Best Jools Walker Podcasts (2024)

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The Last Pour - Thanks and Goodbye! 13:59

1+ y ago13:59

13:59

It’s with a heavy heart that we - Jools, James, and Scott - have decided to bring The Adventures in Coffee podcast to an end. It’s been a wonderful four seasons! In this final epsiode, we have a conversation about the high points in making this podcast and share lots and lots of thanks. Thank you for listening and coming on the journey with us! If …

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Jools and Scott’s Coffee Cocktail Celebration 38:32

1+ y ago38:32

38:32

Dear Listeners, How can this be the last episode of Series 4? We cannot believe the diversity and range of Series 4 and we owe so much of it to your fantastic input. Not to mention the lovely James, Jack, and Mijon! Thank you listeners and thanks guys! We are so grateful that we decided to celebrate the season and gift you with a deep dive into mak…

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Women’s Underappreciated Role on Coffee Farms 30:50

1+ y ago30:50

30:50

When you picture a coffee farmer, who do you have in mind? For many people, it will be Juan Valdez, the symbol of Colombia’s National Federation of Coffee Growers, with his thick moustache, sack of beans and trusty donkey. But women play a crucial role on coffee farms which often gets overlooked. This week, Jools is diving into the responsibilities…

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Ethiopia's Gift to the World 38:20

1+ y ago38:20

38:20

In Ethiopia, the birthplace of Arabica coffee, Ethiopians spend hours roasting and brewing coffee in their living rooms. But, have you ever heard of the Ethiopian coffee ceremony? If not, you are not alone. Get ready, dear listeners, because James is going to take you, Scott, and Jools out of your regular coffee routine to see how coffee can be dru…

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How To Reduce Your Coffee Waste 29:04

1+ y ago29:04

29:04

Our morning cup of coffee creates a lot of waste, ever wondered what to do with it all? If so, then this episode is for you. Join Scott as he examines three areas of coffee waste and talks to some very clever people about how to reduce our impact on the environment. The Grounds - Soil scientist Linda J Brewer speaks with Scott about whether it’s a …

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Opening a Coffee Shop: Fantasy vs Reality 34:10

1+ y ago34:10

34:10

The exquisite latte art. The warm, smiling baristas. The deep, inviting armchairs… If you’ve ever taken a look around your favourite cafe and thought ‘What a wonderful place to spend a day, maybe I should open somewhere like this’, you’re not alone. But is this fantasyland? With guest co-host Chris Deferio (Keys to the Shop Podcast), we dive into t…

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The Oat Debate: Scott’s Milk Quest 38:26

2y ago38:26

38:26

Have you ever noticed that there always seems to be a new plant-based milk? For about 20 years, Scott’s wife Rachel has always been able to enjoy soy milk with her coffee while other plant-based milks have fallen in and out of favor. However, lately, soy milk seems to be disappearing and is being replaced by the “new kid in town”: oat. And, when Ra…

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Jools’ Rocket Espresso Home Barista Journey 30:21

2y ago30:21

30:21

Jools' dream of owning an espresso machine has come true, but can she become a champion-level barista at home? The stars have aligned dear listeners! Jools has never been shy about the joy she feels when remembering past episodes 'Home Espresso - The God Shot In Your Kitchen' and 'The Beginner's Guide To Pouring Perfect Latte Art'. And, even before…

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Busting Coffee Myths: Round Two! 36:23

2y ago36:23

36:23

We surveyed you. You asked us for myth-busting (again). So myth-busting you shall get! But, this time, we are not just busting up confusing coffee conundrums; we are introducing a framework (“Ah-Key!”) that will help you bust coffee myths (and all the other misinformation that you will encounter). Now, let’s get to kicking the nuts of those mislead…

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The Lie of Direct Trade 39:42

2y ago39:42

39:42

Have you ever noticed your daily caffeine fix tastes that little bit sweeter when you know the coffee has been ethically sourced? The term “direct trade” has cropped up all over the place in specialty coffee in recent years and, on the face of it, would seem to imply just that. But what does “direct trade” actually mean? And has anyone — let alone …

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Coffee’s Cutting Edge: Innovations at Origin 31:47

2y ago31:47

31:47

Once upon a time, the simple pleasures of a homemade cup of coffee would have been limited to those in Ethiopia's cool, wet mountain forest regions. Today, a multi-billion dollar global industry means we can sip on an espresso virtually anywhere in the world. But what about coffee's future? Scott, Jools and James embark on a mission into the unknow…

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The Rise and Fall of Jamaican Blue Mountain 40:01

2y ago40:01

40:01

Jools' investigation into this elusive coffee will leave your taste buds clamouring for the sweet and fruity notes of Blue Mountain Coffee… When was the last time you encountered Jamaican coffee in your favourite cafe? Chances are, unless you frequent the high-end establishments of Mayfair (or happen to be royalty), the answer may well be "never." …

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Are Wine Making Techniques the Future of Coffee? 36:32

