Why Coffee?

We put the RANT in Restaurant and ask that unhappy question: Why does restaurant coffee suck? We open up the bitch-bag again and whine somethin' fierce about great restaurants with awful coffee. We unpack the secret coffee language held within a toilet and listen as Jon finds out that Anthony Bourdain thinks coffee is useless and probably wouldn't like Joshua very much at all. Grab your favourite gym sock and fill it with coffee because we're gonna gripe!Show LinksAnthony Bourdain Thinks You're Crazy for Eating Airplane Foodhttps://www.bonappetit.com/people/celebrities/article/anthony-bourdain-parts-unknownWhy You Can't Get a Great Cup of Coffee at a Restauranthttps://www.huladaddy.com/articles/why-you-cant-get-a-great-cup-of-coffee-at-a-restaurant.htmStop Serving Bad Coffee at Fine Restaurants!https://observer.com/2015/06/stop-serving-bad-coffee-at-fine-restaurants/AMAZING RESTAURANTS...TERRIBLE COFFEE? WHY?https://docentcoffee.com/blogs/musings/why-coffee-shouldnt-be-an-afterthought-but-still-isCaffeinated Complaint: Why Is Restaurant Coffee So Bad?https://www.seriouseats.com/caffeinated-complaint-why-is-restaurant-coffee-so-badTHE ULTIMATE COFFEE GUIDEhttps://www.jamieoliver.com/features/the-ultimate-coffee-guide/Support the show

Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation, where we're diving even deeper into the fascinating world of coffee. Get ready for a more in-depth exploration of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Expo and Re:co Symposium. Here, we go beyond the surface, exploring the intricacies of coffee, from sustainable practices to innovative approaches. It's an exceptional platform to shape the future of coffee, share ideas, and contribute to the industry's development. So, grab a fresh cup of joe, settle in, and let's embark on this enriching Part 2 of our conversation, where we'll dive deeper into the fascinating realm of specialty coffee. Let the journey continue!Re:Co Symposium (Re:Co)https://www.recosymposium.orgSCA Expo (Expo) https://www.coffeeexpo.orgFrinj Coffee - Jay Rusky  https://frinjcoffee.comUC Davis Coffee Center - College of Engineeringhttps://coffeecenter.ucdavis.eduColombian Coffee Federation https://federaciondecafeteros.org/wp/?lang=enSivetz Fluid Bed Roaster https://www.sivetz.comLoring Coffee Roaster https://loring.comAllio Coffee Roaster https://aillio.comBrew Bomb https://www.brewbomb.comUbermilk https://www.uebermilk.dePUQ Press https://www.puqpress.comSovda Coffee Equipment https://www.sovdacoffee.comPoursteady https://poursteady.comGolden Bean  https://goldenbean.comSupport the show

Hello Why Coffee Friends! Get ready for a little primer about the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Expo and Re:co Symposium. Whether you're new to the world of specialty coffee or a seasoned aficionado, these events are not to be missed. The SCA Expo is a vibrant gathering of coffee professionals, featuring an exhibition floor filled with the latest trends, equipment, and delicious coffees. It's the perfect place to explore, learn, and connect with passionate individuals in the industry. On the other hand, the Re:co Symposium offers a thought-provoking experience, bringing together industry leaders and researchers to discuss the deeper aspects of coffee, from sustainability to innovation. Through inspiring talks and interactive sessions, you'll gain valuable insights and contribute to shaping the future of coffee. So, grab a cup of your favourite brew, and join us for a caffeine-fueled journey of knowledge, discovery, and inspiration as Joshua and Jon prepare you for the the SCA Expo and Re:co Symposium.Things we talked about:Re:Co Symposium (Re:Co)https://www.recosymposium.orgSCA Expo (Expo)https://www.coffeeexpo.orgSpecialty Coffee Association (SCA)https://sca.coffeeSCA Canadahttps://scacanada.coffeeSCA Japanhttps://scaj.orgNational Coffee Association of Canada (NCA)https://coffeeassoc.comSupport the show

