S4 E3 | Andrew Whitworth-Smith: An Insight into The Cupping Directives

About this episode

Hans Cook interviews Andrew Whitworth-Smith about his journey in the coffee industry and the growth of The Cupping Directives.

In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by Andrew, founder of The Cupping Directives, a business that posts and hosts events within the coffee community. Andrew reflects on his personal journey within the coffee industry, from barista within a chain store in Loughborough, to speciality cafe manager in London. They also touch on how The Cupping Directives grew from an idea to a thriving business founded upon Andrew's desire to help others, a theme that is consisten...

People in this episode

Host: Hans Cook

Guest: Andrew Whitworth-Smith

Topics covered

• coffee industry
• business growth
• personal journey
• community events
• speciality coffee

Keywords

• coffee
• barista
• speciality cafe
• business
• community
• events
• Loughborough
• London

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Cupping Directives

Places: Loughborough, London

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