How I'll Know When I've Mastered Coffee
from Everyday Beans Podcast - Mostly About Coffee and Other Stuff Hosted by Oaks, the coffee guy
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive deep into what it actually means to master coffee and how I'll know when I've achieved it. I break down the four specific benchmarks I've set for myself in this year-long journey: brewing a great cup in three pours or less while understanding exactly why it works, identifying roast levels purely by taste without any gadgets, intentionally shifting a coffee's flavor profile to bring out characteristics I want, and most importantly, clearly showing you what actually matters when brewing coffee. I share my philosophy on testing everything from filters and water to different brewers and accessories, all while maintaining a critical and objective approach. I also take a moment to acknowledge that I wouldn't be on this path without the community that's been watching, listening, and challenging me to go deeper. By listening to this episode, you'll learn what true coffee mastery looks like from a roaster's perspective and understand the specific goals that will guide my experimentation throughout this challenge. You'll also gain insight into how deliberate testing and documentation can help cut through the noise of endless coffee gear and techniques. 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
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive deep into what it actually means to master coffee and how I'll know when I've achieved it. I break down the four specific benchmarks I've set for myself in this year-long journey: brewing a great cup in three pours or less while understanding exactly why it works, identifying roast levels purely by taste without any gadgets, intentionally shifting a coffee's flavor profile to bring out characteristics I want, and most importantly, clearly showing you w...
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- 0:00 Intro
- 0:57 Goal #1: Brewing Great Coffee in Three Pours or Less
- 2:16 Goal #2: Identifying Roast Levels by Taste Alone
- 5:12 Goal #3: Intentionally Shifting Coffee's Flavor Profile
- 8:48 Acknowledging the Community's Role in This Journey
- 11:05 Goal #4: Showing People What Actually Matters in Coffee Brewing
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