Café Profiles
Discover profiles of top industry leaders and get exclusive tips and trends from the best in the café business. Learn how experts excel in menu design, customer engagement, and more. Get inspired and elevate your café with their insider knowledge.
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The 2024 NZ Barista Champ
We speak to to the 2024 New Zealand Barista Champ, Max Cui and Logan Collinge about his recent win and coffee journey.
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Gavin Carroll
We speak to Columbus Coffee Franchise Manager, Gavin Carroll about his industry experience and advise for budding baristas.
Massimo Capellino
We speak to Mojo Coffee General Manager Massimo Capellino about his passion for coffee, staff development and industry insights.
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Teddy Zhang
Teddy was first introduced to coffee 4 years ago, he's had a love for it ever since.
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Nico Nozaki
Nico has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to coffee. He is Head Barista at Flight Coffee, Auckland. Nico's dream is to open…
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Jenny Kim
Read all about Jenny's coffee journey and how she got to where she is now.
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Michael Tan
Michael started working in a cafe 10 years ago, from there he's obsession's for coffee and cafe operation begin. He is now involved with…
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Jason Moore
Hear all about Jason's journey, from hospitality in the early 2000s to owning his own coffee roastery in Dunedin.
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Chace Tian
Chace opened his first cafe early 2020, followed by his second in 2021. Find out more about Chace and his great story.
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Scott Crawford
Scott's journey started back in 2001 down in Hamilton, since then has expanded and works in both the Kitchen and Front of House.
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Lauren Dobson
Lauren took a leap when applying for a barista job and hasn't turned back since. Her coffee journey is awesome!
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The 2023 NZ Barista Champ
We speak to to the 2023 New Zealand Barista Champ, Honoka Kawashima and Frank Hsu about her coffee journey.
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Bonnie Lam
We speak to Bonnie about her barista background and her recent placing at the Aotearoa Barista Champs 2024.
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Hanna Teramoto
We speak to Hanna about her barista background and her recent placing at the Aotearoa Barista Champs 2024.
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Jenna Phillips
Jenna won the People's Choice award at the 2023 Barista Champs. Read more to find out her journey within the industry.
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Acme
Megan shares her industry insights on hospitality. Find out how she turned the Covid Lockdown into a positive opportunity for her business.
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Grey Street Kitchen
Bryan was named Latte Art Champion for 2024! With over 2 years experience in the Specialty Coffee industry, Bryan knows a lot about coffee.…
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Grey Roasting Co.
We hear from Daniel Woodhouse who came runner up at the Latte Art Champions 2024. With over 8 years experience in coffee making industry,…
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EOS and Hoony Chae
We chat to Hoony Chae from The EOS Coffee, Queens Arcade in Auckland. He’s been named the NZ Meadow Fresh Latte Art Champion…
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Dove from Grey Street Kitchen
We went on a roadie to visit the beautiful (and pumping!) Grey Street Kitchen in Hamilton and chat to Dove Chen, Café Manager and…
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The Hangar
Meet Luise Metelka from Flight Coffee & The Hangar in Wellington. Luise was named New Zealand's Barista of the year in the 2021…
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Dennis Hsueh
We chat to Dennis Hsueh from Grey Street Kitchen in Hamilton. He’s been named the NZ Meadow Fresh Latte Art Champion for 2022, and…
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Sam Low
Former NZ Barista Champ and coffee Guru Sam Low has been in the industry for 15 years. Find out more.
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Tom Handside
Learn about Tom Handiside, General Manager for La Marzocco.
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Mojo Vulcan Lane
We chat to Hoony Chae from Mojo Vulcan Lane in Auckland. Named NZ's Meadow Fresh Latte Art Champion in 2019 and 2020, we wanted…
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Emma Markland Webster
With 20 years’ experience in the coffee industry, Emma was NZ’s first barista champion
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Again Again
Over 295 million single use cups are thrown away every year in New Zealand. Thanks to a growing number of people looking to address…
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Tay Street Kitchen
Under new ownership, Tay Street Kitchen has had a recent refurb and just launched a new and updated menu. We sit down with…
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Lieutenant
We chat to Ruby Xu from Lieutenant Coffee Bar in Auckland's, Commercial Bay.
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Mojo
We chat to Mojo to find out more about the coffee and café specialists, who began their story in 2003 as a boutique roastery…
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Dispense Espresso
Dispense Espresso's Hamish Bell knows what makes a café great. So we thought we would share that advice with you.
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Frank's Coffee
We chat with New Zealand Barista Champ 2023, Honoka Kawashima from Frank’s Coffee in Wellington to find out a bit more about what makes…
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Blanchfield’s Bakery
The Blanchfield’s Bakery’s story began back in 1861 when Paddy Blanchfield, was baking bread and pouring beer on the Coast for the Gold…
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The Block Cafe
The Block is a family owned business in the heart of Blockhouse Bay Village. It’s known for its amazing coffee, extensive menu and warm…
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