Podcasts about market lane

In today's episode, we're speaking with Fleur Studd, co-founder of Australia's Market Lane and Melbourne Coffee Merchants.Established in Melbourne in 2009, Market Lane is a highly-respected specialty roaster and retailer with ten outlets across the city. Since its inception, the company has placed a strong emphasis on responsible business practices, and in 2022 achieved B-Corp certification with an impressive score of 96.8. Fleur is also the founder and director of green coffee importers – Melbourne Coffee Merchants. In this conversation, Fleur shares how she maintains a values-based approach as her business grows, the importance of building a strong, purpose-driven team and how the influence of mentors has shaped her leadership style.Credits music: "XO" by Millie Bushell 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

This month we hear about coffee pricing and some of the coffees coming to Market Lane this year, upcoming staff training opportunities and a chat about the coffees on the current menu.

Good Morning! Today we are talking to the wonderful Fleur Studd! Fleur is one of the most influential women in the coffee scene, founding Market Lane Coffee and Melbourne Coffee Merchants. Her story starts in the U.K, finding a passion for coffee before moving back to Australia in 2008 to start her own roastery. Her keen eye for detail, distinctive style and focussed approach has made Market Lane one of the most recognisable brands in Australia.   In this episode, we dive into the decaf sugarcane method, explore Market Lane's workplace culture, and chat about Fleur's major influences—including her father, the cheese legend Will Studd. We also debate what the next decade holds for the coffee industry. Plus, don't miss Fleur's epic bolognese recipe and her must-have cheeses! In coffee news: Starbucks records a $5.8m loss as Australians cut back on costly lattes by brewing at home. If you're new here (welcome), our show dives into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the day; It's Just Coffee! Thank you to Fleur for joining the show, your work is inspiring! Find Fleur Studd at - @marketlane Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/marketlane?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Melbourne Coffee Merchants: @melbcoffeemerch  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/melbcoffeemerch?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Where to find us: Rohan Cooke - @goldenbrown.coffee Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/goldenbrown.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  Kirk Pearson - @kirkthebarista Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kirkthebarista?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  Want more coffee content? Follow us on instagram @itsjustcoffee or browse all of our content here. Love you for listening! Want to get in touch? Hit us up at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month we have two new coffees from Huehuetenango in Guatemala and a new limited release from Colombia. It is also time for Market Lane's birthday sale and 15 year anniversary, to vote for your favourite coffee of the year and Jason and Fleur are soon off to Colombia.

This month we got two new, delicious coffees from our friends at Santa Clara in Antigua, Guatemala. Jason also talks about a new Market Lane shop opening up in Melbourne CBD and a decaffinated coffee on its way from Colombia.

This month we have a new limited release coco natural process Gesha from La Llama, Bolivia and are getting ready for the new Market Lane drip bags.Hear about the current line up and upcoming coffees and news from the shops.

Kainamui is a new coffee from Kenya roasted for filter. In this episode Jason talks about how coffee buying in Kenya has changed and why Market Lane roast most of our Kenyan coffees for filter.

In this episode Jason and Einar talks about four Limited Release coffees from Ethiopia and Bolivia coming to Market Lane this winter, as well as some of the coffees on the current and upcoming menus.

Jason is back from a coffee buying trip to Ethiopia and Kenya and talks about some of the coffees coming to Market Lane later this year.

A recording of the Market Lane staff meeting 23 November 2023 with updates from Fleur and Jason and a presentation by Pedro and Léo from Pergamino, our producing and export partners in Colombia.

On this week's Red Business podcast… As Olivia and Joe Morrissey celebrate the first year of Rostellan Farm we hear about their remarkable journey to success Lee Scahill of The Market Lane Restaurant Group talks about their new apprenticeship programme And Megan Cronin tells us about the business of circus training

We asked the staff about any inconsistencies from across the Market Lane shops. In this episode Holly and Kai joins Einar and Jason to discuss the questions that were submitted. If you have any feedback or questions please email training@marketlane.com.au

