In this episode we talk about the stereotypes around coffee aging. When is coffee to old? Is it possible to have coffee that is too fresh? We give you our thoughts. We also talk about the World Barista Championships & our views on some alternative approaches. Are Barista Championships reflecting the general coffee industry correctly? Finally we just talk a lot in this episode about what is going on in our brains after a major roast day. Party on.
Managing time and projects is hard & takes a certain level of skill. A lot of the time that skill is not inherent but learned. In this podcast we talk about the different techniques, disciplines, & applications we use to ensure we manage our time properly. How do we stay motivated? How do we get the most done? How are we efficient? How do we stay focused? Learn that & more on this weeks episode of the Cat & Cloud Coffee Podcast.
Chris & Jared dive into some guest questions & give their beliefs on cold brewed coffee, why they don't like it & how they will approach it. Anthony Bourdain had some words about specialty coffee & his feelings toward the specialty coffee stereotype that the boys address as well. This episode is sure to have people loving & disliking the trubaca duo.
Chris & Jared are hot off finishing a roast day & answer some questions. Topics of Roasting, Cafe Culture, Stereotypes, Milk Alternatives & overall classic Trubaca stuff comes right at you. Back to our regular podcast schedule next week. Stay Gold!
Tonx Continues the journey with us talking intelligentsia, hipsters, service, subscription services, blue bottle & so much more. The story of Locol, a new healthy fast food venture with amazing coffee quality is part of this episode. Big shout out to Califia for being our first sponsor.
Tony is better known as Tonx. He was a roaster for multiple respected specialty coffee companies, founded the first successful coffee subscription service & does the coffee program with Locol, a high end fast food company with Micheline Chefs at the helm. He has deep roots in the coffee world & shares a portion of his journey in this episode. Typical banter ensues.
What do we think about Social Media? How do we mean to use it & what attracts us? Hear us answer some questions on authenticity, intention, & other ideals. We also speak on hiring, application of values in the interview process & how to approach as a hiring manager. Hope you enjoy!
Deaton has worked for Toby's Estate, Intelligentsia, & is now on his own venture, Take Flight Coffee. Deaton has been a green coffee buyer, coffee roaster, & semi professional singer. In this episode he talks about his approach to roasting, starting his own business, and delves into the cultural differences between Australia & the US. Deaton speaks to his approach on roasting in a roaster centric way & speaks to what he believes he gets from his coffee. As always we speak of stories, philosophie...
Chris & Jared talk a bit about the interview process for Cat & Cloud. They share with you their official company values & how they believe the value system should work. This episode has take aways for any start-up as well as any business focusing on structure, intention & continuity for their company. There is also an update on the build out & kickstarter for C&C. Enjoy
Happy Birthday to the 1&1! A drink Chris & Jared created in 2010 that has been used on many peoples menus across the world. The quick history is shared at the beginning of this episode. Chris & Jared dive into answering questions about home brewing, espresso machines, service, grinders & give updates on their brick & mortar build out with their third partner Charles. Future guests include Brandon Paul Weaver & Jen Apadoca who both love to party. Thank you for all your support & please spread the...
Trevor is the Owner of Madcapp Coffee in Washington DC & Grand Rapids Michigan. Trevor has been heavily influential in Barista competitions, on the Barista Guild of America & he even met 50 cent. In this episode we talk about balance, the determination it takes to be a business owner, coffee roasting, philosophy, family life & of course, shenanigans. Enjoy and please check out our kickstarter!
Cat & Cloud put out a survey to social media & on the website. The responses were interesting & we felt like we needed to talk about them. Questions span from favorite alternative milks, to customer pet peeves in coffee shops, to favorite orders. As usual there are funny antics and side conversations about philosophy, our kickstarter and dreams. Check out our site: catandcloud.com
Our buddies at Opposites Extract jump on our podcast to talk history of coffee, supply chain, green coffee, service and maybe a couple of jokes. Joe Morocco & Meister have been influential leaders of the specialty coffee industry for 10 plus years working in many different avenues. Their stories are fun and their approach is thoughtful. We launched our kickstarter and could use your help as well. Thank you for all you do and if you can give great, if not, check the link for a fun video! http://k...
**Kickstarter coming soon!** Bethany is a competition Barista & Educator at Barista in Portland Oregon. She is known for having a fun personality, latte art, foraging for mushrooms, living the dream and being a pal. In this episode we learn a bit about what makes Bethany tick. She talks training tactics, the Rock, Portland coffee culture, her passions and more. There are some very funny moments and learning opportunities. Apologies for the quick goof in the middle. We blew out the Mics. ***Kicks...
Chris & Jared take the time to answer some listener questions about tipping, roasting, service, structure and kicking buns. If you want to explore the minds of Cat & Cloud then listen to this episode. Big shout out to all the people who are supporting us!
Chris & Jared break down their time in Atlanta where the Specialty Coffee Association of America trade show & competitions happened. They talk about all the amazing companies Cat & Cloud works with as well as memorable stories. This episode is for anyone who wonders what it's like to be in the mix at one of Coffee's biggest events. Thanks to all who support, rate & review! Spread the love!
Chris & Jared take a moment to talk about the realities of starting a business & what it's like to balance all the details. In this episode you will learn more about Cat & Cloud's vision around hiring, training and collaboration with future employees. There are also a few rants on bar-flow, efficiency, spacial awareness, spending money & other tangents. Rate, Review, Share & Enjoy!
Chris & Jared answer your questions about service, training, quality and production. This episode touches base on creama on your espresso, service disasters, training opportunities, company values, personal initiative and management. Enjoy!
Jordan Barber has been an educator for Intelligentsia, worked with former World Barista Champion Klaus in Denmark, & competed at a high level in barista competitions. He has decided to re-route his career after spending more than a decade in coffee. His passion for coffee is still strong, so why did he change paths? Find out a bit about espresso & coffee extraction, philosophy, vision & a couple of beers on this episode.
Barista Magazine Owners & Founders have been an intricate part of the specialty coffee industry. Their publication is known internationally as one of the leading sources of information for coffee professionals & aspiring coffee lovers. These guys are special.
Founding partners of Barista Magazine speak about the progression of coffee, compare international philosophy, and tell the story of how Barista Magazine came to be.
Sam Lewontin continues to drop hotness on us about his philosophy, approach and all around coolness.
Jumping back in with our boy Sam in an early drop of pt 2.
Sam Lewontin is a coffee professional from Everyman Espresso in New York. He is an all around amazing dude and you need to hear his story. Pretty Simple.
Adam & Chris ride nerdy for a minute. We scavenged some listenable goods from our first go with Skype. Thank you for the support. We will continue to get better at the distance.
Chris & Jared answer some big questions and tell no lies. Get into it with us. Rate, Review & Subscribe on iTunes! Much love!
This is Pt 2 with former WBC Champion Raul Rodas, recorded at his cafe Paradigma, in Guatemala City. For all competitors or future competitors it's a must. Recorded during business hours so forgive the background.
El Tigre Pt. 1 by Cat & Cloud
Guatemalan Bungalo Party by Cat & Cloud
Its like before but more!
