Latest Roasters Podcast Episodes
Trident Coffee Roasters - Trident City Roast
You Don't Know Beans - February 23, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week, we taste test Trident Coffee's signature city roast, "Trident," sourced from Brazil Carmo de Minas. Also this week, Dan tells an incomplete story about a Man In A Can, what cocks have to do with pubs, and Allaya questions the science of whether or not monkeys like Marvin Gaye. Music ...
Farm Gate to Table - Stephen Hurst, Mercanta Coffee
You Don't Know Beans - January 19, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week, we welcome Stephen Hurst, founder of Mercanta, a UK-based company supplying roasters the world over with the highest quality specialty green coffee beans. Join us as Stephen talks to us about fair business practices, climate change, improving farming practices, and COVID, and how thes...
Little Cat Coffee and Animal Haven with Shannon Kirkman and Andrew Richter
You Don't Know Beans - December 23, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsCoffee and pets. These are arguably two of the most important and influential elements that helped us through the pandemic. This week, Shannon Kirkman from Animal Haven Shelter and Andrew Richter from Gotham Coffee Roasters join us as we discuss animal adoption, expertly roasted coffee, and how...
7 Coffee Roasters Roaster's Choice
You Don't Know Beans - December 07, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week, we try a truly cerebral coffee that is the Roaster's Choice blend from 7 Coffee Roasters. What do Hendrix, Cobain, and Stravinsky have in common? Try this coffee, and have a synesthesic moment. And speaking of musicians, what's up with Josef Hayden's head? Find this week's coffee at...
Gateway Coffees
You Don't Know Beans - November 23, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAre you new to the wonderful world of coffee, or want to take your coffee drinking to the next level, but are on a budget? Don't let sticker shock send you back to instant coffee, because there IS a middle ground. This week, we talk about the gateway coffees of Trader Joe's; the coffees that don...
The Future Price of Coffee
New Wave Coffee - November 09, 2021 04:01 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsRecent years have seen a spike in the retail price for coffee paid by consumers in their local stores and cafes. But, despite that, the price farmers get paid for coffee hasn’t meaningfully changed in four decades. Coffee farmers are at the whim of a complex global commodities exchang...
The Future of Independent Cafes
New Wave Coffee - November 02, 2021 02:51 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsOwning a small business is hard. Like, really, really hard. The last two years have made it almost impossible. Even before COVID upended the independent cafe model and turned all our coffee shops into sidewalk cafes and mini bodegas, coffee businesses have had to get creative to conti...
Diablo by Ladro Roasting
You Don't Know Beans - October 28, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week, we sample a dark roast offering from Ladro Roasting called Diablo. Diablo seems to come up a lot with coffees. Also, Dan recalls his best Dante's Inferno experience, we all agree the current level of Guinness World Records is lame, and the unfortunate design flaws of the adorable koal...
The Future of Farms and Climate Change
New Wave Coffee - October 26, 2021 03:18 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsAlmost all of the carbon footprint in your morning cup of coffee is created after it leaves the farm, and yet farmers are the ones experiencing outsized, immediate impacts of carbon related climate change. Sustainability experts, coffee farmers and climate researchers weigh in on wher...
Fiore French Roast
You Don't Know Beans - October 12, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome to a new season of You Don't Know Beans! If you placed bets on us messing up our first season two episode, guess what? You'd be a winner! This week's selection comes from Fiore Organic Roasting company, and is a dark, sweet and mysterious offering. Also, poultry bosses in Queens (No, lik...
The Future of Coffee Technology
New Wave Coffee - October 11, 2021 15:28 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIn the coffee industry, we associate quality with craft, and craft almost always means manual, handmade, and low tech. However, some cafe owners and coffee professionals are discovering that manual and handmade can mean inconsistency, inefficiency and inability to scale. In an industr...
The Future of Flavor
New Wave Coffee - October 01, 2021 21:20 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsPerhaps the most controversial topic in all of modern coffee, we dive deep into the question of flavor and ask the questions we’ve all been wondering - Who gets to decide what tastes good? Why does it seem that so many cafes are suddenly serving coffee that only appeals to a certain p...
Klatch Coffee, Blue Thunder Blend
You Don't Know Beans - August 25, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week, we sample Blue Thunder Blend, by Klatch Coffee, a bold, dark, and full-bodied offering. Also, rampaging Corsican beach cows, unsociable chimpanzees, and stoned reindeer. PLEASE SEND US YOUR COFFEE SUGGESTIONS (contact info below)! Today's coffee was distributed by BeanBox. Music thi...
Fundamental Coffee Co., Colombia Cattleya Excelso
You Don't Know Beans - August 17, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week, we sample Colombia Cattleya Exelso, a medium-dark roast coffee by Fundamental Coffee Co. Also, Dan rants on a Guy Fieri creation, and Allaya expresses her hang-ups regarding certain adjectives used in copy writing. A new adverb is born. You can find Colombia Cattleya Exelso here. S...
Request Line Blend
You Don't Know Beans - July 23, 2021 17:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week, we sample Broadcast Coffee Roasters offering, "Request Line Blend." Also, the show gets a new caterpillar, Melissa approves of Broadcast's copywriters, Allaya tries lemon in her espresso, and Dan...Dan went there. Special thanks to: Bean Box Broadcast Coffee Roasters Music this w...
