Market Lane Coffee Podcast

We're really proud to roast and serve Werka again, it has an amazing cup profile, and should be a real favourite this year. Listen to the podcast to find out some of the history of the coffea arabica species, why we have started using more specific variety names like JARC 74112, and where they come from.

Rwandan coffees have always been special to Market Lane. We got a new coffee from our friends at Buf Cafe and a small farmer's group called Twitezimbere. In this episode Einar and Jenni share their notes for Remera Twitezimbere. Jenni explains how Rwandan coffee is produced and the close relationship between Buf Cafe and Market Lane. And watch out for the potato defect! Further reading about R...

La Llama is another coffee we purchase from the Buena Vista mill in Caranavi, Bolivia. It's a special variety, Ethiosar, and just a tiny lot of coffee. In an unusual step for Market Lane, we are releasing this coffee in a 150g bag, rather than the standard 250g bag.

Today Jason talks to Fleur about customer service, specifically relating to a price increase that is coming at Market Lane. Listen to find out why the price increase is happening and some tips on how to help customers.

Cafundo is produced by Pedro Santana in the Chapada Diamatina region of Brazil. Einar and Jason talk about what the name Cafundo means, how this coffee tastes, and what makes it special.

This episode is the complete chat we had with Leonardo Henao of Los Palomos - he talks about Cup of Excellence, Chiroso and Gesha varieties, organic practises and his plans for the future.

Los Palomos is a unique coffee produced by Leonardo Henao in the Urrao region of Colombia. Listen to find out more about the Chiroso variety, and why shares taste characteristics with Ethiopia.

We have a new Seasonal Espresso, with Sao Judas from Brazil and Ruli from Rwanda! Jason talks to Toshi about his experience with Sao Judas, and covers some of the nuts and bolts of how a new Seasonal Espresso is chosen.

Einar chats to Toshi about Sitio Canaa, who is behind the coffee and what makes it special

Rwanda produces stunning coffees and we're lucky to have really meaningful relationships with producers there. Jason talks to Jenni about what makes Rwanda special.

Pedro Flores has a beautiful farm in Bolivia called El Mirador, this is the next coffee we are releasing at Market Lane.

The first in a series, Jason and Einar introduce a new coffee to Market Lane, Finca Kusillo from Bolivia

In part 3 of Myths and Common Q's, Jason and Einar talk ristrettos, dialling in the espresso in the morning, and also What is the Magic?

In part two Einar and Jason discuss some common coffee myths and preconceptions - does skim milk have less lactose than full cream? Can pregnant women drink coffee? Find out today.

Einar and Jason address some common coffee myths, as suggested by our Market Lane staff. 

Conversations about coffee, people, hospitality, and some of our favourite things to eat and drink.

Einar and Tyson talk about the very special qualities of Guatemalan coffee, and preview some of the lots coming to Market Lane.

In this episode, Einar and Jason discuss the importance of water chemistry for brewing coffee, and introduce a coffee tasting exercise for Market Lane staff.

In the last one of the series, Einar talks to Fleur and Jason about how Market Lane started, how to taste coffee, and *Sparkles*

Today Einar and Jason introduce James Hoffmann, and in particular a blog post he wrote about the disconnect that can happen between baristas and the experience of their customers. Listen in to find out more. 

Jenni and Einar sit down and discuss some techniques for making customers' experience special. Specifically remembering names, and some great techniques on how to do so.

I sat down with Jenni and Einar to talk about what customer service means to us, including some of the ways we can give great customer service at Market Lane Coffee

I sat down with Tyson and Christian to talk about what Market Lane does for its wholesale customers, what it means to be a  wholesale customer, and some of the challenges.

Fleur and Jason chat about a few new products. Jason's new book, our new Kinto travel cups, the updated kits, and getting Breville grinders back in. 

Jason and Milla talk about Market Lane's upcoming Ethiopian coffees, and their recent trip to Ethiopia, at a staff meeting presentation.