In this episode we try to define beauty and aesthetics of coffee, understand the purpose of art and beauty, put forward a theory on the evolution of flavor, and understand the role of taste makers & critics in coffee. Here is a white paper that supports the theory: Paper Here is a step by step guide for becoming a taste maker: Research different ta…

Seven roasters come together with 50+ years of combined roasting experience to answer questions from instagram and a live crowd. Follow the speakers: Kimhak @kimhak.em - Pair @pair.cupworks Spencer @spencer.aidukaitis - Peixoto @peixotocoffee Matt - Moxie @moxiecoffeeco Blair @theblairista, Curtis - Presta @prestacoffee Randy - Xanadu @xanadu.coffe…

In this podcast we are joined by our good friend Kimhak Em of Pair Coffee to talk all about espresso theory and what espresso tools will help you pull the perfect espresso. Items mentioned: Weiss distribution tool Porcupress B plus espresso filter Ims screen Ims basket Vst basket Cube auto tamp by compak Puqpress Science tamp Malhkonig e65 Malhkoni…

In this podcast we talk to Shelby Williamson about her coffee journey, learning to taste with her mentor Daniel Mendoza (a previous guest), her roasting philosophy, pros and cons of the different roasters she has roasted on, how to think about green coffee, how to QC effectively, and the future of coffee. We are deeply sorry about the audio quality…

In this podcast we are joined by our good friend Kimhak Em to talk all about espresso theory, espresso machine mechanics and what espresso machines to buy. Tip us or our guests (Type episode # and we will split the tip with the guest) Venmo: @spencer-aidukaitis Instagram @unfilteredcoffeepodcast Email unfilteredcoffeepodcast@gmail.com…

In this podcast we talk all about coffee species, varieties and the potential threats to coffee as we know it now. We start with out talking about species, then we move into the history of Typica and Bourbon, some thoughts on genetic diversity, what we think the future of coffee may look like and much more. Disclaimer: Neither Eddy or Spencer are b…

In today's episode we talk to Nick Rayer. We were excited to talk to Nick as he is the middle of building his first business. He gives us his in the moment perspective of what it feels like to put it all together, along with some of his ideas on the future. We also get into his jazz career, as well as some talk about working on bar. Special Guest N…

In today's episode we break down what's happening during coffee fermentation. We start with some definitions, then move into processing types, microorganisms and carbohydrates, fermentation types, environmental factors, and flavor creation. This is all from an essay I wrote that you can find below. This is where I put in the disclaimer that I am ju…

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In this podcast, Eddy and Spencer break down extraction theory, brewing variables, ways to assess your coffee, and ways to brew better at home. We created a feedback form and would love to hear back from you guys about how we can make the show better in the future! Click here to fill it out. Links Flavor Map Waters Third Wave Water Perfect Water GC…

Our guest today is Steve Holt, founder of Unravel Coffee Merchants, a business working directly with farms in Ethiopia with his partner Ashenafi Argaw. Steve started his specialty coffee career in 2002 at Novo Coffee in Denver, before moving to co-found Ninety plus where he has worked up until he started Unravel. He has spent years, working on farm…

Our guest today is Blair Smith, the general manager at Presta Coffee. Blair has had a long and storied career in coffee. Starting with a position as a barista at Tart baking company in Massachusetts and then moving across the country to work for Augies, where she would become the general manager. She also started her competition run with Augies sta…

In this podcast we talk to Jake Miller, the CEO and Founder of Fellow, a coffee product designer and manufacture based out of San Francisco. We talk to Jake about a bunch of different aspects of his business including how he thinks about product design, the process behind creating the Ode grinder, marketing, and running his business during covid. T…

In this podcast we talk to Anita Tam, owner of Slow Pour Supply, which is a distributor of coffee tools. We talk about how she got into coffee, what makes for good design, latte art, inclusivity, and so much more. Special Guest Anita is incredibly intentional and thoughtful in everything she does. We learned so much from her and were so happy to ha…

In this episode, we talk with our guest Curtis Zimmerman owner of Presta Coffee, where he is also the green buyer and roaster. Curtis is a long time friend and incredible person. He talks to us about how he got into coffee, roasting, sourcing, how he thinks about building out cafes and biking. We learned a ton from Curtis and think you guys will lo…

In this episode, we start by cupping coffee sourced by our guest, Aaron Jordan from The Roast House. The Roast house is a fully organic roastery in Spokane, Washington. We talk to Aaron about his start in coffee, then we dig deep into the organic process and sourcing organic coffees. Aaron also shares valuable insights on growing a roasting team an…

In this episode we talk to Daniel Mendoza, he led an interesting career in coffee working for many different coffee roasteries around the country including Buddy Brew Coffee in Tampa, as well as Corvus and huckleberry in Denver. He then moved into the world of Specialty tea, where he helped bring to specialty coffee shops across the west coast. He …

In this episode, we start by cupping coffees that have been exported and imported by our guest Herbert Peñaloza and his buisness La Real Expedición Botánica. Then, we talk with Herbert about how he got started in coffee, why he started exporting and importing himself, and ask about his views on coffee processing. Segment 1 Coffee Rankings: 1st plac…

In this episode, we try to understand what the job of the barista would be in a fully automated coffee shop, the benefits of automation with covid, and how this may impact the producer. Then we bring back Kimhak to ask him his thoughts on automation and coffee trends more generally. Special Guest Kimhak Em is part owner, roaster and barista at his …

In this episode, we are joined by Kimhak Em in our first cupping to evaluate some of his coffees. Then Eddie and Spencer talk about cloud cafes, delivery coffee and wholesale hardships. Kimhak then joins in to talk about frozen green coffee and his future innovations in his coffee shop. Segment 1 Coffee Rankings: 1st place Panama - Hacienda La Esme…

In this introduction podcast, we share a clip from our friend Kimhak Em, who shares his candid advice for a new barista just starting out. This clip comes from a future podcast with Kimhak, where we talk about the future of coffee and his unique approach to running a coffee shop. Kimhak Em is part owner, roaster and barista at his coffee shop PAIR …