Market Lane Coffee Podcast: Recent Episodes
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We asked the staff about any inconsistencies from across the Market Lane shops.
Please submit any questions or inconsistencies here.
A conversation about our new retail coffee bags - why we made the change, the process of finding new packaging, what the new bags are made of and how to dispose of them.
Read more about the new bags on our journal
Let us know your questions and feedback about the new coffee bags
The weather is getting colder and there are new coffees from Brazil and Colombia on the menu, roasting at Prahran Market again is getting closer.
Jason is back from a visit to Seoul. In this episode we talk about coffee prices, oat milk, roasting at Prahran, MICE and a coffee brewer called xBloom, as well as current and upcoming coffees.
For each new coffee there is a coffee release quiz.
Click here to complete the quiz for Small Producers of Aponte:
https://coffeeisgood.typeform.com/to/e8hESQU2
This month we hear about coffee pricing and some of the coffees coming to Market Lane this year, upcoming staff training opportunities and a chat about the coffees on the current menu.
Jason is back from a trip to Colombia and talks about decaf, the new shop, Christmas, and the coffees we have on offer in December.
Fleur and Jason visited the decaffeination plant in Manizales, Colombia and recorded a podcast about their visit on the way back to Medellín.
This month we have two new coffees from Huehuetenango in Guatemala and a new limited release from Colombia. It is also time for Market Lane's birthday sale and 15 year anniversary, to vote for your favourite coffee of the year and Jason and Fleur are soon off to Colombia.
This month we got two new, delicious coffees from our friends at Santa Clara in Antigua, Guatemala. Jason also talks about a new Market Lane shop opening up in Melbourne CBD and a decaffinated coffee on its way from Colombia.
This month we have a new limited release coco natural process Gesha from La Llama, Bolivia and are getting ready for the new Market Lane drip bags.
Hear about the current line up and upcoming coffees and news from the shops.
Kainamui is a new coffee from Kenya roasted for filter. In this episode Jason talks about how coffee buying in Kenya has changed and why Market Lane roast most of our Kenyan coffees for filter.
In this episode Jason and Einar talks about four Limited Release coffees from Ethiopia and Bolivia coming to Market Lane this winter, as well as some of the coffees on the current and upcoming menus.
Jason is back from a coffee buying trip to Ethiopia and Kenya and talks about some of the coffees coming to Market Lane later this year.
Einar and Jason talk about the coffees on the current menu, Prahran renovations and Jason's upcoming trip to Ethiopia and Kenya.
A recording of the Market Lane staff meeting 23 November 2023 with updates from Fleur and Jason and a presentation by Pedro and Léo from Pergamino, our producing and export partners in Colombia.
We asked the staff about any inconsistencies from across the Market Lane shops.
In this episode Holly and Kai joins Einar and Jason to discuss the questions that were submitted.
If you have any feedback or questions please email training@marketlane.com.au
We got three limited release Gesha variety coffees from Bolivia coming up, produced by the Rodríguez family.
In this episode Jason talks about the different processing methods used and shares his tasting notes.
In this episode we hear from Fleur and Jason about their first trip back to Guatemala since 2019, about the producers they met and the coffees they tasted.
In this episode we hear from Jason about his latest trip to Ethiopia, what our goals of the trip were, who we visited and why?
Do you dream about opening up your own coffee shop? Jason has opened several. In this mini series Jason talks about the new shop on Queen Street and Sydney Road and shares his thoughts on how to approach opening a coffee shop.
In part 3 we talk about the menu, merchandise, marketing, and customer service as well as hiring staff for a new café.
Please email your coffee shop related questions or feedback to training@marketlane.com.au
Do you dream about opening up your own coffee shop? Jason has opened several. In this mini series Jason talks about the new shop on Queen Street and shares his thoughts on how to approach opening a coffee shop.
In part 2 we talk about council regulations, negotiating a lease, the timeline for opening a new shop and the equipment needed for a small coffee shop.
Please email your coffee shop related questions or feedback to training@marketlane.com.au
We're opening up a new café on Queen St, Melbourne!
Do you dream about opening up your own coffee shop? Jason has opened several. In this mini series Jason talks about the new shop on Queen Street and shares his thoughts on how to approach opening up a coffee shop.
In part 1 we talk about purpose, location, shop name and budget.
Please get in touch via training@marketlane.com.au with any questions.
We're opening up a new café on Queen St, Melbourne!
Do you dream about opening up your own coffee shop? Jason has opened several. In this mini series Jason talks about the new shop on Queen Street and shares his thoughts on how to approach opening up a coffee shop.
