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• Episode Ten: Building the Dream Coffee Shop with Ashley Palmer-Watts and Bryan Serwatka

  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

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• Episode Nine: Building the Dream Coffee Shop with Ollie Simon and Bugra Marasali

  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

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• Episode Eight: Building the Dream Coffee Shop with Kurt Stewart and Roosa Jalonen

  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.

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• Episode Seven: Building the Dream Coffee Shop with Bharti Radix and Camilla Morgan

  Alex Dantes-Smith sits down with Bharti Radix, Founder of Bloomsyard and Camilla Morgan, Head of Business Development and Customer Relationships at Eversys UK Ltd to discuss their dream coffee shops. Coffee at the top ⬆ zipline to the bottom ⬇ - because who needs a drive-thru when you’ve got adventure? Episode 7 of the 'Let It Brew' Podcast is OUT NOW! Special thanks to Bloomsyard for hosting us for this recording.

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• Episode Six: Building the Dream Coffee Shop with Will Corby and Josh Tarlo

  Alex Dantes-Smith sits down with Will Corby from Pact Coffee and Josh Tarlo from Headstand to discuss their dream coffee shops. Leave your worries at the door, grab a hammock, and step through a magic portal to your coffee haven zen —just don’t ask for an Americano or Builder’s Tea! You won't want to miss this one. Enjoy! Special thanks to Ozone for hosting us for this recording.

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