On today's episode Jesse is joined by Lee Safar of Elixir Coffee and Sumi Ali of YES PLZ Coffee to discuss an exciting upcoming event in California. Listen on to learn about careers in coffee roasting and how you can jump in. (And btw, this episode includes giveaway info!)Related Links:Map it Forward-Event Info: How to Map a Successful Career as a Coffee RoasterDiscount Code: thecoffeepodcastInsta, Twitter, Facebook: @imapitforwardEmail: imapitforward@gmail.comYes PLZ Coffee-Web:&n...
Nov 17, 2017•36 min
This Coffee News episode features one particularly important story: the devastation of coffee farms in Puerto Rico. Natural disasters that destroy farmland have implications in every link of the coffee chain; guest Emilio Lopez Diaz of Cuatro M Single Origin Coffees joins us to provide insight on these implications. References:Cuatro M — Home PageNPR (Weekend Edition Sunday) — The Future of Farming in Puerto RicoNew York Times (FRANCES ROBLES and LUIS FERRÉ-SADURNÍ) — Puerto Rico’s Agricultu...
Nov 10, 2017•36 min
This episode is sponsored exclusively by KitchenAid with a focus on their Home Coffee Machines through the lens of people-focused coffee talk. Guest Eden-Marie Abramowicz tells her story, from dish washer to coffee consultant and everything in between. The winners of our The Coffee Podcast sponsored GIVEAWAY are announced in this episode!References:Bastet Coffee — AboutKitchenAid — Home Coffee Machines & ProductsSend us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee PodcastSocial: Instagram T...
Nov 03, 2017•26 min
This episode covers current events and topics relayed to coffee. Wondering about the world's most expensive cup? We cover it. New buyouts? You should be in the loop. A little climate change? Gotta talk about it. Keep up to date, coffee lovers.References:Daily Coffee News (Nick Brown) — Klatch Offering the $601 Per Pound Coffee for $55 Per CupLos Angeles Magazine (Brittany Martin) — Only 250 Cups of This Rare Coffee Will Be Sold in the U.S.—All of Them at One SoCal CafeForbes (Marissa Conrad...
Oct 27, 2017•30 min
First hand experiences are better than theoretical experiences wouldn't you agree? That's why we asked NASA to connect us with coffee lover and astronaut Don Pettit to talk with us about what it means to have a good cup of coffee in space.References:NASA.gov — NASA Astronaut Donald R. PettitSpace.com (Teriq Malik) — Astronaut Invents Zero-G Coffee CupThe Verge (Alessandra Potenza) — Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti on tweeting from space and brewing the first zero-g espressoTheCoffe...
Oct 20, 2017•28 min
We interrupt our regularly scheduled "Coffee in Space" programming for an important sidebar. Jesse is joined by guests Kraig Kraft of Catholic Relief Services, Jeremy from Socratic Coffee, Greg Meenahan from World Coffee Research, and Taylor Minor of Third Wave Water to address a notable problem in coffee: lack of finances and accessibility in research.Send us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee PodcastSocial: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcastSubscribe to the The Coffee Po...
Oct 13, 2017•23 min
Reboot! The Coffee Podcast turns a new leaf and starts a new series: Coffee in Space! Join Jesse and guest co-host Charles Nick of Third Wave Water as they introduce relevant coffee topics of the final frontier.Links (Coming Soon)Send us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee PodcastSocial: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcastSubscribe to the The Coffee Podcast BrewsletterSubscribe >
Oct 06, 2017•35 min
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Sep 22, 2017•45 min
Jesse is joined by Green Bean Coffee Buyer Timothy Hill and President of Counter Culture Brett Smith to discuss the company's perspective on sustainability and World Coffee Research's Checkoff Program. Counter Culture CoffeeWebsite: CounterCultureCoffee.comInstagram: @CounterCultureCoffeeMentionsWorld Coffee Research — JOIN THE CHECKOFF PROGRAMSmithsonian Global — Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center’s Bird Friendly® Coffee Program Protects Migratory Birds and Supports Shade-Grown...
