In this episode, which is the final one of season 2 which took you from shelf to sip, Kenneth provides you with a taste of what is to come for season 3. Episodes that he plans to fill with great conversations with interesting people and businesses from across the world. KEY TAKEAWAYS Season 3 is going to be even more exciting than season 2 was. If you have some spare time over the holiday season, treat yourself to some of season 1´s “seed to shelf” episodes. The link to the 1st episode is below....
Dec 20, 2023•4 min•Season 2Ep. 48
In this episode, Kenneth once again sits down with Jeff Champeau who is the President of Rishi Tea and Botanicals to continue their tea basics discussion. This time they are talking about Pu-er, Oolong, and Black tea. They also go into details on English Breakfast, Earl Grey, and Chai. Jeff explains tea processing, brewing, taste profiles, and caffeine content. KEY TAKEAWAYS There are two types of Pu-er. Pu-er stimulates digestion. The ripe version is pro-biotic. Sun-drying reactivates the enzym...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 47
In this episode, Kenneth once again sits down with Jeff Champeau / President of Rishi Tea, and Botanicals. Today they discuss Green, White and Matcha teas. Jeff explains the differences and how to prepare each one like an expert. He also explains more about how tea is grown and harvested. KEY TAKEAWAYS What part of the plant is harvested and when depends on the type of tea being made. Tea is harvested on sunny days. Harvesting is a dance between the tea masters, the pickers, and Mother Nature. T...
Dec 08, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 46
In this episode, Kenneth switches things up to sit down with Jeff Champeau, the President of Rishi Tea and Botanicals to talk tea. This is the first of several episodes on the subject. Jeff explains the difference between true teas, spices, botanicals, and herbs and covers cultivars. He also provides insight into the history of tea and how it went from being a food to being enjoyed as a drink. KEY TAKEAWAYS Initially, tea was added to soups and stews. Tea leaves can be fermented. In some countri...
Nov 29, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 45
In this episode, Kenneth sits down with the 2015 World Barista Champion Sasa Sestic to talk about his innovative Paragon brewer. He explains what inspired him to develop this brewing method and why it makes coffee taste better. KEY TAKEAWAYS Most of what we taste is related to what we smell. The more aromas there are, the more complex the taste is. It is possible to enhance certain aroma compounds so that the coffee tastes different. The hotter you brew the more aromas you access, but the more o...
Nov 22, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 44
In this episode, Kenneth sits down with Mark Modenbach who is the VP of manufacturing at Pod Pack. Pod Pack is a leading co-producer of single-serve coffee and tea pods. Mark provides an insider view on what the single-serve coffee market looks like, where it is likely to go in the future and explains how roasters can enter this market. KEY TAKEAWAYS People are prepared to pay for convenience. Espresso pods are becoming increasingly popular. The roaster is in total control when they ask Pod Pack...
Nov 15, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 43
In this episode, Kenneth sits down with Josh Walhain from Alternative Brewing out of Australia .They sell all things coffee and ship worldwide. Today, Josh and Kenneth discuss the iconic moka pot and how to get the best coffee out of one. They also take a look at the Bellman Espresso Steamer, which acts a bit like a Moka Pot but also has a pressure gauge and a full milk steamer. KEY TAKEAWAYS The water heats up below the grounds and pressure from the steam pushes water through the coffee. Moka P...
Nov 08, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 42
In this episode, Kenneth & J Rene’ Martinez of J Rene Coffee Roasters discuss one of the sexiest pieces of coffee kit – the siphon pot. Kenneth and Katie start the episode by answering some of their listeners' questions before discussing why siphon pots are growing in popularity and how to get the most out of using one. KEY TAKEAWAYS Coffee is a social beverage. The more you enhance the coffee making process, the more you improve the experience. Siphon pots are great for this. The Siphon pot...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 41
In this episode, Kenneth once again sits down with, Jay Reed, the co-host of the Vittles and Vitals and Guys of a Certain Age podcasts. Today, they are talking about percolator coffee. Kenneth and Jay share the fascinating history of this way of making coffee, as well as explaining how to easily make a great cup of coffee using a percolator. KEY TAKEAWAYS Percolator coffee gets a bad rap….which it definitely does not deserve. Use boiling water and a coarser grind to reduce the risk of over extra...
Oct 18, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 40
In this episode, Kenneth is once again joined by the very popular Stefan Tribble to talk about making cowboy coffee. If you want to know how to enjoy the perfect coffee even when camping, this light-hearted, funny but very informative episode is definitely for you. KEY TAKEAWAYS Traditional cowboy coffee is water and ground coffee made in a pot, without a filter. It is better to get the water up to temperature and bring it off the boil before adding the coffee. Letting it steep too long is a com...
