Episodes
Hello coffee people, My name is Irina Sharipova and I am a coffee consultant and educator. I am a host of the podcast “ Coffee Business in the Middle East” where we discuss everything related to the coffee business in the ME region with coffee leaders of the industry such as business owners of roasters, green trading companies, cafes, and coffee professionals. In the eighth episode I speak with Pratama Rahmatula about the coffee community, how to grow your skills in  the industry and...
Published 02/18/24
In the seventh episode I speak with Gautam Kumbargeri about the demand for specialty coffee products  in the Gulf market, collaboration and partnerships for the coffee industry and there will be advice for coffee entrepreneurs who just entering the market  My Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/ira_sharipova/  My website - https://sharipova.coffee/   Brewing Gadgets  - https://www.instagram.com/brewing_gadgets/  Partner of the Venue -...
Published 01/17/24
Hello coffee people, My name is Irina Sharipova and I am a coffee consultant and educator. I am a host of the podcast “ Coffee Business in the Middle East” where we discuss everything related to the coffee business in the ME region with coffee leaders of the industry such as business owners of roasters, green trading companies, cafes, and coffee professionals. In the sixth episode I speak with Ryan Godhino  the famous entreprener of few coffee projects and the main one is Specilaty...
Published 12/22/23
Hello coffee people, My name is Irina Sharipova and I am a coffee consultant and educator. I am a host of the podcast “ Coffee Business in the Middle East” where we discuss everything related to the coffee business in the ME region with coffee leaders of the industry such as business owners of roasters, green trading companies, cafes, and coffee professionals. In the fifth episode I speak with Kim Thompson  founder of  Raw coffee about the beginning  of the coffee industry in the use,...
Published 11/19/23
In the fourth episode I speak with Necip Camcigil about building a cafe chain, creating community and loyalty among customers and effective cash flow management And for our giveaway mentioned in the episode, we will choose a winner amongst those who leave a comment with feedback or insight from this podcast in the coments below this video. Results will be announced via my Instagram. My Instagram —   / ira_sharipova   My website - https://sharipova.coffee/ Necip’s Instagram -...
Published 11/15/23
In the third episode I speak with Khalid Almoulla national coordinator of the SCA UAE. We discussed the coffee community of the UAE, how to bring high-end international competition to the growing market, and about establishing the coffee museum. My Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/ira_sharipova/ My website - https://sharipova.coffee/ Coffee Museum - https://www.instagram.com/coffeemuseum/ SCA UAE - https://www.instagram.com/scauae/ Partner of the Venue -...
Published 10/30/23
In the second episode I speak with Drew Dennehy we discuss the profitability of the coffee business, leadership in management and consumer preferences in the Middle East ___ My Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/ira_sharipova/ My website - https://sharipova.coffee/ Drew’s Instagram -https://instagram.com/drew.dennehy THREE Roastery Instagram - https://instagram.com/threecoffee_ Partner of the Venue - https://instagram.com/societyuae
Published 10/10/23
In the first episode, I speak with Frederick Warrens from Grandmother Coffee Roastery. We discuss the challenges of running a micro roastery, customer loyalty, and a healthy environment at work and many more interesting topics. For our giveaway mentioned in the episode, we will choose a winner amongst those who leave a comment with feedback or insight from this podcast in the comments below this video. Results will be announced via my Instagram. My Instagram...
Published 10/01/23
We start the ninth episode Coffee people in Middle East with Frederick Bejo  Co-Founder & Green buyer @archers.ae 2nd UAE Brewers 2021   we will talk today about how to build up and manage a roastery, and coffee business in ME, the purpose of origin trips. _________________________________ Support me via donations - https://ko-fi.com/sharipovacoffee  My Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/ira_sharipova/ My website -https://sharipova.coffee/  Frederick Instagram —...
Published 03/27/23
 We start the eights episode Coffee people in Middle East with Estefania Hernandez Q-Grader and Director of quality and product developer Colombian exotic coffee we will talk today about the coffee business, the sensory skills part and about coffee education. _________________________________ My Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/ira_sharipova/ My website -https://sharipova.coffee/ Estefania Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/lucy.and.the.sky/ Support me via donations -...
Published 03/15/23
In this episode, I speak with Maria , entrepreneur and CEO of Tres Marias company. We talk about success in the coffee field, and new products in Middle East Market which Maria recently launched and get inspiration from a highly motivated professional. _________________________________ My Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/ira_sharipova/ My website -https://sharipova.coffee/ Roast Story - https://www.instagram.com/roaststory/ Maria Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/mariapavanidxb/
Published 02/22/23
We start the sixth episode Coffee people in Middle East with Kiah Parangue She is the famous host of coffee competitions in the UAE, and definitely, you’ve seen her at every coffee event. Moreover recently she won UAE Lavazza Barista Championship 2022 and will represent UAE in Italy! We speak about how to become the patient organizer, what happens behind the scenes and how to manage pressure at the coffee events.
Published 01/20/23
The fifth episode Coffee people in Middle East with  Ibrahim H. Al Mallouhi, about long path to the dream, leadership and coffee goals CEO of The Espresso lab roastery&Cafe 🏆 UAE Brewers Cup Champ. ‘23 _________________________________ My Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/ira_sharipova/ My website -https://sharipova.coffee/ Roast Story - https://www.instagram.com/roaststory/ Brewing Gadgets Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brewing_gadgets/ Ibrahim Instagram —...
Published 12/26/22
The fourth episode is a conversation with an artist, coffee professional, and UAE Cezve Ibrik Champ. ‘22 _________________________________ My Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/ira_sharipova/ My website -https://sharipova.coffee/ Roast Story - https://www.instagram.com/roaststory/ Brewing Gadgets Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brewing_gadgets/ Maryam Erin Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/mariam.erin/
Published 11/29/22
The third episode is a conversation with Q-grader, cuptasting champion of UAE 2022, and just an extraordinary Emirati who has never been a barista at a coffee shop but is in a process of his own place and you will hear some interesting cultural aspects of coffee and about coffee passion My Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/ira_sharipova/ My website -https://sharipova.coffee/ Brewing Gadgets Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brewing_gadgets/ Roast Story Instagram -...
Published 11/04/22
The second episode is with an amazing inspirational lady. A conversation about the coffee path in championships with the World Cezve Champion 2022, coffee professional and just super mom! Mikaela’s Instagram —https://www.instagram.com/coffee_limitless/ My Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/ira_sharipova/
Published 10/13/22
We are kicking off our first episode with coffee people of the Middle East, and the first guest is David Disuanco  Conversation about coffee path with the UAE Brewers Cup champion 2022 My Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/ira_sharipova/ David's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/pddisuanco/
Published 08/27/22