Crema - The Cafe Podcast

Hey, my name is Josh and welcome to the eighth episode of Crema, The Cafe Podcast. Today I’m sitting down with Jian Lorenzo, the owner of Costadoro cafe on Battersea Rise in Battersea. In this episode, Jian Lorenzo shares the story behind the 5 generations olds family business, how Costadoro has adapted over the years and the amazing story of how the Pope wrote a handwritten letter expressing...

Hey, my name is Josh and welcome to the seventh episode of Crema, The Cafe Podcast. Today I’m sitting down with Ed, the owner of Starlings cafe in Clifton, Bristol. In this episode, Ed shares the story about how he loses 12 kilo’s in 6 weeks getting the cafe ready for opening, how he allows his chefs to take creative control over the menu and his aspirations for Starlings cafe in the future. I am...

Hey, my name is Josh and welcome to the sixth episode of Crema, The Cafe Podcast. Today I’m sitting down with Charlie the owner of Italo, an Italian cafe on Bonnington Square in Vauxhall. In this episode, Charlie shares the fascinating history behind Bonnington square and it’s community, his close relationship with the co-creator of Italo and also tells the story of a customer that collaborated wi...

Hey, my name is Josh and welcome to the fifth episode of Crema, The Cafe Podcast. Today I’m sitting down with Zenke, the owner of Moonshine, a cafe and coffee roaster in Taipei, Taiwan. In this episode, Zenke shares the story behind the name Moonshine, why his café can feel like a zoo during the morning rush, and the magic formula behind his adult-friendly tiramisu. I am meeting Zen...

Hey, my name is Josh and welcome to the fourth episode of Crema, the Cafe podcast. On this episode of Crema, I’m sitting down with Daniel, the owner of Bluebrick Cafe on Fellbrigg road in East Dulwich. In this episode, Daniel shares his previous experience of working as a chef, how he trades food and coffee with local businesses and how Gary Lineker came in to do some paperwork. I am meeting Danie...

Hey, my name is Josh and welcome to the third episode of Crema, The Cafe Podcast. Today I’m sitting down with Aine the owner of Twisted Sister, a Cafe & Wine Bar on St Johns Hill in Battersea. In this episode, Áine talks about partnering with Four Ways Coffee to create an exclusive house espresso, her passion for sourcing locally and why she couldn’t run the café without the incredible te...

Hey, my name is Josh and welcome to the second episode of Crema, The Cafe Podcast. Today I’m sitting down with Stefan the owner of Tierra Verde, a Spanish cafe and Delicatessen on Webb’s Road in Battersea. In this episode, Stefan shares his experience of working in the wholesale industry, why the location of his cafe was so perfect and also some wholesome stories of customers falling in love in hi...

Hey, my name is Josh and welcome to the very first episode of Crema, The Cafe Podcast! Today I’m sitting down with Koray, the owner of Spread Cafe - a small, independent neighbourhood cafe on Lavender Hill in Battersea. In this episode, Koray shares how working at Dishoom inspired him to start his own business, why strong systems are the backbone of any good café, and how much he values the relati...