The Happy Coffee Podcast

This podcast is part of The Happy Coffee Network: an online platform to build meaningful connections with coffee people from all over the world. In this episode, we're joined by Eline Ferket, Austrian Brewerscup Champion 2025. This conversation was recorded shortly after she came back from competing in the World Brewerscup in Jakarta. We get to know Eline and how she choose coffee as a career over...

This podcast is part of ⁠ the Happy Coffee Network⁠ : an online platform to build meaningful connections with coffee people from all over the world. This episode is part 2 of a two part conversation with our guest ⁠Mikolaj Pociecha⁠ and is hosted by ⁠Wendelien van Bunnik.⁠ During this conversation we get to know Mikolaj and how he became such a big fan of Canephora , the coffee variety that we oft...

This podcast is part of the Happy Coffee Network : an online platform to build meaningful connections with coffee people from all over the world. This episode is part one of a two part conversation with our guest Mikolaj Pociecha and is hosted by Wendelien van Bunnik. During this conversation we get to know Mikolaj and how he became such a big fan of Canephora , the coffee variety that we often mi...

In this episode I share my experience in competing in the Brewerscup in the Netherlands for the first time. I talk about why I dediced to compete in Brewerscup, what the competition looks like and how I developed my strategy for the Compulsory Service. Check out the 2024 World Barista Championship routine from Mikael Jasin here

This podcast is part of ⁠⁠ The Happy Coffee Network . Andy talks to Matt Ferraro, director of operations and roasting for ⁠Black & White Coffee Roasters⁠ , talks about his start, getting to ⁠Black & White⁠ , and the exciting things he has been a part of including a competition featuring up and coming producers! Got any suggestions, additions or comments? Get in touch! Reach out to us via I...

We all need some help sometimes. So with this episode, we're introducing you to our new Happy Coffee Podcast co-host Andy Cutler! This podcast is part of thehappycoffeenetwork.com Andy lives in Omaha, Nebraska (US) and there he runs a roastery called Coffee Cut Roasting- from his home! Get to know Andy a little in this re-launch episode, where we discuss the plans for the future of the Happy Coffe...

Indian coffee culture is not something you may know a lot about. You may have never tasted coffee from India yet. But we assure you: Indian coffee is growing, and growing FAST, in both quality ánd quantity. Go to Thehappycoffeenetwork.com to learn more! Ashok and his son Rohan are long time coffee producers, with a big reputation when it comes to Indian coffees. Their family business has been goin...

Ricardo Ureña Rojas has coffee run through his veins. Together with his whole family, they produce the most delicious coffees from the Chirripó region in Costa Rica. If conversations like this get you enthusiastic too, why not consider joining an online community where you can learn, grow and connect with baristas and coffee lovers from all over the world? Sign op for a 14 day TRIAL to the Happy C...

In this episode, we're tackling a topic that hits close to home for many of us: impostor syndrome. I’ll talk about what it really means to deal with it, and I’ll give you 5 tips that helped me deal with it in my daily life. Impostor syndrome is a psychological phenomenon where you doubt your accomplishments and have a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud, despite evidence of your compet...

In this episode, we have a conversation with Fabrício Andrade. He's the CEO of Brazilian specialty coffee coöperation Sancoffee, and extremely dedicated to improving circumstances for the farmers he works with. Fabricio grew up among the coffee trees. We talk about the biggest challenges Brazilian producers face, like finding the right people to hire and the impact of climate change. Through h...

Working in coffee and being confident about your skills can be two very different things. In this episode, we dive into how to grow your confidence as a coffee professional. Sign up for a FREE 14 day TRIAL to The Happy Coffee Network: ⁠⁠thehappycoffeenetwork.com/join⁠ We will offer a strategy to really improve your confidence. Starting by self assessment and learning, trough mentorship, networking...

In this second episode, we talk with the young and ambitious Diego Baraona. He unexpectedly had to take over the legacy of his father, Gilberto Baraona, during the COVID-19 pandemic after his fathers passing. In this episode, we get to know Diego and learn what he struggles with on a daily basis as a coffee producer. He shares valuable insights in what it means to produce coffee and what challenge...

This is the first episode of The Happy Coffee Podcast. This podcast is part of the Happy Coffee Network's mission to connect people over coffee in an accessible way. This podcast is meant to inspire by sharing coffee stories from all over the world. Sign up for a FREE 14 day TRIAL to The Happy Coffee Network: ⁠thehappycoffeenetwork.com/join In this first episode, you'll get to know the fou...