016 - Specialty Coffee

The evolution of coffee has been coming at us in waves. In a simple sense, the three waves of coffee represent how accessible or appreciated coffee has been at certain points in time. The first wave represents the shift from novelty to commodity, the second wave represents the shift from commodity to culture, and the third wave represents the shift from culture to consumer awareness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our very first unboxing we explore the Technivorm Moccamaster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From creamer to frothed milk, dairy has been a constant companion of coffee. Numerous alternatives have come on the scene to challenge diary's dominance in the market. We discuss the pros and cons of alternative milk offerings coupled with a blind taste test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with Joel Eastlick from the Eastlick Coffee Company to talk about importing, inspiration, and pursuing dreams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you even been stumped by what to order in a coffee shop because you just didn't understand the menu? We talk through all of the those interesting Italian names so you can explore something new the next time you step up to order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a break from coffee to indulge in another of our favorite liquids - sparkling water. We deep dive on the different characteristics of this carbonated wonder while conducting a blind taste test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with Ragged Coffee Roasters in Lutz, Florida to talk about their roasting origins in New Hampshire, branding, and Snapchilled coffee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's nothing quite like having that perfect coffee experience when you're exploring new places! We talk through past coffee tourism memories and tips for finding great coffee locations on your next adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down to talk about Onyx Coffee Lab with enthusiast Aaron Rolston. Aaron is the creative force behind Studio Mesa (studiomesa.co) who talks passionately about the meaningful difference and emotional alignment in design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the high energy deep dive on caffeine you didn't know you needed! What does it do to your body? How much is too much?? Bounce off the walls with us in this super charged conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.