Brewing It Over with Cup North

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!

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! 

Against all odds, We Are Here, the queer-owned roastery based in Kent, bravely opened its doors on the first day of lockdown and continues to thrive today. Centered around core values of community, queerness and trans rights, their mission is to make coffee both enjoyable and accessible to all.  Who then better than Em Herriott herself, founder of We Are Here, to discuss safe spaces and implementing inclusive values within coffee shops and events? With her expertise and passion, Em offers invaluable insights into creating welcoming spaces for all. The MCF panel discussion plays at 53:15 Episode Sponsor: Alpro InstagramBrewing It Over: https://www.instagram.com/brewingitover/Alpro: https://www.instagram.com/alpro/Truth: https://www.instagram.com/truthcoffee.capetown/Nude Coffee Roasters: https://www.instagram.com/nudeespresso/The Proud Trust: https://www.instagram.com/the_proud_trust/Peanut the Cat - https://www.instagram.com/peanutgoesmeow/Extracted Development: https://www.instagram.com/extracted_development/WebsitesBrewing It Over: https://www.cupnorth.co.uk/brewing-it-overAlpro: https://www.alpro.com/Extracted Development Express 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! 

Join our hosts Hannah Davies & Grace Talbot as they delve into Stephen Houston's inspiring story and unravel the secrets behind Lucid Coffee Roasters.From past chair of The Coffee Roasters Guild to founder of Lucid Coffee Roasters, Stephen has never been one to shy away from adventure. Join us as he travels the globe in search of the finest origin coffee beans, meticulously guiding us through every step of the way, from the coffee farm to the roasted product with absolute lucidity just like his exceptional coffee. Episode Sponsor: OatlyInstagramBrewing It Over: https://www.instagram.com/brewingitover/Oatly: https://www.instagram.com/oatly/Aeropress: https://www.instagram.com/aero.press/ Extracted Development: https://www.instagram.com/extracted_development/Khruangbin: https://www.instagram.com/khruangbin/WebsitesBrewing It Over: https://www.cupnorth.co.uk/brewing-it-overOatly: http://oatly.com/Upcoming Cup North EventsDublin Coffee Festival, 1-3 March 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!

Today’s setting is slightly different from our previous ones, we’re sat on stage at Manchester Coffee Festival with a live audience while this is being recorded. Our guest is Helena Gloeckner, host of the Big Slurp Energy podcast, and we’ll be delving deep into vulnerability, mental health, coffee opportunities, and some light-hearted talk about musicals & RuPaul. It's a rollercoaster ride of emotions, insights, and laughter! Whether you missed the festival last autumn or want to relive its best moments, this episode is for you. Episode Sponsor: Conti Espresso UK InstagramBrewing It Over: https://www.instagram.com/brewingitover/Atkinsons: https://www.instagram.com/atkinsons.coffee/Conti UK: https://www.instagram.com/contiespressouk/WebsitesBrewing It Over: https://www.cupnorth.co.uk/brewing-it-overConti UK: https://conti-espresso.co.uk/Upcoming Cup North EventsDublin Coffee Festival, 1-3 March 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!

Get ready for a jolly good time as we spice up the holiday season with a coffee-themed festive quiz featuring Omar Sacranie co-founder of Saints of Mokha, and our wonderful co-host Grace.Who will sleigh the coffee quiz?! Tune in to catch all the festive fun and find out! InstagramBrewing It Over: https://www.instagram.com/brewingitover/Saints of Mokha: https://www.instagram.com/saintsofmokha/James Hoffman: https://www.instagram.com/jimseven/The Barista League: https://www.instagram.com/thebaristaleague/Loring Roasters: https://www.instagram.com/loringroasters/WebsitesBrewing It Over: https://www.cupnorth.co.uk/brewing-it-overSaints of Mokha: https://saintsofmokha.com/Upcoming Cup North EventsDublin Coffee Festival, 1-3 March 2024Birmingham Coffee Festival, 6-7 July 2024Extracted Development – taking place at all Cup North festivals & additional location news coming soon!

The Big Coffee Creativity Theory explained! Dive into a captivating dialogue with self-proclaimed queer American, Bryan Serwatka (he/him), and coffee community manager at Minor Figures. Embark with us as Bryan delves into his -over a decade long- specialty coffee journey, his artistic and musical pursuits as well as his shabby-chic alter ego, Auntie Climax, known for crashing coffee events. Episode Sponsor: La Marzocco UK InstagramBrewing It Over: https://www.instagram.com/brewingitover/Aeropress Championship: https://www.instagram.com/aero.press/La Marzocco: https://www.instagram.com/lamarzoccoWebsitesBrewing It Over: https://www.cupnorth.co.uk/brewing-it-overLa Marzocco UK: https://lamarzocco.com/uk/en/Upcoming Cup North EventsDublin Coffee Festival, 1-3 March 2024Birmingham Coffee Festival, 6-7 July 2024Extracted Development – taking place at all Cup North festivals & additional location news coming soon!