Drip: A DC Coffee Podcast

Café Unido is the result of Benito Bermudez and Mario Castrellon's journey to bring the best Panamanian coffee into Mario's restaurant Maito, No. 29 on San Pellegrino’s list of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants. Benito, Mario, and Feres Yebaile discuss the history behind the cafe and what they expect to find in Washington DC. Café Unido is a member of the La Cosecha Market. The cafe is part of the partner's vision to bring Panamanian culture and food to the world.Café Unido | Instagram | Facebook | TwitterMaitoFiddlehead FernLa PostaBest of PanamaLa CosechaUnion MarketAce HotelStumptown Coffee RoastersJames Beard AwardsWilliam BootGiesen Coffee RoasterGeisha Coffee

Tyler Philips, Alchemist's owner, discusses the genesis of the company, nuances of draft coffee, and changes he's noticed in the DC coffee scene.Alchemist Coffee CompanyFacebook | Instagram | TwitterMockingbird HillHologram | Counter Culture CoffeeHeart Coffee RoastersTim WendelboeCeremony Coffee RoastersTastemakers DCTimber PizzaSichuan Pavilion

Mario Monte, Food & Beverage Director of the Colada Shop, discusses the cultural origin of Cuban Coffee and his unique tricks to satisfy DMV residents' palates.The Colada ShopTwitter | Instagram | FacebookThe Lemon CollectiveCompass CoffeeModBarMario’s DC Restaurant ChoiceToli MoliUnion Market DCPartners:Crackpot Podcasts202Creates

John Kepner, Owner-Operator of Zeke’s Coffee DC, details how Zeke's Coffee DC came to be, the intriguing structure or Zeke’s, and what exactly a Zeke is.Website | Facebook | InstagramNotesZeke’s Coffee of BaltimoreZeke’s Coffee of PittsburgBaltimore Farmers MarketSwing’s Coffee RoastersCompass CoffeeLa ColombeThree Notch BrewingWashington Nationals BaseballPleasant PopsBrooklyn's Finest Kitchen & BarJohn’s DC Restaurant ChoicesRight Proper Brewing Company & The Public OptionPartners:202 CreatesCrackpot Podcasts

District Hardware & Bike opened at the Wharf on October 2017, adding coffee to its operations through The Velo Cafe. District Hardware originally opened in 1971 on Dupont Circle. In this episode, DC Drip & I Film Coffee bring you a conversation with Jarrett Conway part owner.Velo CafeTwitter | Facebook | InstagramVigilante CoffeeRaphaCapital One CafésThe Wharf DCUnion Market DCPeregrine EspressoCHIKOSwing’s Coffee RoastersCompass CoffeeDMV CoffeeI Film Coffee

Enveritas verifies sustainability practices in the coffee supply chain. Carl Cervone, Co-Founder and COO, explores sustainability verification for smallholder farmers and how such information could impact supply chains.EnveritasSustainability StandardsTechnoServeBill & Melinda Gates FoundationMicrofinanceRainforest AllianceFairtradeOrganic CoffeeCommonwealth Joe Coffee RoastersSocial EnterpriseNew York C MarketMESO Microfinance

Royal Coffee New York is a specialty green coffee importer that works with many east coast roasteries and cafes. Brittany Amell, a certified Q grader and Coffee Trader, discusses what it means to work with the people throughout the supply chain and really taste coffee.Royal Coffee New YorkFacebook | Instagram | TwitterNew York C MarketQ GraderSan Ignacio, PerúCoffee DepulpingNariño CoffeeCommonwealth Joe Coffee RoastersZeke’s Coffee DCSwings CoffeeCompass CoffeeAna Mallozzi, Director of Education for The Lab by Royal Coffee NY

Paisa Coffee founder Yolima Taborda Rojas was born into coffee, but since starting her own business she has been able to make a name for herself and give back to her community. This episode explores Colombian coffee exporting and importing through her eyes.Website | Instagram | FacebookThe Founder's Mind PodcastCommonwealth JoeBaltimore Coffee FestSwings CoffeeGracefully Coffee RoastersSoutheastern Roastery CoffeeVigilante CoffeeCoffee CuppingA Hectare of LandAroma Cafe - SpringfieldCervantes Coffee RoastersCordial Coffee Company - BerryvilleOneDo CoffeeJava Jane's CoffeeMocha Box CoffeeMad City CoffeeShenandoah Joe Coffee Roasters

Explore the architecture and interior design of Commonwealth Joe's (CWJ) Crystal City location with Robbie Peck (CWJ founder) and Allison Cooke (CORE architecture + design principal). We'll also learn how the design process both influenced and reflected brand development at CWJ--a leading provider of nitro cold brew. Commonwealth Joe Coffee RoastersWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedInCORE architecture + designWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

