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5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and HospitalityThe iced beverage revolutionIt's no secret that iced beverages have taken the coffee shop world by storm in recent years. From single-origin cold brews and iced classics becoming year-round staples to TikTok sensations like matcha lattes and botanical infusions, the iced category has rapidly become a core part of how consumers experience coffee.In this episode we're asking what's been driving this surge in popularity, what flavour innovations are on the horizon, and could “cold” one day overtake “hot” on the global coffee stage?To find out we're speaking with Jake Leonti, Head of Coffee, Gregorys...
2025-08-2937 min
Food + Beverage TherapyBill Murray: Advocating CoffeeBill Murray, President and CEO at the National Coffee Association, is a serious advocate for the coffee industry. The NCA does the talking where coffee cannot. They defend coffee's rights to be made and served throughout the US.In our conversation Mr. Murray and I discuss the upcoming EU deforestation regulations and how they will affect the coffee industry. We also touch-on keeping coffee off the California cancer list and what challenges our industry may face in the future. We explore growing a community and the upcoming NCA Convention this coming...
2024-01-111h 05
Food + Beverage TherapyRevolution with Sahra Nguyen of Nguyen Coffee SupplySahra Nguyen is the Founder and CEO of Nguyen Coffee Supply and she has been starting a revolution in the coffee industry by rallying the nation behind Vietnamese coffee and the expanding our flavor lexicon to make room for the unique qualities of Robusta. In the conversation we discuss Sahra's entrepreneurial journey, how she got into coffee and why it makes perfect sense with her background in media and social justice. We also talk about Robusta and how it is growing in acceptance and enjoyment. We had a great time talking and I...
2023-12-1158 min
Food + Beverage TherapyLaird Hamilton: Fully Functional LAIRD HAMILTON is a Waterman, Big Wave Surfer and Co-Founder of Laird Superfood, a functional ingredient company dedicated to support high performance, healthy and gratitude. Laird is often recognized as the greatest surfer of all time though he has never competed. He has, however, continuously innovated within the sport his entire life. Laird brings that spirit of innovation of the coffee sector. We talk about his relationship with coffee, why Superfood is important to him and how they have been able to grow the company at an incredible pace. #coffee #functionalingredients #functionalbeverage #products #coffeeproducts #lairdhamilton #la...
2023-09-121h 17
Food + Beverage TherapyGiving Back with Jeanine Niyonzima-AroianJeanine Niyonzima-Aroian is the Founder of JNP Coffee, a green importing company driven to support farmers from Burundi. Jeanine is a friend, an entrepreneur and a leader in the coffee industry. In this episode Jeanine shares her story on how she ended up in the coffee industry and why she cares so deeply about her purpose that she is willing to put everything on the line to see it succeed. Andi and I chat about female leadership in coffee and why we need more role models. F+B TherapyEpisode in video
2023-08-221h 22
Food + Beverage TherapyGeorge Howell: Evolving Specialty CoffeeGeorge Howell has always been curious about coffee, a champion of the farmer and an advocate for exceptional taste. After selling a successful coffee chain, co-founding Cup of Excellence and establishing another successful coffee brand - George Howell Coffee - George and I take a moment to talk about Specialty Coffee today and the challenges we face. George is a mentor to the industry and I always enjoy our conversations and debates. Andi Trindle Mersch and I discuss mentors and more in this packed episode. Enjoy! #coffee #coffeeroasters #sustainability #coffeebusiness #coffeeshop #culture #wine #innovation #ent...
2023-08-081h 15
Food + Beverage TherapyMartin Mayorga on ListeningMartin Mayorga is the Founder and CEO of Mayorga Coffee which he started in 1997. Since then the business has grown exponentially and has fanned out to include Organic chia and black beans always with the mission to eliminate systemic poverty in Latin America. We discuss learning from failure, leadership and purpose in this long yet focused conversation. Andi and I also talk about the importance of listening and the opposing views on Organic coffee production verses food production. F+B Therapy F+B ChannelCafe Guru
2023-07-241h 16
Food + Beverage TherapyHelen Russell Advocates for the Union of Wholesale and RetailHelen Russell is the Co-Founder and Executive Chair at Equator Coffee in San Rafael, CA and she has a lot to say about the symbiotic relationship between Wholesale and Retail in the coffee business. Helen also has a lot to say about the value of people, product and process and how to use this as a force for good as Equator has done through its commitment to the B Corp certification. Equator Coffee was founded in 1995, around the exact time Intelligentsia, Counter Culture and La Colombe were all founded as the beginning of what would become...
2023-07-091h 16
Food + Beverage TherapyJordan Karcher Talks Entrepreneurship, Dogs and CoffeeJordan Karcher is the Founder and CEO of Grounds & Hounds, a coffee company dedicated to dogs and animal rescue shelters. 20% of all G&H profits go to benefit these initiatives. Jordan shares his story of how he bootstrapped his start-up fresh out of college. Selling his furniture on e-bay to fund the online business is only part of the tale. Listen and learn about entrepreneurship and the commitment it takes to succeed even when you are ahead of the curve.
