A podcast for the coffee curious
S2: Episode 6: Put Down The Scoop And Get Out The Scales!
It may not seem very important but the amount of coffee you use in relation to the volume of water you brew with really does matter to the taste of the end result. For better tasting coffee at home you need to start paying attention to how much coffee and water you are using to brew with. It’s time to get out the scales and get into brew ratios!
S2: Episode 5: Are You Drinking Defective Coffee?
Why you really don’t want to taste defective coffee beans and the role of defective beans in defining the quality of the coffee you drink
S2: Episode 4: Why Acidity In Coffee Is A Good Thing!
Why acidity is prized in Specialty Coffee but coffee people do their best to avoid using the word when talking about how it tastes and how acidity in coffee is about much more than just pH levels.
S2: Episode 3: Why Arabica Is So Special To Specialty Coffee
The word ‘Arabica’ is glibly used by Specialty Coffee people who assume that everyone knows what it is and why it’s important. In recognition that it may not in fact be as widely known and understood as they believe it to be, this episode takes a deep dive into Arabica coffee.
S2: Episode 2: How Do You Brew Your Coffee?
Your choice of coffee brewer may be about convenience and aesthetics but are you aware that it affects the flavour of your coffee too?
S2: Episode 1: The Surprising Impact Of This Overlooked Brewing Variable
Why you should pay attention to the quality of your brewing water for better tasting coffee
S1: Episode 11: What’s In A Blend?
An introduction to coffee blends and why you shouldn’t take blend names at face value
S1: Episode 10: We Need To Talk About Robusta
A deep dive into the much reviled commercial coffee species Robusta and why ironically it may become the saviour of the specialty coffee industry
S1: Episode 9: Why Your Coffee Is Bitter And What To Do About It
How you can influence a coffee’s bitterness and why it is actually something to be embraced not avoided
S1: Episode 8: When Was Your Coffee Roasted?
How the freshness of your coffee affects your coffee experience
S1: Episode 6: Coffee Strength: More Than Just A Number
Why understanding the strength of a coffee is more complicated than you may think
S1: Episode 5: Exploring Roast Level And Its Impact On Your Coffee
What roast level means and how it affects your coffee’s flavour
S1: Episode 4: Grind Size Matters
Size really does matter - and why you should buy a coffee grinder…
S1: Episode 3: Why Coffee Storage Matters More Than You Might Think
The effect of storage on both raw and roasted coffee - for better and worse!
S1: Episode 2: Finding Your Coffee
How to cut through the noise to discover the best coffee for you
S1: Episode 1: The Impact of Brewing Water Temperature on Coffee
How brewing water temperature can make or break your brew