In this episode, host David Abrams is in conversation with Phil Kanfer, Founder & CEO at Market Lane Advisors. Phil's career journey had finance and entrepreneurial beginnings, which led him to real estate with Newmark as a tenant rep broker in lower Manhattan. Phil eventually met the CEO of a newly emerging company, now called WiredScore, and was brought in to help bring the business to market. This company saw an opportunity to create a measure and certification of how well a building is connected through technology. In the early days, Phil's back was against the wall. He believed that this new opportunity had to work, which for him meant doing his best work, as there was nowhere else to go. Phil ran sales and revenue over 9 years and helped grow the business to 150+ people and operating in 25 different countries. Fast forward, and acknowledging that historically there has not been any one person overseeing innovation and technology in CRE, Phil saw an opportunity to support the industry by providing fractional or an outsourced innovation lead to help select and implement the right technology solutions. And so, Market Lane was born, providing an unbiased expertise to choose the right technology for each and every building, based on its own set of unique characteristics. Phil has seen first-hand how building owners look to the hospitality industry for inspiration on the future of office buildings. Our conversation naturally led to a discussion about customer experience and the need for more collaboration between building owners, operators and their tenants. Recognizing that we are still in the early innings of this game, I look forward to our continued connection as we both explore the intersection of technology and commercial real estate. Subscribe to TEN so you never miss an episode of the Tenant Experience Network.

In our second podcast following our inaugural Leadership in Hospitality event, Kai from our HR team sits down with Huw Murdoch from Wild Life Bakery to chat about team development and culture.Prior to founding Wild Life, Huw was the manager of Market Lane's greatly missed Therry St shop, and he was instrumental in helping us establish a presence in the Queen Victoria Market. In 2016, Huw opened Wild Life Bakery on Albert Street in Brunswick East. The bakery quickly became an integral part of the Brunswick East community, and a destination for people seeking out Melbourne's best sourdough bread. Huw recently opened an outpost, Wild Life Superette, on Sydney Rd in Brunswick.In this conversation, Huw talks with characteristic thoughtfulness and frankness about the ways he's worked to foster a positive culture at Wild Life, the privilege and challenges of being an employer in hospitality, the benefits of cross-training team members, and how, at times, being a business owner can challenge his own moral compass. 

In September last year, we hosted our inaugural Leadership in Hospitality event at our roastery and HQ in Brunswick East. These events are an opportunity for us to bring our community together, and for industry leaders to share their experiences and expertise across a broad range of topics. For this first event, Kai from our HR team lead a panel discussion on Team Development and Culture. We quickly discovered that the questions we asked on the night of the event were just the tip of the iceberg, and that our panelists had so much more to contribute to the conversation than the time allowed! So, we decided to follow up and record a podcast with each of our very special guests – the first one being Market Lane's very own Jenni Bryant.Since starting with Market Lane in 2010 and becoming a co-owner in 2019, Jenni has been instrumental in establishing a strong and positive culture, which has continued to flourish as Market Lane has grown to eight coffee shops throughout Melbourne, a thriving e-commerce platform, and a flourishing wholesale community. In this podcast, Jenni discusses Market Lane's approach to fostering a robust and positive workplace culture, what it means to be a people-focused business, and how Market Lane has scaled their HR department over the years as the team has grown. 

In late 2022, in between opening our new Queen St and Sydney Rd shops, Market Lane co-owner Jason recorded a series of three podcast conversations to share some of his experiences and tips on things to consider when opening your own coffee shop.In Part 3 – the final episode in this series – Jason sits down with Einar, our retail training manager, to talk about menus, merchandise, and marketing and building a regular customer base, as well as important things to consider when hiring team members for a new business.Have some questions?You can get in touch with Christian and Tyson from our Wholesale & Partnerships team at wholesale@marketlane.com.au

In late 2022, in between opening our new Queen St and Sydney Rd shops, Market Lane co-owner Jason recorded a series of three podcast conversations to share some of his experiences and tips on things to consider when opening your own coffee shop.In Part 2, Jason sits down with Einar, our retail training manager, to discuss some of the ways to navigate council regulations and heritage listings, how to negotiate a commercial lease, and what to consider when establishing a timeline for the fit-out of your new shop. 

In late 2022, in between opening our new Queen St and Sydney Rd shops, Market Lane co-owner Jason caught up with Einar, our retail training manager, to record a series of three podcasts to share some of his experiences and tips on things to consider when opening your own coffee shop. In Part 1, Jason and Einar discuss the importance of establishing a purpose for your coffee shop, what to consider when choosing a location, why witty puns aren't always the best choice when naming your business, and why it's important to establish a realistic budget early.

