In this episode of the Coffee Rockstars podcast, Michael Harris and Lloyd Eric Conlin discuss the current state of Philippine coffee and share their experiences at the World Barista Championship and World of Coffee Expo in Busan, Korea. They talk about the emergence of new coffee concepts and the entry of foreign coffee companies in the Philippines. They also mention the upcoming Philippine Coffee Expo and the drama and excitement of the World Barista Championship. The hosts highlight the routines of Mikael Jensen and Jack Simpson, who scored only one point apart in the competition. Competing in barista competitions, especially at the world level, can be expensive in terms of both money and time. Participants need to invest in training, finding a good coffee, and building a team. Nationals can also be costly, but more reachable than the world level. The most reachable competition is Cup Tasters. The conversation also touched on new gadgets and products showcased at the expo, such as a smaller and more affordable espresso machine and a new distribution tool by Nucleus Tools. The hosts also mentioned new coffee shops opening in BGC and invited listeners to be part of the Coffee Rockstar podcast.
Chapters

00:00 The Return of The Coffee Rockstars Podcast
05:06 Exploring the Current State of Philippine Coffee
10:57 Drama and Suspense at the World Barista Championship
36:43 Exploring the Philippine Coffee Expo
47:17 Innovative Products and Local Coffee Shops
53:21 The Purpose of the Coffee Rockstar Podcast
57:32 out.mp3
57:45 intro.mp3

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