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 come away with some killer knowledge that will blow your coffee friends out of the ... Show More
Jun 12
Coffee Science vs Coffee Myths | CHRIS H. HENDON!
Coffee people love science … but only when it agrees with them. In this episode, we sit down with Christopher H. Hendon, computational chemist, Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oregon, co-author of Water for Coffee, and one of the most recognisable voices in ... Show More
1h 23m
Jun 10
We React to North America’s Specialty Coffee Report | COFFEE BREAK!
For the first time, specialty coffee has overtaken traditional coffee consumption in the U.S. We unpack this year’s Specialty Coffee Report, including the key trends behind the shift, where people are drinking coffee, who's driving growth, and what drinks are gaining the most mom ... Show More
21m 45s
Sep 2025
Removing chaff from roasted coffee?
<p>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 ... Show More
12m 31s
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 19s
Apr 2024
Need Better ShopFloor Coffee?
<p> This week Charli has Amy Teal on for some coffee talk</p><p><b>Amy 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 ... Show More
17m 40s