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The Coffee Podcast
by The Coffee Podcast
Are you a coffee lover? What if I told you there’s so much more to coffee than just enjoying the ritual and drinking it? What if I told you there’s a whole world to explore, and it all starts with looking beyond your cup? That’s what The Coffee Podcast sets out to do.In the first 20 or so episodes, we discussed how to brew better coffee, but now, 8 years in the making, we focus on People-Focused Coffee Talk. Join us in the conversation as we learn about history, science, art, and more through the lens of coffee!Please remember to subscribe to The Coffee Podcast and leave a review to let us
Episodes
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2025 Announcement
Happy new year!
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The Story of Specialty Coffee: Brewer
I wanted to title this episode "Final Hands" but it seemed strange—so I titled it "Brewer" because the final hands are the ones that brew the coffee. Still, I did not like it, but it is the best I've got!Britt Schermerhorn talks about what it means to have and hand off ownership at the end of…
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The Story of Specialty Coffee: Designer
Without a designer and packaging, how can a bag of specialty coffee tell the proper story?Patrick Lau shares his passion for packaging, design, and what it means to be pono. Patrick LauLinkedIn @ patricklausavorbrandsSavor Brands: Compost+Sabor Brands: Mobile AppSavor Brands: Pono...
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The Story of Specialty Coffee: Roaster
Roasting is more than a technical skill.Hara Kumaran tells his story and explains the way he thinks about roasting coffee with people in mind.Hara KumaranInstagram: @photokumaranMetric (where Hara roasts)MentionsCoffee Roasting Series Episode 1: Roasting BasicsSponsor Message: With our...
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The Story of Specialty Coffee: Importer
What does it take to get coffee into a country?In this episode we talk with Timothy Hill about what it means to be a part of The Story of Specialty Coffee as a Coffee Importer.Timothy HillInstagram: @timothybhillAtlantic Specialty Coffee BioThrowback Episode on The Coffee PodcastSponsor Message:...
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The Story of Specialty Coffee: Exporter
How does a coffee producer get their coffee out of the country?Last episode we talked with Benjamin Paz about being a coffee producer. In this episode we speak with Jose and Mariagracia Rivera about what it means to be coffee exporters.MariagraciaInstagram: @mariagracia.eJose RiveraInstagram:...
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The Story of Specialty Coffee: Producer
Where does the story of specialty coffee begin?In the first episode of our series titled "The Story of Specialty Coffee," we speak with coffee Honduran and award-winning coffee producer Benjamin Paz.Benjamin PazInstagram: @benjaminpazBeneficio San VicenteAtlas Coffee Importers Info SheetSponsor...
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Starbucks Sued Over 'Ethical' Claims
Starbucks is the world's largest coffee brand and the National Consumers League (NCL) is stepping in with a lawsuit aimed at its 'ethical' sourcing claims. We invited NCL CEO Sally Greenberg onto the show to explain the advocacy group’s justification for filing the suit.National Consumers...
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A Comeback Throwback
This episode is jam packed with surprises for our listeners. What else can I say without spoiling the whole thing?Happy new year!Send us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee PodcastSocial: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcastSubscribe to the The Coffee Podcast BrewsletterSubscribe >
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E183 | The Farmer-Roaster Relationship
Xavier Alexander's perspective on the dynamic between coffee farmer and roaster goes further than typical definitions of "direct trade." Metric's philosophy on coffee sourcing focuses on economic sustainability for both farmer and roaster.Resources and ReferencesMETRIC20% OFF Discount Code:...
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E182 | Scrappy Specialty
The story of Metric Coffee is compelling, inspirational, and challenges the status quo of the modern coffee company as they are “Guided by Quality, Radical Transparency and the Transformative Power of a Fair Price to Producers.” If you have had a cup of coffee from Metric you have tasted Metric’s...
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E181 | Rewarding Farmers and the Regenerative Society Foundation
Andrea Illy discusses how illycafé rewards coffee farmers annually through the Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award. We also get a look into critical topics in sustainability and how the Regenerative Society Foundation might play a role in a brighter future for all coffee people.Resources and...
