World Champ Anthony Douglas, Won't Call his Bar a Cafe | HOMEBODY UNION!

No matcha. No hot chocolate. No signature drinks. So what happens when a World Barista Champion opens a space entirely dedicated to coffee?

Anthony Douglas is back, and he’s opening a coffee bar with a very clear rule: coffee comes first.

The 2022 World Barista Champion’s new Melbourne space, Homebody Union, takes its cues from wine bars. Think 40 seats, a long menu of coffees, and no matcha, hot chocolate or signature drinks.

We get into the espresso techniques behind the concept, how to make specialty coffee feel welcoming, and why Anthony has put buying a house on hold to make it happen.

A world title might get people through the door, but can it take the nerves out of opening your first place? Plus, we test his hospitality skills with an order for two strawberry matchas.

If you're new here (welcome), our show dives into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the day - It's Just Coffee!

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CHAPTERS

00:00 What Happens When a World Champion Opens a Coffee Bar?

02:53 Why Anthony Isn’t Calling It a Café