Nothing to Hide: Where Does Processing End and Flavoring Begin?

Alan sits down with coffee producer and biochemist Andres Martinez and importer Lucas Cuadros to learn how Colombian coffee processing is evolving, including innovations in co-fermentation and the importance of transparency in sourcing. Perfect for coffee enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.In the ever-evolving world of coffee, understanding the nuances of coffee processing is crucial for both producers and consumers. Recently, I had an enlightening conversation with experts from Colombia, including Alan from Perk, Lucas Cuadros from Unlimited Coffee, and Andres Martinez, a biochemical engineer specializing in coffee processing. Together, we explored the intricacies of processing and the future of Colombian coffee.

Join Andrew, Alan and Philip as they invite Demilson, owner of Legender Coffee in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. We discuss his origins in the coffee industry, get more clarity and information on our staple Legender Especial, and discuss the meaning and importance (or not) of the term single origin.

Join the team as we discuss the story of Perc wonder kid and manager extraordinaire, Jesh. We'll dive into some of our yummy recipes and learn a little bit about our new shop in Grant Park.

Join Andrew, Alan, Philip, and the evil genius behind PERC's branding and graphic design - Braddy the Baddy! Together we explore the history of Perc's branding and then dive into this year's Holiday Blend packaging in detail.

Andrew, Alan and Philip discuss the newest member of the Perc Coffee family: Darrrk. We discuss why dark roast now? What is a dark roast? And of course share some brewing recommendations.

Alan, Philip and Andrew reflect back on Aeropress-inspired nostalgia, discuss their thoughts on the new Aeropress XL and hand out some recommendations on techniques to try out on your Aeropress. If you haven't already, the pick up your own at our website or direct from the manufacturer: https://perccoffee.com/products/aeropress-xl https://aeropress.com/products/aeropress-coffee-maker-xl

PERC's Wholesale Manager, Alyssa Bell, joins us as we discuss the importance of the wholesale piece of the coffee puzzle as we return to one of our milder coffees - Colombia el Tambo. Get your own el Tambo here: https://perccoffee.com/products/colombia

Join Andrew, Philip and Alan as they discuss the Mexico Pocitos and nerd out on both the art & science of brewing a cup of coffee to your desired taste - especially with this yummy coffee that showcases an excellent range from strawberry/cherry to spicy nutmeg. We hope you can use the tips to find your way to an excellent cup! https://perccoffee.com/products/mexico-pocitos

PERC's Operations Director, Taylor Kimball, joins us as we discuss the sourcing process at PERC through the lens of one of our seasonal coffees - Sidra Genius.

One of our own baristas and Quality Assurance Manager, Addison joins us to discuss the barista competitions and their personal competition coffee from this season, the Ethiopia Dimtu! Addison shares their personal coffee journey, including their recent experiences at the SCA Coffee Championships. Alan and Addison give their personal recommendations for how to best brew a lovely cup of Dimtu, so if you're interested in trying this one out, head to the website and grab a bag: https://perccoffee.com/products/ethiopia?_pos=1&_psq=dimtu&_ss=e&_v=1.0