Everyday Beans Podcast - Mostly About Coffee and Other Stuff

• Beyond Acidity: My Quest to Enjoy Light Roast

  Send us a textIn this episode, I dive deep into my complex relationship with light roast coffee and announce a month-long challenge to truly understand it better. I share my frustrations as a medium and dark roast lover who once appreciated light roasts but now struggles to find anything beyond acidity in them. I discuss how, as a coffee roaster, I'm uniquely positioned to explore different variables including roast development, brewing methods, and coffee origins to see if I can rediscover what makes light roast special.By listening to this episode, you'll gain insight into the nuanced world of coffee preferences and learn about my experimental approach to coffee tasting. Whether you're a light roast enthusiast or skeptic, this episode invites you to join me on this journey of challenging our coffee assumptions and expanding our understanding of what makes coffee enjoyable across the spectrum of roast profiles.For good tasty coffee, check us out at: everydaybeans.comFor tips, tricks and still trying to figure it out: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-beans

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• Savoring the Journey: Coffee & Life Reflections

  Send us a textIn this heartfelt episode, I reflect on my coffee journey as I celebrate my daughter's birthday. I share how becoming a parent changed my perspective and motivated me to pursue my passion for coffee more seriously. I discuss the ups and downs of my coffee business journey, which began around the time my daughter was born, and how her simple phrase "turn that frown upside down" helps keep me grounded during challenging moments.Throughout this episode, I dive into the importance of reflection, the joy of improving my coffee-making skills, and how sharing knowledge with fellow coffee enthusiasts creates a mutually beneficial relationship. Listeners will learn about the value of embracing your unique coffee journey, being open to continuous learning, and finding meaning in the process rather than focusing solely on the destination. This episode offers both practical coffee insights and life wisdom for anyone passionate about coffee or pursuing their dreams.For good tasty coffee, check us out at: everydaybeans.comFor tips, tricks and still trying to figure it out: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-beans

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• Your Coffee Journey: What Are You Chasing?

  Send us a textIn this episode, I conduct a taste test comparing coffee ground with two different grinders: a Kin hand grinder and a Baratza Virtuoso electric grinder. Using the same decaf coffee, brewing method (Hario V60), and Third Way water, I explore whether there's a significant difference in taste quality between these grinders. Surprisingly, the results are quite similar, with only slightly more clarity in the hand-ground coffee. This leads me to reflect on what coffee enthusiasts are truly "chasing" in their brewing journey - whether it's clarity, body, or specific flavor profiles. I discuss how water quality might be the real star of the show, with Third Way water helping to create an even playing field for tasting.By listening to this episode, you'll gain insights into how much grinders really matter in your coffee brewing setup and whether expensive equipment upgrades are necessary for your personal coffee goals. You'll also learn about my approach to coffee clarity and how different variables like water, grind size, and brewing methods affect what you taste in your cup.For good tasty coffee, check us out at: everydaybeans.comFor tips, tricks and still trying to figure it out: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-beans

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• Kin Grinder Deep Dive: 4 Months Later

  Send us a textIn this episode, I dive deep into my four-month experience with two Kin Grinders - the K2 and K6 models. I share my honest insights about these manual grinders, discussing their performance, build quality, and specific use cases. I detail my journey from starting with the K2 for pour-overs to adding the K6 for espresso grinding, explaining why I made these choices and how they've improved my coffee experience.Listeners will learn about the practical aspects of using manual grinders, including the challenges of grinding light roasts, the differences between the K2 and K6 models, and how to decide which grinder might be right for their coffee brewing style. I also discuss important considerations like price points, durability concerns, and whether these grinders are worth the investment for different types of coffee enthusiasts.For good tasty coffee, check us out at: everydaybeans.comFor tips, tricks and still trying to figure it out: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-beans

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• Can Every Specialty Coffee Be Great?

  Send us a textIn this introspective episode, I dive deep into one of my biggest challenges as a coffee enthusiast and professional: the quest to make every specialty coffee taste exceptional. Drawing from my engineering background and problem-solving mindset, I share my recent experience with a Sumatran coffee that led me to question what truly makes coffee "special." I explore the frustrations and revelations that come with trying to perfect each brew, discussing how I navigate between technical expertise and accepting a coffee's inherent characteristics.In this episode, listeners will learn about the mental and technical challenges of coffee brewing, gain insights into a professional's approach to problem-solving in coffee preparation, and understand the importance of balancing perfectionism with acceptance in the coffee journey. I also share my thoughts on personal growth in coffee tasting and how our current perspectives shape our coffee experiences.For good tasty coffee, check us out at: everydaybeans.comFor tips, tricks and still trying to figure it out: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-beans

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