In this episode of the Drop Temp Coffee Podcast, hosts Keri and Tim welcome Andrew Coe, the 2023 US Roasters Champion from Elevator Coffee. Andrew shares his unique journey into the coffee world, transitioning from a math background to becoming a skilled roaster. He discusses his experiences in competitions, the importance of community in coffee roasting, and the intricate balance of art and science involved in crafting the perfect cup. The conversation also touches on Keri's upcoming competitio...
Nov 01, 2024•44 min
Today, Keri and Tim share the final results of this year's Golden Bean Americas. Spoiler alert: they both won medals:) ICYMI, we need you, your mom, your friends, and your priest to subscribe to the pod on Spotify so we can give you free coffee! When we hit 100 subscribers, BCR and Roasted By Mom will send free coffee to a lucky subscriber.
Oct 04, 2024•24 min
BEHOLD! THE GOLDEN BEAN! Tim and Keri have submitted their coffees to the Golden Bean - The Americas, the world's largest coffee roasting competition and await the results on Saturday, September 21. In this episode: - Best Beastie Boys Album ever - Characteristics of competition-worthy coffee - Keri's sangria coffee - Past competition - How to make the most out of roasting competitions - Watch party at Three Mugs Brewing: 2020 Northwest, NE Aloclek Dr Ste 108, Hillsboro, OR 97124 _____ Thank you...
Sep 20, 2024•24 min
Keri and Tim get lit up with Christian from our sponsor, Primo Roasting Equipment. In this episode: - New tech and new designs from Primo - Ductless roasting, roasting on wheels, mobile roasting - How Primo has established themselves as top competitors in a $410 billion market - Lead times on new roasters from Primo - 3kg vs 5kg vs 30kg roasters - Trade-in program at Primo - Try before you buy Primo If you're a hobbyist, a micro-roaster, or going big-time, tune in to learn exciting news from Pri...
Sep 06, 2024•37 min
William Dinauer with FlexPak talks all things packaging with Tim and Keri. In this episode: - Prime Vent domestic packaging solutions - Waste concerns - Options for micro roasters - Golden Bean Find FlexPak: https://flexpakservices.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/lasersharp-flexpak-services-llc/ https://www.instagram.com/primeventusa/ _____ Thank you to our sponsors: San Critobal Coffee Importers: https://www.sancristocafe.com/ Terra Negra Coffee Imports: https://www.terranegra.com/ Seattl...
Aug 02, 2024•29 min
Today, Tim sits down with one of his former apprentices, the founder of Black Rose Coffee in PDX, Moose (Mike). If you're a hobby roaster looking to share your coffee with the world - or your local neighborhood - this episode is for you. In this episode: Apartment-friendly coffee roasting equipment Roasting based on region and bean. DECAF Maragogipe Branding The most expensive espresso you can't find anymore Order Black Rose Coffee today and receive it tomorrow: https://www.blackroseportland.com...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr
So, you've got some coffee that you roasted with love, now what? This week, Tim and Keri spill the tea on everything you need to know about getting started with farmer's markets, from licenses and gear to the age old debate - to sample or not sample? You'll get some insight into pricing strategy, how to handle rejections, how face time with customers can increase ROI, organic vs. non-organic coffee, and even a special moment for Tim's ego. _____ Connect with Roasted By Mom: https://www.roastedby...
Jul 05, 2024•55 min
Eugene Jung is the founder of Touring Coffee Roasters here in PDX. If you're looking for inspiration to solve a problem, begin your entrepreneurial journey, or start something new, this episode will blow you away. Eugene talks about his coffee journey that started in an Amazon warehouse just after an episode of Shark Tank featuring him and his brother aired. After having laid off all his employees due to Covid, Eugene found himself noticing an interesting pattern at his picking pod at Amazon, an...