Sep 01, 2017•31 min
In this episode Jesse is joined by guest Kim Elena Ionescu, the Chief Sustainability Officer for the Specialty Coffee Association. Kim joins Jesse on the topic of Avance, the Specialty Coffee Association's newly announced Sustainability conference coming up in October. The conversation includes questions like, "What is SCA's role in sustainability?", "What will be discussed at Avance?", and "How/Did the World Coffee Producer's Forum have an impact on Avance?".Specialty Coffee Association...
Aug 25, 2017•31 min
E97 | Understanding the Coffee MarketJudith Ganes (a Soft Commodities Specialist) joins The Coffee Podcast to discuss the Coffee Market asnwering questions like what affects the coffee market, what major historical events should we consider in the coffee market, and how do we approach the problem of price?References:J. Ganes Consulting, LLCInternational Coffee Organization — HistoryTheCoffeePodcast.orgInstagram @TheCoffeePodcastTwitter @TheCoffeePodcasSend us a one-way text >Follow The Cof...
Aug 18, 2017•34 min
E96 | The Perception of PriceMy grandfather doesn't want to spend $2.25 an ounce on Specialty Coffee. What does this have to do with the coffee chain? Find out in this week's episode of The Coffee Podcast.Mentions:CNN Money (Paul R. La Monica) — Your morning cup of coffee will get more expensiveU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Databases, Tables & Calculators by SubjectTheCoffeePodcast.orgInstagram @TheCoffeePodcastTwitter @TheCoffeePodcasSend us a one-way text >Follow The Co...
Aug 11, 2017•17 min
There's a new coffee shop in Santa Monica California and it is not your everyday coffee shop project. What makes a great coffee shop unique? What happens when you bring the ideas of a successful coffee professional and an Emmy Award winning Director together to brainstorm on a coffee shop? Find out in this episode with coffee professional guest Ryan Fisher.goodboybobgoodboybob.comInstagramMentions5280 (Sarah Strohl) — Q&A: Commonwealth Coffee’s Ryan FisherDaily Coffee News (Howard Br...
Aug 04, 2017•31 min
E94 | S01 Episode 2: The Keynote Speech Subtitle: Jeffrey D. Sachs and Sustainable Development An overview of Jeffrey D. Sach's Keynote Speech at the World Coffee Producers Forum is necessary for understanding the Global perspective on sustainability and coffee. Jeffrey Sachs Twitter: @JeffDSachs Website: JeffSachs.org Mentions: Environmental Economics — Econ101: The Basics of Supply and Demand JeffreySachs.org — Full Bio www.UN.org — Sustainable Development Goals BBCNews...
Jul 28, 2017•13 min
E93 | S01 Episode 1: Introduction to the World Coffee Producers Forum 2017 What is the World Coffee Producers Forum and why should you care? Jesse returns from his trip to Medellin, Colombia and asks The Coffee Podcast listeners to join him on a journey through what the forum is supposed to be in this brief introduction to the series. Follow us on Instagram @TheCoffeePodcast More episodes at TheCoffeePodcast.org Contact us directly at info@thecoffeepodcast.orgSe...
Jul 21, 2017•25 min
E92 | Who is Jimseven? (Pt. II) Subtitle: An Interview with James Hoffmann James Hoffmann Instagram: @jimseven Twitter: @jimseven Mentions: James Hoffmann — Jimseven.com James Hoffmann — The World Atlas of Coffee James Hoffmann — The best of jimseven book JimSeven (James Hoffman) — Q&A Volume #1: Pods, Cupping, Automation, Buying a Coffee Farm, Menus and More... Square Mile Coffee Roasters — About Coffee Jobs Board — Home Stewart Lee Allen — Send us a one-way text >Fol...