“It's important to run a business we can be proud of day to day. It's a real privilege to own a business and choose the people you work with and how you work. And the thing that comes with that is a moral responsibility to do it in a way that's right for our staff, our environment, and our communities” – Jason Scheltus, Market Lane Co-FounderAs an organisation that seeks to use business for good, we're always trying to find ways to be and do better. The choice for Market Lane to work to become a carbon neutral business was a natural step, in alignment with our values of sustainability and transparency.In this podcast episode, Suzie Hoban, our Head of Marketing, Communications & Sustainability, sits down with Market Lane's Co-Founder Jason Scheltus, to discuss the process of undergoing a carbon neutral assessment, the difference between being Carbon Neutral and Climate Active certified, and what this all means for the businesses who serve Market Lane's coffee.

Our new seasonal blend for espresso is made up of 70% Familia Rodriguez from Nariño, Colombia and 30% El Fuerte from Samaipata, Boliva. Familia Rodriguez is a coffee that is new to Market Lane this year, while El Fuerte has been a regular coffee on offer since 2011.Einar and Jason taste and talk about the new coffee and Jason explains further about the C-price.

Bolivia produces a very small amount of coffee, but what it lacks in scale it makes up for in quality; education and innovation in both growing and processing coffee have lead to some of our most spectacular coffees come from this origin. In this episode, Christian sits down with Market Lane and MCM founder Fleur to learn about the what makes this origin so unique, and discuss the incredible role that the Rodriguez family have played in ensuring the future of the specialty coffee in Bolivia. To find out more about our wholesale coffee partnerships, please visit us here.

Einar and Jason taste and talk about the coffees on the current menu and Jason tells us about which coffees that are coming to Market Lane in the first half of 2022.

On today's episode, we are talking to 88 Graines Co-Founder Jolanta "Jola" Czerminska. Prior to founding 88 Graines, Jola began her career in the Melbourne coffee scene working for the likes of Market Lane and  Axil Coffee Roasters and now with 88 Graines, she manages her time working with small coffee producers in Central and South America and this episode is coming out as a celebration for our first release- a H1 Variety from Guatemala. H1 CentroAmericano is the first release of a newer generation of F1 hybrid varieties That began to be distributed to growers about a decade ago. This variety is a cross of Rume Sudan, a disease resistant plant from the Bomb Plateau of South Sudan and Sarchimor T.5296. Itself a hybrid of the dwarf Villa Sarchi bourbon mutant and HDT (Hybrid de Timor) - A hybrid of Arabica and Robusta species that is the source of disease resistance for most modern coffee varieties.  

Ngamba is a single estate and single varietal coffee from Kirinyaga, Kenya. This is the third year in a row we offer this delicious coffee, and in this episode Market Lane's Head Roaster Nick explains how he approaches when roasting a new coffee to rollout to the shops. After listening please respond to the Ngamba quiz.

Ep 159 - Starting a third wave coffee experience in Melbourne with Fleur Studd from Market Lane Coffee Market Lane Coffee is a boutique coffee roastery and retailer, born and based in Melbourne. They source beans from some of the best growers in the world, looking for superior coffees that are distinctive and memorable and that can stand up on their own without blending. Opening their doors in 2009 and continuing to roast in small batches, they are one of the stable Melbourne must-experience brands for locals and tourists alike, in fact, they were a very important part of me feeling comfortable in Melbourne when I first arrived, hence their focus on quality coffee and experience, so it's a pleasure to sit down with Fleur Studd, the Director of Market Lane Coffee. In this podcast, we talk about how Fleur started in the industry by working in the UK, how the first Market Lane venue came about, and why they so passionately focus on quality and sustainability in the coffee industry. You are interested in the third-wave coffee movement, then this one's for you. Please connect with Market Lane on the links below: Website: https://marketlane.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketlane/ Please connect with us here at POH on the links below: Website: https://principleofhospitality.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/principle_of_hospitality/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/principle-of-hospitality/message

La Maravilla from Huehuetenango has been a regular offering at Market Lane since 2013. This delicious coffee has placed numerous times in the Cup of Excellence competition, and is known internationally as one of the best coffee farms in Guatemala. In this episode Jason also explains the Cup of Excellence scoring system and how he uses this coffee score when discussing with the roasting team, MCM and producers. After listening to the episode, test your knowledge with the quiz!