Jun 21, 2024•53 min
This week Keri and Tim discuss their dream home barista set up, bare essentials to start your own and how to save some money if you're looking to level up or start your home barista journey. Mentioned in this episode: https://melodrip.co/ _____ Connect with Roasted By Mom: https://www.roastedbymom.com/ Follow Roasted By Mom: IG - @roastedbymomcoffee FB - https://www.facebook.com/roastedbymom YT - @roastedbymom TikTok - @roastedbymomcoffee _____ Connect with Blind Coffee Roasters: https://www.bli...
Jun 07, 2024•35 min
Latte art competitions? Automation? Drum roasters? Fave coffee experience vs. best-tasting coffee? Coffee origin trips? Industry gate-keeping? Today, Roaster Kat (Kat Melhiem) joins Tim and Keri to talk about everything coffee and more. If you're a roaster, coffee content creator, or industry professional, listen for tips, tricks, trade secrets, coffee origin trips, and Roaster Kat's origin story. Find Roaster Kat: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@roasterkat IG: roasterkat Coffee People Zine: h...
May 24, 2024•50 min
In this episode, Tim and Keri dive into the nitty-gritty of launching a coffee venture. From licensing to zoning, they unpack it all, stressing the crucial role of expert advice and regulatory compliance. They'll dish out tips on finding mentors, securing insurance, and tackling the sneaky expenses that come with setting up shop. So, if you're brewing up a coffee dream, tune in for the inside scoop! _____ Connect with Roasted By Mom: https://www.roastedbymom.com/ Follow Roasted By Mom: IG - @roa...
May 10, 2024•28 min
Join Keri and Tim as they spill the tea on customer service, customer opinions, negative interactions, and company values. If you run a small business and interface with customers frequently, this episode is for you!
Apr 26, 2024•27 min
Get ready to perk up your day with another piping-hot episode of The Drop Temp Coffee Podcast. Keri (Roasted By Mom) and Tim (Blind Coffee Roasters) are joined by Dan McLaughlin, the mastermind behind Golden Triangle Coffee (Cleveland, OH) and a prominent content creator on the scene (@softpourn). Join us as Dan spills the beans on his journey from barista to roaster to shop owner, sharing his insights into air roasting vs. drum roasting, content marketing, and community-building. Tune in as we ...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 9 min
In this segment, the hosts delve into the costs associated with operating a coffee-roasting enterprise. They discuss their expenditures, including purchasing coffee beans, rental fees, packaging materials, labor costs, and equipment expenses. Additionally, they touch upon the criteria they use when choosing coffee varieties, focusing on aspects like quality, flavor profiles, and market appeal. Tim and Keri also share their preferences regarding coffee flavors. Explore how coffee consumption impa...
Mar 29, 2024•46 min
In this reflective episode of the Drop Temp Coffee Podcast, Tim from Blind Coffee Roasters and Keri from Roasted by Mom Coffee take a moment to grind through the past, examining the beans of wisdom they've collected along their journey as owner-operators in the bustling coffee industry. With a blend of humility and pride, they discuss the pivotal changes they've implemented, the shots they wish they had pulled differently, and the valuable lessons that have shaped their businesses and personal g...
Mar 15, 2024•30 min
In this much-anticipated return of the Drop Temp Coffee Podcast, join hosts Tim Howard, from Blind Coffee Roasters and Keri from Roasted by Mom Coffee as they break their 2-year silence to spill the beans on what's been brewing in their lives and businesses. In this episode, they delve into the rich aroma of changes and challenges they've faced in the coffee roasting world, stirring in personal anecdotes and life updates that blend seamlessly with their passion for coffee. They'll also share ins...
Mar 01, 2024•24 min
This is the second half of our series of Home Roasting. Tim and Keri dive into what roasting equipment to buy, basic roasting theory and just to have fun with it all. Be sure to listen to the whole episode about the giveaway we are offering to all listeners. Email Drop Temp hello@droptemp.coffee Visit our Website https://www.droptemp.coffee Thank you to our Sponsors Primo Roasting Equipment - https://primoroastingequipment.com/ Wade Graphics - https://wadegraphicdesign.com/...
