Episode Details

What happens when a World Barista Champion admits his biggest lessons came from failure? In this Coffee Break, Rohan and Ben break down their chat with Dale Harris - from crashing and burning on stage to finding community backstage, and why competitions can shape careers far beyond trophies. This week’s coffee NEWS headlines : Costa Coffee - Coca-Cola is set to sell the UK’s largest coffee chain, just seven years after its £3.9B buyout. Asking price: £2B. Starbucks - New CEO shifts focus back to human connection while leaning on drive-throughs for growth. Coffee Market - Brazil’s dry weather sparks concern for the 2026 crop. ICE certified stocks drop to 670k bags, pushing blend components higher. Competitions, community, and the changing face of coffee culture - all in one COFFEE BREAK!! Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on-the-fly barista tips, honest and unfiltered café reviews (eek), hospitality stories, and gate-kept coffee secrets. Want more coffee content? IT’S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

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