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E180 | Andrea Illy and illycaffè
The Illy family has been in coffee chasing the same dream for 90 years. Andrea Illy shares family stories, lessons learned, and more in this episode.Resources and ReferencesillyRegenerative Society FoundationIlly Sustainability ProjectsGlobal Leader Forum Document — The gap between sustainability...
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E179 | Terraform
Propaganda tells the story of his incredibly artistic cold brew product Terraform Cold Brew.Contact PropInstagram @prophiphopReferencesIntro / Outro Tune — "I Like Me" from Terraform: The PossibilityTerraform Cold BrewTerraform Music & PoetrySponsor message: Use code COFFEEPODCAST for 20% off...
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E178 | It's Not Just Propaganda
While we terraform, let's learn about the soul behind Propaganda—where hip hop and coffee have a longtime mutual friend.Contact PropInstagram @prophiphopReferencesTerraform Cold BrewTerraform Music & PoetrySponsor message: Use code COFFEEPODCAST for 20% off Fiorenzato's AllGround All Purpose Home...
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E177 | Culture Matters to Coffee Farmers
"Not all of life is economic." Do all coffee producers want what researchers want?Contact KarlCheap Coffee Website — http://www.cheapcoffeebook.comKarl on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlwienholdReferencesThe Embedded Agroecology of Coffee Agroforestry: A Contextualized Review of...
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Brew Better Coffee
The fundamentals of brewing better coffee never get old.Beans — Buy gooder coffee. (Yes, "gooder" is me trying to be funny)Ratios — Get intuitive with ratios.Water — Don't you dare use your unfiltered faucet water.Our older episodes dive into these topics more, but even after ~8 years of this, I...
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E176 | Cheap Coffee
An interview with the author of the book titled Cheap Coffee, Karl Wienhold.Contact KarlCheap Coffee Website — http://www.cheapcoffeebook.comKarl on LinkedIn —...
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E175 | We Belong With Lucia Bawot: Part 2
The Coffee Podcast announces a new member and Lucia talks about some of the challenges of bringing We Belong to life.Contact Luciawww.luciabawot.comwww.instagram.com/luciabawotSponsor message: Get the most out of your specialty coffee with Third Wave Water. Use COFFEEPODCAST for 10% off your…
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E174 | We Belong With Lucia Bawot: Part 1
A beautiful book about Colombian women coffee producers is born from the fertile soil of a young coffee professional who rediscovers her coffee heritage.Contact Luciawww.luciabawot.comwww.instagram.com/luciabawotSponsor message: Get the most out of your specialty coffee with Third Wave Water. Use...
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E173 | Coffee Pickers with Marianella Baez Jost (Part II)
How important is coffee picking to Specialty Coffee?Resources and Links:Links re: MarianellaCafe Con Amor — https://www.cafeconamor-cr.com/Farmer's Project — https://www.farmersproject-cr.com/ Instagram @cafeconamor.crSponsor message: Get the most out of your specialty coffee with Third Wave…
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E172 | Coffee Pickers with Marianella Baez Jost (Part I)
Meet Coffee Producer Marianella Baez Jost and hear a raw and inspiring story about returning home to grow coffee.Resources and Links:Links re: MarianellaCafe Con Amor — https://www.cafeconamor-cr.com/Farmer's Project — https://www.farmersproject-cr.com/Instagram @cafeconamor.crSponsor message…
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E171 | Coffee Speak: Glocal & Dropping Bars
This is part II of speaking with guests from the SCA Expo in Boston 2022. We hear from speakers of Re:co like Noa Berger and a live recording from an event with Cxffeeblack and Bartholomew Jones.Sponsored by:Ground ControlSend us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee PodcastSocial: Instagram Threads...
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E170 | Spotlight: Ukraine
Ukrainian coffee professionals grapple with the realities of a brutal invasion by Russia by stepping up with their skills and helping their fellow Ukrainians.Julia put together a spreadsheet you can use as a portal to support humanitarian efforts on the ground here:...
