Everyday Beans Podcast - Mostly About Coffee and Other Stuff
It's about coffee, food, life and what other randomness I feel that'll be helpful to the common coffee drinker or to anyone who likes to be entertained by a stranger, briefly.
Episodes
236 episodes
Hario Mugen Switch: Best Pourover?
In this episode, I dive deep into my experience with the Hario Mugen Switch, a coffee brewer that has completely changed my perspective on pour-over brewing. I share my journey from first trying the regular Mugen dripper to discovering the swit...
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Episode 224
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13:31
The Hario Gadget That Changed My Mind
In this episode, I take you through my journey with what I initially thought was one of coffee's most useless gadgets—the Hario Drip Assist. I share my skepticism about unnecessary coffee tools and explain why I almost dismissed this particular...
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Season 1
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Episode 218
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10:15
Why I Only Bought Blue Mountain Coffee Once
In this episode, I share my honest experience with one of the world's most expensive and hyped coffees - Jamaican Blue Mountain. I take you through my journey from my usual medium wash Guatemala to discovering this elusive coffee that costs sig...
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Episode 207
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13:05
What's Really Game Changing in Coffee?
In this thought-provoking episode, I dive deep into a question that's been weighing on my mind: what truly constitutes a "game changer" in the coffee world? I challenge the overuse of this term and examine whether the latest innovations in coff...
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Episode 209
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10:20
Ethiopian Coffee: The Game Changer
In this episode, I share my transformative journey with Ethiopian coffee - the coffee that completely changed how I understand and appreciate what coffee can be. I talk about my first experience ordering Ethiopian coffee online from a New York ...
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Episode 212
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12:49
The Truth About Expensive Coffee Gear
In this episode, I dive into something I've been thinking about a lot lately: does nice coffee gear actually matter? I share my recent experience with upgrading my equipment, specifically talking about the Fellow Stagg Pro kettle and what it's ...
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Season 1
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Episode 213
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13:55
Why Great Decaf Still Doesn't Sell
In this episode, I explore the often-overlooked world of specialty decaf coffee and why it deserves more attention from coffee enthusiasts. I start by brewing and tasting a decaf coffee I roasted four to five days ago, comparing it through both...
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Episode 219
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10:32
Why You Need Multiple Coffee Grinders
I've been experimenting with my ZP6 grinder, also known as the Clarity King, for the past few weeks, and I've come to a fascinating realization that I need to share with you. In this episode, I challenge the common "this grinder versus that gri...
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Episode 235
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14:27
Why Gesha Smells Better Than It Tastes
In this episode, I dive deep into the world of Gesha coffee—one of the most expensive and hyped coffee varietals in specialty coffee. I'm drinking a Nicaragua Gesha that's almost four weeks off roast, and I'm getting real about what I actually ...
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Season 1
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Episode 215
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14:27
Do I Still Hate Natural Process Coffee?
In this episode, I dive deep into my complicated relationship with natural process coffees. I used to love them—they were punchy, bold, and right in your face with flavor. But somewhere along my coffee journey, that changed. Now I find myself g...
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Episode 223
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12:49
Can All Coffee Have Sweetness?
In this episode, I dive deep into a question that has been on my mind: can every coffee have sweetness? As I sit here drinking a natural process medium roast called Fruit Bomb, I explore the complexities of chasing balance in coffee brewing. I ...
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Episode 230
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14:21
Why I Don't Recommend Espresso Makers
In this episode, I share my honest thoughts about choosing the right coffee maker and the unexpected journey that can follow. When a friend asked me for a coffee maker recommendation after her Keurig died, I suggested a simple, reliable Zojirus...
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Season 1
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Episode 216
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10:36
4 Temps, 7 Coffees: What I Learned
In this episode, I dive deep into how temperature dramatically changes the way coffee tastes and feels. I conducted an eye-opening experiment using seven different Brazilian coffees, all roasted to my preferred dark roast level using my Kawa ro...
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Season 1
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Episode 198
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11:49
Automatic Coffee Makers: Convenience vs Quality
In this episode, I dive deep into testing the highly-rated Mocha Master automatic drip coffee maker that I spent $300 on during Amazon Prime Day. I put this premium coffee machine through its paces to see if it lives up to the hype and whether ...
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Episode 208
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15:11
Do You Really Care About Coffee Producers?
In this episode, I dive deep into a frustrating yet enlightening experience with a premium Brazilian coffee called "The Tour Coffee." I share my months-long journey of carefully evaluating this supposedly exceptional coffee through multiple roa...
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Episode 204
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16:14
340g Coffee Challenge: When One Bag Is Too Much
In this eye-opening episode, I share my intense two-and-a-half-week journey of drinking nearly 30 cups of coffee from a single 340-gram bag. I challenged myself to brew exclusively with one medium-roast coffee using my Mugen Dripper at 200°F, e...
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Episode 203
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11:34
How to Conquer Any Coffee Bean
In this episode, I dive deep into the art of conquering any coffee bean without relying on the tasting notes printed on the bag. I explore what happens when you're faced with a new coffee and the roaster forgot to include those helpful flavor d...
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Season 1
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Episode 210
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12:04
Why I Don't Use the Fellow Stag XL Dripper
In this episode, I dive into why I don't use or recommend the Fellow Stag XL dripper, despite Fellow making some truly impressive coffee products. I walk through my hands-on experience with this $70 stainless steel brewer (or $100 with the cara...
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Episode 228
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13:58
Over-Extraction: Learn From Bad Coffee
In this episode, I dive deep into one of the most misunderstood aspects of coffee brewing: bitterness and over-extraction. I deliberately over-extracted a cup of dark roast coffee to explore why we dislike bitterness, where that aversion comes ...
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Episode 222
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10:52
Moccamaster Review: $300 Coffee Reality Check
In this episode, I dive deep into my hands-on experience with the Moccamaster automatic drip coffee machine after putting it through its paces. I share my initial impressions of this $300 device, from the surprising weight and build quality to ...
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Episode 205
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14:34
Why I Don't Recommend the Eva Solo French Press
In this episode, I dive into a piece of coffee gear that's been sitting on my coffee bar for years—the Eva Solo French Press. I share my honest thoughts on why I don't recommend this particular brewing device, despite its sleek design and sophi...
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Episode 226
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12:00
Acidity vs Sweetness: Find Your Coffee DNA
In this episode, I dive deep into the fundamental question that shapes every coffee drinker's journey: do you prefer acidity or sweetness in your cup? I share my personal evolution from someone who started drinking coffee just for the caffeine ...
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Episode 201
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12:38
From Gesha to Caturra: Coffee Variety Deep Dive
In this episode, I dive deep into the world of coffee varietals and share my eye-opening experience tasting seven different varieties from the same farm. I explored how different coffee varietals—including Javanika, Yellow Caturra, Catamaran, L...
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Episode 214
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13:55
How Do You Drink Your Coffee?
In this morning coffee session, I dive deep into the personal nature of coffee preferences and why there's no "right" way to enjoy your daily cup. I share how I typically drink my coffee black, especially my morning Peruvian medium roast, while...
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Episode 211
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11:08
What Does Sweet Coffee Really Mean to You?
I dive deep into one of coffee's most elusive and subjective qualities: sweetness. I share the story of my first Costa Rican honey-processed coffee from five years ago that completely transformed my understanding of what coffee could taste like...
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Episode 202
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15:55