Latest Specialty coffee Podcast Episodes
#61: Coffee Fermentation Review with Ashley Rodriguez of Boss Barista
Making Coffee with Lucia Solis - April 22, 2024 21:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsRESOURCES Inquiries about coffee samples or future Fermentation Training Camps: [email protected] Boss Barista Substack Boss Barista Podcast Support the show on Patreon to join our live Discord hangouts, and get access to research papers, transcripts and videos. And if you don't w...
A Cup of Savina Giachgia: Stories from the Coffee World"
I'M NOT A BARISTA: Voices of the Coffee World - February 03, 2024 19:11 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHello and a very warm welcome to all our listeners out there! You're tuning into the 'I'M NOT A BARISTA' podcast, and today marks the beginning of our exhilarating 2024 journey together. As we sip our first cups of coffee in this new year, we're thrilled to bring you stories that brew inspiratio...
#60: Thermoshock, Where Does Citrus Flavor Come From & How To Find Your Fermentation Soulmate
Making Coffee with Lucia Solis - December 15, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsIn this listener Q&A episode we talk about: How to use Thermoshock Does drying pull sugar out of the seed? What labels are important on a coffee bag? How do I prepare my coffee? How to know if you've hit "The One" on a fermentation trial How do citrus flavors get into coffee? How did a c...
#59: What's Altitude Got To Do With It? Microbes & Meters Above Sea Level
Making Coffee with Lucia Solis - November 21, 2023 03:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsIn this new episode I talk about: A review of how dry process and wet process are different how microbes get into our fermentations What I look for in a coffee label, 4 key elements how I’ve changed my mind about descriptive processing labels studies showing contradictory results when they ...
#58: Direct Trade & Other Misleading Labels w/ Natali from Nachteulen Coffee
Making Coffee with Lucia Solis - October 05, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsIn this new episode with Natali we talk about: Growing up in a coffee producing country, but finding coffee later in life Falling into the specialty coffee rabbit hole The challenges of running a small business while keeping full time jobs Direct trade, fair trade and single origin How Nata...
S3E11: Melissa's "Everybody's busy" Coffee Revolution: Where Passion Meets Reservation
I'M NOT A BARISTA: Voices of the Coffee World - September 15, 2023 14:25 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingToday, we have the pleasure of introducing you to an exceptional coffee entrepreneur, Melissa Stinson. The brilliance behind the successful 'Everybody's Busy' coffee studio in Chicago, Melissa embodies the spirit of innovation and fervor in the coffee industry. But what truly sets her apart is h...
S3E10: Jeremy Zhang: Crafting China's Coffee Culture One Bean at a Time
I'M NOT A BARISTA: Voices of the Coffee World - September 12, 2023 17:12 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this illuminating episode, we have the honor of hosting Jeremy Zhang, a titan in the realm of specialty coffee in China. As the founder of M2M, one of China's largest specialty coffee roasteries, Jeremy's influence stretches far beyond the bustling streets of Nanjing, where his journey began....
#57: Will Frith Solves Terroir & Other Lessons From Vietnam
Making Coffee with Lucia Solis - September 12, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsYou cannot utter a sentence about Vietnam specialty coffee without including the name Will Frith. In this new episode we talk about: Will’s journey from a coffee purist to being more reasonable Meeting people where they are The importance of a middle class to support a new coffee category ...
#56: Finding Work/Life Balance as a Coffee Producer w/ Pranoy Thipaiah from Kerehaklu in India
Making Coffee with Lucia Solis - August 29, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsToday I bring you a long overdue second conversation with Pranoy from Kerehaklu in India. His first appearance on the podcast was EP#34 in May 2021 I have been wanting to catch up with Pranoy for more than 2 years, and after spending a week together processing coffee and learning we were able t...
S3E9: TIMEMORE's Brewing Future: Insights from the Co-founder and Design Director
I'M NOT A BARISTA: Voices of the Coffee World - August 16, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingGet ready to meet Fish Yu, the co-founder and design director of TIMEMORE, the go-to coffee brand that has been stirring the coffee industry. Today, he takes us behind-the-scenes into the birth of TIMEMORE, a brand born from the shared passion for coffee and design between two friends who dared ...