Jul 14, 2017•39 min
E91 | Who is Jimseven? (Pt. I) Subtitle: An Interview with James Hoffmann James Hoffmann Instagram: @jimseven Twitter: @jimseven Mentions: James Hoffmann — Jimseven.com James Hoffmann — The World Atlas of Coffee James Hoffmann — The best of jimseven book Square Mile Coffee Roasters — About Coffee Jobs Board — Home Stewart Lee Allen — The Devil's Cup: A History of the World According to Coffee RealChrisBaca (Chris Baca) - YouTubeSend us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee Po...
Jul 07, 2017•34 min
E90 | Hand in Hand: Authentic Fair Trade & Food Co-ops Subtitle: Interview with Phyllis Robinson and Amanda Sharland Hanover Food Co-op Instagram Twitter Website Equal Exchange Instagram Twitter Website Mentions: Phil Howard — PhilHoward.org Articles: Equal Exchange (Phyllis Robinson & Nicholas Reid) — The History of Authentic Fair Trade Follow us on Instagram @TheCoffeePodcast More episodes at TheCoffeePodcast.org Contact us directly at info@th...
Jun 23, 2017•43 min
E89 | Milk Steamin' With Ben Ben is a local Austin Coffee Professional who has it down when it comes to latte art. So I figured we should sit down and talk about coffee life, latte art, and laugh a little. Ben Rodriguez Instagram: @benthejet Follow us on Instagram @TheCoffeePodcast More episodes at TheCoffeePodcast.org Contact us directly at info@thecoffeepodcast.orgSend us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee PodcastSocial: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcastSub...
Jun 16, 2017•47 min
E88 | Genetics & Coffee Subtitle: Interview with Hanna Neuschwander and Greg Meenahan of World Coffee Research World Coffee Research Instagram: @WCoffeeResearch Twitter: @WCoffeeResearch Website: www.WorldCoffeeResearch.org Hanna Neuschwander Communications Director for WCR Twitter: @hneuschwander Greg Meenahan Director of Partnership Development for WCR Twitter: @GMeenahan Mentions: Book (Hanna Neuschwander) — Left Coast Roast: A Guide to the Best Coff...
Jun 09, 2017•53 min
E87 | INTERVIEW: Swiss Water on Decaf Coffee Subtitle: Don’t Hate Delicious Decaf Swiss Water Social Links Instagram Facebook Twitter SwissWater.com Mentions: More Info on Swiss Water Process Articles: Perfect Daily Grind — How Do You Process Swiss Water Decaf Coffee? 2 VIDEO Explanations Follow us on Instagram @TheCoffeePodcast More episodes at TheCoffeePodcast.org Contact us directly at info@thecoffeepodcast.orgSend us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee...
Jun 02, 2017•43 min
E86 | Coffee Tech Short with Mike of La Marzocco USA Subtitle: Coffee Techs & Their Role in the Coffee Chain What is there to know and learn about Coffee Techs? Heck, what IS a Coffee Tech anyway? Dive in to this episode for more. Subscribe to Podcast The Coffee Podcast Follow us on Instagram @TheCoffeePodcast More episodes at TheCoffeePodcast.org Contact us directly at info@thecoffeepodcast.orgSend us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee PodcastSocial: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTub...
May 26, 2017•18 min
E85 | INTERVIEW: 2017 Roasting Champion Mark Michaelson Subtitle: BOOM roasted! Mark Michaelson Instagram: @mark_michaelson Onyx Coffee Lab Instagram: @onyxcoffeelab Twitter: @OnyxCoffeeLab Website: OnyxCoffeeLab.com Mentions: Nordic Barista — YouTube Channel Café Imports — Sample Roasting with Roaster Joe Articles: Daily Coffee News (Nick Brown) — Talking Roasting with 2017 US Roaster Champion Mark Michaelson Subscribe to Podcast The Coffee Podcast Follow...