2y ago36:32

36:32

Next time you set about making your morning coffee, take a moment to peruse the info on your bag of beans. What do you notice? The variety of beans? Flavour notes? Technical details on where the coffee was grown? They're not so different from the sort of blurb you might find on the back of a wine bottle in many ways. And that’s intentional. Special…

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Scott's Home Roasting Adventure 30:38

2y ago30:38

30:38

Can a secondhand popcorn popper really be used to roast delicious coffee…? The answer to that question may (or more likely, may not) surprise you! Scott falls back in love with an old hobby as he embarks on a mission to separate the bean from the chaff with the IKAWA Home Roasting System. On a personal journey of coffee-roasting discovery, Scott le…

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Help! What is caffeine doing to me? 44:25

2y ago44:25

44:25

It’s every coffee drinker’s worst nightmare. You’ve rushed to that important morning meeting, but everything’s feeling a little hazy. You’re struggling to concentrate, and a nagging headache starts to creep in before you know it. Then it hits you — you haven’t had your daily caffeine fix! So what is it about this mysterious substance that can derai…

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Spotting Greenwashing In Coffee 35:21

2y ago35:21

35:21

Ever noticed how your “carbon neutral” coffee tickles the taste buds just that little bit more than your bog standard brew? From coffee producers to cafes, the industry is falling over itself to show us how much it cares about the future of our planet. But all is not always quite as it seems… So in this episode we’re delving into the murky world of…

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Bang for Buck When Buying Coffee Gear 31:45

2+ y ago31:45

31:45

Dear listener, beware! When it comes to buying coffee-making gear, ‘upgrade-itis’ is real. And it’s been hitting the pockets of coffee lovers everywhere. Early symptoms include questioning whether to stick or twist, bewilderment at the range of choice, and uncertainty if spending those extra pounds on your kit can be tasted in your morning cup. But…

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The Dark Side of Coffee Roasting 33:15

2+ y ago33:15

33:15

Close your eyes, and imagine taking a sip of thick espresso. What flavours would you hope are dancing on your tongue? Dark chocolate? Caramel? How about lemon? What if the coffee is so acidic, you may as well be sucking on lemon juice? This acidity is often the result of roasting a coffee quite lightly, and specialty coffee loves this acidity. But …

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Busting Coffee Myths 32:24

2+ y ago32:24

32:24

Dear Listener... We asked what YOU wanted to hear when we returned, and we LISTENED... so we're kicking off Series Three by busting some coffee myths! The coffee world is absolutely filled with fables! Although we couldn't smash them all, the triple-threat of Scott, Jools and James take on the top three myths and separate the bean from the chaff to…

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Coffee's Ticking Time Bomb 42:23

2+ y ago42:23

42:23

Sri Lankan coffee has delicious notes of chocolate and caramel. But it’s basically impossible to find, and we’re going to bet you’ve never drank it. But why is Sri Lankan coffee so hard to find? It shouldn’t be because Sri Lanka has the perfect climate to grow coffee, and was once one of the biggest coffee growing countries in the world. But Sri La…

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Wine Experts Teach Us Their Secrets 43:19

2+ y ago43:19

43:19

Picture this: you're at the supermarket, perusing the wine aisle (after checking out the coffee one, of course), trying to choose between a £8 Spanish Rioja and a £10 French Merlot. Sound familiar?! In this episode, we’re decanting the secrets of the wine world with Susie and Peter, creators of the Wine Blast podcast! Scott and Jools don’t know muc…

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How to Buy Coffee, Better 35:44

2+ y ago35:44

35:44

You’re at the supermarket and you’re looking at coffee bags. You read “Fruity Organic Single Origin” but the one next to it reads “Creamy Fairtrade Colombia Blend”...which should you choose?? But worry not! In this episode, we’re helping you figure out which coffee to buy and, more importantly, where! (Hint: it ain’t the supermarket). Jools speaks …

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Scott's Secrets to Finding a Great Coffee Shop 31:48

2+ y ago31:48

31:48

Every high street now has at least five great looking coffee shops. But chances are only one or two actually make a truly great coffee. But how are you supposed to know which without trying them all out first? In this episode Scott, Jools and James are quite literally putting in the work to help you understand how to identify a good coffee shop, an…

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Coffee Pods: The Espresso Killer? 43:25

2+ y ago43:25

43:25

Pods promise the seductive smoothness of an espresso, just minus the faff! But is this for real? And should you buy a pod machine for your relatives this Christmas? We look at the case for pods from every possible angle. We cut them up, time them, try to recycle them and taste them! Jools is open to the idea of pods, but can she convince Scott, the…

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3 steps to coffee heaven with the Aeropress 25:13

2+ y ago25:13

25:13

We’re quite literally firing on all cylinders in this episode, as we show you how to brew incredible coffee at home with an Aeropress! Like many of us, Jools loves filter coffee but isn’t sure how to get that cafe quality at home - or how ro recreate it when she’s away from her kitchen. We're using the Aeropress because it has infinite brewing poss…

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Single Origin - Coffee's fairytale debunked 38:07

3y ago38:07

38:07

You’ve definitely bought “single origin” coffee before, and probably spent extra for it too. But what if you’ve been wasting your money this whole time? We’re going to take you on a fun and bewildering journey back in time and through philosophical loop-the-loops to understand where on earth our obsession with the term “single origin” comes from. T…