Oct 11, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 39
In this episode, part 2 of Kenneth´s series that looks at the top 10 things that contribute to making a great cup of coffee, he shares the 5 most important factors. If you want to know how to make the best coffee for you, your family or customers, this episode is essential listening. KEY TAKEAWAYS The roast is vital. Start by trying those produced by competition-winning roasters. Grind your own. In the episode, Kenneth shares the science behind this. The processing method makes a big difference....
Oct 04, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 38
In this episode, Kenneth takes a look at the top 10 things that contribute to making a great cup of coffee. This is the first of the two-part series in which Kenneth shares items 10 to 6, for the next episode it will be 5 to 1 that he covers. KEY TAKEAWAYS Temperature has a significant impact on how much flavor you extract, which is why it is on Kenneth´s list. Grind size is especially important when you are doing a pour-over. Scales are much better than a scoop. When it comes to ratios, it is n...
Sep 27, 2023•14 min•Season 2Ep. 37
In this episode, Kenneth once again sits down to speak with his very popular guest Stefan Tribble. This time it is the pros and cons of frozen coffee concentrate that they are here to discuss - including sharing the results of the experiments that they have recently carried out using Comeeter´s frozen coffee concentrate, which at the time of recording was the only large company offering this product across the US. KEY TAKEAWAYS Comeeter buys coffee from carefully chosen roasters, brew it, concen...
Sep 20, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 36
In this episode, Kenneth sits down with Josh Wilbur of Steeped Coffee to discuss using a single-serving coffee bag and boiled water to make a great-tasting cup. Josh explains what inspired him to create this incredibly easy, convenient, and consistent way of brewing. Josh and Kenneth also discuss the ethos behind Steeped Coffee and their work to support growers, roasters, and others working in the industry as well as the environment. KEY TAKEAWAYS The coffee bags Steeped Coffee sells look very s...
Sep 12, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Kenneth is once again joined by Stefan Tribble to discuss instant coffee. A drink that many coffee fans and connoisseurs dismiss as tasting awful. In reality, instant coffee has come a long way, it can taste quite good, provided you choose the brand carefully and make it in the right way. All of which Kenneth and Stefan cover in this episode, as well as sharing details of its history. KEY TAKEAWAYS Instant coffee has gotten a bad rap, but it can be good. Instant coffee is made as normal using be...
Sep 06, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 34
In this episode, Kenneth sits down with Marc Marquez, Director of Coffee at Savor Brands, to talk about a highly innovative way of making fresh, chilled coffees – Japanese Flash Brew. They discuss why it tastes so different, ratios, the brewing technique, and share their recipes. Marc also provides an insight into the impact the wildfires in Hawai‘i have had on the coffee growers and processors there. KEY TAKEAWAYS Japanese flash brew is not the same as cold brew or drip coffee. It is brewed usi...
Aug 30, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 33
In this episode, Kenneth is once again joined by his coffee friend, Jay Reed, who is also the co-host of the Vittles and Vitals and Guys of a Certain Age podcasts and the owner of the popular eatsoneate food & drink blog. Last week´s episode was all about the popular K-cup coffee pods. This week, it is the turn of the European-based Nespresso pod system. They look at the differences, share their experience with the system, consider its environmental credentials, and provide you with tips to ...
Aug 23, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 32
In this episode, Kenneth sits down with one of his good coffee friends, Jay Reed, the co-host of the Vittles and Vitals and Guys of a Certain Age podcasts. Jay is also a pharmacist and the owner of the 'Eats One Ate' blog - eatsoneate.com. Today, they are taking an in-depth look at K-cups. Most days, Jay uses his Keurig or Nespresso, both of which he has at home, so he is in a good position to talk about this way of making coffee. They cover how K cups were developed, sustainability, how to use ...
Aug 16, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 31
In this episode, Kenneth is joined by Josh Hockin - Head of Coffee at Eight Ounce Coffee out of Canada, who import and sale specialty coffee gear across North America, and beyond. They sit down to discuss one of the most innovative brewing tools there is – The Clever Dripper. Kenneth and Josh share how they use it. They include some tips and tricks you can use to make a consistently good cup of coffee and do so without things getting messy. Some highlights include coffee to water ratios, which f...
