In this interview, we talk to the Sloane Coffee team in Bucharest about the growth of specialty coffee in Eastern Europe and how they are leading this transformation from Romania. They tell us how they went from roasting small batches to becoming a benchmark with a proposal based on innovation, traceability and training. Sloane is committed to sensory diversity, teamwork and respect for origin.

In this interview, we talk to Mario, co-founder of Café 124, about the unexpected boom of cold brew in Milan, the espresso capital of the world. From his training as a barista and his experience in different scenarios of specialty coffee, Mario tells us how a cold beverage became the engine of a coffee revolution in Italy. He shares his vision on the importance of rethinking tradition, the role of the barista as an educator and the value of offering a sensory experience that breaks with the established.

In this interview, we talk to Alejandro, co-founder of Nokora Specialty Coffee in Bilbao, Spain, about his trajectory in the world of specialty coffee and the transformation of the Bilbao palate. From his time in electronics to the opening of one of the most recognized spaces in the city, Alejandro shares with us his vision on consumer education, the importance of origin and how Nokora is committed to honest, traceable coffees full of character.

In the third episode of "En la Barra" we chat with Agustín, founder of 1000 Cups Café in Madrid, about his career and the evolution of specialty coffee in the capital. We talk about the challenges of the sector, the role of Direct Trade, new trends and how the Madrid consumer is learning to value true quality in the cup.

From Sofia, Bulgaria, Peruvian roaster Alexander shares with us his journey in the world of specialty coffee, the transformation of Martines Coffee and his vision on working with green coffee, traceability and the importance of importers in the value chain. An honest look at how roasting, origin and collaboration can redefine the coffee that makes it to the cup.

In 2025, coffee prices reach historic levels, affecting producers, exporters and roasters. Find out why prices are rising, how it impacts Guatemala and what strategies can help the industry withstand this crisis.