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Discover stories from our coffee journey, brewing tips, and insights from the world of specialty coffee.
CoffeeU S4 E1: Our Cafe Managers at World of Coffee Dubai
Welcome to CoffeeU Season 4! Nathan and Brad are joined by Christopher Tickell (Baba Java's Homewood Cafe Manager) and Jayson Dobelstein (Baba Java's Meadowbrook Cafe Manager) fresh from their recent trip to the World of Coffee in Dubai.
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S3 E15: Live Season Finale
Join us for the thrilling CoffeeU Season 3 finale, recorded live at Baba Java Coffee’s Meadowbrook Cafe in Birmingham, Alabama! Hosts Nathan and Brad, along with a lively audience of CoffeeU listeners and Baba Java fans, dive into the heart of Baba Java’s global impact. Hear from Randy Webb, US Marketing Director, about his transformative trip to the Ramirez Estate in the Dominican Republic, w...
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S3 E14: Baba Java in Dubai
Join Nathan and Brad as they welcome back original CoffeeU cast members Josh and Rachel Parvin from Dubai in this episode! The Parvins dive into Baba Java’s unique role in the Middle East, selling ethically sourced green coffee to specialty roasters across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and even Iraq. Josh shares insights on navigating Dubai’s saturated coffee market with nearly 200 specialty roasters...
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S3 E13: Inside Baba Java’s Homewood Cafe with Christopher Tickell
Join Nathan and Brad as they sit down with Christopher Tickell, the manager of Baba Java Coffee’s Homewood location, in this episode of CoffeeU. Christopher shares his journey from Memphis to Virginia Beach, and finally to Alabama, where he’s built a family and a thriving career without a traditional education. From arcade sales to building his own house, Christopher’s diverse experiences have...
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S3 E12: From Colombia’s Farms to Your Cup: A Baba Java Journey
Join hosts Nathan and Brad as they sit down with Lee Wideman, Director of Client Services, and Nicholas Hannah, from the roasting team at Baba Java Coffee, to dive into their trip to Colombia’s coffee farms. In this episode, the trio recounts their visit to Forest Coffee, a partner in northwest Colombia, where they met farmers like Jorge and Yeraldine, cupped nearly 50 coffees, and celebrated ...
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S3 E11: Employee Interview with Lee Wideman, and What is CST?
Join hosts Nathan and Brad as they sit down with Lee Wideman, Director of Client Services at Baba Java Coffee, for an engaging episode of CoffeeU. Lee shares his journey from a military kid in Quebec to a key player at Baba Java, offering a glimpse into his life, family, and unexpected path from car sales to coffee. Discover how the Client Services Team (CST) acts as Baba Java’s ambassadors, b...
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CoffeeU S3 E10: Abby's Home Brewing Hacks – Traveling Coffee
Join Nathan and Brad as they welcome back special guest Abigail Phillips, head barista and trainer extraordinaire at Baba Java Coffee, for another episode of CoffeeU. In this installment, Abby and Brad share their expert tips and hacks for brewing great coffee while traveling. From using an Aeropress on an airplane and bribing flight attendants, to crafting a makeshift pourover with a styrofoa...
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CoffeeU S3 E9: Abby’s Home Barista Hacks – Drip, Pour Over, and French Press
Join hosts Nathan and Brad as they team up with Baba Java Coffee’s head barista, Abby Phillips, for a brew-tiful episode of CoffeeU! Abby spills the beans on game-changing hacks for drip, pour-over, and French press brewing. From a secret weapon to keep your drip machine spotless to a clever trick for the perfect pour-over
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