The London Coffee Festival Podcast

In this special episode of the Let it Brew podcast recorded at London Coffee Festival 2025 Alex Dantes-Smith sits down with Paul Kelly to explore La Marzocco’s rich history of groundbreaking collaborations across fashion, design, and specialty coffee. From high-profile projects with Porsche, and Rimowa they dive into what collaboration really means for the iconic espresso machine maker. Together, they unpack the brand’s creative mindset, the values that drive its co-creations, and the surprising moments that have shaped La Marzocco’s journey. You won't want to miss it! #Londoncoffeefestival #LetItBrew #CoffeeCulture #SpecialtyCoffee #LaMarzocco

Host Alex Dantes-Smith sits down with Rob Ward (Slayer) and Freda Yuan (Origin Coffee) to dream up their ultimate coffee shop concepts and let’s just say, we’d visit both. Think: 🇫🇷 Coffee & crêpes in the South of France 🎸 A smoky lounge with Eric Clapton Unplugged on repeat 🚲 Bikes, brews, and bold ideas Big thanks to @OzoneCoffee for hosting! #Londoncoffeefestival #LetItBrew #CoffeeCulture #SpecialtyCoffee #CafeDreams

In this episode of the Let It Brew podcast, host Alex Dantes-Smith welcomes Ashley Palmer-Watts—former Executive Chef at The Fat Duck and Dinner by Heston, and Co-Founder of Artisan Coffee Co. and The Devonshire, Soho @devonshiresoho—along with Bryan Serwatka, Coffee Community Manager at @minorfigures. They explore their ultimate dream coffee shop concepts, each bringing a unique vision to the table. Bryan’s Dream Café – Quivering Lips. Think Rolling Stones meets Flaming Lips artwork, built on a foundation of community and inclusivity. Ashley’s Coffee House - a dynamic hub for art and music, featuring Tipsy Donuts filled with rich caramel, inspired by Heston’s legendary Tipsy Cake. Special thanks to Bloomsyard for hosting this episode! You won't want to miss it! Episode 10 is out now! #LetItBrew #CoffeeCulture #Podcast #SpecialtyCoffee

In this episode of Let It Brew, host Alex Dantes-Smith sits down with Ollie Simon, GM of Brand and Marketing at Allpress Espresso UK, and Bugra Marasali, Founder of Lodestar Coffee—to explore their ultimate dream coffee shop concepts. From flat whites to macchiatos, Ollie shares his espresso journey, while Bugra keeps it unapologetically pure: "You don’t go to a kebab shop and order a pizza"—so why serve anything but great coffee? Expect deep insights, bold opinions, and plenty of caffeine-fueled conversation. Episode 9 is out now! Special thanks to Origin Coffee for hosting this episode. #LetItBrew #CoffeeCulture #Podcast #SpecialtyCoffee

Why settle for the ordinary when you can sip your latte surrounded by cuddly chaos? In this episode of Let It Brew, Alex Dantes-Smith chats with Kurt Stewart, Master Roaster and Founder of Volcano Coffee Works, and Roosa Jalonen, Coffee Specialist, Arabica Q Grader, and the newly crowned UK Barista Champion 2024. Together, they dive into their ultimate dream coffee shop concepts. Roosa’s vision? A café that doubles as a petting zoo. Picture this: a sanctuary where frothy cappuccinos meet fluffy companions—puppies, kittens, baby goats, and ducklings proving that the best conversations happen in spaces filled with warmth (and wagging tails). Episode 8 of the Let It Brew Podcast is OUT NOW! Special thanks to Volcano Works for hosting us for this recording.