How to Know You've "Perfected" a Roast

Episode 69: Have you ever wondered if the chaff makes a difference? Typically, larger specialty roasteries will tumble to "polish" their roasted coffee, removing the majority of the chaff in the process, but is this necessary for the home roaster? Does it really affect flavor or ... Show More

Episode 67: This week, we dive into a question from a listener about what makes a good shot of espresso, specifically, whether or not crema affects the overall quality of the espresso shot. This question is actually an interesting one, and more complicated than you might think! S ... Show More

Episode 66: If you want a consistent, well-rounded, complex, full-bodied brew without sacrificing flavor, you might have a hard time finding a single origin that'll fit the bill. That's where blending comes in! Blends have a lot of pros, but one major con -- creating them takes w ... Show More

In this video, I introduce you to the Kaffelogic Nano 7 coffee roaster. I explain how it is constructed, how it works, how to use it, how it differs from other roasters and who I particularly recommend it to. All information about the Kaffelogic Nano 7e: https://roastrebels.com/e ... Show More

Which green coffees are the best for a typical Italian espresso and how can I blend them? Shall I pre-blend or post-blend the coffees? Which roasting degree is the best for a typical Italian espresso? And how long shall it rest after the roast? These and more questions are covere ... Show More

Scott Conary leader of Carborro Coffee Roasters considers the pursuit of quality as the ultimate answer to all business questions. This episode is chock full of coffee cherries pun intended. Learn how to roast coffee and what makes some roasters elite. In this episode: The World ... Show More

Caller Teddy has been vegan for a few years. But while she’s confident in her chickpea and lentil skills, bean mastery has eluded her. And, to be fair, the questions are big: canned or dried? What type of bean works best for which application? Is a big pot of brothy beans enough ... Show More

Aillio is set to launch two new coffee roasters in the fall of 2024: the Aillio Bullet R2 and the Aillio Bullet R2 Pro. In this video, I’ll walk you through the features of these new roasters, compare the Bullet R1 and Bullet R2, and highlight the differences between the Aillio B ... Show More

We want to hear from you. If you're open to a quick chat with our producer or any of the other options, it only takes a few seconds to sign up: https://forms.gle/Enzzpq5FCVQKbHV9A In this episode, Chris sits down once again with Jodie Cook—entrepreneur, writer, and powerlifter—fo ... Show More

Submit a question for the next Q & A episode here! (https://www.speakpipe.com/NoFoodRulesPod) Resources Discussed: Emotional Eating Toolkit: https://colleen-christensen.kit.com/a8bd657bfe Take The Quiz & Assess Your Healthy Habit Nutritional Needs: Find Out What To Focus On In Yo ... Show More

Back with another Ask Shay episode where I answer your questions; this week is all about judgment, triggers + self-love, and why showing up to do the work is worth it. To support the show and get your hands on OSEA's new Cleansing Body Polish and Undaria Exfoliate & Glow Duo ... Show More

In this episode of our Summer Shorts series, I'm tackling what to do when you're struggling to make something in your closet work. In other words, when you're working too hard for it,  You'll learn how to know when you should give up and let it go, why we work ... Show More