Better Coffee Part 1

On this episode we begin a 2 part series all about coffee. We dive into the history of coffee, it’s global varieties, and the difference between specialty and commodity coffees.

Episode 146 of the The Better Show podcast, hosted by Darren Austin, March Rogers, Ian Mikutel, titled "Better Coffee Part 1" was published on August 21, 2020 and runs 79 minutes.

August 21, 2020 ·79m · The Better Show

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Summary

On this episode we begin a 2 part series all about coffee. We dive into the history of coffee, it’s global varieties, and the difference between specialty and commodity coffees.

Episode Description

Show Notes

8:05 —Ian answers the question why does coffee matter and why you might want to start exploring the world of coffee.
11:40 —The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd “waves” of coffee history.
12:05 — The connection between coffee and cultural histories across the world.
15:25 — The depth of the world of coffee and how it compares to the world of wine.
19:19 — March shares how he was first introduced to coffee and how he consumes it today. and
26:31 — Darren shares how he discovered espresso in anticipation of a trip to Italy.
31:19 — Darren recommends Zimbabwe coffee.
32:41 — Ian shares his journey of becoming passionate about coffee and shares how he was first introduced to coffee at the famous Espresso Vivace.
36:20 — What is commodity coffee and how does it differ from specialty coffee?
41:40 — Ian shares the source of his fascination with the world of coffee.
46:45 — What is the difference between the origin of coffee and its variety?
55:55 — Ian breaks down some of the best varieties of coffee.
1:08:30 — Different ways to process coffee.
1:12:46 — How coffee is graded and what does a coffee’s “grade” actually mean.