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E169 | Coffee Speak: SCA Expo 2022 Part I
I found myself on a last-minute flight to Boston for the SCA Expo this year and I had two parts to my mission: first, host an open-mic style interview with any coffee loving person I could find and second, interview someone for our upcoming 2022 series! It was so nice to meet so many listeners of...
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E168 | Ristretto: And the next series is...
I know it has been a while, but you are in for a treat! A few announcements you won't want to miss.Send us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee PodcastSocial: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcastSubscribe to the The Coffee Podcast BrewsletterSubscribe >
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E167 | Spotlight: BBC Coffee Talk
Being on the radio is not like hosting a podcast, especially when there are callers from all over the UK calling in to ask all kinds of coffee (and non-coffee) questions. Talk about being in the hot seat at 4 in the morning. Join Jesse and BBC Radio 5 Live co-guest Paul Rooke as we cover what we...
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E166 | Sips With Celebs: WWE Superstar Cesaro
What does coffee and professional wrestling have in common? You'll have to listen to find out.Reach us at TheCoffeePodcast.comSend us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee PodcastSocial: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcastSubscribe to the The Coffee Podcast BrewsletterSubscribe >
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E165 | Coffee Science: The Gap Between Consumers and Scientists
What value is there if we pour resources into scientific research for coffee and don't connect the dots to the consumer? James Hoffmann believes there has been a long-standing gap that needs to be closed. That and more in this finale episode in the Coffee Science Series.Contact us at...
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Coffee Science Chat
A few words about this week's episode and what is coming next week.Contact us at TheCoffeePodcast.comSend us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee PodcastSocial: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcastSubscribe to the The Coffee Podcast BrewsletterSubscribe >
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E164 | Coffee Science: Better Coffee With Chemistry
Dr. Bill Ristenpart is the Founding Director of the Coffee Center at UC Davis in California. In this episode we learn about how to brew better coffee at home with the cutting edge in coffee brewing science. Get your notepad ready because we dive into some more complex chemistry terms in this...
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E163 | Coffee Science: Coffee and Your Senses
What is in my coffee on a molecular level? Why do I like certain coffees and not others? These are questions related to the scientific field of sensory science. Join us as we discuss what is in our cup and how it impacts our senses with guests and scientists Mackenzie Batali and Andrew Cotter of…
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E162 | Coffee Science: Data Accessibility and Digitalization
This episode is a one and one. One conversation about coffee data and the importance of accessibility and another on coffee data and digitalization.Reach us at TheCoffeePodcast.comSend us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee PodcastSocial: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcastSubscribe…
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E161 | Coffee Science: Collecting and Understanding Data
Part of the definition of the scientific method involves collecting data. But what is data and what is its role in the bigger picture of coffee science?Contact us at TheCoffeePodcast.comSend us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee PodcastSocial: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube:...
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E160 | Coffee Science: Where does coffee fit in a healthy diet?
Marisa Silver is a Registered Dietician in New York City. Coffee is a regular part of her discussions with clients and this episode shares some of her major pointers for how coffee might fit into your diet.Contact us at TheCoffeePodcast.comSend us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee PodcastSocial:...
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E159 | Coffee Science: I'm a Be-Liver
How important is your liver to your body? How important is coffee for your liver? In this episode, you may also become a believer when it comes to coffee, your liver, and your health.Contact us at TheCoffeePodcast.orgSend us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee PodcastSocial: Instagram Threads...
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E158 | Coffee Science: Health Science
Health claims for food things are at the center of many friendly arguments about what we should or should not consume. What does scientific research have to say about coffee and its impact on a coffee drinker's health?Contact us at TheCoffeePodcast.comSend us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee...
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E157 | Coffee Science: Fermentation
What is coffee fermentation and what role might it play in coffee science and low hanging fruit for producers? This and more with fermentation expert Lucia Solis of Luxia Coffee Solutions.Send us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee PodcastSocial: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube:...
