Podcast Episodes

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 th…

7 months, 1 week ago

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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-ra…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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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 stag…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

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"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 large…

8 months ago

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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-…

8 months, 1 week ago

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"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…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

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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 chea…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

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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 a…

8 months, 4 weeks ago

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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 …

9 months, 1 week ago

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Is AI Useful for Home Coffee Roasters?

Episode 58

Episode 56: A listener sent us an AI analysis of the raw coffee they were about to roast, based on just a couple of uploaded photos, which raised the…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

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