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Co-Host Conversations Episode 1

How do cafes stay relevant in 2025?

In the debut Drank it! episode, Ray Murakawa and Zack Stamey debate overpriced, under-extracted pour-overs, by-the-cup relevance in 2025, and why hospitality still wins.

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00:00 - Introduction to the Drank It Podcast
00:10 - Get It Off Your Chest: Coffee Quality Concerns
05:17 - The Price of Pour Overs: Expectations vs. Reality
12:01 - Is Brewed Coffee Still Relevant in Cafes?
20:04 - The Future of Coffee Brewing in Cafes
20:35 - Exploring Coffee Brewing Techniques
25:44 - The Role of Baristas in Coffee Experience
32:35 - Staying Relevant in the Coffee Industry
37:23 - The Importance of Hospitality in Cafes
41:57 - The Essence of Hospitality in Cafes
45:34 - Future Trends in Coffee and Cafes
49:44 - The Importance of Education and Connection in Coffee