London Coffee Podcast

From the creators of The London Coffee Guide and 5THWAVE, Coffee Podcast London is a new interview-led series celebrating the people, passion, and community behind London’s vibrant coffee scene. Hosted by coffee industry expert Jeffrey Young, each episode spotlights entrepreneurs, seasoned professionals and standout cafes to uncover what it takes to build a successful coffee business or career in London. From exciting new openings and emerging trends to lessons in leadership, creativity, and starting out on your own - we delve into the real stories behind the cafés, roasteries, and individuals that make London one of the world’s great coffee destinations.

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  Episode #30

  The Love of My Life: Nikol Novotná on Coffee, Determination and the Art of Roasting

  Sep 17, 202638 min

  Nikol Novotná, Head Roaster at WatchHouse, shares her remarkable journey from Bratislava to London, from accidentally becoming a barista to working in the roastery and becoming a Q Grader. We talk about curiosity, persistence, tasting, roasting, women in coffee, learning from mistakes (and fires!), and why great coffee needs more than science, it needs care, intuition and a human touch.

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  Episode #29

  Coffee in a Changing World: Hannah Wakefield & Jamie Treby — DR Wakefield

  Sep 10, 202638 min

  In this episode of the London Coffee Podcast, we go behind the scenes of the global coffee trade with Hannah Wakefield and Jamie Trebey of DR Wakefield. We explore how coffee moves from producer to roaster, the realities of sustainability and direct trade, the impact of climate change, geopolitics and market volatility, and what the future might look like for Arabica, Robusta and specialty coffee. A wide-ranging conversation about the people, systems and ideas shaping coffee today.

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  Episode #28

  Coffee, Community & Curiosity with Tommy Ringlöw @ Camden Coffee Roastery

  Sep 2, 202624 min

  In this episode of the London Coffee Podcast, we chat with Tommy Ringlöw, Head Barista at Camden Coffee Roastery, about his journey from Sweden and studying music in London to finding his way into coffee. We talk about the rise of iced coffee and matcha, pre-batched espresso, the art and technique behind latte art, brewing great coffee at home, and the tools that help baristas keep up during a busy service. Tommy also shares his thoughts on staying curious, developing as a barista, building coffee communities, and his slightly unexpected obsession with giraffes.

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  Episode #27

  Straight to the Top: Daria Bila’s Journey to Becoming the 2026 UK Barista Champion

  Aug 25, 202622 min

  Daria Bila’s journey to becoming the 2026 UK Barista Champion is about much more than competition. In this episode, she talks about moving from Ukraine to Dublin and then to London, discovering specialty coffee from scratch, and finding a sense of comfort and community in coffee while building a new life. She shares how that journey led her to Formative Coffee, management, and ultimately the UK Barista Championship - which she won on her first attempt. We also look ahead to her preparations for the World Barista Championship in Panama, her connection to Ukraine’s coffee community, and what might come next

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  Episode #26

  Creating a Place to Belong: The Story of Simmos Coffee

  Aug 13, 202634 min

  In this episode of the London Coffee Podcast, we welcome Xiao Ye and Louis, the founders of Simmos Coffee in Hackney Wick — one of London’s most loved independent coffee shops. We talk about following gut instinct, finding your place in London’s coffee scene, building a genuine community, creating a sustainable workplace, and why they’re more interested in making one great coffee shop than opening ten. We also dive into their approach to coffee, seasonal drinks, Asian influences, music, creativity, and what it really takes to build a small business from the ground up. A conversation about coffee, creativity, people — and the dream of building something that can last. Create a free profile on The London Coffee Guide website , subscribe to @thelondoncoffeeguide on Instagram and follow the latest coffee news, openings, and stories from London’s specialty scene.

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