2023-06-271h 03
The Firebelly Social ShowF+B Therapy: Revealing The Secrets Behind Successful Coffee BrandsJake Leonti is the CEO of F+B Therapy, a service-driven company in the food and beverage industry with a keen focus on coffee. He is a food and beverage business expert, coffee enthusiast, and leader with experience in project management, international product launch, retail market development, and operations. Jake is the Editor In Chief of CoffeeTalk Magazine, and before F+B Therapy was the Sales Executive of La Colombe Torrefaction. In this episode… Do you wish to start your beverage brand in the coffee space? What do you need to know to thrive in th...
2023-06-2340 min
Food + Beverage TherapyBob Fish: Conscious Capitalism with Biggby CoffeeBob Fish is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Biggby Coffee, a franchise coffee chain started in Lansing, MI in 1995. Biggby is currently up to 358 open locations in 13 states with an ambition to have 1000 locations by 2028. Mr. Fish shares his transformational journey as an evolving CEO and how personal dissatisfaction turned into a complete overhaul of the companies ethos and how they operate. Learn how Biggby continues to grow with people, planet and profits in mind. For more from Bob Fish check out - One Bigg Island in Space Enjoy!
2023-06-1348 min
Food + Beverage Therapy12 Questions with Caroline Bell + Nick Stone12 Questions is a casual addendum interview where we ask prominent coffee figures 12 personal and personality based questions inspired by the Marcel Prousts and Bernard Pivot questionnaire via James Lipton on Inside the Actors Studio. Today we are asking Caroline Bell - Co-Founder and Co-Owner of New York legendary coffee roaster - Cafe Grumpy 12 QuestionsWe are also asking Nick Stone - Founder and CEO of Aussie/NYC brand Bluestone Lane 12 QuestionsLearn intimate details and insights into the personalities of some of our industries greatest leaders as they open up about what brings them...
2023-05-3118 min
Food + Beverage TherapyCEO Scott Snyder talks about being a Bad AssBad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is a national coffee franchise with its origins in Hawaii. Today, the brand has grown exponentially under the leadership of CEO Scott Snyder. In this episode we discuss the process of reviving a brand, building Aloha Culture and flourishing in the post-pandemic marketplace.
2023-05-151h 04
Food + Beverage TherapyJonathan Rubinstein: The Art of JoeJonathan Rubinstein is the Founder and CEO of Joe Coffee in New York City. Joe was the avant garde of Specialty coffee in New York opening in 2003 and continuously growing from a single cafe to 22 locations, a roastery and wholesale operation. I've been a fan of Joe since I first visited their cafes in 2007 and have known Jonathan since around 2010. Watching their rise as they continue to maintain quality has been impressive. In this episode we talk about the early days of coffee in NYC, growing a company, the launch of "Coldstretto" and the partnership with...
2023-05-0253 min
Food + Beverage TherapyCup Masters 1 - Ted Strachura and Elika LifteeOur First edition of CUP MASTERS - a live online cupping event featuring some of the best cuppers in the country cupping interesting coffees and talking about them. In this episode we have Cup Masters Ted Strachura, Director of Coffee at Equator Coffees with Elika Liftee, Director of Coffee Education at Onyx Coffee Labs cupping coffees from the Democratic Republic of Congo from Mighty Peace Coffee and hosted by Jake Leonti. We talk about cupping, palate development, coffee careers and East African flavor profiles.
2023-04-121h 02
Food + Beverage TherapyPeter Giuliano Talks Inclusive CuppingPeter Giuliano has working in coffee for over thirty years. You may know him best as the former co-owner of Counter Culture Coffee or from his work with the SCA. Today Peter is the Managing Director of the Coffee Science Foundation. Jake and Peter discuss adding value to the supply chain, promoting diversity in coffee culture and what's trending in coffee today. Join us as we discuss the future of coffee today.
2023-04-0359 min
Food + Beverage TherapyFranchising From the Ground Up with CEO Brandon KnudsenBrandon Knudsen and his wife Camrin Knudsen co-founded Ziggi's Coffee on a shoe string budget and a lot of sweat equity. It took years to build a second location and seven years to break even. Today Ziggi's Coffee has 70 locations nationwide with 120 in development. Listen to how they build the business from the ground up and became one of the top ranked franchisors in the US. We discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, location selection, systems and training.
2023-03-2142 min
Food + Beverage TherapyLuke Schneider, CEO Fire Department CoffeeLuke Schneider is a Navy vet, Firefighter and CEO of Fire Department Coffee, a company he launched while working at the fire department. Listen to Luke's inspirational story of how he created this quickly growing company and why it continues to be a success. Jake and Luke talk about leadership skills, building a brand and creating loyalty within the company and with customers. To hear more podcasts, learn about upcoming events or talk coffee... go to Food + Beverage Therapy - fnbtherapy.com
2023-03-0647 min
Food + Beverage TherapyThe LA Coffee Scene with Kyle Glanville of GGETFormer US Barista Champion and CEO / Co-Founder of Go Get 'Em Tiger, Kyle Glanville talks about bringing Specialty coffee to Los Angeles, running GGET and what's next for the innovative LA Coffee chain. I had moved to LA in 2003 and was working at Groundwork Coffee and couple years later Kyle Glanville would arrive and with him came Intelligentsia and their premier cafe in Los Feliz. It was an exciting time in coffee and it was all happening on the West coast. Now in 2023 we reflect on the 3rd wave in LA and where it has...
