In Search of the 'Best' Coffee Gear (& Ski Boots), Pt. 2: Sam Higby, First Ascent Coffee Roasters

Sam Higby, co-owner of First Ascent Coffee Roasters, joins Jonathan to talk pour overs, grinders, brewing at altitude, programmability, and more. Listen up, then let us know what your pick is for the best coffee-making setup out there. TOPICS & TIMES: Sam’s Coffee Background (4:03) Why Coffee Gear Conversations Matter (12:17) Brevilles, MoccaMasters, & 3rd-Wave Coffee (13:39) Pour Overs(21:12) Time Management & Bean Justice (28:00) Grinders & Price Points (38:48) The Curse of Good Coffee (46:11) Altitude & Pre-Infusion (52:31) Programmability: La Marzocco & Breville (57:09) Final Thoughts on JE's Coffee Future (1:03:18) RELATED LINKS Get the Blister x Fellows Artist Series Collab BLISTER Craft Collective BLISTER Open Mic Series CRAFTED ep. 19: Coffee Gear, Pt.1 GEAR:30: A Very Deep Dive on Coffee GEAR:30: Cody Townsend & Jonathan Talk Coffee YouTube: Cody & Jonathan Talk Coffee CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Podcast Bikes & Big Ideas Off the Couch GEAR:30 Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.