Dwayne Baraka created DC's best coffee map--complete with reviews, photos, and rankings! I sat down with Dwayne to discuss why he created the map, how Washingtonians can use it, and how to engage the DC coffee community. Did someone say coffee crawl?If you are interested in a coffee crawl email DCDripPodcast@gmail.com!Facebook | Instagram | TwitterPerkedDC.NetMiloThe Coffee BarFilter Coffeehouse & Espresso BarGregorys CoffeeBlueStone LaneVigilante Coffee

Dawn Shanks, Peregrine Espresso’s Head CQM, is a longtime DC barista. She discusses her personal and professional growth alongside the development of DC's coffee scene. Also! Dawn is leading the DC Drip: Split Shot Series, a narrative exploration of the DC coffee community! Episode one is about Cait Lowry’s “The Coffee Bar.”Peregrine Espresso Neighborhood Restaurant GroupBuzz BakeshopRyan JensenBlue Collar CatsMurky Coffee | Nick Cho | Trish Rothgeb (Wrecking Ball)Small Planes + Evan HoweDMV CoffeeCait Lowry + The Coffee Bar

Southeastern Roastery is the result of Candy Schibli's retirement planning. Hear about what it's like to work a 9-to-5 whilst simultaneously building a roasting company in the heart of D.C.Southeasternroastery.com | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram1kg Mill City RoasterAcademy of Coffee Excellence | Williamsburg Coffee and TeaWorld Resources InstituteOrganization of American StatesCoffee Brownie RecipeTodd ArnetteDuality Coffee and Whiskey BarAscend 2020DMV Coffee TNTBitches Brew (April 2017)Collective Action for Safe SpacesBad SaintBaseCamp DC"DC’s New Coffee Roastery Socially Responsible; Women Owned & Operated" PopvilleSongbyrd DC"DC’s New Coffee Roastery Socially Responsible; Women Owned & Operated" PopvilleSongbyrd DC

Michael Amouri--founder and owner of Caffè Amouri--discusses running a small business, keeping priorities, and his ethos “Quality. Community. Sustainability." Caffè Amouri | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Vienna, VaJohn WoodenSCACQI (Coffee Quality Institute)Q-GradingVienna IdolKhristin Kylio Memorial FundRidgetop Coffee & TeaLake Anne Coffee HouseBazin’s on ChurchMaple Avenue RestaurantLove ‘n Faith Community CafePortside Coffee House and CoffeePerfect Brew Services

Founder of Gregorys Coffee Greg Zamfotis and I discuss his coffee journey, company logo, and bringing an established brand to a new city. Gregorys CoffeeTwitter | Instagram | Facebook  Washington DC Locations1000 Vermont, Washington, DC, 200051147 20th St, Washington, DC 200361900 L, Washington, DC, 20036 Marty CurtisQ-GradingAeropressProbat Roaster&PizzaArrozChef Michael IsabellaLaconda Verde

Head Roaster Javier Madrano and Future Manager (17th & G Street) Tudor Payson hunker down in the Swing's Coffee Alexandria Roastery to explore the history of DC's oldest roaster and discuss reopening a classic location.Swing’s Coffee Roasters FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagram (@SwingsCoffee) PEOPLE & TOPICSDaniel Velasquez | Campesino Specialty CoffeeBlanchard’s Coffee Roasting Co. Philz Coffee DCNeil BalkcomThe Joe Rogan Experience #467 - Peter Giuliano Peter GiulianoCounter Culture CoffeeMark Warmuth (Owner)Cuppings | Fridays at 10AM

Home-Brewing with Diane Contreras (DIY DC Coffee Part 2)Vigilante director of training and Route 1’s favorite barista Diane Contreras walks through the ins and outs of brewing in the second installment of our DIY DC Coffee series. Grab a pen and paper to start your journey to home-brewing perfection!Follow Diane on Instagram @TheCoffeeTriggerPrep toolsHario Coffee ScaleHario Slim GrinderEncore GrinderBrew Kettle rew devices/methodsKalita WaveBonavitaCurtis BrewerPour OverV60ChemexFrench pressAeropressStovetop brewerEspresso Percolator  Show notes:Vigilante CoffeeCounter Culture CoffeeDolcezzaCoffee DistrictCoffee CuppingUS Coffee ChampionshipsCoffee extractionCoffee grind

Jesse Breaux (yes, it is pronounced “bro”) kicks off our ‘DIY DC Coffee’ series with everything you need to know to become a master home-roaster. He is also offering a free pound of coffee to Drip listeners--tune in to learn more!Jesse Breaux on Twitter: @JesseBreauxGreen Coffee Buying ClubBehmore Home RoasterSonofrescoRoyal CoffeeCafe ImportsZekes Coffee's DCChinatown CoffeeCompass CoffeeThe Coffee BarIs Your Hawaiian Coffee Organic? - BigFair Trade USASweet Marias is also a great place to buy green beans and find roasting advice.