Brazil is the world's largest coffee producer and a staple on our menu at Market Lane throughoutthe year. In this episode Tyson catches up with Market Lane's Head of Quality Control, Toshi Ishiwata, to talk about his favourite coffee producing origin. Together they discuss why Toshi loves Brazil so much, his experiences travelling there, and the people we work with on the ground.To find out more about our wholesale coffee partnerships, please visit us here.

Ethiopia is widely recognised as the birthplace of coffee and have some of the most elegant and nuanced coffees in the world. In this episode Tyson catches up with Jason, one of the founders of Market Lane, to learn about the significance that coffee plays in Ethiopia's history and culture, how we source coffee there, and more about his recent travels to this very special origin.To find out more about our wholesale coffee partnerships, please visit us here.

Colombia is the worlds third-largest growing nation. Unlike other large scale coffee growing regions, though, most of Colombia's coffee is produced by small scale land holders who may typically own only 1 - 3 hectares. In today's podcast, Christian chats with Market Lane's Cofounder Jason to talk about who we work with and how we buy coffee in Colombia. Jason also touches on why these coffees often reflect such incredible value, but also why we need to prepare ourselves for the inevitability of paying more for these coffees in the years to come.To find out more about our wholesale coffee partnerships, please visit us here.

La Estrella is a Colombian coffee that we are offering at Market Lane. It's a beautiful coffee grown in Urrao, Anitoquia, Colombia. The variety of coffee is the rare chiroso type. Listen to find out how this coffee is processed, who exports it, and how the unusual variety ended up being planted in the Urrao region of Colombia. Check your knowledge here.

Calahute is our newest single espresso at Market Lane. It's a bourbon and caturra variety coffee grown in the Huehuetenango region on Guatemala. Listen to find out what it tastes like, and then test your knowledge here.

HUGE EPISODE!!! First Luca and Lucas react to Team Italy taking home the Euro Cup and how Market Lane was for party animal Luca Moia, then we bring on our two buddies, Matt Leggieri and Riley McGrath, to talk some Stanley Cup final and how crazy this NHL offseason is going to be. And to end the show, Luca and Lucas recap the Jays first half as MLB heads into the All-Star Break. This is a big one hope you enjoy!!!!

Episode 43 has us go into depth with the overviews for the Euro semi-finals as well as Copa America semi-finals. We also look into our predictions for the finals of both tournaments. The lads start off with the Italy vs Spain belter and how Italy had won the shootout when the coin was tossed. Some discussions ensue for YPOTT as well as Golden Glove. Talk shifts on to the England Denmark match, and how this tournament seems dangerously prepared for England to win. Was it a penalty on Sterling, or was it a dive? And what do Jamie Carragher and Neymar have to do with this? Next up, Copa America semis and the joga bonito Paqueta and Neymar were on full show. Is Brazil vs Argentina the biggest international rivalry? And why were Messi and Martinez so fired up during the shootout? The lads end off with the question, will Messi get his 7th ballon d'Or if Argentina wins Copa América? Listen along to find out! Follow us on Instagram @thefootyculture

Rwandan coffees have always been special to Market Lane. We got a new coffee from our friends at Buf Cafe and a small farmer's group called Twitezimbere. In this episode Einar and Jenni share their notes for Remera Twitezimbere. Jenni explains how Rwandan coffee is produced and the close relationship between Buf Cafe and Market Lane. And watch out for the potato defect!Further reading about Rwanda:Epiphanie Mukashyaka: The Woman Behind Bufhttps://marketlane.com.au/journal/epiphanie-mukashyaka-the-woman-behind-bufSprudge- Buf Cafe, Remera Washing Stationhttps://sprudge.com/rwanda-profiles-buf-cafe-remera-washing-station-23023.htmlSucafina: Why We Don't Stress Over Potato Defecthttps://www.sucafina.com/apac/news/why-we-don-t-stress-over-potato-defect

La Llama is another coffee we purchase from the Buena Vista mill in Caranavi, Bolivia. It's a special variety, Ethiosar, and just a tiny lot of coffee. In an unusual step for Market Lane, we are releasing this coffee in a 150g bag, rather than the standard 250g bag.

