Episodes

  • Dubai Wrapped & The World’s Top 100 Cafes | COFFEE BREAK!

    Dubai Wrapped & The World’s Top 100 Cafes | COFFEE BREAK!
    Feb 18 2026
    We’re back from World of Coffee Dubai, sharing our biggest takeaways from the craziest coffee event of the year! Plus we break down the 2026 'World's 100 Best Coffee Shop' rankings… the list may surprise you! 00:00 Dubai Coffee Recap 03:59 The $1,000 Coffee 06:03 Luxury Coffee Debate 10:22 Competition Drinks in Cafes 12:13 New Brewer Controversy 14:56 Coffee Market Update 17:23 Top 10 Coffee Shops 20:20 How the List Is Judged 25:17 Sydney vs Melbourne 28:32 Best Cafes Per Capita 31:04 Final Thoughts Check out the full list here: https://theworlds100bestcoffeeshops.c... World of Coffee Dubai: https://www.instagram.com/worldofcoffeedubai/ Want more coffee content? IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?ut... 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
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    33 mins
  • Opening a Melbourne-style Cafe in Dubai | Ryan Godinho of STOMPING GROUNDS

    Opening a Melbourne-style Cafe in Dubai | Ryan Godinho of STOMPING GROUNDS
    Feb 16 2026
    Ryan Godinho is an Australian entrepreneur behind Dubai’s Stomping Grounds café and Specialty Batch Coffee roastery. He played a critical role in the development of the specialty coffee scene in the UAE, setting origin trends, launching coffee competitions, and training the first generation of specialty baristas. We spoke to Ryan about the early days of specialty coffee in Dubai (a throwback to the 2010s), his Melbourne-inspired, hospitality-led approach to Stomping Grounds, and the role of AI in the future of coffee. Thank-you to Ryan for sharing your story, and to World of Coffee Dubai for making this episode possible. World of Coffee Dubai: https://www.instagram.com/worldofcoffeedubai/ Ryan Godinho: https://www.instagram.com/ryangodinho/ Stomping Grounds: https://www.instagram.com/stompinggroundsdxb/ Want more coffee content? IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
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    27 mins
  • The One Tool That TRANSFORMED Drip Coffee | The BINOCULAR DRIPPER with Mariam Erin

    The One Tool That TRANSFORMED Drip Coffee | The BINOCULAR DRIPPER with Mariam Erin
    Feb 11 2026
    Mariam Erin is the designer of the Binocular Dripper: the dual cone pour over dripper that's completely changing the drip coffee game. Her design is backed by a decade-long career in the coffee industry, most recently at Brewing Gadgets, working as part of the product research and educational content team. Mariam is also a multiple national coffee champion and World Championship competitor, her latest win being at the 2026 UAE Coffee in Good Spirits. Join us as we discuss the creation of the Binocular Dripper and the surprising journey behind it. Huge thank-you to Mariam for joining the show, and to World of Coffee Dubai for making this episode possible. World of Coffee Dubai: https://www.instagram.com/worldofcoffeedubai/ Mariam Erin: https://www.instagram.com/mariam.erin/ Brewing Gadgets: https://www.instagram.com/brewing_gadgets/ Want more coffee content? IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
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    31 mins
  • Why the World’s Oldest Coffee Method Still Matters | PIERRE DE CHANTERAC on IBRIK COFFEE

    Why the World’s Oldest Coffee Method Still Matters | PIERRE DE CHANTERAC on IBRIK COFFEE
    Feb 9 2026
    Pierre de Chanterac has been competing since 2019, winning the 2019 and 2021 Brewers Cup, the 2022 World Aeropress Championship, the 2023 Cezve/Ibrik Championship, and the 2025 CiGS. We sat down with Pierre at World of Coffee Dubai to discuss Ibrik coffee; one of the oldest and most widespread brewing methods in the world. While respecting the traditions, Pierre brings a modern approach to Ibrik brewing, focusing on extraction science and heat management. Fantastic conversation for anyone interested in Ibrik coffee. Thank-you to Pierre for joining the show, and to World of Coffee Dubai for making this episode possible. World of Coffee Dubai: https://www.instagram.com/worldofcoffeedubai/ Pierre de Chanterac: https://www.instagram.com/pierredechanterac/ Want more coffee content? IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
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    32 mins
  • How To Keep Your Business Relevant After 18 Years | KIM THOMPSON AND MATT TOOGOOD!