Lauren Rogers from District of Coffee rejoins us to explore new cafes in 2017, upcoming shops in 2018, and social activism. Also, I share a few #DCCafeStories from regulars and baristas in the middle of the episode.District of CoffeeFacebook | Twitter | Instagram New Cafes of 2017The Velo Café at District Hardware (The Wharf)Pear Plum Café (3064 Mt. Pleasant Street NW)Wheelys CaféBlue Bottle Café (Georgetown)Qualia Coffee (Eckington)Crimson Diner in Chinatown serving Blanchard’s Coffee Roasting Co.Takoma Bev Co. (Takoma Park)Gregory’s Coffee (Farragut)La Colombe (Farragut)Compass Coffee (Farragut)Portside Coffee (Leesburg)Detour Coffee Co. (Arlington)Chill Zone Coffee (Arlington)Café Chocolat (McPherson Square)Hive Hotel (2224 F St. NW)Swings Coffee (14th & G)Colada Shop (14th & T)Shop Made In DC (Dupont Circle serving Small Planes)Vigilante Coffee (The Wharf)Little Pearl (921 Penn Ave SE)Lost Sock Roasters (Kennedy Street NW)Penny Brew CoffeeSongyrd Music House & Record Cafe serving Southeastern Roastery (AdMo) Shops lined up for 2018Café Georgetown (3800 Resevoir RD NW)Vigilante Coffee (College Park)Joe & The Juice (15th & K)Swings Coffee (G Street)Blue Stone Lane (Washington Circle)Hirshhorn (Independence Ave and 7th / Dolcezza serving Stumptown) Other Topics & ShopsCafé Kindred (Falls Church)Caffe Amouri (Vienne)Zekes Coffee (2300 Rhode Island Ave NE)DC Coffee FestDeferred candidacyACLU fundraiserPiccolo LattePour SteadyGod in a Cup: The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Coffee by Michaele WeissmanBe sure to let me know if we missed any. I can add them to the list.

Building community takes work, compassion, and time. Ebenezers Coffeehouse has been intentionally building community since 2006 in DC and abroad. General Manager Heather Corsi and I run the gamut of coffee talk as it relates to the Coffeehouse and its community.Ebenezerscoffeehouse.comTwitter | Facebook | InstagramOrganizations Discussed:One Village CoffeeCompassion TeaDC Dream CenterJust HaitiNational Community Church

Shreya Bhargava, the founder of District Mugs, sits down to discuss homelessness in the District and how something as simple as a coffee mug can positively impact a person’s life. All of us--even tea drinkers--can make a difference in our community.District Mugs | Facebook | InstagramDiscussed in the episode:The Ministry Coffee + WineCalabash Tea Bar & CafePhase 2 AcademyThrive DCA-SPANStreetsense.Sasha Bruce Youth Work

Two musicians, Philip Basnight and Rhys Tucker, discuss the DC coffee scene. We explore their favorite coffee shops, barista-regular relationships, and connections between coffee and music. After the credits, stay tuned to hear songs from Broke Royal and Sweet Earl Greene.To clear up the roast style conversation, check out the NCA Coffee Roasts Guide.Broke Royals | Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Debut Album...Sweet Earle Greene | Facebook & SoundcloudOrganizations discussed:The Coffee BarSylvan Cafe & BakeryCompass CoffeeBlue Bottle CoffeeWydown CoffeeFilter Coffeehouse & EspressoDMV Coffee Facebook GroupDog Tag BakerySongByrdPotter’s House

Chris Vigilante takes us through his journey from island paradise to basement roasting to becoming a staple of DC's "third wave." Even more inspiring is Vigilante Coffee's local and international impact. www.VigilanteCoffee.comTwitter, Instagram, and Facebook: @VigilanteCoffee

I sit down with Charles Shell, roaster, and Matt Thompson, barista, from Qualia Coffee. We brew a few interesting topics including the roasting process, Qualia Coffee’s philosophy, and what it means to be a true neighborhood cafe.www.qualiacoffee.comTwitter, Instagram, and Facebook: @QualiaCoffee

Welcome to the first episode of Drip: the DC coffee podcast. Guest Lauren Rogers speaks about her dual role in the DC coffee community as Caffeinate the Capital's founder and curator as well as the co-founder of the blog District of Coffee. Read District of Coffee's article 'DC Coffee Podcast Hits the Airwaves'www.districtofcoffee.comTwitter: @districtcoffee_Instagram: @caffeinatethecapital