Episode 157: The people behind the rise of specialty coffee in France

With Le Paris Café Festival 2025 happening this week, today we’re concluding our series on the rise of specialty coffee in France.

Over the past four episodes, we’ve heard some incredible stories from industry pioneers and trailblazers across the French specialty coffee scene. In today’s closing episode, we take a step back to reflect on how far the market has come, unpack what’s driving growth today, and explore the trends shaping the future. 

We’ll hear from some of the key industry actors helping to shape this exciting new chapter in French coffee – in a country renowned for its rich culinary heritage and traditional café culture.

A huge thank you to all our contributors: Tom Clark, Coutume, Christophe Servell, Terres de Café, Hippolyte Courty, L'Arbre à Café,  Mihaela Iordache, Belleville Brûlerie, Laure Jubert, Belco, Line Cosmidis, Falcon Coffees, Alexis Gagnaire, Tanat (ex Kawa), Sandra Bouckenooghe, La Marzocco France, Nicolas Poirot-Crouvezier, Simonelli Group France, Leonardo Azeredo Co-Roasting Community.

Credits music: "Fly to You" by Matt Kent and Daisy Chute in association with The Coffee Music Project and SEB Collective

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