Brewing It Over with Cup North

Tune in for the last episode of the season! We’ll be back with you after the summer holidays and some much-needed tan!It only took Nathan Retzer 6 years to get where he is today! No pressure! Starting humbly as a barista in Chicago, he found himself in London 4 years later. He must have outgrown all the latte art competitions, brewers, and roasting cups. In 2012, he opened Quarter Horse with his wife. Sometimes, you need to be bored with accomplishments to come up with something even more fantastic!Tune in on the only day Nathan Retzer wasn’t busy roasting, and we caught him for some coffee business talk, culture, and insights on how the industry has changed over the years.Episode Sponsor: Birmingham Coffee FestivalInstagramBrewing It Over: https://www.instagram.com/brewingitover/Birmingham Coffee Festival: https://www.instagram.com/contiespressouk/Quarter Horse: https://instagram.com/quarterhorsecoffee/Intelligentsia: https://www.instagram.com/intelligentsiacoffee/Metropolis: https://www.instagram.com/metropoliscoffeeco/WebsitesBrewing It Over: https://www.cupnorth.co.uk/brewing-it-overBirmingham Coffee Festival: https://www.birminghamcoffeefestival.com/Extracted DevelopmentExpress your interest: https://airtable.com/app5OTliJvmrBfPJO/shr5sZEmNFPZcmIuk*Upcoming Cup North Events*Birmingham Coffee Festival, 5-7 July 2024Manchester Coffee Festival, 15-17 November 2024Extracted Development – taking place at all Cup North festivals & additional location news coming soon!

Everyone sort of has an idea of how the corporate ladder looks like but how does a career revolving around coffee unravel itself?Izzy Austen is many things, she’s Izzy Austen naturally, who likes other things besides coffee, you know, like neighbourhood cats and photography! She’s also a caffeine gal and avid coffee sipper in a world of coffee bros. She runs Fuelled By Caffeine Mag, a creative outlet for the UK coffee scene, as well as Baristas On Tap where she connects highly skilled baristas to spare shifts across the specialty coffee industry. But most of all, Izzy Austen is- her story, that paved the way for the path on which she finds herself today, with the help of none other than her granny who ingrained her immense love for coffee from an early age, when she would let her eat sugar sprinkled froth off her cappuccinos. Thank you Izzy’s granny! Episode Sponsor: Birmingham Coffee Festival InstagramBrewing It Over: https://www.instagram.com/brewingitover/Birmingham Coffee Festival: https://www.instagram.com/contiespressouk/Izzy: https://www.instagram.com/caffeinegalore/Baristas On Tap: https://www.instagram.com/baristasontap/WebsitesBrewing It Over: https://www.cupnorth.co.uk/brewing-it-overBirmingham Coffee Festival: https://www.birminghamcoffeefestival.com/Extracted DevelopmentExpress your interest: https://airtable.com/app5OTliJvmrBfPJO/shr5sZEmNFPZcmIuk*Upcoming Cup North Events*Birmingham Coffee Festival, 5-7 July 2024Manchester Coffee Festival, 15-17 November 2024Extracted Development – taking place at all Cup North festivals & additional location news coming soon!