In part 1 we talk about purpose, location, shop name and budget.
Please get in touch via training@marketlane.com.au with any questions.
We got two beautiful new coffees from Caranavi, Bolivia!
The Mamani family is based in the remote Uchumachi colony of the Caranavi provice. The Mamani brothers work together with their spouses to improve the quality of the coffee produced in their region and we are excited about this delicious and complex coffee roasted for espresso.
La Llama is a farm we bought a few different lots from before. This new filter roast is a washed caturra variety produced by the Rodriguez family who also owns Agricafe, the exporter and marketing agent we work with in Bolivia.
We got two beautiful new coffees from Caranavi, Bolivia!
The Mamani family is based in the remote Uchumachi colony of the Caranavi provice. The Mamani brothers work together with their spouses to improve the quality of the coffee produced in their region and we are excited about this delicious and complex coffee roasted for espresso.
La Llama is a farm we bought a few different lots from before. This new filter roast is a washed caturra variety produced by the Rodriguez family who also owns Agricafe, the exporter and marketing agent we work with in Bolivia.
We got three delicious new coffees on our shelves.
Our new seasonal blend is made up of 80% São Judas, a pulped natural catuaí variety from Piatã, Brazil and 20% washed red bourbon variety from the Nyarusiza washing station in Nyamagabe, Rwanda.
Sincorá is a single origin pulped natural catuaí variety espresso roast from Fazenda Progresso in Chapada Diamantina, Brazil. For filter we have Ayla, a washed process JARC 74110 and 74112 varieties from Sidama, Ethiopia.
We got three delicious new coffees on our shelves.
Our new seasonal blend is made up of 80% São Judas, a pulped natural catuaí variety from Piatã, Brazil and 20% washed red bourbon variety from the Nyarusiza washing station in Nyamagabe, Rwanda.
Sincorá is a single origin pulped natural catuaí variety espresso roast from Fazenda Progresso in Chapada Diamantina, Brazil. For filter we have Ayla, a washed process JARC 74110 and 74112 varieties from Sidama, Ethiopia.
We got two new delicious filter coffees on the menu.
Airumá is a pulped natural catuaí variety produced by the quality focussed Borré family at Fazenda Progresso in Chapada Diamantina, Brazil.
Twitezimbere is the name of a small group of 32 producers that process their coffee at the Remera washing station in Nyamagabe region in the south of Rwanda. (Check out roll out part 9 for more information)
We got two new delicious filter coffees on the menu.
Airumá is a pulped natural catuaí variety produced by the quality focussed Borré family at Fazenda Progresso in Chapada Diamantina, Brazil.
Twitezimbere is the name of a small group of 32 producers that process their coffee at the Remera washing station in Nyamagabe region in the south of Rwanda. (Check out roll out part 9 for more information)
Our new single origin espresso is a honey processed caturra and colombia varieties from Nariño, Colombia. This coffee is grown by eight independent producers who farm around the town of Aponte.
Our new single origin espresso is a honey processed caturra and colombia varieties from Nariño, Colombia. This coffee is grown by eight independent producers who farm around the town of Aponte.
Have you heard the one about the doves and the llama?
We got two exciting new coffees roasted for filter. Finca Los Palomos is a washed Chiroso variety from Urrao, Colombia and La Llama is a natural processed Ethiosar variety from Caranavi, Bolivia.
Coffees from these farms were very popular when we had them last year and we are so happy to have them back!
Our newest filter coffee is a very special single producer washed red bourbon from Gagenke, Rwanda.
Marie Bedabasingwa has worked with coffee for decades and is a member of the Dukunde Kawa Coop. Her coffee has been processed separately at the Ruli washing station.
Einar and Jason taste and talk about two delicious new coffees from producers we have worked with for over ten years!
Los Rodriguez is a honey processed caturra varietal from Caranavi in Bolivia, roasted for filter. Mbilima is a washed red bourbon varietal from Gagenke in northern Rwanda and is roasted for espresso.
Our new seasonal blend for espresso is made up of 70% Familia Rodriguez from Nariño, Colombia and 30% El Fuerte from Samaipata, Boliva. Familia Rodriguez is a coffee that is new to Market Lane this year, while El Fuerte has been a regular coffee on offer since 2011.
Einar and Jason taste and talk about the new coffee and Jason explains further about the C-price.
Einar and Jason taste and talk about the filter coffees on the menu for April 2022 and Jason talks about our upcoming coffees, new shops, coffee prices and oat milk.
Einar and Jason taste and talk about the coffees on the current menu and Jason tells us about which coffees that are coming to Market Lane in the first half of 2022.