Aug 09, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 30
In this episode, Kenneth sits down with Justin Piercy from @daddygotcoffee to talk about the French Press. It's a brewer which is not hard to master, but there are a few things you need to know to get the best out of one. It is those insider tips and tricks that Kenneth and Justin share with you in this episode, while also busting some of those myths. Justin also talks about the benefits of Direct trade coffee sourcing. He also explains how he switched to decaf without compromising on flavor, so...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 29
In this episode, Kenneth sits down with David Peters of Ten Boom Coffee Roasters that works hand in hand with AGROCAFE of Israel. They discuss Turkish coffee, one of the first forms of coffee brewing. David explains how this unique way of brewing is undergoing something of a renaissance and is becoming popular in new markets. They share two great Turkish coffee recipes. As well as explain its history, the type of coffee you need to use, how it is made, and the equipment you need to make it at ho...
Jul 26, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 28
In this episode, Kenneth once again sits down with the podcast favorite and coffee guru, Stefan Tribble, to talk about cold brew and cold drip coffee and the growing trend of drinking cold coffee. They explain how the various types are made, as well as discuss brew times, cold brew ice cubes, equipment, types of coffee to use, and ratios. KEY TAKEAWAYS Cold brew is not the same as iced coffee. If you want tasty cold coffee, you need to use different ratios and brew it for much longer. Stefan and...
Jul 19, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 27
In this episode, Kenneth and Taylor Love, a fellow coffee geek, take an in-depth look at the Chemex coffeemaker, which is Taylor´s go-to on the weekends when he wants to make coffee for his family. Taylor and Kenneth discuss what type of coffee to use and precisely how to brew it in the Chemex. Sharing tweaks, tricks, and tips you can use to get the best out of this beautiful brewer. Taylor also provides insight into the important work he is doing to improve the way coffee is grown, how farmers ...
Jul 12, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 26
In this episode, Kenneth is once again joined by Arsalan Pourmand and Marc Chiusano of Flux Coffee. Last week they looked in-depth at a flat-bottomed brewer - the Kalita Wave. This time they give you the skinny on the Hario V60 dripper, which is a cone brewer. They discuss the pros and cons of this iconic dripper and explain how to get the very best out of it. They cover the Hario assist, which filter is best, pour direction, share their Hario V60 recipes, and recommend two great coffees for you...
Jul 05, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 25
In this episode, Kenneth sits down with Arsalan Pourmand and Marc Chiusano of Flux Coffee to talk about using the iconic Kalita Wave to make a great pour-over. A piece of kit they have been using for many years as brewers and coffee explorers. They discuss which material is best, ratios, pour rates, bloom sizes, and brew times. This episode also covers some of the differences between flat-bottomed and cone-shaped brewers, a style of brewer that Kenneth will be taking a deeper look at next week. ...
Jun 28, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 24
I n this episode, Kenneth talks about all things espresso, particularly home espresso with his good friend and coffee geek Stefan Tribble. They discuss the equipment they use and how they achieve that “God Shot” every time. They include which type of coffee to use, getting the grind right, ratios, tamping, timing, and much more. Look out for their off-the-wall and fun idea for getting the bar pressure spot on! KEY TAKEAWAYS Espresso is not easy to make in a café. In a home setting, it can be eve...
Jun 21, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 23
For this episode, Kenneth sits down for an AeroPress masterclass with Jeremy Moore of Bonlife Coffee in Cleveland, TN. In 2014, Jeremy was the US AeroPress champion and competed in the world championships. Last year, Kenneth placed 4th in the US AeroPress Championship, so they both have lots of experience and a passion for this way of brewing. You’ll learn tons from them! They explain the benefits of this brew method, including how to use it to make the best coffee while traveling, comparing the...
Jun 14, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 22
In this episode, Kenneth sits down with Will Etherington of Technivorm-Moccamaster to discuss how to work out what the best automatic coffee maker for your home is. They look at how the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) certified home brewers. Then take a look at some of the common flaws that many home brewers have. Will provides an insight into how Moccamasters have designed their brewers so that they do not have those flaws. They also look at some other models on the SCA list and explain how ...
Jun 07, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 21
In this episode Kenneth sits down with Chris Deferio, coffee consultant and host of the popular Keys To The Shop Podcast to reveal a few brewing secrets and share their go-to drinks. This episode is packed with tips and tricks coffee geeks and beginners alike will love. They also explain how to enjoy the best coffee while traveling. KEY TAKEAWAYS Being able to make exactly the kind of coffee you like is a wonderful way to start the day. You are 100% in control before the events of the day overta...
May 31, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 20
In the second episode of this two-part series, Kenneth and Daniel Teplitz of Klatch Coffee sit down together to deliver a pour-over masterclass. Daniel recently took 3rd place in the 2023 US Brewer’s Cup Championship and shares the exact details of how he achieves the perfect pour - it’s a pour technique you can easily use at home! For this episode they dive deeper into the subject of pour-over brewing, explaining what the bloom is and how to get it right. They also cover how to pour to activate...
May 24, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 19
