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Episode 68
Episode 66: If you want a consistent, well-rounded, complex, full-bodied brew without sacrificing flavor, you might have a hard time finding a single origin that'll fit the bill. That's where blendin…
Published on 9 hours ago
Roaster Head to Head: Kaleido vs. Bullet
Episode 67
Episode 65: Ever wondered how two of the most popular "level up" roasters perform head-to-head? Catherine and Stephen discuss the pros and cons of the Bullet R2 1-kilo roaster vs. the Kaleido M10 1.2…
Published on 1 week ago
Is Co-Fermenting Just Artificial Flavoring?
Episode 66
Episode 64: This week, we explore the world of "alternative" processing methods, from co-fermenting to carbonic maceration. Our discussion is wide-ranging and seeks to answer the questions: "What? Ho…
Published on 2 weeks ago
How to Buy, Roast and Brew Lower Acid Coffee
Episode 65
Episode 63: A listener is roasting coffee for a friend who finds the acid in many coffees hard on their stomach. We offer a suggestions at every stage of the process, from selecting a coffee, to roas…
Published on 3 weeks ago
"Should I Upgrade to an Air Roaster or a Drum Roaster?"
Episode 64
Episode 62: We're sure we'll step on some toes with this one...
This week, we got a question from a small batch roaster looking to upgrade to a larger commercial roaster, but is unsure of which way t…
Published on 4 weeks ago
How To Find Exactly The Coffee You're Looking For
Episode 63
Episode 61: This week, we're responding to a listener's question about how to consistently find coffees that he enjoys and how to find good "taste-a-like" coffees when his favorites are unavailable. …
Published on 1 month ago
"Newbie Roaster Here, Does This Look Normal?"
Episode 62
Episode 60: This week, we got an excellent question from a self-proclaimed newbie roaster, including a picture (linked here). He gave us some details about his roast and his setup, and asked us to ev…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Great results from a cheap machine?
Episode 61
Episode 59: In this episode, Stephen tackles a question from a local questioner about how to steam milk for his lattes and cappuccinos using the cheap, old, big box store espresso machine he has on h…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
10 Reasons to Start Roasting TODAY!
Episode 60
Episode 58: Why would anyone want to roast coffee themselves? We dive into this question, going through our Top 10 motivations for learning the art and science of coffee roasting, no matter if you ha…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Best Coffee for Espresso?
Episode 59
Episode 57: We respond to a question from an espresso drinker who's just getting started roasting about which country/origin produces the best beans for espresso. We discuss some of our favorites and…
Published on 2 months ago