Double espresso! In this episode we introduce two new coffees.
Mormora is a new single origin espresso roast from Guji, Ethiopia and the new Seasonal Blend which is made up of 60% Santa Clara from Antigua, Guatemala and 40% Wahundura from Murang'a Country, Kenya.
Test your knowledge after listening with the coffee quiz!
Ngamba is a single estate and single varietal coffee from Kirinyaga, Kenya. This is the third year in a row we offer this delicious coffee, and in this episode Market Lane's Head Roaster Nick explains how he approaches when roasting a new coffee to rollout to the shops.
After listening please respond to the Ngamba quiz.
Sincorá is our new filter coffee, produced by the Borré family at Fazenda Progresso in the beautiful Chapada Diamantina region in Bahia, Brazil. Listen to find out more about this coffee and how it compares to the other coffees on our menu.
After listening, check your knowledge and make your own comparisons in the quiz!
La Maravilla from Huehuetenango has been a regular offering at Market Lane since 2013. This delicious coffee has placed numerous times in the Cup of Excellence competition, and is known internationally as one of the best coffee farms in Guatemala.
In this episode Jason also explains the Cup of Excellence scoring system and how he uses this coffee score when discussing with the roasting team, MCM and producers.
After listening to the episode, test your knowledge with the quiz!
Jojo Estate from Kiambu, Kenya is our latest filter coffee. The farm is owned by Joseph Njoroge Njuguna (Jojo) and managed by his wife Irene. Aislinn from Melbourne Coffee Merchants tells us more about this farm and how coffee is produced in Kenya.
Once you've listened test your knowledge in the quiz!
Our new Seasonal Espresso is a blend of 80% La Soledad from Antigua, Guatemala, and 20% Aroresa from the West Arsi region of Ethiopia. The two marry beautifully, creating a harmonious cup tasting like dark chocolate, cherries, and butterscotch. Enjoy listening to the podcast while you sip a double espresso of the new Seasonal, and then test your knowledge with our quiz.
Banko Cacale is a natural process coffee from the Gedeb region of Ethiopia. It's a small single producer farm, owned by Bogale Turkey. It's a really distinctive cup, with lots of ripe fruit characteristics while remaining clean and sweet. Once you've had a listen, test yourself with our helpful quiz!
São Benedito is a pulped natural catuaí from Piatã, Brazil, roasted for filter. This delicious coffee is produced by Silvio Leite, one of the founders of the Cup of Excellence competition! Listen to hear more about his farm and about the Cup of Excellence competition.
After listening to the episode, test your knowledge here!
Marimbus is an espresso coffee which comes from the beautiful farm Fazenda Progresso in Bahia, Brazil. It's an expansive farm that sits on a relatively high plateau next to a large eco reserve and the stunning Chapada Diammatino geological formation. Listen to find out more about Marimbus!
Moredocofe is a naturally processed coffee from the Guji region of Ethiopia. We're roasting this coffee for espresso, and we'll have it on offer until December. Listen to find out what makes this coffee special, who Haile Gebre is, and then test your knowledge here.
La Estrella is a Colombian coffee that we are offering at Market Lane. It's a beautiful coffee grown in Urrao, Anitoquia, Colombia. The variety of coffee is the rare chiroso type. Listen to find out how this coffee is processed, who exports it, and how the unusual variety ended up being planted in the Urrao region of Colombia.
Check your knowledge here.
Calahute is our newest single espresso at Market Lane. It's a bourbon and caturra variety coffee grown in the Huehuetenango region on Guatemala. Listen to find out what it tastes like, and then test your knowledge here.
La Bugambilia is a pacamara variety coffee from the Santa Rosa region of Guatemala. Find out where its name comes from, who owns the farm, and what makes this coffee special.
Then test your knowledge in the quiz!
Unlike its close neighbour Ethiopia, Kenya has a relatively short history of growing coffee. In this episode, Einar and Jason discuss varieties that are common to Kenya, some of the common regions, and a few specifics about Mwiria itself. Have a listen, then test your knowledge in the quiz.
Listen to find out what makes Sao Judas special, its Cup of Excellence success, and what's the difference between a Fazenda, Sitio, and Chácara. Once you've had a listen, head to the quiz to test your knowledge.
In this episode Jason and Einar talk about the new Seasonal Espresso, a blend of two coffees, Sempre Viva from Brazil, and El Fuerte from Bolivia. Have a listen, then take the quiz to test your knowledge.