The guys go off the rails again.  Get ready for a long chat… but we promise it's going somewhere. Hearing about more than just arabica? What else is out there? Somewhat out of their depth with the science, yet speaking with relative experience, we wrap our minds around this big topic.We apologize to everyone that knows how to pronounce scientific words - as you'll learn: we can't.Climate Crisis - Daily Coffee News https://dailycoffeenews.com/2022/01/28/research-says-climate-change-to-erase-more-than-50-of-suitable-coffee-land-by-2050/The Types Of Coffee Beans – Coffee Cultivars And Varietalshttps://www.homegrounds.co/coffee-bean-varieties/Coffee Species Family Tree direct linkhttps://www.homegrounds.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/CI_CoffeeSpeciesFamilyTree.jpegLiberica as the Next Major Coffee Crop Species - Daily Coffee Newshttps://dailycoffeenews.com/2023/01/11/researchers-point-to-liberica-as-the-next-major-coffee-crop-species/Arabica Varieties with Peter Giulianohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRNci2lywmg2 years old - interview with Dr Steffen Schwarzhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_yCroVNGgsNEMATODES 101https://cedarcirclefarm.org/tips/entry/nematodes-101Review of Philippine grown Liberica - very interestinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q9QoUTgX4UAnd Mr Hoffman, of course talks Stenophyllahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGL7LtgC_0IQima - Coffea Yemeniahttps://www.qimacoffee.com/yemeniaJames Hoffmann - Yemeniahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oiHm0wlhfMApril Coffee - Yemeniahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKxMwQAXTuo...Music / Sound Effects Include:Epidemid Sound - "Air Raid Siren, Car Engine Rev 3, Cash Register 9, Cow Moo 1, Crowd Teens Cheer 11, Hell Fire Heavy, Horse Snort 3, Human Whistle 7, Multimedia 770, Punch Thud, Suction Pop 3, Video Game Descend 1, Voice Clip Male 513, Motorcycle Drive By"."I Need Your Time" by Mindme"Then I Go" by Damma BeatzSupport the show

WOW! Is it holiday time already? The guys are surprisingly jazzed for the holiday season and have a few things to say about getting that special coffee person in your life. We present: Coffee Holiday Gift guide and strange opinions of Holiday drinks!Happy holidays, from the two of us to all of you!Names Dropped and Companies mentioned and STUFFKay's Irish Cream Recipe  (not your average Bailey's)3 eggs 1/4 tsp coconut extract 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk (Eagle Brand, if you can find it)1/2 pint half half cream1 TBSP of cocoa1.1 cups of rye whiskey (300mL)Blend and enjoy over ice or in a strong, dark coffeeJackson Wiebe - Coffee Bosshttps://www.yourcoffeeboss.comLiz Bishop - Vintage CoffeeDoug Graf - Vintage Coffeehttp://vintagecoffee.caOnyx Coffee advent calendarhttps://onyxcoffeelab.com/products/2022-coffee-advent-calendarRevolver Coffee advent calendarhttps://revolvercoffee.ca/products/advent-calendar-2022-pre-order-september-gift-card-promoIsland Chef Pepper Company - https://www.islandchefpepperco.caCategory 12 Brewery - https://www.category12beer.comEsquimalt Wine Company - https://esquimaltwine.caSt. George's Spirits - https://stgeorgespirits.com/Forward Lottery - Cole Torode - https://forward.coffeeLeaderboard Coffee - https://leaderboard.coffeeEight Ounce Coffee Supply - https://eightouncecoffee.caMiiR Mugs & Drinkware - https://www.miir.comKinto Tumbers & Drinkware - https://kinto-canada.caToddy Cold Brew Systems - https://toddycafe.comHasty Coffee - Specialty Instant Coffee - https://hastycoffee.comAeropress  - https://aeropress.comComandante grinder - https://comandantegrinder.comTimemore Grinder - https://en.timemore.com/m/Bialetti - https://www.bialetti.com/it_en/Melitta  - https://shop.melitta.ca/collections/pour-overJetBoil - https://www.jetboil.comTimTams - https://www.arnotts.com/products/tim-tamStroopWafel - https://www.stroopwafels.com/us/dutch-waffle-cookie/Standart Magazine - https://standartmag.comBarista Magazine - https://www.baristamagazine.comWhat I know about running coffee shops - Colin Harmon - https://eightouncecoffee.ca/products/what-i-know-about-running-coffee-shopsEp.15 & 22 Canned Coffee Madness! https://whycoffee.buzzsprout.com/1610815/8538029https://whycoffee.buzzsprout.com/1610815/8913333Support the show

While we may enjoy filtering our coffee, we refuse to use one when we speak about it. Join the guys as they explore the unexpected history of filtered coffee and the winding pathway of its history. You'll discover a persistent German connection and what women's liberation and headlights have to do with this delicious coffee preparation method.Links - main inspirationMelitta - a Journey through timehttps://www.melitta.com/en/Melitta-Journey-through-Time-541.htmlKissaten Japanese-style Coffeehttps://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2021/07/31/food/japanese-style-coffee-kissaten/History of Hario Company Ltd.https://global.hario.com/about/Hario Glass Instrumentshttps://global.hario.com/glassmusicalinstruments/Names dropped - general distractionsChemexhttps://www.chemexcoffeemaker.com/Dispatch Coffeehttps://dispatchcoffee.ca/Fellow Brewing Productshttps://fellowproducts.com/Kalitahttp://kalita.ae/products/Coffee Consumption and Prevention of Cirrhosis: In Support of the Caffeine Hypothesishttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5885142/Coffee and Arterial Hypertensionhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8352830/James Hoffman - v60 paper videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uggibTY0AESupport the show