    How To Keep Your Business Relevant After 18 Years | KIM THOMPSON AND MATT TOOGOOD!
    Feb 4 2026
    RAW Coffee is a cafe and roastery based in the UAE, co-owned by New Zealanders Kim Thompson and Matt Toogood. For the past 18 years they’ve been running their business in Dubai… So how do they do it?? What’s it like setting up a business in a different country? How have they carved out a space for themselves in the bustling coffee scene? Kim and Matt share their biggest takeaways from their journey, including training staff, budgeting, adapting to market trends, staying relevant, and protecting their business against climate change. Thank-you to Kim and Matt for your insight. And of course thank-you to World of Coffee Dubai for making this episode possible. World of Coffee Dubai: https://www.instagram.com/worldofcoffeedubai/ RAW Coffee Company: https://www.instagram.com/rawcoffeecompany/ Kim Thompson: https://www.instagram.com/rawkimt/ Matt Toogood: https://www.instagram.com/rawmattt/ Want more coffee content? IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
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    39 mins
  • What ACTUALLY Happens After Winning a Barista Championship | BENJAMIN PUT!

    What ACTUALLY Happens After Winning a Barista Championship | BENJAMIN PUT!
    Feb 2 2026
    Benjamin Put is the co-owner of Monogram Coffee and long time barista competitor, recognised for his technical and conceptual innovations on the stage. We were lucky enough to catch him at World of Coffee Dubai to discuss his extensive experience as both competitor and coach. What actually happens after you win? What innovations changed the game? And how did competition experience help Ben become a better business owner? Thank you to the WOC for making this episode possible, and we’re so grateful to Benjamin for joining the show! 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! World of Coffee Dubai: https://www.instagram.com/worldofcoffeedubai/ Benjamin Put: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminput/ Monogram Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/monogramco/ Want more coffee content? IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
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    40 mins
  • Why “Consistency” Is a Lie in Coffee | FREDERICK BEJO of ARCHERS!

    Why “Consistency” Is a Lie in Coffee | FREDERICK BEJO of ARCHERS!
    Jan 29 2026
    Archers is a Green Coffee Trader, Roastery, and certified SCA and CQI Coffee Academy located in the UAE, co-founded by Brewers Cup Champion Frederick Bejo. Frederick joins us to discuss the challenges and opportunities in Dubai’s coffee market, drawing on his own experience coming from the Philippines to take up business in the UAE. We also make some calls about the industry in 2026… cold fermentation … trending drying methods…? Tune in for all this and more! This is another episode recorded at World of Coffee Dubai 2026. Huge thanks to WOC and Frederick Bejo for making this episode possible! 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! World of Coffee Dubai: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/worldofcoffeedubai/⁠ Frederick Bejo: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/frederick_bejo/⁠ Archers: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/archers.ae/⁠ Want more coffee content? IT'S JUST COFFEE: ⁠https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
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    27 mins
  • The Man Who Bought the Most Expensive Coffee in The World | JULITH COFFEE w SERKAN SAĞSÖZ!

    The Man Who Bought the Most Expensive Coffee in The World | JULITH COFFEE w SERKAN SAĞSÖZ!
    Jan 27 2026
    Julith is a roastery, brew lounge, concept store and social space located in Dubai, founded by Turkish Barista Champion Serkan Sağsöz. In 2025, Serkan bought the 20kg lot of Geisha Washed Best of Panama winner ‘Nido 7’ for a record price of over $900,000 AUD. Described as ‘otherworldly’, Nido 7 is available to try at Julith for the low low price of $1500 per shot. We were lucky enough to meet with Serkan in Dubai, and taste the coffee that’s shaken up the industry. Join us for our chat - and be prepared to step into another league when it comes to coffee. This is just the beginning of a series of content recorded at World of Coffee Dubai 2026. Thank you to the WOC for making this episode possible, and thank you to Serkan for joining the show! 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! World of Coffee Dubai: https://www.instagram.com/worldofcoffeedubai/ Serkan Sağsöz: https://www.instagram.com/serkan.sagsoz/ Julith Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/julith.coffee/ Want more coffee content? IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
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    30 mins