuring dual chambers and magnetic portafilter IDs. There's even a plan forming to try a $980 cup of coffee when we're in Dubai. 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 As always, send us your questions, hot takes, café stories, or anything you want us to unpack next week. Hit us up at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments. Proudly sponsored by Eco Barista: https://www.ecobarista.com.au/ Apax Lab: https://apaxlab.com/ Condesa Co.Lab: https://condesacolab.com.au/ Riverina Fresh: https://www.riverinafresh.com.au/ Thanks for listening! We start with Aussie burgers and pineapple-on-pizza, then dive into why Colin Harmon from 3fe is one of the most influential operators in modern coffee, and end up talking about café toilet logs in his first book. The boys break down Colin's journey from finance to four-time Irish Barista Champion, the philosophy, and what we know about his new book dropping this December. We also get into some NEWS, with a new study from the University of Adelaide suggesting that one coffee a day might actually protect your heart, Chick-fil-A rolling out a specialty beverage concept called Daybright, and Mazzer's latest grinders featuring dual chambers and magnetic portafilter IDs. There's even a plan forming to try a $980 cup of coffee when we're in Dubai. 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 As always, send us your questions, hot takes, café stories, or anything you want us to unpack next week. Hit us up at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments. Proudly sponsored by Eco Barista: https://www.ecobarista.com.au/ 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
Colin Harmon is a four time Irish Barista Champion, founder of 3fe in Dublin, and author of ‘What I Know About Running Coffee Shops.' Starting his coffee journey by serving coffee out of nightclub, he entered his very first barista competition… and he won. And he didn't stop winning. 15 decorated years later, Colin has built cafés, a roastery, and a legendary coffee brand, and has just finished his 2nd book, “What I Know About Growing a Coffee Business.” releasing in a few weeks. In this episode we talk about what it really takes to run a sustainable coffee business today - from opening your first shop to managing multiple venues, staying cohesive, and making the small improvements that actually move the needle. We also asked Colin the tough questions - Irish milk vs Australian milk? Also, what's the deal with cocktail glassware in cafés? This episode is for anyone wanting to build their next location, or open their first coffee business with the right foot forward. If you're new here (welcome), our show dives into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we'll always remind ourselves at the end of the day It's Just Coffee! Check out Colin here: https://www.3fe.com Instagram: @3fecoffee - @colinharmon 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 Eco Barista: https://www.ecobarista.com.au/ Apax Lab: https://apaxlab.com/ Riverina Fresh: https://www.riverinafresh.com.au/ Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I am honored to welcome Colin Harmon for our 4th Founder Friday episode! Colin is a 4 time Irish Barista Champion, 4th place World Barista Championship finalist, and Owner/Founder of 3fe Coffee, one of the world’s most innovative and progressive specialty coffee shops located in Dublin, Ireland. Colin is also the author of the new book, "What I Know About Running Coffee shops", a book detailing critical information and insights from colin experiences that will help you start or run a great coffee operation. Trust me, you will want to get this book. We talk about the evolution of his shop and the lessons, challenges, and rewards experienced along the way. We also dive in and discuss some of the great content form the book I know you are going to enjoy this! Links: •What I Know About Running Coffee Shops •3fe Website •3fe Instagram •Colin on Twitter Notes Can be found at: www.keystotheshop.com
For our last SCAA short, we grabbed long-time friend and all-around super-talented guy, Pete WIlliams. The 2014 Irish Barista Champion chats with Steve about his start in the kitchens, his first mind-blowing coffee experience, and about what it's like to get creepy texts from Colin Harmon. Also covered: Finnish coffee consumption per capita, taming the beast, and some frank thoughts about what it means to deliver value to the company for which you work.
For our last SCAA short, we grabbed long-time friend and all-around super-talented guy, Pete WIlliams. The 2014 Irish Barista Champion chats with Steve about his start in the kitchens, his first mind-blowing coffee experience, and about what it's like to get creepy texts from Colin Harmon. Also covered: Finnish coffee consumption per capita, taming the beast, and some frank thoughts about what it means to deliver value to the company for which you work.
Before Tamper Tantrum the world did excisit, it was a poorer place, then there was this. Warning this is a VERY long video(and after a late night celebrating) interview with Colin Harmon the Irish Barista Champion and 4th placed world barista Champion with Ben Helfen (of Octane fame) also looking rather partied out, and Stephen Leighton of Has Bean Coffee asking the questions. Also David of theotherblackstuff.ie fame in the back ground grunting.