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Episode 151: The rise of specialty coffee in France: Part Two – a conversation with Hippolyte Courty, L' Arbre à Café


In today’s episode we continue our series on the rise of specialty coffee in France and speak with Hippolyte Courty, Founder of L'Arbre à Café.

Established in 2009, L’Arbre à Café is a Paris-based specialty coffee roaster and operator, and a pioneering force in the French specialty coffee scene. With a background in wine and fine gastronomy, Hippolyte has helped to redefine French coffee culture, bringing a next level of craftsmanship and sustainability to the industry.

Catch up on part one here.

Credits music: Trip the Light by BlueBelle in association with The Coffee Music Project and SEB Collective

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Guests

Hippolyte Courty

Hippolyte Courty

Founder, L'Arbre à Café

Hippolyte Courty is a coffee expert, founder of L'Arbre à Café, author, speaker, and consultant. With a background in medieval history and gastronomy, Courty launched L'Arbre à Café in 2008, pioneering specialty coffee in France. Committed to excellence, sustainability, and regenerative agriculture, Courty collaborates with top chefs and producers.

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