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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

In this episode, I explore the fascinating connection between brisket, IPA beers, and espresso - three mediums that represent the extreme end of concentrated flavors. I share my personal journey of discovering how these intense experiences, whi...

In this episode, I challenge one of the most pervasive myths in the coffee world: that only light roast coffee qualifies as true specialty coffee. I share my personal journey from being a light roast believer to discovering that specialty coffe...

In this episode, I dive deep into the mindset of truly embracing your coffee obsession without apology. I share my personal journey of how coffee transformed from a simple routine into a passionate pursuit that led me to YouTube, podcasting, an...

In this episode, I dive deep into my current obsession with brewing coffee at 190 degrees Fahrenheit (88 degrees Celsius). I share how I discovered this temperature through various brewing experiments and why it has become my go-to for achievin...

In this episode, I share a breakthrough moment I had while smoking brisket on my offset smoker and how it completely changed my approach to coffee brewing. I discovered that even though I was following advice from top barbecue experts, their me...

In this episode, I dive deep into the often misunderstood world of dark roast coffee and challenge the common misconceptions that have plagued specialty coffee culture. I share my personal journey from dismissing dark roast to discovering its i...

In this episode, I dive deep into one of the most overlooked aspects of coffee brewing: water temperature and how it dramatically affects your cup's flavor profile. I share my personal journey from being a high-temperature brewer (205-212°F) to...

In this episode, I dive deep into something that's been bothering me about coffee grinders - the fact that many of the grind settings on popular grinders are essentially useless. I share my weekend experiment where I spent hours testing three d...

In this episode, I dive deep into one of the most challenging yet transformative aspects of coffee brewing - embracing discomfort. I share my personal struggles with a particularly difficult Sumachan coffee that refused to cooperate despite try...

In this episode, I share my recent experience with the Hario Mugen dripper and why feeling awkward with new brewing devices is actually a good thing. I tell the story of unboxing this unique brewer that's designed for single-pour brewing, and h...

I recently had one of those eye-opening coffee moments that completely shifted my perspective on brewing. I was testing out my Mugen dripper with a decaf I had roasted a couple weeks prior, grinding it fine to get the extraction I wanted. The c...

In this deeply personal episode, I share the philosophical and practical reasons why I still get excited to brew coffee every single day after years of dedication to the craft. I explore how brewing coffee has become more than just a morning ro...

In this episode, I explore the profound connection between coffee brewing and life philosophy, focusing on how having options transforms our relationship with both coffee and daily living. I share my personal journey from being a "coffee slut" ...

In this episode, I dive deep into something we don't talk about enough in the coffee world - developing your own unique brewing style. I share my personal journey from being a light roast enthusiast to discovering my true preference for medium ...

In this episode, I dive deep into the gear obsession that plagues many coffee enthusiasts, drawing parallels between my experiences with offset smokers and coffee brewing equipment. I share my personal journey of spending over $3,000 on a smoke...

In this episode, I dive deep into my experience with the Oxo brewer, a slow brewing device that has completely changed my perspective on coffee extraction and patience. I share how I've been using this brewer for about a month and a half, and t...

In this episode, I dive deep into my recent exploration of coffee brewers, specifically focusing on the Dwell Dripper by Verve Coffee that I picked up at a recent coffee expo. I share how my perspective on fast brewers has completely shifted af...

In this episode, I dive deep into the 10 unmistakable signs that show you're truly growing as a coffee brewer. I share my personal journey from someone who followed every rule religiously to discovering that the best coffee comes from trusting ...

In this episode, I dive deep into why having multiple coffee brewing devices isn't just gear acquisition disorder – it's actually essential for any serious coffee enthusiast. I share my recent experiences with the Juel dripper, OXO dripper, Mug...

In this episode, I dive deep into the common rules that beginners are taught in specialty coffee and share my honest take on which ones actually matter after years of brewing experience. I walk through about 20 different coffee "rules" that are...