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Feb 2025
12m 3s

Coffee Tasting FOMO - What Am I Missing?

The Roast it Yourself Podcast
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Episode 38: This week we tackle a question from a friend of the show who's afraid he's missing out on the intricacies of coffee tasting. Should he work on his palate, or tweak his roasting to bring out more of the tasting notes he's looking for? Let's dive in and discuss! SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: questions@riypod.com NOTES: Follow Our NEW Instagram Account @R ... Show More
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