5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality
A forward-thinking interview series examining the business of progressive coffee culture.
The 5THWAVE Podcast is hosted by Jeffrey Young, Editor-in-Chief of 5THWAVE magazine and Founder of Allegra Group.
Each episode features inspiring stories, business lessons, and thought leadership from the entrepreneurs and industry experts blazing trails to success across the world of coffee.
The podcast will delve into the detail of achieving operational excellence, get to grips with green coffee sourcing and seek out the very best of global coffee culture. We’ll also examine the future of e-commerce and coffee at home, the changing face of cafés and coffee shops, and how to hone winning HR strategies – plus much more.
Tune into the 5THWAVE Playlist on Spotify to listen to all the credits music featured the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/45goieo3qIN1xT9hSGnWeI
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 204
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
A human approach to scaling a coffee business – a conversation with Kris Schackman
Today we’re catching up with Kris Schackman, Co-founder of Berlin’s iconic coffee chain Five Elephant. In this conversation, we learn about Kris’ early journey from the film industry into coffee, the…
The burgeoning UK specialty coffee market
On the podcast this week, we’re hitting the streets of the UK to discover what’s happening across the nation’s fast-growing specialty coffee market.
From London to Birmingham, Edinburgh and beyond, t…
Biophilia: Living-conscious design in hospitality spaces
On the podcast today we’re entering the world of biophilia – a powerful human-centric design philosophy that’s making inroads to the mainstream and revolutionising hospitality spaces worldwide.
To hel…
New York City’s specialty coffee scene: The past, present and future
On today’s podcast we’re heading to the city that never sleeps to explore the past, present and future of New York’s influential specialty coffee scene.
We’ll be speaking with coffee writer Ever Meist…
The importance of water in coffee operations
On the podcast this week, we’re diving into the world of water for coffee and unpacking its impact on café operations.
What kind of water makes for an excellent espresso and for well-running machines…
Building a long-term values-based business – a conversation with Klaus Thomsen
To kick off 2022 we bring you a very special bonus episode with Klaus Thomsen, co-founder of the legendary Coffee Collective – a boutique specialty coffee chain, roastery, and bakery based in Copenha…
Unlocking the potential of tea in coffee shops
On the podcast today we’re shifting our focus outside of coffee to steep ourselves in the world of tea.
The tea industry is enormous, with a long and rich history. In fact, tea is the most consumed ho…
Creating a powerful team culture to attract talent
On the podcast this week, we’re continuing our exploration of hiring strategies in the wake of the current hospitality staffing crisis. In part one, we covered how small independent operators are nav…
Hospitality: The new normal for recruiting talent
The hospitality industry is experiencing one of the biggest staffing shortages in living memory. We covered the scale of the issue in a July 2021 episode and today, we’re returning to the topic to ex…
Spotlight on Paris’ burgeoning specialty coffee scene
Fresh from Le Paris Café Festival last week, today we’re putting the spotlight on the French capital and diving into the past, present and future of the rapidly changing specialty coffee scene across…
The carbon footprint of coffee roasting
In the third episode of our mini-series on environmental sustainability across the coffee industry, we’re shifting the focus to carbon reduction in coffee roasteries.
In conversations with a leading …
Investments, mergers and acquisitions in coffee operations
Today on the podcast we’re speaking with leading investors and experienced entrepreneurs to lift the lid on the world of mergers, acquisitions, and investment in the coffee space.
What does a great h…
The carbon footprint of coffee shops
In the second part of our mini-series exploring eco-sustainability across the coffee industry, we turn the spotlight on carbon generation in the coffee shop.
In conversations with a café consultant an…
Celebrating the true artisan – a conversation with La Marzocco’s Paul Kelly
Today we’re bringing you a very special episode in anticipation of the 10th anniversary of the La Marzocco True Artisan Café at the London Coffee Festival taking place later this month.
Industry legen…
Environmental sustainability at origin
Kicking off a new series on the podcast exploring ecological sustainability across the coffee supply chain, we’re examining the environmental impact of coffee farming at origin.
Finding solutions to t…
The critical role of the general manager
Today we’re exploring the importance of the general manager in café operations and unpacking how this pivotal role can mean the difference between hospitality businesses operating at a loss or at a p…
Industry parallels – coffee vs. wine
On the podcast this week, we’re embracing the spirit of summer and diving into the world of wine to explore its parallels with coffee.
The wine industry is often considered ahead of the curve compared…
The hospitality staffing crisis
On the podcast today we examine the staffing crisis affecting hospitality businesses globally and the impact Covid-19 and Brexit has had on the hiring landscape.
In conversations with trade represent…
Starbucks at 50
As the world’s largest coffee chain turns 50, we explore Starbucks’ enduring influence on the business of coffee. In a collaboration with 5THWAVE magazine, we bring you insights from six global coffe…
The role of food in coffee businesses
On the podcast today, we examine the interplay between food and coffee in hospitality businesses. The upside to adding food to a coffee proposition is clear but delivering excellent coffee and food s…