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Latte Art: A Beginner's Guide 31:52

3y ago31:52

31:52

Prepare to make milk magic in your kitchen ... we're taking you on a journey towards becoming a latte art pro at home! The best bit? You won't need loads of fancy equipment to achieve this - the tools you have in your kitchen right now will get you there... even a bottle of dishwashing detergent is your friend on this one! First, Jools hops on the …

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The Secret to Tasting Coffee 39:53

3y ago39:53

39:53

Coffee tastes like coffee. ...or does it? Scott, our resident “flavour-naut”, takes us on a journey into the world of coffee flavours and where they come from. How can we actually 'taste' coffee? And what does it mean if you’re not getting the flavour of strawberry that is written on your coffee bag? Scott starts off by calling up his very own dad …

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Home espresso - The God Shot in your kitchen 28:56

3y ago28:56

28:56

It’s time for the Adventures in your Kitchen mini-series! This first installment aims to help YOU make better coffee at home by asking: should you splash the cash on an espresso machine? Jools decides she wants that amazing coffee-shop espresso at home, and Scott, our seasoned espresso veteran (and dork), guides Jools on her journey. How much money…

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Is my coffee killing me?! 40:46

3y ago40:46

40:46

We're back, and our series two opener asks a very bold question: is my coffee killing me?! For personal reasons (discussed in this episode*), Jools has longed to find an answer to this. She takes Scott on a journey which ventures deep into the science, history and psychology of coffee consumption. We get the basics on the science by speaking with D…

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Firefly + a series two update! 34:38

3y ago34:38

34:38

We're checking in to give you an update on our plans for series 2! And...to keep your ears caffeinated in the meanwhile, here's a bonus episode about a coffee producer in Ecuador. You can listen to more episodes from Filter Stories here: https://bit.ly/3ajoT5e Check out Murray's photography here: https://bit.ly/3qjfKjf…

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A History of Coffee 43:54

3y ago43:54

43:54

We are very hard at work on series 2, which we hope to launch in the summer. We'd love to know what you thought of series 1 so we can make an even better show for you! Just drop your thoughts in this 5 minute survey here: http://bit.ly/AIC_Survey But....to keep your ears caffeinated in the meanwhile, here's an episode by our producer James we think…

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Coffee Cycle Saturdays 26:31

3y ago26:31

26:31

For this final episode of Season One, we're brewing up something a little different. Jools shares her personal story growing up to Caribbean parents, living life with depression, her love of cycling, and how it all came together with Coffee Cycle Saturdays. We'd love to know what you think! Do you want more stories like this in the next series? You…

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Prove the coffee snobs wrong...Instantly! 30:00

3+ y ago30:00

30:00

As we all move to drinking better quality coffee is there still a place left for cheap instant coffee? Jools and Scott put to the test whether everyday coffee drinkers prefer instant coffee over specialty....in coffee desserts! Learn how to make homemade ice-cream (with no fancy machines) and tiramisu by sticking around to the end of the episode. Y…

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Stimulating stories or fantastic flavours: what sells coffee? 29:56

3+ y ago29:56

29:56

Behind every cup of coffee is a farmer. What happens when you reach out and get to know who they are? Scott and Jools put to the test whether a coffee farmer's story is more powerful than the flavours in the cup. What is the right way to communicate the story of the farmer to the coffee drinker? You can support the show by supporting our wonderful …

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Certified coffee: marketing hype or real world impact? 24:07

3+ y ago24:07

24:07

What coffee should we choose to save the environment and support farmers the most? Certifications claim to solve this problem. But do they? Jools and Scott embark on a journey to help a friend of the show figure out which is better: Rainforest Alliance or Organic. Jools speaks with coffee consultant Stuart Ritson to learn the ins and outs of Rainfo…

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Am I damaging the planet with my coffee habit? 25:58

3+ y ago25:58

25:58

Okay, so you forgot to take your reusable cup to the cafe. But, how bad is that, really? What if the reusable cup trend is actually a waste of everyone's time and energy? Jools and Scott answer the question: what's the easiest way to massively reduce the environmental costs of your coffee? We speak with Tim Ridley of United Baristas to understand w…

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Is reaaallly expensive coffee a rip off? 32:17

3+ y ago32:17

32:17

Would you ever pay £75 for 100g of coffee beans? Scott and Jools travel to Panama and Bali to decide whether it's all a big marketing scam. Panamanian Geisha coffee regularly breaks auction records, with coffee recently selling for over $1000 per pound. We hop on the line with Rachel Peterson, co-owner of the famous Hacienda La Esmeralda Estate to …

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Introducing Adventures In Coffee 2:52

3+ y ago2:52

2:52

Adventures in Coffee is a narrative podcast that dives deep into your morning brew. We ask a question about your morning coffee and then journey around the world to pour lovingly blended episodes into your ears. Adventures in Coffee is a collaboration between Scott Bentley, founder of award-winning magazine Caffeine, Jools Walker, best selling cycl…

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