Today Jason talks to Fleur about customer service, specifically relating to a price increase that is coming at Market Lane. Listen to find out why the price increase is happening and some tips on how to help customers.

Pedro Flores has a beautiful farm in Bolivia called El Mirador, this is the next coffee we are releasing at Market Lane.

The first in a series, Jason and Einar introduce a new coffee to Market Lane, Finca Kusillo from Bolivia

Tuli speaks with Jenni Bryant, who alongside co-founders Fleur Studd and Jason Scheltus, helped build Market Lane into one of Australia’s most admired coffee companies. They discuss Market Lane’s approach towards maintaining excellence, Jenni’s formative years in the coffee game, and more.⁠⁠

Einar and Jason address some common coffee myths, as suggested by our Market Lane staff. 

"I still had this burning desire within me to build and create something I was really passionate about."In this episode, I am speaking with Fluer Studd, one of the most influential women in the world-renowned Melbourne coffee scene. She is the director of Market Lane coffee & Melbourne coffee merchants, we explore how she left her marketing job to pursue her dreams, why coffee matters, her thoughts on marketing that lasts and how she and her team have built a coffee company that is truly changing the lives of others. In this episode we explore:Taking the leap to pursue your dreamKnowing your values & building your brand All things coffee, values & sustainability Building relationships with the people you serve make a world of change. How coffee has elevated the economy of Rwanda after the Genocide and the projects Market Lane has established to help women. A day in the life of Fleur Studd; juggling family & work. Quotes “Place value in investing in identity and evolve that”“Be your authentic self and realize  your potential"Links & ResourcesMarket Lane Coffee WebsiteMarket Lane Coffee InstagramKurt Bingham https://www.instagram.com/kurtbingham/MentionsMonmouth coffee CompanyST AliMecca CoffeeSkittle LaneSwear WordsMelbourne Coffee MerchantsFleabagWomen and Leadership Real Lives, Real LessonsBecoming by Michelle Obama 

