Yoshawn Smith, The Pour-Up LA & Califia Farms
Yoshawn Smith of The Pour Up LA (coffee and barista education) and Califia Farms (alternative milk options) rejoins the podcast at CoffeeFest NYC to talk about how baristas and coffee shops should approach alt milks, the vibe in New York, and why we need to be aware of the wattage demands of our coffee equipment.
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The full episode dropped May 8, 2026. Recorded at CoffeeFest NYC in March 2026.
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