In this enlightening episode, I dive into a conversation with the founder of Third Way Water at the Houston Coffee Expo. We explore how water quality dramatically impacts coffee taste and equipment longevity. I reconnect with Third Way Water af...

In this episode, I share my firsthand experience attending the SCA Expo 2025 in Houston, Texas. As a Houston local and self-described introvert, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and attend this major coffee industry event solo. I break ...

In this episode, I dive deep into my personal journey with espresso and how it differs from my primary love for pour-over coffee. I explore the philosophical parallels between espresso's intense personality and human interactions, reflecting on...

In this episode, I explore the fascinating concept that regardless of our professions or coffee preferences, we are all fundamentally problem solvers. I dive into how this applies specifically to coffee brewing - whether you prefer dark roast, ...

In this episode, I dive into what I call the "Civil War" of coffee brewing at home - when your partner, family members, or housemates don't share the same coffee obsession or preferences as you. I share my personal experience with my wife, who ...

In 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 ...

In 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 o...

In 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 whe...

In 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 jo...

In 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...

In this episode, I dive deep into a fascinating aspect of the coffee world - the disconnect between what roasters describe and what coffee drinkers actually experience. I explore how various factors like brewing methods, water quality, grinders...

In this enlightening episode, I dive deep into the art of enjoying coffee shops as an introvert and coffee enthusiast. Drawing from my personal experience as both a coffee roaster and self-proclaimed introvert, I share my recent visit to a popu...

In this raw and honest episode, I dive deep into a frustrating yet relatable experience every coffee enthusiast faces - when a coffee just doesn't work for you. I share my recent experience with a medium roast Sumatran coffee that, despite my b...

In this introspective episode, I dive deep into my journey with light roast coffee, specifically examining a Sumatran coffee I recently roasted. I share my detailed brewing process, using a temperature of 180°F and a 1:15 ratio with the V60, wh...

In this episode, I dive deep into the concept of progression and improvement in our coffee journey. I share my personal revelation about looking back at how far we've come in our understanding and appreciation of coffee. Using my experience wit...

In this thought-provoking episode, I dive deep into the concept of ignorance in coffee brewing and how it affects our daily coffee experience. I share my recent revelation about water quality using Third Wave Water, which completely transformed...

In this enlightening episode, I share my surprising rediscovery of third wave water and its dramatic impact on coffee flavor. I discuss my initial skepticism about specialized water treatments for coffee brewing, having abandoned them years ago...

In this enlightening episode, I dive deep into my complex relationship with light roast coffee and embark on a month-long journey to rediscover its potential. I share my honest thoughts about a recent light roast brewing experience, discussing ...

I share a personal story about losing and rediscovering my passion for coffee during COVID-19. After spending significant money on marketing consulting that didn't provide much direct value, I was forced to reconnect with my original motivation...

In this episode, I dive deep into the psychology behind coffee bag sizes and how they influence our coffee drinking experience. I explore the differences between 2-pound bags, 12-16 ounce bags, and sample sizes, sharing my personal insights bot...

In this introspective episode, I dive deep into my coffee resolution for 2025: finding clarity in coffee tasting and brewing. I share my recent experience with getting a new grinder and how it's pushed me back to square one, making me relearn c...

In this thought-provoking episode, I dive deep into a topic that's often considered taboo in specialty coffee circles: old coffee. I share my experience tasting and analyzing a nine-month-old coffee that I personally roasted, challenging the co...

In this episode, I explore the complexities and simplicities of brewing coffee, specifically focusing on my experience with AeroPress and light roast coffees. I discuss the challenges of achieving a "good" cup of coffee versus settling for medi...

In this episode, I dive deep into the fascinating world of coffee complexity, exploring what it truly means beyond just identifying different flavor notes. Through an engaging conversation with AI, I explore how complexity in coffee isn't just ...

In this early morning episode, I dive deep into the fascinating world of coffee blends, sharing my personal experience with an accidental discovery that turned into a delightful surprise. I discuss how I combined my Honduras and Peruvian coffee...