Jon tried his hand at competing and Joshua tries his hand and interviewing Jon about it. Season 3 kicks off to a riveting start as we explore the world of coffee competition and the art of performance preparation.Episode Edit: WAC 2022 will not be held at Nemesis GNW as stated in the episode, but rather at the Pipe Shop venue in the shipyards district. Show notes are below:Names dropped:Kunie Inaba @kunie_iStacey Lynden @staceyannlynGrant Gamble @gamblevisionJon's Aeropress recipeDetailsInverted Aeropress1 Standard Paper + 1 Standard Metal Filter15g fine ground 400 μm - Kruve seive Water blend75% classic Thirdwave water25% distilled waterMethod heat water to 90° CAdd 15g coffee50g water, stir 5 timesRest until 30 seconds60g water, Stir 5 timesRest until 1 minute - while waiting Pre-wet/rinse filterCapAt 1:35 squeeze air outTurn over and press for 20 seconds - about 1:55Yield is 70-75g brewBypass with additional water, reaching 150g brew weightSwirl to integrate Long pour to bring temp down to 37°CReferenced products and companies Aeropress Canada/International - https://aeropress.com | @aero.pressDiscovery Coffee - https://discoverycoffee.com | @discoverycoffee Forward Coffee -  https://forward.coffee | @fwdcoffeeLeaderboard Coffee - https://leaderboard.coffee/ | @leaderboardcoffeeNemesis Coffee - https://www.nemesis.coffee/ | @nemesis.coffeeThis Coffee - https://thiscoffee.co | @thiscoffeecoKruve Sifters - https://www.kruveinc.com/pages/kruve-sifter | @kruveincThird wave water - https://thirdwavewater.comLink to resultsBrewers cup competition - https://scacanada.coffee/cup-tasters-1Coffee in Good Spirits - https://www.worldcoffeeingoodspirits.orgWorld Aeropress competition - https://worldaeropresschampionship.comWorld Cup Tasters Championship - http://www.worldcuptasters.orgSupport the show

We're calling it, its summer time and its far too nice outside to be podcasting indoors! We're all pretty busy with personal projects, and so for now we're taking a hiatus until Autumn returns. We hope you've enjoyed our second season, and can't wait to return for season 3! Names dropped in this episode: Standart MagazineDr. Taya Brown. . .Music / Sound Effects Include: "Sunny Day, Sunny Day (Instrumental Version)" by Dasloe"Lunch Break in Milan" by Trabant 33“Then I Go” by Damma Beatz "Beer Can Open 1", "Bell Ring Idea", "Can Drop Soda Pop 1", "Goat Bleat Blah 1", "Knife Scrape 4", "Thunder Clap 8", "Wind Chimes 7"Support the show

We have part two of our conversation with Dr. Taya Brown this week for ya'll. Open up your ears and get ready to learn about Taya's life as an agronomist and what she's doing to help guide the future of the coffee industry! Names dropped in this episode: World Coffee Research Del Fuego Coffee  Anacafe  Caravella  Cafe Imports, Free Education and Resources on Coffee . . .Music / Sound Effects Include: “Midnight Disco” by Cushy “Then I Go” by Damma Beatz Support the show

We have a special treat this week, kinda like a lollipop for your ears, with part one of our conversation with Dr. Taya Brown. A real coffee doctor, or “Doctora Cafe” as she is fondly called in Guatemala, that spends half her year working on the ground in rural communities supporting smallholder coffee farmers to develop sustainable practices. Taya answers our “why coffee?” question and shares what's fuelling her work to improve the lives of coffee producers. Names dropped in this episode: Taya Brown - Re:Co Symposium Talk: "Supporting Smallholder Entry into the Specialty Coffee Market”World Coffee Research Hanna Neuschwander “The Coffee Seed: A Forgotten Technology” Cafe Imports, Free Education and Resources on Coffee ...Music / Sound Effects Include: “Midnight Disco” by Cushy “Then I Go” by Damma Beatz Support the show

We're excited to ‘spill the beans' about cupping this week, a process used by coffee pros for sensory analysis. We taste our way through four different coffees from four great roasters, while sharing our tips and tricks on how to cup. We encourage everyone to experiment and expand your tasting experience with an at home cupping session using only ground coffee, boiling water, a bowl and a spoon... okay, and maybe a scale or coffee scoop too. Just be sure to keep your preparation consistent!Coffees tasted in this episode: Pallet Coffee Roasters49th Parallel Coffee Roasters Square Mile Coffee RoastersEsquimalt Roasting Company ...Music / Sound Effects Include:"Tin Man" by Ava Low"Firework Boom", "Forest Birds 2", "Trumpet Sad", "Ship Bathroom 2", "Bottle Beer Toast", "Slide Whistle Descend 2", "Baby Mobile Lullaby", "Record Scratch 11", " Applause Cheer Small" by SFX Producer“Then I Go” by Damma BeatzSupport the show

