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
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.