Best Home Coffee Roaster Podcasts (2024)

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152 | The Home Coffee Shop Trend And Why It's Important 28:47

5h ago28:47

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Over the last few years we've seen the home coffee shop trend on social media explode. Home baristas are hosting coffee shop experiences in their home for their community. These experiences are very impactful for local communities as well as the broader coffee industry. In this episode, we unpack why they're so important.Shop Our Coffee: https://bi…

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151 | One of The Most Important Parts of Running A Coffee Shop 38:52

5d ago38:52

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The most important part of running a coffee shop business are the people you serve and the people you work with. You can get away with having bad coffee, but you can't get away with serving people poorly or not having a good team around you. In this episode, we talk all about investing specifically into your team behind the coffee bar which has the…

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The Story of Specialty Coffee: Designer 33:10

6d ago33:10

33:10

Without a designer and packaging, how can a bag of specialty coffee tell the proper story? Patrick Lau shares his passion for packaging, design, and what it means to be pono. Patrick Lau LinkedIn @ patricklausavorbrands Savor Brands: Compost+ Sabor Brands: Mobile App Savor Brands: Pono Collective Mentions Metric (Xavier Alexander appearance) Sponso…

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150 | How To Level Up In Coffee as a Coffee Taster 28:21

11d ago28:21

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The last episode in our Level Up series is focused on leveling up your palate. Because taste is at the core of coffee, developing your palate is probably the most important thing you could do as a coffee enthusiast or professional. It can drastically change how you experience coffee and might even be the thing that you're missing from enjoying coff…

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149 | How To Level Up In Coffee as a Coffee Shop Manager / Owner 35:50

18d ago35:50

35:50

We're continuing our series on Leveling Up in coffee and this episode is for management and cafe owners specifically. We cover have 1 on 1s with your team, why it's important to spend time behind bar, and how to surround yourself with the right people to supercharge your growth. Being a manager or owner of a coffee business is challenging, but if y…

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The Story of Specialty Coffee: Roaster 26:22

23d ago26:22

26:22

Roasting is more than a technical skill. Hara Kumaran tells his story and explains the way he thinks about roasting coffee with people in mind. Hara Kumaran Instagram: @photokumaran Metric (where Hara roasts) Mentions Coffee Roasting Series Episode 1: Roasting Basics Sponsor Message: With our revolutionary R+R upcycling platform, your coffee packag…

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148 | How To Level Up In Coffee as a Coffee Roaster 42:26

24d ago42:26

42:26

This episode is all about leveling up as a coffee roaster, and it's packed with very practical steps you can take. We go from broad roast curves to in depth, nerdy green coffee storage solutions. Whether you're just getting started or you've been roasting for years, we think this is packed with valuable information we wish we had years ago.…

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147 | How To Level Up In Coffee as a Barista 44:26

1M ago44:26

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We continue our podcast series on how to level up in coffee. In this episode, we're diving into what that looks like for baristas. We cover things like going above and beyond in your job, paying close attention to what happens behind the bar, why might need to leave your current job, and so much more. This episode gets very practical for baristas a…

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146 | How To Level Up In Coffee: An Introduction To The Series 28:48

1M ago28:48

28:48

We're starting a podcast series on how to level up in coffee. This series is all about what we can do as those working in the coffee industry to get better at our craft. We're hoping this series is filled with practical steps that you can start making immediately in your coffee journey. This episode is an introduction and general overview of how we…

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The Story of Specialty Coffee: Importer 31:48

1M ago31:48

31:48

What does it take to get coffee into a country? In this episode we talk with Timothy Hill about what it means to be a part of The Story of Specialty Coffee as a Coffee Importer. Timothy Hill Instagram: @timothybhill Atlantic Specialty Coffee Bio Throwback Episode on The Coffee Podcast Sponsor Message: With our revolutionary R+R upcycling platform, …

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145 | Knowing When To Quit and Evaluating Your Coffee Business 31:51

2M ago31:51

31:51

A little less than 50% of businesses fail in their first five years. As we approach 5 years as a business, we're reevaluating where we're at, whether or not we want to keep doing this, and what it will take to keep going for the next five years. In this episode, we give a few pointers for reevaluating your coffee businesses and how to decide when t…