Our friends at Pause Coffee in Regina sent us a bag of coffee! It's an Ethiopian special process lot roasted by Quietly Coffee called Magnolia, a deliciously intense floral and fruity coffee that tricked us into thinking it was a natural. Due to busy lives and Covid, we're finally ready to slurp this brew three months after it's roasted on date. This delay provided us with a great opportunity to talk about coffee storage, and how a hands-off approach is often best practice. Names dropped in this episode:Pause CoffeeQuietly CoffeeSam Jones of 2% Jazz developing a water-cooled espresso grinderMonogram CoffeeJames HoffmannFellow Atmos canister...Music / Sound Effects Include:"Boom Bap Jazz" by Amber Spill"Canals of Venice" by Sight of Wonders"The Mourning After" by Jon Bjork"Chasing That Rainbow" by River Run Dry"Cave Water Drips 1", "Punch Face Whip 1", "Arrow Impact Wood", "Punch Face 5", "Doorbell Ring 3", "Human Fart 2", "Arm Farts Squeezing Repeatedly 21", "Bullwhip Crack 2", "Electricity 9", "Kids Cheer Light", "Cat Meow and Purr", "Applause Cheer Small", "Coins Drop 2" by SFX Producer“Then I Go” by Damma BeatzSupport the show

We take a deep dive into coffee media this week, from printed paper to internet articles, and we cover this global industry from our Canadian perspective. Coffee media comes in all forms, from content that will blow your mind to something that will make your eyes roll. Whatever the industry stimulus is that you seek, even if it is just enjoying a cup of coffee at home reading an article online, there is relevant coffee media available for your pleasure.  Names dropped in this episode: Pallet Roasters decaffeinated Sidamo, Ethiopia Swiss Water decaffeination process Media - Magazines & InternetStandart Magazine Roast Magazine Barista Magazine Sprudge Perfect Daily Grind Importers/Brokers: Olam Specialty Coffee Royal CoffeeCafe Imports Atlas CoffeeSustainable Harvest ...Music / Sound Effects Include:“Big J” by Sir Gigalot“Human Crowd Studio 27”, “Arm Farts Squeezing Repeatedly 21”, “Baby Mobile Lullaby”, “Human Voice Clip 165”, “Tympani Drum Hit 9”, “Kids Cheer Light”, “Human Fart 2” and “Applause Cheer Small”  by SFX Producer“Then I Go” by Damma BeatzSupport the show

We've brewed up something special this week for our dear friends and families! We have a foundational episode about coffee extraction with our thoughts on how water can make a big difference in creating your heavenly brew. Believe it or not, coffee brewing is a recipe with only two ingredients, coffee and water! So if you don't like the taste of your coffee, we suggest first questioning your water, both the quality and the temperature. Use a meat thermometer to check that the water starts off between 92 to 96 degrees Celsius, or 195 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit. When adjusting your brewing recipe further, our best advice is to change only one variable at a time. Start off with a thermometer and a scale, and then expand into changing your brewing method, water quality, grind size, roast profile, origin or type of coffee to achieve your desired results. Names dropped in this episode: Drew Billups Third Wave WaterMadCap Coffee...Music / Sound Effects Include:“The Devil's Defiance” by Ritchie Everett“Crowd Gasp 2”, “Human Voice Clip 9”, “Human Voice Clip 17”, “Punch 45”, “Applause Short Outdoors”, “Human Crowd Studio 7” by SFX Producer “National Anthem Canada” by National Anthem Worx“Then I Go” by Damma BeatzSupport the show

BONUS episode! Enjoy this travel log by Jon about living la dolce vita and finding a good cup of coffee in northern Italy. Jon's adventures include sock nylons, oat milk, and the lesson all coffee-loving travellers must learn, to never underestimate the value of a hasty packet!Names dropped in this episode: Caffe Florian, Venice, Italy Nouva Simonelli Orsonero Coffee, Milan, Italy..."Il Pirata" by Medité"Canals of Venice" by Sight of Wonders "Heart of Sicily" by Trabant"Espresso Bar Italia" by Trabant"Buonissimo" by Medité"Tutto Bene" by Trabant"Car Horn Honk 62", "Coins Drop 2", "Cash Register 5", "Champagne Cork 2", "Champagne Pour 1", "Glass Toast Clink", "Paper Sheet Rip", "Water Pour Liquid 1", "Tea Cup Spoon 22", "Applause Short Outdoors", and "Human Crowd Studio 62" by SFX Producer “Then I Go” by Damma BeatzSupport the show

We're back with a morning coffee chat over a beautiful brew from Gardelli Specialty Coffees in Italy, which Jon picked up on his recent travels. This coffee is Finca Bella Vista from Guatemala, a bewitching SCA scored 88 point coffee that really wakes up our tastebuds! Over this fantastic cup of coffee, we have a great conversation about Italy, tasting notes, the golden ratio and our preferred brew methods. Jon's recipe: 32g coffee to 520g water out, 3 to 4 min brew time in 4 pours.Joshua's recipe: 23g coffee to 270g - 290g extracted in 3 mins of brew time with four pours with 45 second bloom. Names dropped during this episode: Gardelli Specialty Coffees - Finca Bella Vista (Guatemala)Orsonero Coffee in Milan, Italy Cole Torode from Forward CoffeeCup of Excellence (COE) Father's Coffee Roastery Bombe Coffee in partnership with Standart...Music / Sound Effects include:"Zoo Zoo" by Martin Landström"Canals of Venice" by Sight of Wonders"Bad to Me (Sting Version)" by The Elloquent Jims "Harp Bliss 1", "Magical Twinkle 2", "Slide Whistle Descend 2", "Trumpet Sad" and "Punch Some Crack and Thud 4" by SFX Producer "Then I Go" by Damma BeatzSupport the show