We're really proud to roast and serve Werka again, it has an amazing cup profile, and should be a real favourite this year. Listen to the podcast to find out some of the history of the coffea arabica species, why we have started using more specific variety names like JARC 74112, and where they come from.
Rwandan coffees have always been special to Market Lane. We got a new coffee from our friends at Buf Cafe and a small farmer's group called Twitezimbere. In this episode Einar and Jenni share their notes for Remera Twitezimbere. Jenni explains how Rwandan coffee is produced and the close relationship between Buf Cafe and Market Lane. And watch out for the potato defect!
Further reading about Rwanda:
Epiphanie Mukashyaka: The Woman Behind Buf
https://marketlane.com.au/journal/epiphanie-mukashyaka-the-woman-behind-buf
Sprudge- Buf Cafe, Remera Washing Station
https://sprudge.com/rwanda-profiles-buf-cafe-remera-washing-station-23023.html
Sucafina: Why We Don't Stress Over Potato Defect
https://www.sucafina.com/apac/news/why-we-don-t-stress-over-potato-defect
La Llama is another coffee we purchase from the Buena Vista mill in Caranavi, Bolivia. It's a special variety, Ethiosar, and just a tiny lot of coffee. In an unusual step for Market Lane, we are releasing this coffee in a 150g bag, rather than the standard 250g bag.
Today Jason talks to Fleur about customer service, specifically relating to a price increase that is coming at Market Lane. Listen to find out why the price increase is happening and some tips on how to help customers.
Cafundo is produced by Pedro Santana in the Chapada Diamatina region of Brazil. Einar and Jason talk about what the name Cafundo means, how this coffee tastes, and what makes it special.
This episode is the complete chat we had with Leonardo Henao of Los Palomos - he talks about Cup of Excellence, Chiroso and Gesha varieties, organic practises and his plans for the future.
Los Palomos is a unique coffee produced by Leonardo Henao in the Urrao region of Colombia. Listen to find out more about the Chiroso variety, and why shares taste characteristics with Ethiopia.
We have a new Seasonal Espresso, with Sao Judas from Brazil and Ruli from Rwanda! Jason talks to Toshi about his experience with Sao Judas, and covers some of the nuts and bolts of how a new Seasonal Espresso is chosen.
Einar chats to Toshi about Sitio Canaa, who is behind the coffee and what makes it special
Rwanda produces stunning coffees and we're lucky to have really meaningful relationships with producers there. Jason talks to Jenni about what makes Rwanda special.
Pedro Flores has a beautiful farm in Bolivia called El Mirador, this is the next coffee we are releasing at Market Lane.
The first in a series, Jason and Einar introduce a new coffee to Market Lane, Finca Kusillo from Bolivia
In part 3 of Myths and Common Q's, Jason and Einar talk ristrettos, dialling in the espresso in the morning, and also What is the Magic?
In part two Einar and Jason discuss some common coffee myths and preconceptions - does skim milk have less lactose than full cream? Can pregnant women drink coffee? Find out today.
Einar and Jason address some common coffee myths, as suggested by our Market Lane staff.
Conversations about coffee, people, hospitality, and some of our favourite things to eat and drink.
Einar and Tyson talk about the very special qualities of Guatemalan coffee, and preview some of the lots coming to Market Lane.
In this episode, Einar and Jason discuss the importance of water chemistry for brewing coffee, and introduce a coffee tasting exercise for Market Lane staff.
In the last one of the series, Einar talks to Fleur and Jason about how Market Lane started, how to taste coffee, and Sparkles
Today Einar and Jason introduce James Hoffmann, and in particular a blog post he wrote about the disconnect that can happen between baristas and the experience of their customers. Listen in to find out more.
Jenni and Einar sit down and discuss some techniques for making customers' experience special. Specifically remembering names, and some great techniques on how to do so.
I sat down with Jenni and Einar to talk about what customer service means to us, including some of the ways we can give great customer service at Market Lane Coffee
I sat down with Tyson and Christian to talk about what Market Lane does for its wholesale customers, what it means to be a wholesale customer, and some of the challenges.
Fleur and Jason chat about a few new products. Jason's new book, our new Kinto travel cups, the updated kits, and getting Breville grinders back in.
Jason and Milla talk about Market Lane's upcoming Ethiopian coffees, and their recent trip to Ethiopia, at a staff meeting presentation.
Aislinn hosted a presentation on Kenyan coffee, how we buy it, and which lots we have bought. Some Q&A with the staff at Market Lane.
Milla, Aislinn and I talk about Kenyan coffee. We're releasing a new coffee called Ngamba, and we talk about production, the landscape, and how coffee in Kenya is traded.