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144 | Taboo Coffee Orders and Specialty Beverages 33:11

2M ago33:11

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Taboo coffee orders. The drinks you get on a rare occasion that you don't want to be caught secretly really enjoying. In all seriousness though, does it have to be that way? Do syrups in drinks have to be looked upon? In this episode we take about some of our taboo coffee orders and the role specialty beverages play in coffee shops!…

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The Story of Specialty Coffee: Exporter 45:46

2M ago45:46

45:46

How does a coffee producer get their coffee out of the country? Last episode we talked with Benjamin Paz about being a coffee producer. In this episode we speak with Jose and Mariagracia Rivera about what it means to be coffee exporters. Mariagracia Instagram: @mariagracia.e Jose Rivera Instagram: @pepecaturra Origin Coffee Lab Instagram: @origin.c…

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SAMPLING HERITAGE? KEYS 🔑 FOR INNOVATION ft. @NguyenCoffeeSupply x @MayorgaCoffee Cxffeeblack 32:43

2M ago32:43

32:43

Join us for an invigorating conversation as we delve into the transformative power of honoring our roots to spark innovation in traditional markets. In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with two exceptional founders whose passion for their craft shines through in their groundbreaking work.Tune in to discover the incredible journeys …

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143 | Co-Fermented Coffee: Why It's So Controversial And Our Hot Take 35:51

2M ago35:51

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There's been a lot of buzz around co-fermented coffees lately. With new regulations allowing these coffees to be used in competition, it's becoming increasingly controversial as the industry opens its doors to this processing method. Despite progress in this direction, it's not coming without a lot of push back. In this episode, we talk about what …

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142 | SCA Expo Gear Releases: Fellow, La Marzocco, and Ratio 29:11

2M ago29:11

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It's SCA Expo season! Unfortunately, we weren't able to make it, but we did hear all the talk about the latest coffee gear released this year. We have thoughts. In this episode of the Coffee Roaster Warm Up Sessions, we cover some of the releases that stood out to us at SCA Expo 2024.

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The Story of Specialty Coffee: Producer 28:33

2M ago28:33

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Where does the story of specialty coffee begin? In the first episode of our series titled "The Story of Specialty Coffee," we speak with coffee Honduran and award-winning coffee producer Benjamin Paz. Benjamin Paz Instagram: @benjaminpaz Beneficio San Vicente Atlas Coffee Importers Info Sheet Sponsor Message: With our revolutionary R+R upcycling pl…

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141 | Is A Food Menu Necessary In A Coffee Shop? 31:25

3M ago31:25

31:25

Most coffee shops offer pastries with their beverages, and it's becoming popular to have a breakfast food menu as well. Is having a food menu necessary? In this episode, we talk about some of the great experiences we've had at coffee shops as well as what are some of the businesses pros and cons of serving a food menu.…

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140 | Modeling Excellence in a Coffee Shop with Alex Sciarrotta of Narrative Coffee 1:00:52

3M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Narrative Coffee, here in WA, models excellence very well. Everything from their coffee program to their food menu is refined for a very pleasant experience. Alex Scariotta, the new owner of Narrative Coffee, shares more about what it they're doing at Narrative, his personal story of growth in coffee, and how important it is to build an exceptional…

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Most Notable Roasters in the WORLD? How we became coffee elders in Africa // CXFFEEBLACK POD S4EP5 1:09:32

3M ago1:09:32

1:09:32

We were named the most notable coffee roasters in the WORLD this year. Crazy. We also were made apart of the world first indigenous coffee culture, the Gadaa system of Oromia. Thankful doesn’t even begin to describe how honored we are right now. How grateful we are to see a moment like this in our lifetimes. To be able to build a movement built on …

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139 | Starting A Coffee Shop vs Starting A Coffee Roastery 28:19

3M ago28:19

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Starting a coffee shop or a coffee roastery are both challenging and a risk. After having started a roasting company and helped owners start cafes, we've noticed some of the differences between these two coffee businesses. In this episode, we take apart the pros and cons of starting both a coffee shop and a roasting company.…