We're back to our usual banter this week to discuss the increasing cost of coffee, our beloved agricultural commodity, and the impact of global market mayhem on our daily cup. The global coffee supply chain has been burdened with logistics delays, like most consumer goods, and continues to be hampered by the pandemic. We also touch on ecological issues that regularly affect coffee-producing countries and can have an impact on pricing of specialty coffee. Info dropped in this episode: "C" Market and how it relates to specialty coffee: What Is The C Market?Further reading from International Coffee Organisation, Feb 2022 Coffee Market Report: Despite conflict in Europe, the Composite Indicator Price increased for 17 straight months in February 2022.... Music / Sound Effects Include:“We had Ramen” by Smartface“Seagulls 3”, “Tugboat Horn 2”, “Monkey Colobus 13”, “Coin Purse Shake”,  “Cartoon Voice 1”, “Coin Bag Drop 1”, “Arrow Impact Wood 1” and “Kids Cheer Light” by SFX Producer “Whimsical Wonderful (Sting)” by Gavin Luke “Then I Go” by Damma BeatzSupport the show

We're offering up something a little different this week to all our Why Coffee friends, a brain-break in the form of a Why Coffee StoryTime. To ease input overload and doom scrolling, we join Joshua as he reads a coffee story. It's a mystical and magical origin story for Coffea arabica from 9th century Ethiopia, read from Standart magazine #22. May, G., (2021 February). Have you herd the one about the… Standart: Napkins, glitter and coffee, 22, 68 - 74....Music / Sound Effects Include:“Zanzibar” by Jones Meadow"Cat Meow and Purr" by SFX Producer “Kanakassi” by Sillaba“Bongos Accent Low” by SFX Producer “Baby Goats 9” by SFX Producer“So Much Better (Bubblegum Dance)” by Alphascan “Controlled Record Scratch 6” by SFX Producer"Harp Bliss 1" by SFX Producer"Fire Flame Crackle" by SFX Producer "Crunch Pasta Shells 5" by SFX Producer "Water Pour Liquid 1" by SFX Producer “Then I Go” by Damma BeatzSupport the show

We're getting excited, or rather unexcited this week, around a fading fad in the specialty coffee industry. The Perfect Daily Grind article, “Are coffee competitions moving away from Gesha?” provided a great insight about how after 16 years, ‘the shine is off the penny'. The World Barista Championship (WBC) competition coffee trend is moving away from Gesha, also known as Geisha, a delicious, delicately floral tasting coffee that is high scoring and has an increasingly hyped up cost. This move is indicative of a larger change in the industry towards different flavours, seasonality and diversification. Industry leaders and WBC competitors are driving this change with innovation, taking the pressure off the ‘superhero' producer and stepping up to support risky experimentation. We hope you enjoy this week's deep dive with us, your intrepid coffee adventure guides! Perfect Daily Grind -  Are coffee competitions moving away from Gesha? - Perfect Daily Grindand for your third-wave coffee history: God in a Cup: The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Coffee by Michaele Weissman (goodreads.com)Names dropped during this episode:David Lalonde - Rabbit Hole Roasters, Montreal QC Canada https://www.rabbitholeroasters.comLaura Perry - Luna Coffee,  Langley BC Canada https://enjoylunacoffee.com...Music / Sound Effects Include:“Save it for a Rainy Day” by Margareta “The Raiders March” by John Williams “Then I Go” by Damma BeatzSupport the show

Welcome back! We are excited to bring some new interesting and tasty coffee information to our listeners for Season 2. After a longer time away than initially anticipated, we are refreshed and recharged. We have expanded our Why Coffee Team and brought on Aimes Gentile as our Producer. This will allow us to keep our energy up, share the load and work at what we are best at, with the intention of expanding and growing our content across other platforms! Pandemic is still top of mind at the start of 2022 and we are currently in an Omicron wave. With recent restriction changes to curb this wave, coffee shops have been dealt a lot of uncertainty. Many businesses are in an uncomfortable space figuring out what type of business they fall into, operating in a grey-area and waiting to see if they get fined or shut down.  We have a great chat about how businesses and frontline staff are doing business differently, letting go of fear and embracing change. 'Many of these businesses will fail': Canada's small business sector pushes for support extensionshttps://vancouver.citynews.ca/2021/10/20/canada-small-business-covid-supports/Dozens of big companies headed by top-paid CEOs collected COVID-19 government benefits: reporthttps://www.cbc.ca/news/business/ceo-pay-covid-19-1.6303304Boss Barista interview with David Lalonde David Lalonde Falls Down the Rabbit Hole (substack.com) Rabbit Hole Roasters blogpost -  Haiti & Coffee: A Tale of Colonialism, Liberation and U.S. Intervention ...Music / Sound Effects Include:“So Casual” by Tigerblood Jewel“Then I Go” by Damma BeatzSupport the show

