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CoffeeU
by CoffeeU
CoffeeU is a podcast designed to teach any and everyone about all things coffee. From how to ethically source coffee beans and give a farmer a fair wage, to how to create a speciality coffee business. We want to use this platform as a free-source education system to share our knowledge and experience as coffee connoisseurs and give you the resources to begin or continue your coffee story. Whether that is building your very own café, or deepening your understanding of the importance of speciality coffee, we are here to serve you. After all, CoffeeU is for YOU.
Episodes
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S4 E12: How We Find, Test, and Buy Coffee
Our head roaster Nicholas has already told us about his coffee journey in the last episode, and now he fills us in on part of what he does at Baba Java Coffee, and one of the core parts of our business and mission. Nathan and Brad talk to Nicholas about how we source our green coffee, work with...
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S4 E11: Nicholas, Our Head Roaster
Nathan and Brad sit down with Nicholas Hannah, Baba Java’s head roaster, to hear what he does at Baba Java and how he came to be here.Nicholas shares his journey from barista to head of production and roasting, including his early coffee memories with his Cuban dad’s café con leche, his first...
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S4 E10: The Big Baba Java Papa Himself, Dr. Nathan E Parvin
Josh Parvin turns the tables and interviews his dad, Baba Java co-founder and “Big Papa” himself, Dr. Nathan Parvin, in this special father-son episode! Nathan shares his journey from eye doctor and professor to starting Baba Java Coffee, including the early feasibility study, roasting in the...
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S4 E9: The Baba Boss, Coffee Captain, Espresso Executive, Brad
Josh Parvin turns the tables and interviews Brad Haynes, Baba Java’s Vice President of Operations, in this special episode! Brad shares his full coffee journey from living in Oman and discovering specialty coffee, to importing beans, navigating early business challenges (including a memorable...
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S4 E8: Global CoffeeU with Halez & Justin, the Middle East Coffee Kings
Josh and Rachel Parvin host a special global edition of CoffeeU! They sit down with two key members of the Baba Java International team: Halez (Fujairah, UAE) and Justin (working across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf). In this episode, the team shares how they got into specialty coffee, their roles...
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S4 E7: Camp Musician and Cafe Manager, Grant Austin
Nathan and Brad sit down with Grant Austin, manager of Baba Java’s original Hoover cafe.Grant shares his journey from growing up in Alabama, training as a machinist, to stepping into coffee full-time. He talks about transitioning from Meadowbrook (under Jason) to managing Hoover, the challenges…
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S4 E6: From Builder to Brewer, Our Meadowbrook Cafe Manager Jayson
In this episode of CoffeeU, Nathan and Brad sit down with Jayson Dobelstein, manager of Baba Java’s Meadowbrook cafe. Jayson shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Birmingham, to living in Bolivia, Peru, and Ethiopia, to returning stateside and starting Double Stone Handywork as a...
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S4 E5: What's Happening at Baba Java Dubai
Josh and Rachel Parvin join Nathan and Brad for a great conversation about the current state of Baba Java International in Dubai!In this episode, the couple shares how Baba Java is growing its presence in the Middle East by selling high-quality green coffee from their trusted farm partners to...
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S4 E4: Baba Java's Dubai team at World of Coffee Dubai
We've heard from our cafe managers and American marketing department about their experience at the massive World of Coffee tradeshow in Dubai, now it's time to hear from our Dubai team! Baba Java's American branch is mostly a roaster and cafes. In the UAE we handle the other side of the coffee...
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S4 E2: Noelle's Journey from Customer to Marketer
Welcome to Season 4 of CoffeeU! In this episode, Nathan and Brad sit down with Noelle, a key member of the Baba Java marketing team, for a fun and personal conversation. Noelle shares her journey from growing up in the Alabaster/Montevallo area, to becoming a barista at the Montevallo café (RIP),...
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S4 E2: Our Marketing at World of Coffee Dubai
We’re continuing our threepart series on World of Coffee Dubai! Nathan and Brad sit down with Noelle from the Baba Java marketing team, fresh back from her first experience at the massive Middle East coffee expo. Noelle shares what surprised her most: the explosion of bold, fruity co-fermented...
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S4 E1: Our Cafe Managers at World of Coffee Dubai
Welcome to CoffeeU Season 4! Nathan and Brad are joined by Christopher Tickell (Baba Java's Homewood Cafe Manager) and Jayson Dobelstein (Baba Java's Meadowbrook Cafe Manager) fresh from their recent trip to the World of Coffee in Dubai. In this opening episode of our three part series on the...
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S3 E15: Live Season Finale - How Your Morning Coffee Builds Schools, Wages, and Worlds
Join us for the thrilling CoffeeU Season 3 finale, recorded live at Baba Java Coffee’s Meadowbrook Cafe in Birmingham, Alabama! Hosts Nathan and Brad, along with a lively audience of CoffeeU listeners and Baba Java fans, dive into the heart of Baba Java’s global impact. Hear from Randy Webb, US...