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E156 | Coffee Science: Low Hanging Fruit
The cost of agricultural science is high and there is an urgency for solutions due to immediate challenges facing coffee producers worldwide. Learn about the "paradox in coffee" and how coffee research can offer more than long-term and high-cost solutions.Send us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee...
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E155 | Coffee Science: Wild Coffee
What is "wild coffee" and what role does it play in the bigger picture concerning coffee science and the future of coffee?Visit our website at TheCoffeePodcast.comSend us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee PodcastSocial: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcastSubscribe to the The Coffee...
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E154 | Coffee Science: Agronomist Says, "Let Farmers Choose"
What good is research without application? Join me as we talk with Emilia Umaña, an Agronomist at World Coffee Research. We dive into the topic of the seed sector and talk about her concerns and what she has learned to be the concerns of the coffee farmers around her.This episode is sponsored by...
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E153 | Coffee Science: Challenges in the Seed Sector
We like to say the phrase, "from seed to cup," but how often do we pause on the details of the seed sector? I've been doing this a while, and I can tell you the seed sector has not been a popular conversation in coffee. Scientific research in the seed sector plays a major role in the future of...
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E152 | Coffee Science: Agricultural Research & Development
We recently had a conversation with scientists in coffee about research generally. Now we dive into our first major topic, "Coffee Agricultural Research & Development" with World Coffee Research CEO Vern Long.This episode is sponsored by Crem, a Welbilt brand.Find out more about The Coffee…
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E151 | Coffee Science: Research
Last episode we discussed the question, "What is coffee science?" In this episode we dive into the fundamentals of research with Dr. Jennifer Ferreira and Dr. Jonathan Morris.This episode is sponsored by Ember. Use the code COFFEEPOD for 10% on their website at ember.comFind out more about The...
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E150 | Coffee Science: What is coffee science anyway?
Sure, we could jump into the conversation about sensory science or agricultural science, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. We need some context for the conversation. What is coffee science? What are some fundamental concepts we should get right before we jump into this 12-part series on…
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E149 | Spotlight: Phyllis Johnson and Anti-Racism in the Coffee Sector
Phyllis Johnson has overcome many obstacles in her life as a Black woman in the coffee sector. In this episode, she shares stories of her youth, her professional growth, and what she hopes for the future of the coffee sector as a whole with regard to racial equity.Send us a one-way text >Follow…
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E148 | Coffee Speak: Black Coffee
A conversation with black coffee professionals and enthusiasts regarding how racism plays out in the coffee sector. Send us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee PodcastSocial: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcastSubscribe to the The Coffee Podcast BrewsletterSubscribe >
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E147 | Coffee Speak: Coffee People and COVID-19
COVID-19 has had major implications for coffee people around the globe. This episode hands the microphone off to coffee people from Mexico, India, Slovakia, and the UK. Is there a way for coffee people to creatively overcome these unprecedented times?ReferencesProfessor Jonathan Morris: Books —...
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E146 | Coffee Crisis Series Finale
While, whether or not the finale of the current coffee price crisis has arrived, it is certain that the affects of an ongoing volatile coffee market are detrimental to the future of coffee. What are practical steps we can take as coffee people to ensure a better future for coffee people and…
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E145 | Price Crisis & Colombian Coffee Growers Federation
Is it possible to remove the human element from the Coffee Price Crisis discussion? CEO Roberto Velez of the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation has a strong belief on this topic. Join us as we learn what the crisis means for the federation and Colombian coffee growers.Send us a one-way text...
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Are you a coffee lover? What if I told you there’s so much more to coffee than just enjoying the ritual and drinking it? What if I told you there’s a whole world to explore, and it all starts with looking beyond your cup? That’s what The Coffee Podcast sets out to do.In the first 20 or so episodes, we discussed how to brew better coffee, but now, 8 years in the making, we focus on People-Focused Coffee Talk. Join us in the conversation as we learn about history, science, art, and more through the lens of coffee!Please remember to subscribe to The Coffee Podcast and leave a review to let us
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