An Episode Special celebrating Cup North's10th anniversary. Find out how Hannah Davies and co-founder Ricardo Gandara began their coffee festival journey with a Kickstarter campaign in Manchester 2014, transforming Cup North from a mere hobby into an accomplished events company celebrating specialty coffee. Tune in tomorrow for some story time! Let’s reminisce about Cup North‘s old glories with its very first coffee event in November 2014 and fast forward to today with its three successful coffee events: Manchester Coffee Festival, Birmingham Coffee Festival, and Dublin Coffee Festival. Along the way, we’ve also launched a kick-ass coffee competition, Extracted Development, and a popular coffee podcast, Brewing It Over. Cup North is on fire and isn’t about to stop anytime soon! If you don't remember Ricardo for his fantastic hair, then surely, you’ll recall him as the enthusiastic MC of Extracted Development, sharing his passion and joy for coffee with everyone. Episode Sponsor: Birmingham Coffee FestivalVolunteer at Birmingham Coffee Festival! https://www.birminghamcoffeefestival.com/news-blog/volunteer-at-bcf24InstagramBrewing It Over: https://www.instagram.com/brewingitover/Birmingham Coffee Festival: https://www.instagram.com/contiespressouk/Ricardo: https://www.instagram.com/rmcgandara/Kickback: https://www.instagram.com/kickbackcoffee/WebsitesBrewing It Over: https://www.cupnorth.co.uk/brewing-it-overBirmingham Coffee Festival: https://www.birminghamcoffeefestival.com/Extracted DevelopmentExpress your interest: https://airtable.com/app5OTliJvmrBfPJO/shr5sZEmNFPZcmIuk*Upcoming Cup North Events*Birmingham Coffee Festival, 5-7 July 2024Manchester Coffee Festival, 15-17 November 2024Extracted Development – taking place at all Cup North festivals & additional location news coming soon!

”Can we stop saying people with autism? It’s not something in me, and I don’t need no cure!! I am autistic.” But Sam Samuel's identity goes beyond autism; they are also the founder of Drag Queen Story Hour UK and an award-winning children's author. We explore Sab's boundless creativity, tracing back to their early years when they began writing film ideas at just 12 years old.We delve into their literary works, including 'My First Pride', 'It's Snot a Problem' and 'The Three Goats United' uncovering the profound messages woven into each narrative. Additionally, we uncover the significance of including Drag Queen Story Hour in previous Cup North events, with Aida H Dee captivating audiences as the storyteller.And as expected, our conversation extends to the experiences of navigating a neurotypical world while being neurodiverse, shedding light on the complexities and nuances of this journey.Ready to dive into the full conversation? Tune in now! Vote for Aida! https://www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2024/nominations/aida-h-dee-sab-samuel/Episode Sponsor: Conti UKInstagramBrewing It Over: https://www.instagram.com/brewingitover/Conti UK: https://www.instagram.com/contiespressouk/Drag Queen Story Hour: https://www.instagram.com/dragqueenstoryhouruk/Aida H Dee: https://www.instagram.com/aidahdeedrag/WebsitesBrewing It Over: https://www.cupnorth.co.uk/brewing-it-overConti UK: https://conti-espresso.co.uk/Extracted DevelopmentExpress your interest: https://airtable.com/app5OTliJvmrBfPJO/shr5sZEmNFPZcmIukUpcoming Cup North EventsBirmingham Coffee Festival, 5-7 July 2024Manchester Coffee Festival, 15-17 November 2024Extracted Development – taking place at all Cup North festivals & additional location news coming soon!

We can delve into the intricate makeup of humanity, exploring the essence of the human experience. Similarly, we can embark on a journey through the makeup of coffee — from its origins in lush fields to its retail price. But our dialogue shouldn’t end here; we must confront the consequences of our coffee consumption on both the environment and the livelihoods of coffee farmers. This encapsulates the mission of Noni's Coffee Roasters to elevate the taste of your coffee while enriching the entire coffee chain and prioritising environmental sustainability. This includes a meticulous examination of water physics at processing stations and the unique challenges of roasting in rural landscapes.If this sounds interesting to you, tune in now and listen to the whole episode!Episode Sponsor: AlproInstagramBrewing It Over: https://www.instagram.com/brewingitover/Alpro: https://www.instagram.com/alpro/Raw Material: https://www.instagram.com/rawmaterial.coffee/Kae Tempest: https://www.instagram.com/kaetempest/Sound Records: https://www.instagram.com/soundrecordsstroud/WebsitesBrewing It Over: https://www.cupnorth.co.uk/brewing-it-overAlpro: https://www.alpro.com/Extracted DevelopmentExpress your interest: https://airtable.com/app5OTliJvmrBfPJO/shr5sZEmNFPZcmIukUpcoming Cup North EventsQueer Coffee Collective - Get Tickets >>> https://www.cupnorth.co.uk/qccBirmingham Coffee Festival, 5-7 July 2024Manchester Coffee Festival, 15-17 November 2024Extracted Development – taking place at all Cup North festivals & additional location news coming soon! 

