Better Coffee Part 1

Show Notes8:05 —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. and26:31 — 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.Mentions📖 Book: World Atlas of Coffee📺 Documentary: Barista📺 Documentary: Baristas📦 Product: Library of coffee aromas