#55: Coffee Waste, A Feminine Approach, & Confident Processing–With Rani Mayasari
Making Coffee with Lucia Solis - August 15, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsToday I bring you a conversation with an extraordinary producer: Rani from Java Halu in Indonesia. I do not use this word lightly. Rani is a truly exceptional person and my new coffee crush. I met her because she was the only woman who attended FTC Indonesia in June. Each previous FTC has been ...
#54: Visiting Producers, Advanced Tourism & The Coffee Hunter with Tom of Sweet Maria’s
Making Coffee with Lucia Solis - July 31, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsThe conversation with Tom Owen is wide ranging, but one main theme we talk about is coffee travel and tourism. How the host and guest dynamics play out including the unintentional burden we may be placing on coffee producers when we visit them. Its an interesting time to be reflecting on the ro...
S3E8: Steaming Controversies: Unmasking the Coffee Industry with Jo Lopez
I'M NOT A BARISTA: Voices of the Coffee World - July 11, 2023 16:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOur guest is none other than Jo Lopez (@link_is_not_the_princess), the head of coffee at a coffee company in London, who spills the beans on the recent drama brewing in the coffee industry. A rising storm in a coffee cup, the controversial Paragon chilling tool, is the hot topic; with big player...
S3E7: Finding Zen in Coffee Brewing: A Conversation with Nadia Park on Mindfulness, Culture, and Connections in the World of Coffee
I'M NOT A BARISTA: Voices of the Coffee World - June 28, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEver pondered on the therapeutic benefits of brewing coffee? Introducing Nadia Park (@nadiaxcoffee), a proud Korean American, rooted in California, who stumbled upon the tranquility imbued in the act of drip coffee preparation. This newfound ritual has since infused joy into her daily life. Jo...
S3E6: Meet Darren Meachem, the first Water Sommelier in Australia
I'M NOT A BARISTA: Voices of the Coffee World - June 06, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating“Coffee paired with the right glass of water will dramatically change your experience…” From tasting his first Ethiopian – washed coffee to placing second in 2019’s Australian Northern regional World Aeropress Championship, Darren Meachem’s journey through coffee goes deep. If you're a coffee ...
#53: Reforesting, Finding Your People & The Hidden Cost of Coffee Production w/ Mark from Finca Rosenheim
Making Coffee with Lucia Solis - May 23, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsIn this conversation I got to ask him how he feels differently about the coffee industry since our last conversation. I highly recommend you listen to Ep #27 first, or as a refresher because we refer to that conversation frequently in this episode In this episode I follow up with him on his th...
S3E5: Meet Oleksii Fedorovskyi, Ukraine Brewers Cup champ 2016 and 2020, let's talk about coffee in difficult times.
I'M NOT A BARISTA: Voices of the Coffee World - May 16, 2023 13:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe recently had the pleasure of speaking with Oleksii Fedorovskyi, the Ukraine Brewers Cup champion in 2016 and 2020. Even during times of war, Oleksii never wavered in his love for coffee. He and all of the 2023 Ukraine Brewers Cup competitors proudly hold the title of coffee enthusiast. In t...
S3E4: Meet Serafim Zoukas from Greece, psychologist and passioante coffee enthusiast
I'M NOT A BARISTA: Voices of the Coffee World - April 26, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn our latest episode, we interviewed Serafim Zoukas. He is a full-time psychologist, a father of a seven-year-old, and an independent Brewers Cup competitor who is passionate about homebrewing. We were impressed by Serafim's dedication to his craft and his willingness to compete with coffee pr...
S3E3: Meet James Harper, the man behind Filter Stories
I'M NOT A BARISTA: Voices of the Coffee World - March 24, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, we had James Harper with us. James is an Italian Australian with a British twang, James fell in love with coffee as a teenager in Italy. He's worked across the coffee world but kept running against the same problem: nobody knew what was really happening. So he went off to unco...
#52: Carbonic Maceration in Wine vs Coffee & Two Ways to Improve Robusta
Making Coffee with Lucia Solis - January 30, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsIn this episode we talk about: Carbonic Maceration in winemaking Carbonic Maceration in coffee and best guidelines to follow How to process Robusta differently than Arabica Benefits of fermentation in coffee fruit vs green seed modification Support the show on Patreon to join our live Disco...
