Season 10 Episode 3 - Coffee, Ice Cream & $3,000 Desserts

In this live edition of the Chef JKP Podcast, host James Knight-Paccheco dives deep into the world of luxury flavours with two of Dubai’s most exciting artisan creators: Orit Mohamed from Boon Coffee and Zubin Doshi from Scoopi – home of the iconic Black Diamond, a $3,000 liquid nitrogen ice cream.

From the aroma of Ethiopian highlands to scoops topped with saffron and truffle, this isn’t just about taste – it’s about passion, precision, and pushing boundaries. Expect bold business advice, origin stories, and practical insights for food entrepreneurs navigating Dubai’s competitive culinary scene.

00:00 Introduction

01:06 Today’s Topic: The Black Diamond

01:48 Meet Orit (Boon Coffee) & Zubin (Scoopi)

03:26 Orit’s Coffee Journey from Ethiopia to Dubai

04:25 Zubin's Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Adventure

13:39 Crafting The Black Diamond Ice Cream

16:07 Business Challenges & Key Lessons

24:03 Quick Fire Round

26:17 Final Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

29:15 Farewell & Wrap-Up

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Follow Scoopi: https://www.instagram.com/scoopicafe

This season of the Chef JKP Podcast is proudly brought to you by Time Out Market Dubai.

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