64. Inside World Barista Champion Coffees with Roaster & Coach Matt Crowley
About this episode
Dave interviews Matt Crowley about his journey in the specialty coffee industry and insights into barista skills and roasting.
In this episode, Dave sits down with Matt Crowley ! One of the most respected minds in specialty coffee to unpack a career that spans barista work, roasting, green coffee buying, and coaching World Barista Champions. Matt shares his full origin story, from hating coffee as a teenager to becoming a head roaster and green buyer at one of Australia’s most influential specialty coffee companies . Along the way, we dive deep into cupping, palate development, roasting philosophy, competition coffees, and the realities of the C market. This conversation is packed with practical insights for • Baristas looking to level up their tasting skills • Roasters refining their roast approach • Anyone curious about becoming a green coffee buyer • Competitors chasing national or world stages
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