This is it, the end of our first season. 25 episodes, guests interviewed from all over the country, and believe us when we say we have no plans of slowing down. We do however need a short break! This is a wrap up episode and a little thank you to all that have supported us as guests, mentors, friends and family, those who have given support and given us a friendly hello out in the real world. We love you, we appreciate you, and we couldn't be happier to be friends in coffee. This is Joshua and Jon, signing off, but not for long

We're wrapping up this season by talking to 6 roasters from 5 different roasteries across Canada, and asking them who they look to for inspiration. When they're drinking coffee that's not their own, where does it come from?Join us as we speak with Ann Hnatyshyn from House of Funk, Jack Schallmeiner of Dispatch, David Kim of David Kim Coffee & Paradigm Spark, Damien Durda & James Selmon of Nemesis, and Alexandre Séguin of Café Pista....Music / Sound Effects Include:"Dreaming of Lhotse" by Ooyy"Then I Go" by Damma BeatzSupport the show

This week we're getting excited yet again, but not necessarily in a good way..  We're talking about the economics of coffee, and how simple things like a frost in Brazil can massively effect the price of your morning coffee. We also dive into alternative organic farming methods and the potato defect commonly associated with countries like Rwanda and D.R Congo. Articles included in the episode:1. Perfect Daily Grind - Why Is Frost In Brazil Causing Global Coffee Prices To Increase? 2. SCA News - Why Does Shade Matter?3. This Side Up Coffees - Alternative Methods For Dealing With Coffee Waste 4. Perfect Daily Grind - What Is Potato Taste Defect & How Can Producers Stop It? ...Music / Sound Effects Include:"Up & Down" by Toby Tranter"Jon Jon Jon" by Joshua del SolSupport the show

We're beating the heat this week by drinking more Asian vending machine coffees, this time we've got 3 from Japan, and 2 from Taiwan. In a shocking turn of events, we actually find one that we somewhat enjoy!...Music / Sound Effects Include:"Granny" by Scoobadive"Then I Go" by Damma BeatzSupport the show

We're getting excited about coffee and how it relates to health, specifically in terms of the body. We dive into articles about anxiety, having monster coffee fueled orgasms, gaining muscle mass and losing body fat, as well as diabetes and the fact that everybody poops.. Its a longer episode this week to make up for how quiet we've been, we hope you enjoy this episode and go do some reading on how coffee might be effecting your body.Articles included in the episode:1. 7 Terrible Days Without Coffee: An Anti-Anxiety Experiment Gone Wrong2. Does Caffeine Effect Muscle Growth3. Caffeine Directly Effects Muscle Function4. Sprudge: New Study Finds That Drinking Coffee Before A Workout Boosts Fat Burning5. Caffeine Increases Striatal Dopamine D2/D3 Receptor Availability In The Human Brain6. Dietary Effect On Mixed Fuction P450 1A2 Activity Assayed By Estimation Of Caffeine Metabolism In Man7. People Are Saying Drinking Coffee Before Sex Gave Them The Best Orgasm Of Their Life8. Sprudge: Coffees Laxative Effects Remain A Science Mystery9. Why Does Coffee Make You Poop?10. Coffee Reveals Itself As An Unlikely Elixir11.  Effect Of Coffee On Distal Colon Function...Music / Sound Effects Include:"Buster the Dog" by J.F. Gloss"Then I Go" by Damma BeatzSupport the show

In a case of happy accidents, Jon and Noh Juhee or Jaimee got to talking for a little longer than expected, when recording her "Roaster's Roaster" episode. Naturally we didn't want to waste what was a wonderful conversation, so we did a little editing magic and are happy to give you an unexpected, but curious look into Jaimee's life as head roaster at De Mello Palheta Coffee Roasters in Toronto, ON....Music / Sound Effects Include:"When You Call My Name (Instrumental Version)" by Aiyo"Then I Go" by Damma BeatzSupport the show

We're experiencing a bit of a heatwave here in the Pacific Northwest, and needless to say, the 40° + weather is making editing, let alone thinking straight, a bit challenging..Here's Joshua with a little coffee story for you, stay cool out there friends!...Music / Sound Effects Include:"For Jelena" - VendlaSupport the show

