Tasting Notes: Normal people, extraordinary coffee.
78 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsTasting notes is a very simple coffee podcast from The United States of Coffee. The world is full of awesome coffees, but a lot of times they are presented in inaccessible ways. Tasting notes aims to review incredible coffees in a way that everybody can understand, while adding bits of information that will help people understand and appreciate coffee more. Tasting notes is produced by The United States of Coffee.
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Episodes
028 - LA Recap - Go Get Em Tiger
April 29, 2019 10:49 - 11 minutes - 16 MBAaron & Matt discuss his recent trip to LA and the sip on some GGET Miguel Sanchez brew among other things. Buy their coffee here: https://gget.com/coffee
027 - 2019 Coffee Expo Recap
April 23, 2019 12:45 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBMatt & Aaron sit down and discuss their time at the Specialty Coffee Association Expo.
026 - Roaster Interview - Josh Lindstrom - Fika Coffee
April 19, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBMatt talks with Roaster Josh Lindstrom of Fika Coffee - You can check out their shop or buy their coffee online here: https://fikacoffee.com/ get 50% off coffee here: https://www.drinktrade.com/ use code word 'mattjnovak'
025 - Modcup - Colombia Caicedonia Rigoberto Herrera
April 18, 2019 14:46 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBMatt is joined by regular guest Mike Tria to discuss Modcup's new Colombian offering! They sip on the natural Colombian - availible here: https://modcup.com/product/colombia-caicedonia-rigoberto-herrera-xo-natural-direct-trade/ and talk a bit about the darker roast, why its tasty and when it might be best to drink this delicious brew. Sign up for email updates at StatesofCoffee.com or use codeword mattjnovak at Drinktrade.com for 50% off your first bag of coffee!
024 - Roaster Interview - Nate Young - King State
April 12, 2019 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBMatt talks with Nate Young of King State (https://king-state.com/) in Tampa Florida. They talk about how KS got their start, where they're at now, and what is to come including a soon to be opened cafe.
023 - Miami Coffee Shops - Panther Coffee - El Floripondio - Bolivia
April 09, 2019 15:17 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBMatt & Aaron talk about his recent trip to Miami and the coffee scene down there. He hits up All Day Mia (http://www.alldaymia.com/) and Panther Coffee (https://www.panthercoffee.com/) They drink a tasty Single-O from Panther and talk about plans for the Specialty Coffee Expo Check out the updates United States of Coffee site at http://statesofcoffee.com/ visit DrinkTrade.com and use code word mattjnovak for 50% off your first bag of coffee!
022 - Coffee Professional Interview - Todd Purse - Brandywine Coffee Roasters
April 05, 2019 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBMatt talks with Todd Purse the Creative Director of Brandywine Coffee Roasters. Matt and Todd talk about the creative process, how coffee influences art, how Brandywine is making it happen down in Delaware and how he got involved in the coffee world to begin with. There is some talk about robots. Todd's Recommendations: Cirque - https://www.cirquecoffee.com/ Methodical - https://methodicalcoffee.com/ Onyx - https://onyxcoffeelab.com/
021 - Roaster Interview: Andrea Allen - Onyx Coffee Lab
April 02, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBMatt talks with Andrea Allen of the very popular Mid-west coffee roastery Onyx Coffee Lab. Andrea shares her decade long journey through coffee, leaving behind a love of sugary drinks in favor of espresso and some really cool insights on La Palma y El Tucan, why some coffee costs so much money, and where things are going in the future. Additionally she shares her three cafe recommendations: Go Get Em Tiger - Los Angleles, CA - https://gget.com/ Archetype Coffee - Omaha, NE - https://drink...
020 - Brandywine Coffee Roasters - La Palma y El Tucan Lactic Gesha!!