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138 | This Changes Everything For Decaf Coffee 27:08

3M ago27:08

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This past week, decaf coffee got the spotlight and it happened to be at the US Brewers Cup Championship. The 2024 USBrC winner, Weihong Zhang, wins first place competing with a decaf coffee. This is a huge turning point to see decaf crush at a competition and it wasn't even a Gesha! In this podcast episode, we talk about decaf, where we see this go…

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CONCEIVING COFFEE AS BLACK EXCELLENCE ft. Kenny of Higa Coffee // Cxffeeblack S4 Ep4 LIVE FROM THE MOTHERLAND 40:04

4M ago40:04

40:04

Second episode recorded live in the motherland! The Honor Your Root campaign is in full effect, and we are so honored to lead this movement with yall. To learn more about this years campaign check the link below, and to follow the brothers featured in the episode follow them at @higacoffeeco @kntwali Thankful doesn’t even begin to describe how hono…

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137 | How To Grow As A Coffee Content Creator With Jimmy The Barista 54:45

4M ago54:45

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A special episode with Jimmy The Barista where we talk about what his journey has been like creating content around coffee, how he started in coffee, and his mindset in growing as a creator. Listen until the end because there are so many insightful pieces of information for creatives, coffee shop owners, and roasters. Subscribe to Jimmy: https://ww…

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WHY AREN'T AFRICAN YOUTH LEAVING COFFEE? Connect the Root to the Fruit // Cxffeeblack S4 Ep3 LIVE FROM THE MOTHERLAND 1:23:53

4M ago1:23:53

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First episode recorded live in the motherland! The Honor Your Root campaign is in full effect, and we are so honored to lead this movement with yall. To learn more about this years campaign check the link below, and to follow the brothers featured in the episode follow them at @tadele_teshome_ gemini_elevated Thankful doesn’t even begin to describe…

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136 | How Coffee Roasters and Coffee Shops Can Succeed Together 34:38

4M ago34:38

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As a coffee roaster, offering wholesale to coffee shops is core to our business model. For us, however, it's not just about getting more coffee out the door. Coffee roasters and coffee shops should be working together to help each other thrive and succeed. In this episode, we talk about how we set coffee shops up for success when they partner with …

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Starbucks Sued Over 'Ethical' Claims 39:15

5M ago39:15

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Starbucks is the world's largest coffee brand and the National Consumers League (NCL) is stepping in with a lawsuit aimed at its 'ethical' sourcing claims. We invited NCL CEO Sally Greenberg onto the show to explain the advocacy group’s justification for filing the suit. National Consumers League nclnet.org NCL Podcast Sally Greenberg Bio Starbucks…

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135 | Avoid This As A Coffee Roaster If You Want Tasty Coffee 28:10

5M ago28:10

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As coffee roasters, we understand that we can only roast a coffee to the potential of the green coffee itself. In many cases, we're doing our best to try to maximize the potential of each coffee and minimize the loss it may go through in the roasting process. That being said, starting with quality, fresh green is plays a vital role to roasting good…

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134 | What It Takes To Compete in US Brewers Cup 34:37

5M ago34:37

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Coffee competition has always intrigued us, and these last few months have been very busy because of that. Sergei just came back from competing in both cup tasters and brewers cup, and in this episode we talk about his prep, routine, and what it takes to compete on the national level.

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A Comeback Throwback 30:04

5M ago30:04

30:04

This episode is jam packed with surprises for our listeners. What else can I say without spoiling the whole thing? Happy new year! Send us a one-way text > Follow The Coffee Podcast Social: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcast Subscribe to the The Coffee Podcast Brewsletter Subscribe >By The Coffee Podcast

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133 | How Origin Impacts The Way We Brew and Roast Coffee 28:08

5M ago28:08

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Something we hear and are asked often is how we brew coffee based on origin. The same goes for our roasting approach as well. In this episode we talk about how different origins impact the brewing and roasting process and if it's even as important as we think it is.