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S3 E14: Baba Java in Dubai - ExPats and Coffee Business
Join Nathan and Brad as they welcome back original CoffeeU cast members Josh and Rachel Parvin from Dubai in this episode! The Parvins dive into Baba Java’s unique role in the Middle East, selling ethically sourced green coffee to specialty roasters across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and even Iraq.…
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S3 E13: Inside Baba Java’s Homewood Cafe with Christopher Tickell
Join Nathan and Brad as they sit down with Christopher Tickell, the manager of Baba Java Coffee’s Homewood location, in this episode of CoffeeU. Christopher shares his journey from Memphis to Virginia Beach, and finally to Alabama, where he’s built a family and a thriving career without a...
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S3 E12: From Colombia’s Farms to Your Cup: A Baba Java Journey
Join hosts Nathan and Brad as they sit down with Lee Wideman, Director of Client Services, and Nicholas Hannah, from the roasting team at Baba Java Coffee, to dive into their trip to Colombia’s coffee farms. In this episode, the trio recounts their visit to Forest Coffee, a partner in northwest...
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S3 E11: Employee Interview with Lee Wideman, and What is CST?
Join hosts Nathan and Brad as they sit down with Lee Wideman, Director of Client Services at Baba Java Coffee, for an engaging episode of CoffeeU. Lee shares his journey from a military kid in Quebec to a key player at Baba Java, offering a glimpse into his life, family, and unexpected path from...
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S3 E10: Abby's Home Barista Hacks - Traveling Coffee
Join Nathan and Brad as they welcome back special guest Abigail Phillips, head barista and trainer extraordinaire at Baba Java Coffee, for another episode of CoffeeU. In this installment, Abby and Brad share their expert tips and hacks for brewing great coffee while traveling. From using an...
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S3 E9: Abby's Home Barista Hacks - Drip, Pour Over, and French Press
Join hosts Nathan and Brad as they team up with Baba Java Coffee’s head barista, Abby Phillips, for a brew-tiful episode of CoffeeU! Abby spills the beans on game-changing hacks for drip, pour-over, and French press brewing. From a secret weapon to keep your drip machine spotless to a clever…
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S3 E8: Abby's Home Barista Hacks - Espresso
Join hosts Nathan and Brad as they sit down with Abby Phillips, Baba Java’s head barista and trainer, for an expert guide to brewing espresso at home. In this episode Abby shares essential tips and techniques, from ensuring your portafilter is hot, clean, and dry to mastering milk steaming for…
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S3 E7: Craigslist Trades to Coffee Cuppings: Matt's Employee Interview
In what many are saying is the best episode of CoffeeU yet, hosts Brad and Nathan introduce the newest member of the marketing team, Matt Powell, who steps out from behind the video switcher to share his story. Matt, a former musician turned audio engineer, videographer, and photographer, brings…
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S3 E6: How Your Morning Cup of Coffee Can Change Lives!
Join us for Episode 6 of CoffeeU, where we sit down with Baba Java Coffee’s North American Marketing Director to hear about his visit to the Ramirez Estate in the Dominican Republic. Discover how this specialty coffee farm is making a profound difference in the Jarabacoa community by creating...
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S3 E5: How Coffee Processing Shapes Your Brew, and Brewing Up Some Controversy!
Join Nathan and Brad in the 5th episode of CoffeeU as they dive into the fascinating world of coffee processing! Learn about the different methods, natural, washed, wet hulled, and honey processing, and how they shape the flavors in your cup. Discover a controversial yet innovative technique,...
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S3 E4: Robots, Chickpea Milk, and Coffee Dreams: SCA Expo Recap
Join us for an exciting episode of the CoffeeU Podcast as we dive into the highlights of the SCA Specialty Coffee Expo in Houston! Hosts Nathan and Brad are joined by special guests Abby Phillips, Head Trainer at Baba Java Coffee, and Christopher Tickell, manager of the Homewood store, to share...
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S3 E3: Tasting the World: Baba Java’s Dubai Expo Experience
Join us for Episode 3 of CoffeeU, where we dive into Part 2 of our Dubai adventure! Nathan and Brad are joined by special guests Joshua and Rachel Parvin to recap their experience at the World of Coffee expo in Dubai.Discover what makes this global specialty coffee expo a must-attend event, from...
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S3 E2: From Birmingham to Dubai: Baba Java’s Global Brew
Join us on this exciting episode of CoffeeU as hosts Nathan Parvin and Brad Haynes welcome special-ty guests Joshua and Rachel Parvin, joining all the way from Dubai, UAE— 8,000 miles away! Joshua and Rachel, key players in launching CoffeeU and Baba Java Coffee, share their journey of expanding...
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S3 E1: We’re Back! New Stores, New Ventures, and a New Lease on Life
S3 E1: We’re Back! New Stores, New Ventures, and a New Lease on Life After a year-and-a-half hiatus, CoffeeU is back with a bang! Join us as we recap the wild ride since our last episode: two new Baba Java stores (Meadowbrook and Homewood), a sweet partnership with Pop Bar for gelato pops, and...
