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Is Non-Alcoholic Wine a Healthier Choice? The Truth with Edenvale Founder Michael Restaurant operator just dropped ↓
EP 009 ·

Is Non-Alcoholic Wine a Healthier Choice? The Truth with Edenvale Founder Michael

Australia's pioneering non-alcoholic wine brand that's been redefining the category since 2006.

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Michael EdenVale · Delhi
How plant milk is shifting from a dairy replacement to a drink of choice? Restaurant operator
EP 008 ·

How plant milk is shifting from a dairy replacement to a drink of choice?

If you run a cafe, roast coffee, work behind the bar, or are building any F&B brand — this one's packed with lessons on product-market fit, B2B brand building, and how to win an industry from the inside out.

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Peter MILKLAB · Delhi
The 2026 Dubai Trend Report Restaurant operator
EP 007 ·

The 2026 Dubai Trend Report

From the rise of Coffee Omakase and Experience Bars to the return of washed coffees and the revival of rare Yemeni lots, we break down everything you need to know about the current scene and the massive business opportunities ahead.

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Syed Naveed Specialty Coffee Writer · Dubai
Is Robusta & Liberica Future of Speciality? Restaurant operator
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Is Robusta & Liberica Future of Speciality?

We go deep into the "Seed to Cup" process, covering everything from the unique microclimates of the Bhadra River to the precise 30-hour fermentation process that creates a "clean" specialty cup.

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Nishant Gurjer Kaapi Royale · Chikmaglur
The Caramelly Story Corporate escapist
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The Caramelly Story

In this episode, We dive deep into the technical "madness" of engineering the perfect pod—from nitrogen de-gassing and micron-level grind sizes to surviving the logistics and customer service challenges.

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Shivam & Saumya Caramelly · Gurgaon
Building India's Best Brewery Restaurant operator
EP 004 ·

Building India's Best Brewery

we dive into the intricate world of craft beer entrepreneurship with Ashish Ranjan and Gautam Gandhi, the founders of Fort City Brewery in Delhi.

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Ashish Ranjan & Gautam Gandhi Fort City Brewery · Delhi
Decoding India's Coffee Value Chain with Chandini Purnesh F&B investor
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Decoding India's Coffee Value Chain with Chandini Purnesh

We explore the vast business opportunities in the Indian coffee value chain, covering everything from AI-driven farming and innovative processing to the global potential of Robusta.

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Chandini Purnesh Harley Coffee Estate · Karnataka
The Cafe Blueprint with Anukriti (A.T.E) Restaurant operator
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The Cafe Blueprint with Anukriti (A.T.E)

Launch your café right: Practical advice on kitchen setup, cost management, team hiring/maintenance, and expansion strategies. Anukriti shares invaluable tips on passion, patience, and strategic planning for aspiring café owners.

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Anukriti Anand A.T.E · Delhi NCR
Start a coffee Roastery in India Side hustler
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Start a coffee Roastery in India

From home brewer to commercial roaster: Learn the steps to scale your coffee business, emphasizing producer relationships, financial operations, and the balance between tech and artisanal quality in India's evolving coffee culture.

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AJ Caarabi Coffee Roaster · Delhi