Mar 04, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 11
A 2-part series about home roasting coffee. In this episode Keri and Tim chat about their experience of roasting coffee at home and how it started their coffee roasting journey. We also touched base about reliable sources to buy amazing green coffee. Thank you to our Sponsors Primo Roasting Equipment - https://primoroastingequipment.com/ Wade Graphics - https://wadegraphicdesign.com/...
Feb 26, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Gio is a philanthropist, the creator of Coffee Feed https://coffeefeed.net Instagram coffeefeed and contributor to Sprudge. Beyond the fact that Gio was very generous with his time. He also shared his enthusiasm for the coffee business, coffee culture and making coffee accessible to everybody. He has a fantastic take of the world of coffee It was a kick in the pants (translation; lots of fun). Thank you to our Sponsor Primo Roasting Equipment https://www.primoroasting.com/...
Feb 02, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Tim is back from California! Keri and Tim discuss their friendship and how sometimes we have to remind ourselves that we are human and we may not agree on many things. At the end of the day building strong relationships within our local coffee community and with each other helps us become stronger. Thank you to our sponsor Primo Coffee Roasting Equipment https://www.primoroasting.com/ Visit our website: https://www.droptemp.coffee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droptempcoffee Tim's Website...
Jan 29, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 8
While Tim is out of town, Keri sits down with Brenda Enyart Owner and Head Roaster of Sauvie Island Coffee Company as well as the Cafe Owner of Edge Coffee in Beaverton, Oregon. Bust out the Chemex and listen to the conversation and learn more about Brenda. Visit Sauvie Island Website: https://sauvieislandcoffee.com/ Visit Drop Temp Website : https://www.droptemp.coffee
Jan 19, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Tim and Keri sit down with Jen Hurd President of the Oregon Coffee Board and West Coast Sales Manager of Genuine Origin - having a conversation about sustainability and the effects of supply chain when it comes to coffee. Join us for a lot of giggles and learn about how we can support those within the coffee industry. This episode was sponsored by Primo Coffee Roasting Equipment Visit Primo's Website : https://www.primoroasting.com/ Mentioned in this Episode Community Funded Coffee : Link to Jun...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 6
New Year and some random facts about coffee. Tim and Keri sit down and share some random facts about coffee and really have some fun on this episode Drop Temp Website : http://www.droptemp.coffee Instagram : instagram.com/droptempcoffeee Tim's Website : http://www.blindcoffeeroasters.com Keri's Website : http://www.elliottmurreycoffee.com
Jan 05, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Wrapping up the new year Tim & Keri discuss about the importance of Cupping,Grading and how the supply chain effects Specialty Coffee. Tim and Keri also discuss Why they choose their coffees. Sit back, relax with you cup of coffee in this episode. Follow Drop Temp http://www.droptemp.coffee - Check out Tim & Keri's websites - Blind Coffee Roasters http://www.blindcoffeeroasters.com Elliott & Murrey Coffee Roasters http://www.elliottmurreycoffee.com
Dec 29, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Tim and Keri talk about coffee processing and their favorite coffees from unique places and talking about their favorite holiday foods and what coffees they would pair it with
Dec 22, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This week Tim & Keri chat about their ideal way to brew coffee from French Press to Espresso. Listen in to what Keri and Tim have to say when it come to creating that perfect cup of coffee. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and keep posted on new episodes coming out every Wednesday If you would like to learn more about Drop Temp visit our website http://www.droptemp.coffee Follow Us on Instagram & Facebook...
Dec 15, 2021•37 min
This is an Introduction post of the voices behind Trop temp Coffee podcast. Tim Howard and Keri Elliott talk about their backgrounds of how they started their Coffee Roasting Business, how they met and the plans that they have for their coffee roasting co-op space. Have questions? Have an idea for an podcast episode? Email Tim at blindcoffeeroasters@earthlink.net or you can email Keri at hello@droptemp.coffee
Dec 08, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1
