Can You Master Coffee in One Year?

Send us Fan Mail I recently started questioning whether mastering coffee in a year is even possible, but I've decided to push forward with this ambitious challenge anyway. In this episode, I open up about my goal to reach a level where I can grab any bag of coffee—light, medium, or dark roast, washed, natural, or anaerobic—and nail the perfect brew within two or three tries. I'm talking about understanding water chemistry, exploring the science behind cold brew, testing the limits of AeroPress, trusting my palate over refractometers, and diving deep into questions that most coffee enthusiasts gloss over. But this isn't just about technical mastery. I'm documenting my struggles, victories, and aha moments throughout this journey because I want to share what truly works—not just for me, but for you too. I'll be challenging conventional wisdom, questioning why we follow certain brewing methods, and pushing past my comfort zone to extract the absolute best from every cup of coffee. You'll learn about my approach to deliberate experimentation, how I'm simplifying my setup to focus on the coffee itself rather than gear accumulation, and why I believe slowing down and staying present with each brew is the key to real improvement. This is about going deeper than surface-level knowledge and discovering what mastery really means in the world of coffee. Support the show Go deeper than the episode, in the newsletter: https://itsmellsbetterthanittaste.com For tips, tricks and still trying to figure it out: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-beans For good tasty coffee, check us out at: everydaybeans.com