Degenerates Drinking Coffee

Recap of the Specialty Coffee Expo, including discussions about Third Wave Water mineral packets, the UFO Dripper, Sibarist B3 Hybrid filter papers, and more.

A look at the DiFluid Microbalance, with emphasis on quantitative measures in filter brewing

A review of the Ceado Hoop, as well as a discussion about extraction theory and how it applies to no-bypass brewing

A discussion about the pros and cons of the brewing with the Aeropress, using the the original and inverted methods.

The history and design of the Chemex, as well best brewing practices associated with this classic brewing device

Fellow Stagg XF: who makes it, what does it come with, how should we brew with it, is it worth it?

What is the LilyDrip?

A straightforward review of the Japanese Ceramic Filter

Variables associated with the quality and mineral composition of water and how they influence extraction and our sensory experience of brewed coffee

The history, design, perceived strengths, and apparent weaknesses of this brewing apparatus

Questionable selection methods practiced by the NSSF, regarding the annual Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show. This episode covers how "industry-relevant" businesses are prevented from benefiting from this event.

When to use the bypass method in your daily coffee brewing routine

Useful set of criteria to improve your kettle selection process and brewing experience

Background, design, and performance of the Graycano dripper, as well as the Sibarist FAST filter papers

All of your questions, answered

Comparing natural and bleached coffee filter papers, as well as discussing the growing trend of single-dose coffee storage

How to make your own nitro cold brew, identify the best coffee options for your cold brew, cost-benefit analysis of a nitro cold brew setup, as well as some questions about caffeine

How oxidation can influence roasted coffee, when freezing whole beans may be appropriate, and methods to achieve the best results, using this long-term storage technique.

How to make a great cup of iced coffee, using a 1:10:6 ratio, using the Clever Dripper

A review of the Fellow Shimmy, in addition to an explanation of how grind consistency and particle size influence the extraction process

An introduction to manual espresso with the Flair Pro 2

A review of three Trader Joe's cold brew products, as well as a discussion about the growing need for further research in the market of canned, cold brew coffee

How does a wine aerator work and how does it benefit wine? Do these principles apply to coffee? This episode will examine the effects of aeration on filter coffee and how oxidation influences taste and smell.

A discussion about agitation as a variable in extraction, as well as a review of a unique pour over coffee tool

An exploration of the different movements in coffee culture, as well as the possibility of a new wave occuring in the present or future

A brief history of Hario and their invention of the V60, different variations of this brewer, and the foundations for brewing with it

Identifying the foundational variables of extraction and how to manipulate them to achieve your ideal cup of coffee

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