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Discover stories from our coffee journey, brewing tips, and insights from the world of specialty coffee.
CoffeeU S3 E8: Abby’s Home Barista Hacks – Espresso
Join hosts Nathan and Brad as they sit down with Abby Phillips, Baba Java’s head barista and trainer, for an expert guide to brewing espresso at home. In this episode Abby shares essential tips and techniques, from ensuring your portafilter is hot, clean, and dry to mastering milk steaming for that perfect latte texture. Learn
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S3 E7: Craigslist Trades to Coffee Cuppings: Matt’s Employee Interview
In what many are saying is the best episode of CoffeeU yet, hosts Brad and Nathan introduce the newest member of the marketing team, Matt Powell, who steps out from behind the video switcher to share his story. Matt, a former musician turned audio engineer, videographer, and photographer, brings a wealth of creative expertise to
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S3 E6: How Your Morning Cup of Coffee Can Change Lives!
Join us for Episode 6 of CoffeeU, where we sit down with Baba Java Coffee’s US Marketing Director to hear about his visit to the Ramirez Estate in the Dominican Republic. Discover how this specialty coffee farm is making a profound difference in the Jarabacoa community by creating sustainable jobs, supporting education, and fostering local
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S3 E5: Brewing Up Some Controversy!
Join Nathan and Brad in the 5th episode of CoffeeU as they dive into the fascinating world of coffee processing, and discuss an recent brewing controversy! Learn about the different methods, natural, washed, wet hulled, and honey processing, and how they shape the flavors in your cup. Discover a controversial yet innovative technique, including Baba
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S3 E4: Robots, Chickpea Milk, and Coffee Dreams: SCA Expo Recap
Join us for an exciting episode of the CoffeeU Podcast as we dive into the highlights of the SCA Specialty Coffee Expo in Houston! Hosts Nathan and Brad are joined by special guests Abby Phillips, Head Trainer at Baba Java Coffee, and Christopher Tickell, manager of the Homewood store, to share their experiences from the
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CoffeeU S3 E3: Baba Java’s Dubai Expo Experience
Join us for Episode 3 of CoffeeU, where we dive into Part 2 of our Dubai adventure! Nathan and Brad are joined by special guests Joshua and Rachel Parvin to recap their experience at the World of Coffee expo in Dubai. Discover what makes this global specialty coffee expo a must-attend event, from Baba Java’s
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CoffeeU S3 E2: From Birmingham to Dubai: Baba Java’s Global Brew
Join us on this exciting episode of CoffeeU as hosts Nathan Parvin and Brad Haynes welcome special-ty guests Joshua and Rachel Parvin, joining all the way from Dubai, UAE— 8,000 miles away! Joshua and Rachel, key players in launching CoffeeU and Baba Java Coffee, share their journey of expanding Baba Java to the Middle East.
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CoffeeU S3E1: We’re Back!
New Stores, New Ventures, and a New Lease on Life. After a year-and-a-half hiatus, CoffeeU is back with a bang! Join us as we recap the wild ride since our last episode: two new Baba Java stores (Meadowbrook and Homewood), a sweet partnership with Popbar for gelato pops, and Josh’s green coffee triumph in Dubai.
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