It's a simple concept. Those we idolize, who do they look up to? Who do they respect? What captures their attention and causes them fascination? In this episode we look at who's coffee some of Canada's roaster's are drinking, and why? Is it that they respect these roasters? That they liked the look of the bag? That they love seeing how others roast from these regions? What causes someone surrounded by a seemingly limitless supply of coffee, to pick up another roaster? Join us as we speak with Noh Juhee of De Mello, David Lalonde of Rabbit Hole, Kevin McConnell of Ghost Roaster, Josh Deglow of Discovery, and Stacey Lynden of Harken...Music / Sound Effects Include:"Bliskoo" by Valante"Then I Go" by Damma BeatzSupport the show

Join us for a Saturday morning coffee..We drink a beautiful Indonesian natural from the Barn in Berlin, which comes to us from coffee subscription service "Boss Coffee" in Saskatchewan. We talk about how we brew at home, before immediately going off on tangents about coffee mentorship, fellowship among our peers in the industry, and "long-term borrowing" of coffee equipment from work.. Shout out to our wonderful friend Jackson and his company Coffee Boss! You can get some great coffee delivered to you by visiting https://www.yourcoffeeboss.com/...Music / Sound Effects Include:"Do You Really Wanna Be in Love (Instrumental Version)" by Frigga"Then I Go" by Damma BeatzSupport the show

We're leaving the familiarity of Canada (figuratively) for the first time with our next guest, Estefanía Hernández Jaramillo. A Colombian coffee scientist, Q-Grader, and all around flavour-geek who has recently moved and opened up shop for Colombian Exotic Coffee, in the quickly growing coffee market of Dubai. We're curious what it's like to fully pull up your roots, and move across the planet to do what you love, in a radically different culture....Music / Sound Effects Include:"Agua" by Timothy Infinite"Then I Go" by Damma BeatsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/whycoffee)Support the show

We're bringing you a slightly new musical twist on our Tastebuds gameshow this week, and we've got the perfect contestant to start it off, an ACTUAL COFFEE FLAVOUR SCIENTIST, Estefanía Hernández Jaramillo!...Music / Sound Effects Include:"Sold Out Records" by Glove Box"When You Move (Instrumental Version)" by Stonekeepers"Applause Crowd" by SFX Producer Epidemic SoundSupport the show

Some of you may have seen that instant coffee has been making a comeback in a major way, with specialty roasters all over the world teaming up with coffee science geeks to create some truly amazing crystalized coffee options. We chat with Hasty Coffee's Ben McGaghey out of Calgary, AB, about how the process works, how it's public perception has changed over recent years, and what the future holds for this new-old product....Music / Sound Effects Include:"Cats Walking" by Yomoti"Then I Go" by Damma BeatzSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/whycoffee)Support the show

We go a bit off the rails with this bizarre investigation into Asian vending machine coffee, this is a sneak peak into some of the more obscure side projects we're working on behind the scenes for our Patreon page. If you like where we're going with this and want more, head to our page and for as little as $5.00 you can have access to this and all future insanity that we come up with....Music / Sound Effects Include:"Haw Par Villa" by Ooyy"Then I Go" by Damma BeatzSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/whycoffee)Support the show

We're getting excited about some pretty serious science talk in this episode, we take a look at what Nestle's cooking up to save us from climate change, and about the recently rediscovered cousin of what we know as coffee that might be the delicious answer to rising temperatures in growing regions across the globe.Articles included in the episode:1. Global Coffee Report - Nestle Scientists discover new varieties 2. Sprudge.com - Coffea Stenophylla3. James Hoffman on Coffea Stenophylla4. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew...Music / Sound Effects Include:"My Old Playground" by Power Druid"Then I Go" by Damma BeatzSupport the show

Catherine, otherwise known by their moniker "Coffee Mommy", breaks down for us the past year since placing in the top 6 of the 2020 Barista Competition. We talk about inclusivity in competition and the work place, and what barista life can be like. Catherine also gives us some amazing insight into the coffee scene in Quebec and who we should be watching on the east coast.Shameless Plug: Canadian Roasting Society https://www.canadianroastingsociety.ca/St. Suave Librairie Café https://www.saintsuave.com/Java Roasters https://www.javaroasters.ca/  Erzulie Torréfacteur De Café https://www.erzuliecafe.comSemilla Importers https://www.semillla.com/ & Trans and Caffeinated Podcast https://transandcaffeinated.com/...Music / Sound Effects Include:"Not That Serious" by Nocturnal Spirits"Then I Go" by Damma BeatzSupport the show https://www.patreon.com/whycoffeeSupport the show

Welcome to Tastebuds! The gameshow that's not a gameshow yet all in good taste..Enter Coffee Mommy, AKA Catherine Gauthier from Montreal, QC! We get a little more in depth about what these common, yet ambiguous tasting notes mean to them. ...Music / Sound Effects Include:"Space Soup" by Ealot"Human Crowd  Studio 12" by SFX Producer"Applause Crowd" by SFX ProducerSupport the show

At the end of the day, this podcast is a passion project, it was dreamed up over several years by the both of us in our own separate ways, until we came together and made it the slightly off-beat, silly yet true to self, exposé of coffee folks and ourselves.In his most sensual voice, Joshua explains why you might want to support the podcast, and a few ways you could do that..Support the show

