I’ve started recording a few relaxed, podcast-style chats with members of our community, (eg @Robert Hamilton) and they are proving popular. People love hearing the real stories 'behind the beans' - the journeys, the challenges, the passion. So I’m opening it up! If you’re a: - Farmer/producer, - Exporter/importer/distributor, - Cafe/Barista/retailer - Just someone with a great coffee story to tell, I’d love to sit down and chat with you. Nothing formal - just a conversation over coffee. If that sounds like you (or someone you know), drop a comment or DM me. Let’s keep sharing the stories that make this community so special ☕💛

Firstly , a massive thank you to everyone who’s shared ideas so far, it already feels like we’re continuing to build on something special here. Shout-out to: @Matteo Borea @Marcin Hakemer-Fernandez @Leo Osahor @Mirtha Pena @Robert Hamilton @Lee Snelling @Prasad P @Anam Mazhar Iqbal @Nick McCashin @Pradeep Javedar @Jeevan Tripathi @Benjamin Sand @Naureen Amjad @Marius Esterhuyse @Dee Debeshe @Vernon Omeri @Luke Gilbert you’ve all added real value - forgive me if I've left out your name in error After pulling together everyone’s comments, here are the top 5 things our members are asking for: 1. More engagement & belonging - Content + conversations. - Polls, infographics, and posts that invite replies. - Engagement first, numbers second. 2. Passion projects, journeys & mentorship - A thread where members share what they’re working on, their setups, and memorable coffee moments. - Coffee mentors: learn from others in the group. - Local meetups in different countries. - A mix of practical tips (gear, brewing, troubleshooting) + deeper discussions (origins, sustainability). 3. Interactive challenges & fun - Weekly challenges (brew a certain bean/method - share notes). - “7-day Latte Art Challenge.” @Claire Quinn ! - “Guess the Brew” (cup/beans - guess the origin/flavour notes). - Coffee passport: collect stamps for every new origin tried. - Daily ritual shares: post your morning mug, setup, or ritual.

Hi all, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for being part of this community from the very beginning. You’ve helped shape the conversations, the culture, and the energy here. As we move forward, the Specialty Coffee Community will become a paid space ($9/month) for new members. But here’s the important part:👉 As a founding member, your access will always remain FREE. Guaranteed. This is my way of recognising your early support and commitment. You are the backbone of what we’re building, and I’m excited to keep creating value together from live calls to challenges, coffee conversations, and global connections. Thank you again for being here from the start. Let’s keep brewing something special. Nicky

We’ve got such a mix of coffee people in here, I thought it’d be fun to see who’s who... Which one are you?👇