Welcome to Recap, a brief overview of recent coffee developments every two weeks from the Specialty Coffee Association, made possible with the support of DaVinci. Special Thanks to Our Sponsor, DaVinciThis episode of Recap is made possible with support from DaVinci. With its heritage in specialty coffee and expertise in trends and menu innovation, DaVinci is the beverage brand of choice for the foodservice professional. Their product range is designed to provide end-to-end solutions and support specialty coffee professionals in their mission to create inspirational beverages. Follow us at DaVinci Europe, DaVinci North America, or using #WeAreDaVinciGourmet. Welcome to Recap, a brief overview of recent coffee developments every two weeks from the Specialty Coffee Association, made possible with the support of DaVinci. As communities endure lockdown around the world, market researchers are tracking a strong increase in at-home consumption. In the UK, the Guardian reports that consumers spent an additional GB£24 million in tea and coffee sales across July. Across the Atlantic, Keurig and Breville both reported increases in sales of their respective home brewing devices. Searches for coffee subscription services—whether for whole bean, ground, or specialty instant offerings—yield numerous features across popular media outlets touting lists of “the best coffee subscriptions for every kind of coffee lover.” Less anecdotally, the SCA's own research with Square showed a 109% increase in subscription coffee sales for coffee shops. A separate SCA COVID-19 community impact survey confirmed this trend, reporting that 42% of the responding businesses saw a significant increase in online coffee revenues. As specialty coffee roasters around the world worked to grow their online sales, an explosion of brew guides and other home-consumption content appeared across our feeds. This trend for increased at-home coffee consumption is reflected across investment news outlets. JDE Peet's, which encompasses several coffee brands including Peet's Coffee, L'OR, Douwe Egberts, Tassimo, and Kenco, reported growth across the first half of 2020 despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company attributed this to the variety of companies in its portfolio, remarking that it allowed them to “quickly adapt to rapidly changing consumer habits, following the dynamic shift of cups from the away-from-home to the in-home environment.” Nestlé and Nespresso reported similar growth across the first half of 2020, particularly across their coffee at-home product category. But the trend isn't limited to large, multinational brands: At this year's Re:co event, James Watson, a beverage analyst with Rabobank, reported strong growth in US grocery sales of whole bean coffee since March. This metric is often used as a proxy for specialty coffee sales.As the pandemic continues to push consumers into this segment of the market, some specialty coffee companies have begun to focus on making coffee easier for consumers to access and enjoy. In Australia, Market Lane set up a vending machine full of roasted coffee and brewing equipment outside of their shop for customers' 24-hour access. Online retail is one way to reach customers through fluctuating lockdowns, so some roasting companies are exploring more “ready to drink” options, like white-label specialty instant coffee services or growlers of cold coffee. Notably, Cometeer, a company offering frozen specialty-grade coffee has participated in group purchases of the 2020 Cup of Excellence winning lots across Ethiopia, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Costa Rica. Cometeer's coffee capsules were the recipient of a 2019 Specialty Coffee Expo Best New Product Award in the Open Class category. Despite more people brewing at home, coffee companies are still struggling with the current climate of work closures and social distancing measures. In the second iteration of our COVID-19 community impact survey, 48% of respondents said the impact on their business was significantly or existentially negative. However, there was a significant shift in optimism between the surveys, opened in March and June, as specialty coffee companies are learning to adapt and survive in the current pandemic.This episode of Recap was made possible with the support of DaVinci. If you want to dive deeper into anything you heard today, check out the links in the description of this episode. Recap will be back in two weeks' time. Thanks for listening. Further Reading:  Market researchers are tracking a strong increase in at-home consumption. COVID-19 and Specialty Coffee Survey Response: Survey Results and Key Learnings (SCA News) Second Community Survey: Continued Impact of COVID-19 (SCA News; results forthcoming!)  Specialty Coffee Consumption and COVID-19: The 2020 Square x SCA Coffee Report (SCA News)  JDE Peet's In-Home Sales Leads to Strong Growth in First Half of 2020 (Global Coffee Report) Nestle and Nespresso Report Growth Despite COVID-19 in Half-Year Results (Global Coffee Report) Caffeine Consumption ‘Spiking' As People Swap Cafés for Coffee at Home (Rolling Stone) 12 Best Coffee Subscriptions for Every Kind of Coffee Lover (Good Housekeeping) JDE Peet's, Nestle, and Nespresso report growth in the first half of 2020.  JDE Peet's In-Home Sales Leads to Strong Growth in First Half of 2020 (Global Coffee Report) Nestle and Nespresso Report Growth Despite COVID-19 in Half-Year Results (Global Coffee Report) Specialty coffee companies have focused on new ways to make coffee easier for consumers to access and enjoy.  Market Lane set up a roasted coffee and equipment vending machine (Instagram)  Independent coffee hosp reported a 129% increase in sales of “growlers,” large glass jugs filled with ready-to-drink cold coffee (2020 SCaure x SCA Coffee Report)  Cometeer has participated in the winning bids for the top lots of all 2020 Cup of Excellence Auctions so far (Alliance for Coffee Excellence) Ethiopia 2020 Nicaragua 2020  Guatemala 2020  El Salvador 2020  Costa Rica 2020  Despite more people brewing at home, coffee companies are still struggling with the current climate of work closures and social distancing measures. The World is Drinking Less Coffee While Office Workers Stay at Home (Bloomberg)  Somehow We're All Getting By on Less Coffee Than Usual This Year (Food and Wine Magazine) Coffee Drinkers Stay Home, Hitting Some Beans Harder than Others (Wall Street Journal)

Conversations about coffee, people, hospitality, and some of our favourite things to eat and drink.

Einar and Tyson talk about the very special qualities of Guatemalan coffee, and preview some of the lots coming to Market Lane.

In this episode we are talking with Market Lane founder: Jason Scheltus. We talked about his coffee journey, stories and purpose. We also covered the important aspect of adapting accordingly to what situation we are in. LIVE SHOW: https://www.instagram.com/coffee.fixa... WEBSITE: https://www.socialfixation.com.au/ SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirko_bonma... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mirkobonmassar Twitter: https://twitter.com/mirkobonmassar

For the final instalment of our celebratory remaster series, Founder of Market Lane and Melbourne Coffee Merchants, Fleur Studd joins the program - for the second time! This episode reveals a brand new interview alongside a remaster of Fleur's first appearance.

In this episode, Einar and Jason discuss the importance of water chemistry for brewing coffee, and introduce a coffee tasting exercise for Market Lane staff.