March 29, 2019 18:24 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBMatt talks about the coffee process and then totally drools over this very rare, tasty coffee. There's a lot of talk about processing, both natural and washed, a little bit about saurkraut and of course the farm La Palma y El Tucan. LINKS: Statesofcoffee.com drinktrade.com - code word mattjnovak https://www.brandywinecoffeeroasters.com/ http://lapalmayeltucan.com/site/
019 - Roaster Interview: Sean Tobin - Vessel Coffee Roasters
March 25, 2019 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBMatt talks with Vessel Coffee Roasters owner Sean Tobin. The two talk about community, a little bit about running and a lot about the impending fourth wave of coffee. Check out Sean's company at https://vesselroasters.com/
018 - Verve - Honduras Leoncini Castellon
March 22, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.22 MBMatt is joined by Doug to drink some Verve Coffee Roasters coffee. They enjoy it, talk a little bit about roast color and mouthfeel, Woot! BUY THIS COFFEE: https://www.vervecoffee.com/collections/single-origin/products/leonicio-castellon This coffee can also be purchased at drinktrade.com use code mattjnovak for 50% off your first bag of coffee
017 - ATL Coffee Scene + 3 Hearts Roastery - Rwanda
March 21, 2019 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBMatt & Aaron catch up about Aaron's travels to Atlanta and some tasty treats he brought back as well as sip on a Rwanda roast from 3 hearts Roastery. They also chat about some cafes like Brother moto and East Pole Coffee. BUY COFFEE: https://threeheartcoffee.com/current-offerings/j7pt8mboc2w77l62p9kgks6i7jyr4e
016 - Slate - Ethiopia Chelchele
March 20, 2019 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MBMatt Flies solo & discusses Slate's roast of an Ethiopian natural Chelchele. He also touches on making an effort to increase transparency and consistency with brew method for the podcast and fanboys out a little bit about Slate. BUY THIS COFFEE: https://slatecoffee.com/product/ethiopia-chelchele/
015 - Velo - Washed Honduras - Women Producers - 4 dummies tell bad jokes
March 18, 2019 11:01 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBMatt is joined by friends Dan & Doug along with podcast regular Mike Tria. The four goof off for a while, taste some coffee and chat about Velo Roasters, Gender equality and New Jersey Diners. Buy the coffee here: https://www.velocoffee.com/coffee/blue-label-coffee-name-country-of-origin-1-htt53 Sign up for email updates: StatesofCoffee.com
014 - Velo - Washed Ethiopia
March 16, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.13 MBMatt & Mike tackle another Velo coffee! This bean comes from Ethiopia and is pretty wild - we discuss a bit about Velo and their sweet little tasting tins and even go into cleaning your grinder a little bit with Urnex grinder cleaner. Buy Coffee Here: https://www.velocoffee.com/coffee/bxncfg68egx2tr4b8m790emwo4splv-8h35e-wjnrx
013 - Velo - Kenyan-Kangema
March 15, 2019 15:30 - 6 minutes - 6.34 MBMatt & Mike talk about Velo Coffee Roasters Kenyan Coffee. They discuss tomato flavors including its soup version and this awesome coffee. BUY THIS COFFEE HERE: https://www.velocoffee.com/coffee/los-robles-apxfx-rksad Sign up for States of Coffee Emails: StatesofCoffee.com
012 - Counter-Culture - Burundi Processing Set
March 12, 2019 17:55 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBAlex Joins Matt on a special cupping episode of Tasting Notes digging into Counter Culture's Burundi Processing set we talk about all three coffees, guess which is which and mess around with the idea that we know what we're doing! Buy the set here: https://counterculturecoffee.com/shop/coffee/buziraguhindwa-processing-set buy the book we talk about here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.co Sign up for USoC emails here: StatesofCoffee DrinkTrade.com + code mattjnovak for 50% off your first ...