And now for something completely different!We sit down with Harken from Vancouver, BC, for a chat about the perhaps one of the most simple yet controversial topics in coffee - Coffee Freshness & Aging. Is coffee like a fine wine, better when aged to perfection, or is FRESH BEST? Maybe it depends? Maybe you should sit down with a hot cup o' something, and listen! or don't, I'm not your mom.....Music / Sound Effects Include:"Chemistry" by Tape Machines"Then I Go" by Damma BeatzSupport the show

Welcome to Tastebuds! The gameshow that's not a gameshow yet all in good taste..Our contestant today is none other than Eldric Stuart from Harken Coffee,  considering we gave him essentially no notice at all he gives us some great answers for our tasting note questions!...Music / Sound Effects Include:"Space Soup" by Ealot"Human Crowd  Studio 12" by Epidemic SoundSupport the show

Liz Bishop joins us to chat about everything from judging competition, to women in Africa, and her recent life changes. Shameless Plug: Just Us Coffee & Chocolate https://justuscoffee.com/...Music / Sound Effects Include:"You Make My Day" by OTE"Then I Go" by Damma BeatzSupport the show

Welcome to Tastebuds! The gameshow that's not a gameshow yet all in good taste..On today's episode, we get into tasting notes with Liz Bishop, Director of Coffee for Java Blend Coffee Roasters and Sine Coffee Labs out of Halifax, NS....Music / Sound Effects Include:"Space Soup" by Ealot"Human Crowd  Studio 12" by Epidemic SoundSupport the show

In this new episode format, Joshua and Jon talk about Okinawa, Japan, potentially setting itself up as a new viable coffee producing region, as well as the effects of synesthesia in relation to coffee and how we consume coffee.Articles included in the episode:1. https://okinawa.stripes.com/travel/okinawas-matayoshi-coffee-farm-offers-more-cup-joe2. https://www.nippon.com/en/behind/l10871/3. https://ohh.okinawa/en/article/11518/4. "Color & Perception" by Fabiana Carvalho in Standart Magazine #20...Music / Sound Effects Include:"Sneaky Sneaky Sir" by Spectacles Wallet and Watch"Then I Go" by Damma BeatzSupport the show

Welcome to Tastebuds! The gameshow that's not a gameshow yet all in good taste..Our next contestant is none other than Mike Strumpf, Director of Coffee at Swisswater in Burnaby, BC. Mike has some funny things to say about common tasting notes in coffee....Music / Sound Effects Include:"Space Soup" by Ealot"Human Crowd  Studio 12" by Epidemic SoundSupport the show

We chat with Mike Strumpf, Director of coffee at Swisswater in Burnaby, BC. Mike's a well known face in Canada's coffee competition scene, acting as head judge for the Canadian barista championships and as a competition mentor. We pick apart his journey through coffee to where he is today.Shameless Plug: Glitter Cat https://www.glittercatbarista.com/...Music / Sound Effects Include:"Straight Fuego" by Matt Large"Then I Go" by Damma BeatzSupport the show

Welcome to Tastebuds! The gameshow that's not a gameshow yet all in good taste..Today's contestant is Cole Torode of Rosso Coffee Roasters and Forward Coffee in Calgary, AB. What does he think about 5 tasting notes common in coffee!?!...Music / Sound Effects Include:"Space Soup" by Ealot"Human Crowd  Studio 12" by Epidemic SoundSupport the show

Stacey Lynden, a well known name in the competition industry, head roaster for Harken Coffee in Vancouver, BC, and a passionate mentor for up and coming coffee competitors.  We speak with her about her early career in coffee, and what shaped her into being who she is today, as well as what competition life is like.Shameless Plug:  East Van Roasters https://eastvanroasters.com/...Music / Sound Effects Include:"Pike Place Market" by Rockin' For Decades"Then I Go" by Damma BeatzSupport the show

Welcome to Tastebuds! The gameshow that's not a gameshow yet all in good taste..On today's episode, we see what Harken Coffee's head roaster, Stacey Lynden, has to say about 5 obscure tasting notes common in coffee....Music / Sound Effects Include:"Space Soup" by Ealot"Human Crowd  Studio 12" by Epidemic SoundSupport the show

OUR FIRST EPISODE! We start off with Cole Torode, coffee competition veteran, and co-owner of Rosso Coffee & Forward Coffee out of Calgary, Alberta. We discuss Cole's journey into the world of coffee, where it's taken him, and where he hopes it'll lead him in the future....Music / Sound Effects Include:"Best of Me (Instrumental Version)" by American Legion"Then I Go" by Damma BeatzSupport the show

Join us as we break down our new podcast, "Why Coffee?", a Canadian-made podcast about coffee and the various folks who work in this incredible industry across the globe....Music / Sound Effects Include: "Then I Go" by Damma BeatzSupport the show