Deciphering Bach's Coffee Cantata With Dr. Georgia Newlin
You Don't Know Beans - June 24, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe more things change, the more things stay the same. We discover this week that this old adage also applies to coffee, as we delve into the rebellious 18th Century coffee culture, and how Bach preserved it with all of today's familiar tropes in his beloved Coffee Cantata. Whether you're a coff...
Bearded Lady Blend
You Don't Know Beans - June 17, 2021 03:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week, we try Bearded Lady Blend, a smoky dark roast by Longshoreman's Daughter Coffee Roaster. Also in this episode: Philosophical discussions about Florida, and coffee as commentary on non-representational art; Allaya tries a coffee and tonic drink. Special thanks to Bean Box Music this ...
Amy Wallace: Native Coffee Traders
You Don't Know Beans - June 09, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsMaster Coffee Roaster, Amy Wallace from Native Coffee Traders joins us this week as we talk about Native American culture, coffee roasting for the greater good, and some damn good coffee. Check out and buy Amy's fantastic ultra-fresh blends at https://nativecoffeetraders.com/ , or give them a c...
Pano Blend
You Don't Know Beans - June 02, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsToday, we sample Seven Coffee's Pano Blend, a true global collaboration of beans and flavors while discussing the age old question: How far would you go to avoid a meeting? Music and sound this week: KK Technopop Remix, written by Kazumi Totaka, remixed by Innovation/AC3 Productions Clip from...
Pano Blend
You Don't Know Beans - June 02, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsToday, we sample Seven Coffee's Pano Blend, a true global collaboration of beans and flavors while discussing the age old question: How far would you go to avoid a meeting? Music and sound this week: KK Technopop Remix, written by Kazumi Totaka, remixed by Innovation/AC3 Productions Clip from...
May the Fourth Be With You: Star Wars and Coffee Culture
You Don't Know Beans - May 04, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsJust a bunch of geeks discussing coffee and how it pertains to the Star Wars Universe. Just a light hearted discussion about science, pop culture, and coffee. Coffee this week: Cloud City Roasters, "El Diablo" Trader Joe's "Joe's Dark" Music this week: "Cantina Band" by John Williams , perfo...
Special Guest: Carlos Aguilar of Mestizo Coffee
You Don't Know Beans - April 29, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBlogger, musician, and coffee entrepreneur Carlos Aguilar joins our conversation this week as we chat about excellence in Mexican coffee, brand marketing and identity, and how it relates to Mexican American culture and identity. Check out these links: Mestizo Coffee - Order Carlos' coffee here...
Special Guest: Simon Springer
You Don't Know Beans - April 23, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsEver wonder what it's like to start a coffee business? Why your beans are so greasy? Is coffee good for your health? What does qualify beans as "dark" roast, anyway? Join us as coffee expert, Simon Springer (formerly of The Roaster's Collective) talks about his experiences in the coffee industry...
Tony's Coffee French Royale
You Don't Know Beans - April 08, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week's coffee is French Royale, by Tony's Coffee, a dark, French roast. Tony's Coffee is the recipient of Roast Magazine's Roaster of the Year award for 2021, and has a couple of You Don't Know Beans' favorites, to include Espresso Noir. How will this selection measure up? Listen and join ...
YDKB Passover Supplemental: How Joseph Jacobs Saved Passover
You Don't Know Beans - March 30, 2021 04:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe're taking a break from our usual review format this week to share a little bit of coffee history with you. If you ever wondered how coffee contributed to Passover observance, let's take a step back in time and find out! This supplemental was written and produced by Allaya Fleischer, drawing...
Rose Line Coffee, Neptune Blend
You Don't Know Beans - March 24, 2021 16:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week's selection is Neptune Blend, a dark roast coming to us from Rose Line Coffee. We currently have no sponsors. If you'd like to send a coffee our way, send us an email at [email protected]! If you just like the show, please share! And, if you can swing it...um...please...
Cloud City Coffee Roasters, El Diablo
You Don't Know Beans - March 19, 2021 01:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsCloud City Coffee Roasting Company brings us this week's coffee for discussion: El Diablo, a dark roasted, Cuban-inspired coffee. We'll pull the shots and size it up, you decide if it's the right coffee for you! We currently have no sponsors. If you'd like to send a coffee our way, send us an e...
Episode 20 Coffee with Jackie
Meet Me for Coffee - July 09, 2018 13:00 - 57 minutesOn this episode of Meet Me for Coffee, I hangout and chat with my friend Jackie at Molinari's Caffe here in Napa. We chat about our friendship, our kids and their family's prompting to be missionaries in Mexico. The episode was recorded about 9 days before they completely pack up their bags and...
Coffee with Mario
Meet Me for Coffee - March 22, 2018 07:00 - 38 minutesI meet with Mario Piombo, co-founder/owner of Aperature Media and Design here in Napa, CA. We are having coffee at one of our favorite coffeeshops, Molinari Caffe on Brown Street, I hope you enjoy our conversation about how and why he started his company with his twin brother, living in napa, pr...
Episode 18 - Coffee with Derek
Meet Me for Coffee - July 12, 2017 23:16 - 56 minutesThis week on Meet Me for Coffee , I hang out with Derek Bromley, the owner of OHM Coffee Roasters, which is a mobile coffee truck here in the Napa Valley. We talked and drank OHM coffee, both hot and a cold brew at JAX diner. It was one of the most enjoyable conversations I have had with a new f...
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