CoffeeGeek Podcast 012 - Emails Answered, Part 1 of 3 Part Ken Davids Interview

Show Notes Opinion / Editorial - Hines Public Market Coffee - closing? Not closing? Wolf! - KitchenAid Proline Grinder controversy followup. Emails: - Murky Coffee not offering espresso blends for sale? (update: apparently not - maybe Nick will answer why); wants to know what beans are "espresso" and what are "coffee". Mark explains all. - What is the difference between steam driven and pump driven espresso machines. - What coffee brewers brew coffee at proper temperatures. Answer, not many, but Mark mentions some specifics, including the Capresso MT500, the Capresso CoffeeTec, and the Technivorm coffee maker. - What is the proper way to drink espresso. Mark mentions Chris Tacy's segment in the Portafilter Podcast; discusses that there is not just one proper way to drink espresso. Interview with Ken Davids - Discussion about Ken's early involvement in the business of coffee - Discussion about Ken's books, Coffee, a Guide to Buying, Brewing and Enjoying, and Espresso: Ultimate Coffee, and Home Coffee Roasting. - Discussion about Ken's favourite roasters and coffee blends. Two more interviews from Ken coming down the road.