S3E2: NOT JUST A BARISTA - Meet the 2023 UAE Barista Champion Mariam Erin Pinza
I'M NOT A BARISTA: Voices of the Coffee World - January 25, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWho is the most popular barista in 2023 so far? No doubt, it is Mariam Erin Pinza, the 2023 UAE Barista Champion, who is also the @coffeewristbands angel in UAE, and the talented artist that you should start investing :) In this episode, Mariam shared her experience preparing for a barista cha...
S3E1: Meet Elysia Tan, Singapore Brewers Cup Champion 2019 & 2022
I'M NOT A BARISTA: Voices of the Coffee World - January 11, 2023 00:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn the first episode of season 3 of the I'M NOT A BARISTA podcast, we talked to Elysia Tan, a coffee entrepreneur, and professional barista with multiple titles. She is the Singapore Brewers Cup Champion 2019 and 2022, and the World Brewers Cup 2022 2nd Runner up, and the co-founder of Homegroun...
Coffee Story #14: Petros Malousis
I'M NOT A BARISTA: Voices of the Coffee World - January 05, 2023 22:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHello guys, I'M NOT A BARISTA is back. 2023's first audio story is from Petros. Last year, we interviewed Petros Malousis, the operational manager of Coffee Lab and he shared with us his spectacular journey from a barista to where he is now. We hope his story can give baristas some tips about ...
#51: The Kenyan Auction System; Lessons, Takeaways, & Cautions with Vava Angwenyi
Making Coffee with Lucia Solis - December 09, 2022 16:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsVava Instagram Website Coffee Milk Blood Book Paula Instagram Website Lowell Instagram Website Frankie Instagram Christopher Feran Blog Resources: Sign up for the newsletter for behind the scenes pictures. Support the show on Patreon to join our live Discord hangouts. And if you don't want...
Evolution of Flavor: The Beauty and Aesthetics of Coffee, Flavor Evolution, Taste Makers & Critics
Unfiltered Coffee Podcast: The Theory, Philosophy, and Science of Specialty Coffee - November 27, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn this episode we try to define beauty and aesthetics of coffee, understand the purpose of art and beauty, put forward a theory on the evolution of flavor, and understand the role of taste makers & critics in coffee. Here is a white paper that supports the theory: Paper Here is a step by st...
Evolution of Taste: Beauty, Aesthetics, Evolution, Taste Makers & Critics
Unfiltered Coffee Podcast: The Theory, Philosophy, and Science of Specialty Coffee - November 27, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn this episode we try to define beauty and aesthetics, understand the purpose of art and beauty, put forward a theory on the evolution of flavor, and understand the role of taste makers & critics in a subjective field. Here is a white paper that supports the theory: Paper Here is a step by s...
Evolution of Flavor: Beauty, Aesthetics, Flavor Evolution, Taste Makers & Critics
Unfiltered Coffee Podcast: The Theory, Philosophy, and Science of Specialty Coffee - November 27, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn this episode we try to define beauty and aesthetics, understand the purpose of art and beauty, put forward a theory on the evolution of flavor, and understand the role of taste makers & critics in coffee. Here is a white paper that supports the theory: Paper Here is a step by step guide f...
#50: Listener Q&A: Honey Osmotic Dehydration, Fermenting Green Coffee & What Champagne Can Teach Us About The Flavor of Yeast
Making Coffee with Lucia Solis - November 25, 2022 12:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsSome of the questions I cover on today's episode involve: -how do fruit added fermentations differ from microbe inoculation? -my stance on the usefulness/benefits of probiotics -can we taste yeast in the cup? -what is the future of fermentation for the specialty coffee industry? -we typic...
Roaster Q&A: Deep Insights About Coffee Roasting & Sourcing From 7 Highly Experienced Roasters
Unfiltered Coffee Podcast: The Theory, Philosophy, and Science of Specialty Coffee - November 21, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsSeven roasters come together with 50+ years of combined roasting experience to answer questions from instagram and a live crowd. Follow the speakers: Kimhak @kimhak.em - Pair @pair.cupworks Spencer @spencer.aidukaitis - Peixoto @peixotocoffee Matt - Moxie @moxiecoffeeco Blair @theblairista, Cu...
#49: Exposing the Producer’s Gaze & the Success Paradox with Vava Angwenyi
Making Coffee with Lucia Solis - November 10, 2022 22:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsIn this episode we talk about: Coffee production in Kenya The similarities between latin and african coffee production How we consumers perceive coffee producers vs how coffee producers would like to be seen The success paradox, when too much financial success can turn off some buyers Reso...
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