A Very Deep Dive on Coffee

You had to know we’d do this, right? We’re doing a deep dive on coffee with Sam Higby of First Ascent. We discuss the difference between good and bad instant coffee; light roasts vs. dark roasts (and what some dark roasts have in common with hot sauce or double IPAs); the brewing process & brewing at altitude; how to make great coffee on a budget; and more. TOPICS & TIMES: Sam’s background (5:44) First Ascent Coffee (10:09) History of instant coffee & what makes it good or bad (11:33) Light Roasts vs Dark Roasts (23:44) The roasting process (32:19) Q Graders vs Sommeliers (35:49) Hot sauce, hops, & dark roasts (38:42) Brewing at altitude (43:39) Grinding & Grinders (47:29) Extraction / grind size (52:43) Different brewing methods (52:43) How to: good coffee on a budget (1:03:33) What We’re Celebrating (1:11:16) RELATED LINKS: Blister Recommended Shop: Escape Route Become a Blister Member Pilot Roasters "Extraction Wheel" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.