011 - Greater Goods - Huehuetenango + a few thoughts on the Austin Tx Coffee Scene
March 09, 2019 16:49 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBAaron finally joins the podcast! Matt mocks him for his brewing style and they chat briefly about Austin Texas and its coffee scene
010 - Unmentionable Coffee + Coffee Branding Sorcery
March 08, 2019 11:25 - 7 minutes - 7.22 MBMike Tria is back with Matt and they found a coffee the can't recommend! That's it, we've found a coffee we couldn't recommend and we rolled with it - many thoughts on what good marketing and sneaky branding can do and might have decided we should be doing blind tastings moving forward. Probably not going to happen! Sign up for website updates at StatesofCoffee.com
009 - Vessel - Guatamala Huehuetenago
March 07, 2019 18:26 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBMike Tria Joins Matt to talk about some Vessel beans! Dan Folgado drops in for a hot second. MUCH SLURPING. We talk about how we don't talk about essential oils. We also talk about how long to leave your coffee before its no good. • Vessel Beans - https://vesselroasters.com/ • Dan Folgado Music - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Aq62f21p4niQnsbTP2Lm6?si=btjbmDcSS264EUXtjDteAQ
008 - Roaster Interview: Jonathan Jarrow - Harbinger Coffee
March 02, 2019 19:55 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBMatt talks with Jonathan Jarrow of Harbinger Coffee. They discuss hospitality, LA coffee scene, starting a small business in a non-coffee town and what makes a cafe visit great. Check out Jonathan's shops in Fort Collins, CO. or online at https://harbingercoffee.com/ Drink Trade direct link: http://trdcfe.me/mattjnovak
007 - Dapper & Wise - Ethiopia Shantawene Natural
March 01, 2019 17:18 - 4 minutes - 4.27 MBMatt's flying solo, talking about boozey fruits and this mighty tasty Ethiopian coffee roasted by Dapper & Wise - additionally talking about the nifty coffee canister that Fellow now makes. COFFEE: https://dapperandwise.com/collections/all CANISTER: https://fellowproducts.com/atmos/
006 - Sey - Nelson Ramirez
March 01, 2019 17:14 - 7 minutes - 6.52 MBMatt is joined by friend Mike Tria to discuss Sey's Nelson Ramirez Roast. We talk a little bit about Brooklyn and the fellow kettle also - you can buy this coffee at: https://www.seycoffee.com/products/nelson-ramirez-cup-of-excellence/ and you can sign up for United States of Coffee updates at statesofcoffee.com additionally we talked a bit about the cup of Excellence you can find more info at: https://allianceforcoffeeexcellence.org/ The fellow kettle can be found at: https://fellowproduct...
005 - Harbinger - Colombia Cauca
March 01, 2019 17:11 - 6 minutes - 5.98 MBMatt is joined by friend Mike Tria to discuss Harbinger's Colombian Cauca. There's some slurping - you can buy this coffee at: https://harbingercoffee.com/product/colombia-cauca/ and you can sign up for United States of Coffee updates at statesofcoffee.com
004 - Boxcar Muchagara-AA w/ Alex & Doug
February 28, 2019 20:16 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MBMatt sits down with workmates Alex and Doug to sip on another Boxcar roast and also talk about pizza boxes as coffee filters. - If you're not in Boulder go to www.boxcarcoffeeroasters.com to buy tastes coffee seeds. Head to Statesofcoffee.com to sign up to be notified when we launch our cafe listings. Also in the pod's opinion, the best way to buy filters is through Prima Coffee here: https://prima-coffee.com/equipment/hario/vcf-02-100w
003 - Boxcar - Finca Maputo
February 28, 2019 20:13 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBMatt sits down with a fiery cup of coffee from Boxcar Roasters in Boulder Colorado - Also discusses the trials and tribulations of traveling through TSA with many many bags of coffee - If you're not in Boulder go to www.boxcarcoffeeroasters.com to buy tastes coffee seeds. Head to Statesofcoffee.com to sign up to be notified when we launch our cafe listings.
002 - Devocion - Wild Forest
February 28, 2019 16:19 - 6 minutes - 8.8 MBMatt tackles a bag of Wild Forest roast from Brooklyn based coffee company, Devocion. Visit the shop in Brooklyn or Manhattan or buy online here: https://www.devocion.com/
001 - Flat Track - Yirgacheffe
February 28, 2019 14:26 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MBSign up for updates of The United States of Coffee at statesofcoffee.com // Visit Flat Track Roasters in Austin Texas or at https://flattrackcoffee.com/