2023-02-2030 min
Food + Beverage TherapyState of the Industry with Andi Trindle MerschAndi C. Trindle Mersch, VP of Coffee Operations and Sustainability at Philz Coffee in San Francisco, CA discusses the year 2022 in review and hypothesizes what comes next in 2023. Some topics include the ups and downs of green coffee prices, the war in Ethiopia, automation and social media drink trends. Enjoy!
2023-01-3145 min
Santé Magazine Tasting RoomSanté Tasting Room - A Matter of Taste by Jake LeontiDid you know that coffee has a more complex flavor profile than wine? Hear Jake explain why.
2023-01-2007 min
Food + Beverage TherapyTalking Excellence with Onyx Coffee LabAndrea and Jon Allen are the husband and wife duo behind world famous Specialty coffee brand, Onyx Coffee Lab. We talk barista competition, ethical sourcing and what it takes to create a globally recognized brand from the Ozarks.
2023-01-1737 minSanté Magazine Tasting RoomSanté Tasting Room - The Feast of the Seven FishesIn this, our inaugural, issue of the Santé Tasting Room podcast host Jaime Shannon introduces two new columns at Santé Magazine, Eating the Neighborhood, by Chef Ric Orlando, and Culinary Coffee by Jake Leonti. Jaime covers some of the December articles at Santé Magazine and we end with a reading, by Chef Ric Orlando, of his The Feast of the Seven Fishes article and recipe. We hope you enjoy this episode.
2022-12-1523 min
Food + Beverage TherapyState of The Industry with Caroline Bell of Café GrumpyFrost, inflation and multiple wars all have had an impact on our global industry, coffee. Join Caroline Bell from New York 3rd Wave leader Café Grumpy as we discuss the current state of the coffee industry, whats trending and what's on tap for the future. Café Grumpy has 12 cafes around NYC and Miami. Caroline is the Co-Owner / Co-Founder of the small-chain retailer and has been navigating the evolving landscape while continuing to grow the business. We talk: - Frost in Brazil - Technology and Automation in coffee - Tik Tok and drink trends
2022-12-0830 min
Food + Beverage TherapyDavid Griswold, CEO Sustainable HarvestDavid Griswold is the Founder and CEO of Sustainable Harvest, a green coffee importing company. Sustainable Harvest was one of the first B Corp Certified companies in the coffee industry. They are a leader in the industry in terms of sustainability and quality. David and I connected on a call while he was delivering some coffee on the road. In this episode we discuss the B Corp certification, what it takes to get one and what it means for your business. To watch on video, check out coffeenet.tv and subscribe#greencoffee #coffeeimporting #sustainability #bcorp...
2022-11-2927 min
Food + Beverage TherapySanjiv Razdan: President, Coffee Bean and Tea LeafSanjiv Razdan is the President of Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf North America and India. Overseeing over 1,000 locations and facilitating growth in a difficult economic and logistically challenging time. Sanjiv talks about leadership, omni channel growth and his passion for mentorship through his non-profit Gleam Network. I, Jake Leonti, F+B Therapy, first met Sanjiv over a year ago when he first took up the role. His vision for the brand and enthusiasm for coffee and retail were intoxicating. Sanjiv is very thoughtful and purposeful with his words and with his work. I hope you see the...
2022-11-2940 min
Food + Beverage TherapyNick Stone: Bluestone LaneNick Stone is the Founder and CEO of Bluestone Lane, an Aussie brand that started in New York City. Coffee expert and Cafe Guru at F+B Therapy, Jake Leonti chats Nick up about leadership, the current market and connecting with people in a time of disconnection. Nick shares the core values of Bluestone Lane that have allowed them to succeed in these difficult times.
2022-11-2926 min
Food Talk with Mike ColamecoEpisode 73: Ryan Sutton, Adam Leonti, Jake Dickson & Bill TelepanTune in for this week’s Food Talk as Mike Colameco welcomes to the studio: Ryan Sutton, Adam Leonti, Jake Dickson and Bill Telepan. Back to chat about the recent NYT Review of Per Se, Ryan discusses his thoughts on the review and what it means in the context of fine dining, plus comments on elevated Mexican cuisine in New York City. Adam Leonti joins next, who is the Executive Chef at The Williamsburg Hotel, opening in 2016 and is responsible for the Brooklyn Bread Lab. Adam and Jeffrey Kozlowski explain that the Brooklyn Bread Lab is a test kitchen to sp...
2016-01-211h 05