In this episode, host Jeffrey Young sits down with Saskia Blum, co-founder of Batch Baby — one of East London’s standouts and firmly in our LCG Top 10.

Saskia shares how Batch Baby grew from a tiny neighbourhood spot into a vibrant community hub, how creative collaborations helped the business thrive, and why keeping things fun behind the bar matters just as much as brewing excellent coffee.

Tune in and dive into one of the most joyful stories in London’s specialty coffee scene.

Credits music: "Finance 300" by Kri in association with The Coffee Music Project
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Welcome to The London Coffee Podcast, a brand-new interview series exploring the people, passion, and creativity behind London’s specialty coffee scene.

Our host, Jeffrey Young, sits down with founders, entrepreneurs, and key people behind some of London’s most inspiring coffee businesses — uncovering the stories, lessons, and craft that shape one of the most vibrant coffee cities on the planet.

In this first episode, Jeffrey chats with Paul Ross, founder of Special Guests and two-time UK Barista Champion. Paul shares his journey through the world of coffee — from competition wins to creating what is now one of London’s standout cafés, recently ranked among the Top 10 in The London Coffee Guide.

So grab a coffee and join us — as we find out what’s so special about Special Guests. ☕️

Credits music: "London’s Brewing" by Jnay in association with The Coffee Music Project and SEB Collective
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