What Does A Great Cup Of Coffee Taste Like?

It's a tricky question, but I hope you enjoy the answer.

Written & Directed by James Hoffmann
Co-Producer: Daisy Collarile
Performed by Dahlia Music, solo by Kirsty MacLeod

First Assistant Director: Charlie Finnamore
Runner: Karina Woollon
Camera Operator: Will Lyte
First Assistant Camera: Andy Nowley
Gaffer: Kian Altmann
Lighting Technicians:
- Scott Burchell
- Josie Rafter Redfern
- Aaron Rogers
Continuity: Melinda Barbi
Assistant Art Director: Cameron Seymour
Art Department Stylist: Alicia Thorpe
Props Assistant: Henry Hunt
Art Department Assistant: Arthur V Hall-Jackson
BTS Videographer: Michael Losada

Cast
Waitress: Maria-Anna Kyriacou
Dancers: Nicole Nevitt & Owen Ridley-DeMonick
- Francesca Gilbert (Viola)
- Will Hillman (Violin)
- Kirsty MacLeod (Violin)
- Ben Michaels (Cello)

Special thanks to
Vicky & the team at Panavision

[EmileModesitt]

Production level: legendary.
Coffee information level: can’t feel my feet.
James Hoffman: priceless

[phlebas-uqfv]

The first thing they told James Hoffmann was never go full Hoffmann but he did it anyway

[luciferdern]

I feel with 'interpretative dance about mouth feel' James Hoffmann has reached peak James Hoffmann.

[mokazakatoka]

I appreciate how Steve Buscemi never gets stuck im the same roles, and always bring those credible nuances that make the character not only special, but memorable

[SwervingLemon]

Can we all just take moment to appreciate that he just pulled off a Tom Scott take but to the eleventh power? One continuous shot, with choreography and set changes happening continuously off camera. Cheers to the sound engineer who managed to capture only the desired audio. Cheers to the stage crew who so silently and cleanly dressed the set pieces. I really hope there's a behind the scenes of this so everyone can see the hard work and cleverness that went into this magnificence. Honestly, James, Good Show!

[imjustwhite]

This isn't a video about coffee. This is a manifesto on how to appreciate things.

[spex]

To me the most impressive thing about this video isn't the obvious quality in every aspect of its production. It's the fact that it was even made. James could have easily put out another (probably excellent) review or how-to video and gotten a ton of (well deserved) views. This video was an act of love - for coffee, for his art, for his audience.

[_bmble_]

“Your preference is immune from criticism” will help me with other things than just finding great coffee

[hjewkes]

I may not know if I've had great coffee, but I do know I've had bad coffee.

[theslowmoguys]

Compared to this video I’ve never remembered to take the lens cap off or strung a full sentence together.

[roywolfe]

A lot of people rightly praise the production, the actors, the stage hands, the editing. Rightly. But one thing I'd like to point out how buttery smooth JH's delivery was. Articulate, clean, flowing. Paced to perfection. He does not ever noticeably look for his position. He doesn't halt or hesitate in his monologue but delivers it at the same quality as the cut/edited videos are. Over the years, Mr Hoffman has become a very, very good orator. And that is all keeping in mind that until recently it was not his profession to do so.

[quikkdraww]

I love the way this man is unafraid of creativity. Other creators wouldn’t dare risk the algorithm hit a video like this might cause. This was a beautiful work of art and I loved it.

[HarryJ]

This is truly peak James Hoffman. Covid era Hoffman was vibrant, energising and humorous, but this is Hoffman at his most mature, self-aware and playful best. We are witnessing a master at work.

[TensaFlow]

"You take the coffee bean. You grind it, and brew a cup of coffee, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes."

[ttreams]

I was here for the beginning of the Hoffmann Cinematic Universe. Whilst drinking a mediocre cup of coffee. And I can't feel my feet. Cheers

[adamcnperi]

Funny story, I live in London and was out for a morning walk when I noticed a certain individual with coffee coloured specs and styled hair and I knew it was James, I don’t normally get star struck but I couldn’t control myself as I yelled out towards him “LEGEND!!!!” He acknowledged with a smile. Honestly one of the best (most embarrassing) days of my life!

[dirkvader]

I guess whoever is in charge of keeping James in check went on vacation together with the financial controller. The production value is insane and the coffee nerdiness is through the roof. Well done!

[jjforcebreaker]

James, you're having way too much fun.

[MattGarnham]

James Hoffman and interpretative dance wasn't on my 2024 bingo card

[srscheide]

If Mr Rogers and Bill Nye had a child, who then became a coffee nerd, it would be James. Absolutely wonderful, sir. You and the entire production team deserve all the applause.