Ever dreamt of meeting a trailblazer in the coffee/retail industry and uncovering the secrets to their success? Look no further! In our latest episode, we had the privilege of hosting Andy Collins live on stage at Dublin Coffee Festival, where he spoke about the journey behind his clothing & lifestyle shop/ specialty café Indigo & Cloth, as well as his Michelin listed bar & bistro Note Dublin and the big ABC’s of hospitality and retail.Episode Sponsor: La Marzocco UK InstagramBrewing It Over: https://www.instagram.com/brewingitover/La Marzocco UK: https://www.instagram.com/lamarzoccoukIndigo & Cloth: https://www.instagram.com/indigoandcloth/WebsitesBrewing It Over: https://www.cupnorth.co.uk/brewing-it-overLa Marzocco UK: https://lamarzocco.com/uk/en/Extracted DevelopmentExpress your interest: https://airtable.com/app5OTliJvmrBfPJO/shr5sZEmNFPZcmIukUpcoming Cup North EventsQueer Coffee Collective: Brews & Brunch, 11 May 2024Birmingham Coffee Festival, 5-7 July 2024Manchester Coffee Festival, 15-17 November 2024Extracted Development – taking place at all Cup North festivals & additional location news coming soon!

Story line reads: An a-typical barista with a dream - from a small island in the Pacific Northwest to Oakland, California where dreams dance with sunshine and Umeshiso Coffee Supply is born. Now settled in the diverse coffee haven of Kansas City. A Gaysian-owned coffee and tableware business that empowers people from all backgrounds. As well as running Get Psyched Coffee, a nonprofit initiative with GoFundBean providing free psychiatric care for coffee workers. We talk neurodiversity, autism and self diagnosis, as well as ways of accommodating neurodivergent individuals in a neurotypical industry culture. Episode Sponsor: OatlyInstagramBrewing It Over: https://www.instagram.com/brewingitover/Oatly: https://www.instagram.com/oatly/Umeshiso: https://www.instagram.com/umeshiso_/WebsitesBrewing It Over: https://www.cupnorth.co.uk/brewing-it-overOatly: https://www.oatly.com/en-gbUmeshiso: https://www.umeshiso.com/Extracted DevelopmentExpress your interest: https://airtable.com/app5OTliJvmrBfPJO/shr5sZEmNFPZcmIukUpcoming Cup North EventsBirmingham Coffee Festival, 5-7 July 2024Manchester Coffee Festival, 15-17 November 2024Extracted Development – taking place at all Cup North festivals & additional location news coming soon! 

As a UK Barista Championship semi-finalist in 2019, 2023, and 2024, along with being a Q-Grader and Co-founder of Scenery Coffee Roasters, Alex Wallace has rightfully earned his seat around the table with the big coffee aficionados Hannah Davies and Grace Talbot. Prepare for a deep dive into the coffee cosmos where we’ll decode fortune cookies-coffee style.Join us with Alex as we explore the essence of 'specialty' in an era where coffee's commodification poses challenges for roasters to distinguish themselves. While many strive to be the cheapest or the most exclusive, Scenery Coffee Roasters stand out with their commitment to honesty, humbleness, and openness. Episode Sponsor: La Marzocco UKInstagramBrewing It Over: https://www.instagram.com/brewingitover/La Marzocco UK: https://www.instagram.com/lamarzoccouk/Scenery Coffee Roasters: https://www.instagram.com/scenerycoffeeroasters/Extracted Development: https://www.instagram.com/extracted_development/WebsitesBrewing It Over: https://www.cupnorth.co.uk/brewing-it-overLa Marzocco UK: https://lamarzocco.com/uk/en/Extracted DevelopmentExpress your interest: https://airtable.com/app5OTliJvmrBfPJO/shr5sZEmNFPZcmIukUpcoming Cup North EventsBirmingham Coffee Festival, 5-7 July 2024Manchester Coffee Festival, 15-17 November 2024Extracted Development – taking place at all Cup North festivals & additional location news coming soon!