Episode 18 - Alex Wallace

As a UK Barista Championship semi-finalist in 2019, 2023, and 2024, along with being a Q-Grader and Co-founder of Scenery Coffee Roasters, Alex Wallace has rightfully earned his seat around the table with the big coffee aficionados Hannah Davies and Grace Talbot. Prepare for a deep dive into the coffee cosmos where we’ll decode fortune cookies-coffee style.Join us with Alex as we explore the essence of 'specialty' in an era where coffee's commodification poses challenges for roasters to distinguish themselves. While many strive to be the cheapest or the most exclusive, Scenery Coffee Roasters stand out with their commitment to honesty, humbleness, and openness. Episode Sponsor: La Marzocco UKInstagramBrewing It Over: https://www.instagram.com/brewingitover/La Marzocco UK: https://www.instagram.com/lamarzoccouk/Scenery Coffee Roasters: https://www.instagram.com/scenerycoffeeroasters/Extracted Development: https://www.instagram.com/extracted_development/WebsitesBrewing It Over: https://www.cupnorth.co.uk/brewing-it-overLa Marzocco UK: https://lamarzocco.com/uk/en/Extracted DevelopmentExpress your interest: https://airtable.com/app5OTliJvmrBfPJO/shr5sZEmNFPZcmIukUpcoming Cup North EventsBirmingham Coffee Festival, 5-7 July 2024Manchester Coffee Festival, 15-17 November 2024Extracted Development – taking place at all Cup North festivals & additional location news coming soon!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.