Jul 23

Specialty Coffee Has a New Definition | COFFEE BREAK!

On today’s Coffee Break: a recent study has found that dairy milk pairs best with coffee, so what does this mean for alt milks? And Trump's new tariffs on Brazilian goods are set to alter the US coffee market dynamics, how will this impact the rest of the world? Plus! We digest T ... Show More

30m 18s

Jul 21

Coffee Grading Just Changed Forever - Explained by a Q Grader | BEN BICKNELL!

Let’s dive into the coffee Q grading system! Ben Bicknell, our chief coffee grader, breaks down the complicated guidelines - allowing everyone (yes even those coffee novices) to get a better understanding of how Q grading actually works. Join us for an informative episode and com ... Show More

1h 12m

Jul 16

Flat White Origins, Freshness Wars & The $6 Coffee | COFFEE BREAK!

We’re discussing home-brewed coffee vs cafe coffee; What do hospo venues have to do in order to compete with the rising army of home baristas? Plus, we talk coffee freshness, Japanese coffee culture, and supermarket beans. Also, what should you look for when hiring cafe staff in ... Show More

27m 33s

Aug 2023

The Secrets of Coffee Roasting With Carborro Coffee Roasters

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

1h 6m

Apr 2024

Need Better ShopFloor Coffee?

This week Charli has Amy Teal on for some coffee talkAmy Teal, the CEO and co-founder of ShopFloor Coffee, is at the forefront of revolutionizing coffee for the manufacturing industry. Alongside her team, Amy is dedicated not only to supplying superb coffee but also to giving ba ... Show More

17m 40s

Mar 2024

Tout comprendre au café de spécialité : en immersion au Paris Café Festival

Aujourd’hui je vous emmène en immersion avec moi au Paris Café Festival (aka mon endroit de rêve) pour vous plonger dans le monde du café de spécialité !! (On s’appelle pas Simple Cafeine pour rien!!) C’est quoi un bon café ? Est ce que le café goûte vraiment “différent” d’une or ... Show More

55m 32s

May 2024

Freshness and Grinding, Part 2: How grinders work deep inside

Deep inside your coffee grinder, tiny changes can have massive consequences. This episode takes you deep inside Mahlkönig’s grinders to show you how coffee is ground and the importance of particle sizes on flavour. If you’re a home coffee lover, you could easily spend thousands o ... Show More

47m 24s

Jul 2024

#64: What Kind of Coffee Lover am I? How Much am I Willing to Pay for a Cup of Coffee?

This episode also comes on the heels of our recent trip to London. Our very first stop was the Nagare coffee shop in Shoreditch in North London. Nick and I do what we usually do when we step into a coffee shop and order the pour overs. They had 2 different coffees on the menu for ... Show More

35m 2s

Nov 2024

Luke’s Diner: Coffee, Coffee, Coffee

Please, Luke, please, please. How many cups of coffee have you had this morning? None. Plus? Five, but yours is better. From the bean, to the roast, and the drip, coffee expert Lance Hedrick breaks down how to make the perfect cup of coffee that even Lorelai would approve of!See ... Show More

20m 23s

Sep 2024

Coffeeology (COFFEE) with Peter Giuliano

When did coffee get into our mouths? Who’s right when it comes to the best coffee? What’s the most ethical way to enjoy it? What about the cats that eat the beans? How will climate change affect your morning coffee? Peter Giuliano is the executive director of the Coffee Science F ... Show More

1h 32m

Nov 2023

Roasting typical Italian espresso | a simple guide

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

3m 20s

Mar 2025

Why That Worked #11: Starbucks—The Brand that Changed How the World Drinks Coffee

Exciting news, Hero Makers! We’re sharing a new episode of Why That Worked – Presented by StoryBrand.AI, with Donald Miller back in the host seat. This new show uncovers why certain ideas, brands, and strategies succeed—so you can think differently and apply those insights to you ... Show More

35m 27s

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