In the last one of the series, Einar talks to Fleur and Jason about how Market Lane started, how to taste coffee, and *Sparkles*

Co-Founder and Director of Market Lane Coffee and Melbourne Coffee Merchants - Fleur Studd - is a regular speaker at Victorian food industry events. She has previously sat on awards panels like the Melbourne Food and Wine Hostplus Scholarship is a often a university guest speaker and panelist on innovation with other industry leaders. She was the recipient of the 2015 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Trailblazer Award and in 2016, was the State Finalist for Ernst & Young's Businessperson of the Year. She's worked with companies like Disney and lastminute.com in a marketing capacity before moving into specialty coffee and received the Dean's Award for Academic Excellence in her Arts and Commerce degrees at the University of Melbourne.

I sat down with Tyson and Christian to talk about what Market Lane does for its wholesale customers, what it means to be a  wholesale customer, and some of the challenges.

Jason and Milla talk about Market Lane's upcoming Ethiopian coffees, and their recent trip to Ethiopia, at a staff meeting presentation.

Aislinn hosted a presentation on Kenyan coffee, how we buy it, and which lots we have bought. Some Q&A with the staff at Market Lane. 

Talor Browne’s “Coffee, I love you but you’re bringing me down” brings the topic of coffee professionals’ physical and mental health directly to the forefront of our discussions about the future and sustainability of the coffee industry. Despite the fact that there is a general agreement that there are important things to consider, the unwieldy and multifaceted nature of the topic—difficult to discuss generally, let alone in an actionable way—has tended to stifle the conversation and left it at the periphery.  Talor’s CoLab: Antwerp presentation is a call for us to re-open the discussion, no matter how uncomfortable or difficult it might be, and to talk about the health of our people: there is “no one-size fits all” answer, we’ll all need to pitch in to find solutions to a problem that will impact the growth and maturity of our industry moving forwards.  The overwhelming response to both Talor’s initial survey and subsequent presentation in Antwerp highlighted how important it is to have this conversation, so we’ve helped to facilitate the continuation of the conversation online: share your thoughts, join the discussion, and view the survey results at COFFEE, I LOVE YOU BUT YOU’RE BRINGING ME DOWN.   -- Talor Browne cut her teeth in the early days of what is now the heaving behemoth of the Melbourne specialty coffee scene. Fortunate enough to have worked with Mark Dundon from St.Ali to Brother Budan and Seven Seeds, then on to Market Lane and just about every other notable bar in the city. In 2012, Paris beckoned and she left her old life behind to team up with Coutume. That partnership was short lived when she was offered a barista position in Oslo. Not long after, she was promoted to head roaster. After 13 years working for people she admires, Talor is now in the process of building a very different kind of coffee roastery in Norway. She also happens to be a great cook.

Talor Browne’s “Coffee, I love you but you’re bringing me down” brings the topic of coffee professionals’ physical and mental health directly to the forefront of our discussions about the future and sustainability of the coffee industry. Despite the fact that there is a general agreement that there are important things to consider, the unwieldy and multifaceted nature of the topic—difficult to discuss generally, let alone in an actionable way—has tended to stifle the conversation and left it at the periphery.  Talor’s CoLab: Antwerp presentation is a call for us to re-open the discussion, no matter how uncomfortable or difficult it might be, and to talk about the health of our people: there is “no one-size fits all” answer, we’ll all need to pitch in to find solutions to a problem that will impact the growth and maturity of our industry moving forwards.  The overwhelming response to both Talor’s initial survey and subsequent presentation in Antwerp highlighted how important it is to have this conversation, so we’ve helped to facilitate the continuation of the conversation online: share your thoughts, join the discussion, and view the survey results at COFFEE, I LOVE YOU BUT YOU’RE BRINGING ME DOWN.   -- Talor Browne cut her teeth in the early days of what is now the heaving behemoth of the Melbourne specialty coffee scene. Fortunate enough to have worked with Mark Dundon from St.Ali to Brother Budan and Seven Seeds, then on to Market Lane and just about every other notable bar in the city. In 2012, Paris beckoned and she left her old life behind to team up with Coutume. That partnership was short lived when she was offered a barista position in Oslo. Not long after, she was promoted to head roaster. After 13 years working for people she admires, Talor is now in the process of building a very different kind of coffee roastery in Norway. She also happens to be a great cook.