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132 | Dialing In And Brewing With Cone vs Flat Bottom Brewers 26:05

6M ago26:05

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When brewing pour over coffee, for the most part you're left with either a flat bottom or cone shape brewer. Both of the major categories come with their own nuances, flavor profiles, and recipes. In this podcast episode, we dive into our experiences with brewers like the Orea, V60, and Stagg brewer as well as how we approach brewing with them.…

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131 | Are Coffee Brands Selling Out? La Marzocco & La Colombe 29:06

6M ago29:06

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Recently, we've heard of several well known coffee brands sell either a big chunk or all of their business to other big brands. Oftentimes people call this selling out and paint in negative light, but is that always the case? In this episode, we share our thoughts and look at past acquisition to get a better idea of what this could mean.…

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130 | Has Tipping In Coffee Shops Gone Too Far? 34:27

6M ago34:27

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We've all been there. You order a coffee at a coffee shop and the barista asks you to answer a few simple questions on the screen. Tipping your barista is normal, and we believe it should happen, however, with the increase in tipping amounts and inflation, has it gone too far? What are tips in hospitality for? We answer these questions in episode 1…

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129 | Two Big Lessons We Learned Running A Coffee Roastery in 2023 26:13

6M ago26:13

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We've been running our coffee roasting business for 4 years now, and we're still learning old and new things in the process. As 2023 comes to an end, we're reflecting back on two big things that we're walking away with that being owners of Mirror Coffee Roasters taught us.

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128 | Greatest Hits Of Our 2023 Coffee Roasting Journey 31:14

7M ago31:14

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This year flew by fast, and very quickly did we pocket another year as a coffee roasting company. It's been an incredible year of relationships, connection, incredible coffee, and competition. In this episode of the Coffee Roaster Warm Up Sessions podcast, we look back at the year and reminisce on our favorite moments of the year.…

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127 | How To Get Your Friends and Family Hooked on Tasty Coffee 27:29

7M ago27:29

27:29

The holidays are always bringing people together and there's a good chance coffee will make its way amongst conversation and gatherings. This is a great opportunity to expose people to tasty coffee and hopefully give them the eye opening experience many of us have had about coffee. In this episode, we share a few tips on how to get your friends and…

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126 | Filter vs Espresso Roasts and New Coffee Drops 26:17

7M ago26:17

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Filter roasts and espresso roasts have been around for a while in coffee, however, are they absolutely necessary? Can't you just have one roast for both brew methods? In this episode, we touch up on the pros and cons of different roasts for different brew methods and why for now we've chosen an omni roast approach.…

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125 | Coffee Tasting Notes, Roasting, and Water Chemistry 29:18

8M ago29:18

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Coffee roasting, water chemistry, and coffee flavor notes are all linked together and are a bit more complicated than we'd like. Both coffee roasting and water chemistry create a flavor experience unique to the combination, however, when one is off, things usually are thrown off.

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E183 | The Farmer-Roaster Relationship 25:48

8M ago25:48

25:48

Xavier Alexander's perspective on the dynamic between coffee farmer and roaster goes further than typical definitions of "direct trade." Metric's philosophy on coffee sourcing focuses on economic sustainability for both farmer and roaster. Resources and References METRIC 20% OFF Discount Code: COFFEEPOD Send us a one-way text > Follow The Coffee Po…

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124 | Avoiding Development Issues In Your Coffee Roasting 29:39

8M ago29:39

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Roasting coffee is similar to dialing in a cup of coffee or shot of espresso. Under and over extracting your coffee leaves you with an unpleasant taste in your mouth, and there's nothing better than a perfect extraction. The same goes for roasting, and in this episode, we dive into how we perceive dialing in our batches and what we're tasting for i…

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E182 | Scrappy Specialty 24:30

8M ago24:30

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The story of Metric Coffee is compelling, inspirational, and challenges the status quo of the modern coffee company as they are “Guided by Quality, Radical Transparency and the Transformative Power of a Fair Price to Producers.” If you have had a cup of coffee from Metric you have tasted Metric’s rich decade old story. But the sensory experience do…

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