Black Autumn Show

Ever curious about why different processing methods taste different? Or maybe how are they different? In today's episode we cover both of those. We will cover washed, natural, fermentation, and honey-process. As well as how each one differs from each other taste wise and we cover the sustainability on the farm side of each method. Grab some Honest Coffee- https://www.honest.coffee/shop

Ever wondered why people choose to brew with a cone brewer or a flat brewer? Well there are several key principals that I cover in the episode. A lot of these principals change everything about your extraction and final cup of coffee. Keys ranging from grind size to extraction times to even flavor differences, they are polar opposites. Towards the end, I make two cups using a cone and flat bottom...

Ever Wanted to start you own home espresso setup, but don’t know how? Regular at a coffee shop? Well you’re going to want different equipment to pull the best quality espresso at home. The home espresso people also have different methods and rituals to pull shots that are vital to learn if you’re interested in starting. So today we cover the equipment and methods you’ll want to know and the main d...

Having trouble with your espresso shots? Need some assistance? Here is some “spro tools” to help your shots. We are covering everything from portafilters to baskets to tampers & distributors. We talk about why some of these might be for you or maybe why some of these aren’t for you. Listen to the end to maybe find a new tool to assist you with espresso at home!

What is RDT ( Ross Droplet Technique ) ? And how does it affect your coffee? Today I uncover the true science behind RDT as well as the longevity and sustainability of it. I also dive deep into new and upcoming techniques that might take over RDT, negative ions. Are the more efficient and cheaper in the long run? Only time will tell, but the science we cover can predict it. Crema Coffee Roasters -...

Should pre-making water by recipes be a new ritual in coffee? Today's topic is just that, how sustainable is water profiling? What's the best practice to perfect your water quality? We answer those today covering Q-graders, Brewers Competitions, Home-Brewing, and Commercial Environments. Even covering different brewing methods and the 'pros' to water profiles in each category.

Ever curious what factors inside your water truly matter? Well today we unpack these important factors and talk about the "do's" and "don'ts" of water and dialing in. Whether it range from water temperature to even water quality and the compounds that make up the water, we go over that today.

Music has a huge impact on our society. It controls a lot of peoples feelings and emotions, but did you know music can also affect the way you taste your coffee? There is a lot of scientific researches done about the effect of music on your brain which in return, affect your senses. Music is also the staple in coffee shops, and different genres affect what your customer is tasting as well as how l...

Just as important as finding a perfect high quality espresso machine, it is equally important to buy a high quality espresso grinder, and there are several different factors to consider when looking for a grinder. First thing to consider is your price-point. After determining your price-point and whether you want a single dose or not, we will cover the specifics of burr size and shape. In the end...

When growing coffee there are several factors that play into how the coffee will develop during roast and how it will taste when brewed. We are unpacking each of those factors individually and what they rely on in order to come out at its best quality. Including sun, wind, shade, and elevation. More specifically we cover the photosynthesis process and its affect on the glucose compounds, as well a...

This is just the start of my espresso theory series guiding everyone to pulling AMAZING espresso at home. Looking to buy an espresso machine? This episode we unfold the necessities to look for in your machine. Topics include price-point, upgradability, and parts availability. This will include the basics of what to look for in a machine for all price ranges, $100-300, $400-600, and $1000+. Anyone...

This is a new series in addition to the Black Autumn Coffee Podcast, "The Brew-Sphere" where I aim to dive into more science of technical "WHY" and "HOW" about different topics and important resources to have knowledge about. Todays episode we uncover PourOvers, and the resources as well as knowledge you'll need to make one of your own! Even if you are already kno...

Today we dive deep into how heat reacts with the coffee from roasting, to brewing, to taste and aroma. We cover the main components of roasting and how heat and time affects the final outcome of the coffee. Then we into the chemical reactions that occur when brewing coffee, and how the heat reacts and makes the true taste of the coffee. Finally we wrap up in the topic of tasting and the aroma of t...

In this first episode of Black Autumn Coffee Podcast we cover many topics under the subject of "What Elevates the Specialty Coffee Experience?" these topics range from Coffee Shop Aesthetics to Roasting Knowledge and even Brewing Methods.  My socials: Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynden.barista/ Black Autumn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackautumncoffee/ In the “Black Aut...

I aim to target a variety of people around the world, some who are familiar with specialty coffee and some who are not. I am driven to reach everyone possible and expand their knowledge in the coffee world. I strive to teach the world about specialty coffee and all it has to offer.