May 19, 2017•1 hr
E84 | INTERVIEW: Department of Brewology Subtitle: Interview with David Salinas Department of Brewology Instagram: @departmentofbrewology Twitter: @departmentofbrewology Website: DepartmentofBrewology.com Mentions: DoB Boxset — Coffee Boxset Articles: Barista Magazine Online (Ashley Rodriguez) — 10 Minutes With The Department of Brewology Follow us on Instagram @TheCoffeePodcast More episodes at TheCoffeePodcast.org Contact us directly at info@thecoffeepodcast.org...
May 12, 2017•53 min
E83 | INTERVIEW: Scott Callender Subtitle: Scott Callender + La Marzocco Home La Marzocco Home Instagram: @LaMarzoccoHome Twitter: @LaMarzoccoHome Website: La Marzocco Home Mentions: Scott Rao — The Professional Barista’s Handbook Octane Coffee — Website Articles: La Marzocco Home Website — The Linea Mini Has Arrived Follow us on Instagram @TheCoffeePodcast More episodes at TheCoffeePodcast.org Contact us directly at info@thecoffeepodcast.orgSend us a one-way text ...
May 05, 2017•21 min
E82 | INTERVIEW: President Juan E. Orduz Subtitle: President of Colombian Coffee Growers Federation Colombian Coffee Growers Federation Instagram: @cafedecolombia Twitter: @CafeDeColombia Website: www.GreatnessIsBrewing.com Mentions: World Coffee Producers Forum Articles: Perfect Daily Grind — The 1st World Coffee Producers Forum: What Can You Expect? Follow us on Instagram @TheCoffeePodcast More episodes at TheCoffeePodcast.org Contact us directly at info@thecoff...
Apr 28, 2017•59 min
E81 | What Is Specialty Coffee Subtitle: An Interview With SCA Ric Rhinehart Specialty Coffee Association Instagram: @specialtycoffeeassociation Twitter: @SpecialtyCoffee Facebook: @SpecialtyCoffeeAssociation Website: www.SCA.coffee Mentions: Global Specialty Coffee Expo Articles: Daily Coffee News (Connie Blumhardt) — From the Publisher: On the Potential SCAA/SCAE Merger Follow us on Instagram @TheCoffeePodcast More episodes at TheCoffeePodcast.org Contact us di...
Apr 19, 2017•38 min
E80 | INTERVIEW: Elixir Specialty Coffee Elixir Specialty Coffee: Instagram: @elixirspecialtycoffee Twitter: n/a Facebook: @elixirspecialtycoffee Website: www.Elixirfy.me Mentions: FAQ Sign Up for Mailing List Follow us on Instagram @TheCoffeePodcast More episodes at TheCoffeePodcast.org Contact us directly at info@thecoffeepodcast.orgASend us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee PodcastSocial: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcastSubscribe to the The Coffe...
Apr 16, 2017•59 min
E79 | INTERVIEW: James McLaughlin + Greg Meenahan Intelligentsia: Instagram: @intelligentsiacoffee Twitter: @Intelligentsia Facebook: @IntelligentsiaCoffee Website: www.IntelligentsiaCoffee.com World Coffee Research: Instagram: @wcoffeeresearch Twitter: @WCoffeeResearch Facebook: @WorldCoffeeResearch Website: www.WorldCoffeeResearch.com Mentions: Learn & Do With Intelligentsia COFFEE VARIETIES OF MESOAMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Follow us on Instagram Send us a o...
Apr 14, 2017•51 min
E78 | Fixer Upper: Coffee Techs Pardon the audio quality on this one, Wes Skypes in Jesse who is sitting in a rustling café in the middle of Seattle WA. to talk about what a coffee tech is and why they play a vital role in the coffee chain. References: La Marzocco: Website, Instagram Follow us on Instagram @TheCoffeePodcast More episodes at TheCoffeePodcast.org Contact us directly at info@thecoffeepodcast.orgSend us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee PodcastSocial: Ins...
Apr 08, 2017•25 min
