The Proper Cap: A Madcap Coffee Podcast
An unfiltered dive into coffee, hospitality, and small business. Sitting down with friends across industries - bartenders, photographers, mug makers, and more - for in-depth conversations on the work folks are doing, what motivates them, and their expert tips that everyone should know. Expect candid interviews, hot takes, and plenty of tasty things. Tune in bi-monthly for good coffee and tasty banter.
The Proper Cap: A Madcap Coffee Podcast
Ep 6: Madcap Musings on Coffee Competitions
On this episode, Trevor and Josiah hang out in the Madcap roastery to chat about the complicated but exciting world of specialty coffee competitions.
Shenanigans include: How competitions inspired Madcap to offer a seasonal signature beverage program, Trevor's own experience competing, how participating in a coffee competition impacts daily life behind bar, and the pressure of judging a coffee competition.
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Episode chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Seasonal Beverage
02:51 The Connection Between Seasonal Drinks and Coffee Competitions
08:05 Understanding Coffee Competitions
13:52 Personal Journey in Coffee Competitions
22:07 The Impact of Competition on Barista Skills
29:55 Judging and Feedback in Competitions
32:19 Community and Competition Dynamics
36:09 The Importance of Competition for Baristas
39:56 Professional Development Through Competition
46:11 Judging and Its Impact on Coffee Evaluation
51:28 Industry Trends and Competition Influence
56:38 Defining Success in Coffee Competitions
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Music: Blue Shell by Connor Price and K. Keed
