Bean Stuff Coffee Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

How could you merge coffee and technology? Well today we talk to Linsey Fan from RoastLog, a company who is bridging this gap. RoastLog creates software and hardware tools to help during each stage of the roasting and green been process. RoastLog is a pioneer in the coffee tech world and we were honored to sit with them and talk about where they have come from and where they are going.   www.roastlog.com www.beanstuff.com

In this engaging episode, Paul and Reed Allen dive into the world of coffee, exploring the art of finding the best coffee shops. From personal experiences to practical advice, they share how using social media, asking locals, and personal observations can lead you to the perfect cup.

Paul opens up about his travels, seeking out coffee recommendations from friends and family in different cities. Reed emphasizes the importance of social media as a tool, but also makes sure to note that it's just one piece of the puzzle. Both agree that personal recommendations from locals or trusted individuals often lead to the best coffee experiences.

In this episode, we talk about some of the common coffee related items that we will always have a place in our cupboard.

Here are some links from the episode:

KoHi Link - https://kohilabs.com/kohi-filter-for-aeropress/

Able Brewing - https://ablebrewing.com/products/disk-coffee-filter

We have all seen the words "Sumatran Coffee" in grocery stores and coffee shops but what do we really know about this country Southeast of India and Northwest of Australia called Sumatra? In this episode, we delve deeper into what makes Sumatran coffee unique to offer some background and history for the next time you take a sip. 

Business, coffee expertise, and the Chinese coffee industry. These are all in the wheelhouse of Adam Carpenter. We were honored to have him on our podcast. Adam is a licensed Q grader and has a lot of experience working in the coffee industry all over the world.

Adam's Training Site:

https://sca.training/

Adam's Free Online Training Video's:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsPr42JTH9fefZQB51wrGtw

 

Link to YouTube Video:

https://youtu.be/cZTzz6ECq7g

Today we look at what different coffee drinks look like around the world. We are all so used to what our local coffee shops offer or what we brew at home but how do others make their coffee? While we will not touch on every single drink out there we hope to bring some coffee drinks from other parts of the world to you. 

Here are the drinks we talk about in this episode:

1. Ethiopia: Buna
2. Turkey: Kahve
3. United States: Espresso/Gas station/Iced Coffee
4. Ireland: Irish Coffee
5. Mexico: Café de Olla
6. Vietnam: Egg Coffee
7. Spain: Café Bom-bón
8. France: Café Au Lait
9. China: Yuanyang
10. Italy: Espresso
11. New Zealand/Australian: Long Black/Flatwhite
12. Finland: Kaffeost
13. Greece: Frappe
14. Vietnam: cà phê đá
15. Brasil: Cafe-zinho
16. Austria: Wiener Mélange
17. Germany: Pharisäer
18. Portugal: Mazagran

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Watch the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/vRscDuXgL2g

One of the most important things we can do for coffee is to improve our palate. But how do we begin to hone in our sense of taste and ability to describe the flavor? Well... triangulation might just be the answer you've been looking for. Whether you have been in coffee for a while or have just started this is a skill you will want to practice. Join us as we talk about this method and how it can help you become a super taster!

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There are quite a few numbers surrounding coffee and caffeine, from stunting your growth to sobering you up. In this episode, we tackle a few of these in hopes of uncovering the truth. So grab a cup of your favorite brew and settle in while we find out what is true and what is not about the caffeine in your coffee.

If we did not talk about a myth you were hoping for or if you think we got it wrong please contact us through the about section of our website - http://beanstuff.com/about-us/

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Quality and coffee are two peas that we want in the same pod. But how can we ensure that the coffee we drink is consistently good? This is where Q-Graders come in. Q-Graders sift through green and roasted coffee to score coffee on its quality. The score given will determine if the coffee is considered "specialty" coffee or not. A score can help farmers understand if their crops are good or if they need some work and can inform roasters on which coffees to buy.

Quality Coffee Institute - https://www.coffeeinstitute.org/

SCAA - http://www.scaa.org/?page=license

Boot Coffee - https://bootcoffee.com/product/q-grader-training-exam/

YouTube video for this episode - https://youtu.be/b5gfVaEkwGw

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Can we create coffee plants that resist disease, drought and taste amazing? Well the answer is kind of yes. We take a look at two Kenya coffee varieties, SL28 and Ruiru+Batian. How have they come to exist and why? This is a start but by no means that end as there is so much to coffee varieties.

Link to images from the episode - https://beanstuff.com/episode41/

Arabica vs Robusta episode - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/battle-royale-arabica-vs-robusta-what-are-they-really/id1382928692?i=1000424427542&mt=2

Stumptown coffee varieties article - https://www.stumptowncoffee.com/varieties/

World Coffee Research - https://worldcoffeeresearch.org/

Link to YouTube Video for this episode - https://youtu.be/kGD20yuFIQk