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S2 E20: Mobile Maintenance
In this episode, Nathan, Brad and Joshua interview Jacob Phillips about all things mobile. They cover how they source their mobile units electricity, how they stay prepared for each event and how they manage up-keep on their mobile coffee vehicles. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba...
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S2 E19: Finding a Place to Station Mobile with Lee Wideman
In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua Interview Lee Wideman about the best places to station a mobile coffee vehicle. They discuss some strategies to finding the best location and booking the most beneficial events by prioritizing two aspects. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba…
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S2 E18: Mobile: Finding a Commissary and Knowing Your Rules
In this episode, Nathan, Brad, Joshua and Wendi dive deep into starting a mobile business. They discuss the benefits to having a mobile component to a cafe as well as what rules and formalities you need to think through before beginning this endeavor. Nathan is the president and co-founder of…
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S2 E17: Training Employees and Order Fulfillment for Roasting
In this episode, Nathan, Brad, Joshua and Reuben explain some of the processes necessary for training roasting employees. They also discuss the evolving needs for technology and training on how to process orders. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java...
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S2 E16: Design and Tools Needed for Roasting Space
Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations…
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S2 E15: Finding Location and Knowing the Rules for Roasting Build Out
In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua discuss what it takes to find the location for a roasting facility. They also discuss the different rules to consider when looking for the right warehouse or shop to host your roasting equipment and materials. Nathan is the president and co-founder of…
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S2 E14: Alternative Types of Build Outs
In this episode, Nathan, Brad and Joshua discuss all of the possible build outs when opening a cafe. From acquiring something preexisting to building something new, they discuss some of the challenges and positives of each kind of layout and their experience with them. Nathan is the president and...
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S2 E13: Marketing for a Café with SK Vaughn
Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations…
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S2 E12: Acquiring Employees with Abigail Phillips
Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations…
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S2 E11: Construction and Build Out with Jared Bussey, Architect
Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations…
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S2 E10: Construction Rules for a Cafe
Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations…
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S2 E9: Finding the Right Location
They accessibility Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice…
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S2 E8: Hiring Employees
In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua interview Wendi Parvin on how to hire employees. They go into detail about how to hire the right employees even at seemingly the wrong time, how to attract employees and how to begin the onboarding process. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba...
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S2 E7: Level Five Leaders & Hedgehog Concept
In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua dive into the concepts discussed in Jim Collins book Good to Great. They specifically hone in on the details of Level 5 leaders and the hedgehog model. Check out Jim Collins site and purchase Good to Great here Nathan is the president and co-founder of…
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S2 E6: Build Out
In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua discuss how to go about building out a café. They talk about who to partner with, potential complications and ultimately why the build out is an important piece to spend time, energy and effort on. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java…
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S2 E5: Launch and Soft Opening
In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua talk about how to approach launching a business and the purpose behind a soft opening. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture...
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S2 E4: Organizing and Hiring
In this episode, Nathan, Brad, Joshua and Wendi discuss how to apply your business as the entity you desire and how to hire employees. They discuss some of the ease of hiring for a coffee shop in particular as well as a strategy to get the best employees and reserve them for the right time.…
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S2 E3: Who You Are & Cost Structure
In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua dive deep into the considerations of what a coffee shop should be centered around. They give guidance on how to discover what can be brought to the table and discuss different types of capital that are necessary to start a business. Nathan is the…
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S2 E2: Starting Point
In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua discuss where to start as a future business owner. They go over the general concepts of what kind of coffee business you might want to start, how to find a good location and the different kinds of capital to consider when going starting out. Nathan is the...
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S2 E1: General Business Concepts
In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua discuss the general business concepts that will be introduced in season 2 of CoffeeU. These concepts cover most businesses that would be created in the coffee industry. Each future episode will get into the nitty-gritty of exactly how to operate and begin...
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Interview with Wendi Parvin
In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua interview Wendi Parvin. Wendi is the VP of Administration at Baba Java Coffee and serves as the shops "Mama Java." She speaks on her perspective of the start of BJC and her role now as she navigates being mother, wife and friend to her coworkers. "Like…
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Interview with Alejandro Betancur
In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua interview Alejandro Betancur, our newest employee that is already making an impact since beginning his career with Baba Java. Alejandro talks about his initial interest in Baba Java and how he came to be on the Baba Java International team heading to…
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Interview with Nicholas Hanna
In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua interview Nicholas Hanna, barista for Baba Java Coffee and production assistant to CoffeeU. Nicholas tells us how he came to work at BJC and how his role has changed. We get to know him more as we hear about his previous work experience and journey with...
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CoffeeU is a podcast designed to teach any and everyone about all things coffee. From how to ethically source coffee beans and give a farmer a fair wage, to how to create a speciality coffee business. We want to use this platform as a free-source education system to share our knowledge and experience as coffee connoisseurs and give you the resources to begin or continue your coffee story. Whether that is building your very own café, or deepening your understanding of the importance of speciality coffee, we are here to serve you. After all, CoffeeU is for YOU.
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