Everyday Beans Podcast - Mostly About Coffee and Other Stuff

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share my transformative journey with Ethiopian coffee - the coffee that completely changed how I understand and appreciate what coffee can be. I talk about my first experience ordering Ethiopian coffee online from a New York roaster, how the lemony aroma immediately caught my attention, and the shocking realization that coffee could taste fruity, bright, and com...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive into something I've been thinking about a lot lately: does nice coffee gear actually matter? I share my recent experience with upgrading my equipment, specifically talking about the Fellow Stagg Pro kettle and what it's taught me about the relationship between premium gear and the brewing experience. I explore the honest truth that while expensive...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I explore the often-overlooked world of specialty decaf coffee and why it deserves more attention from coffee enthusiasts. I start by brewing and tasting a decaf coffee I roasted four to five days ago, comparing it through both cone-shaped and flat-bed filters to understand how this misunderstood category of coffee performs. I share my honest thoughts about the li...

Send us Fan Mail I've been experimenting with my ZP6 grinder, also known as the Clarity King, for the past few weeks, and I've come to a fascinating realization that I need to share with you. In this episode, I challenge the common "this grinder versus that grinder" mentality that dominates coffee conversations. I explain why I've been rotating between my ZP6, K6, K2, and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive deep into the world of Gesha coffee—one of the most expensive and hyped coffee varietals in specialty coffee. I'm drinking a Nicaragua Gesha that's almost four weeks off roast, and I'm getting real about what I actually experience versus what the marketing promises. I talk about how Gesha has this incredible aroma—floral, fruity, and so inten...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive deep into my complicated relationship with natural process coffees. I used to love them—they were punchy, bold, and right in your face with flavor. But somewhere along my coffee journey, that changed. Now I find myself gravitating toward washed coffees and sweeter Brazilian naturals, avoiding the fruit bombs that once excited me. I wonder if my palate has m...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive deep into a question that has been on my mind: can every coffee have sweetness? As I sit here drinking a natural process medium roast called Fruit Bomb, I explore the complexities of chasing balance in coffee brewing. I discuss why sweetness matters so much to me, how it balances acidity, and share my personal journey of discovering sweetness in coffee abou...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share my honest thoughts about choosing the right coffee maker and the unexpected journey that can follow. When a friend asked me for a coffee maker recommendation after her Keurig died, I suggested a simple, reliable Zojirushi drip machine—something straightforward and effective. Instead, she decided on a Breville Bambino espresso machine, which got me thinking...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive deep into how temperature dramatically changes the way coffee tastes and feels. I conducted an eye-opening experiment using seven different Brazilian coffees, all roasted to my preferred dark roast level using my Kawa roaster. I tested each coffee at four different brewing temperatures: 190°F, 200°F, 205°F, and 212°F, using my Deep 27 brewing device with a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive deep into testing the highly-rated Mocha Master automatic drip coffee maker that I spent $300 on during Amazon Prime Day. I put this premium coffee machine through its paces to see if it lives up to the hype and whether it's truly superior to basic machines like Mr. Coffee. Throughout my testing, I discovered that automatic machines aren't quite w...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive deep into a frustrating yet enlightening experience with a premium Brazilian coffee called "The Tour Coffee." I share my months-long journey of carefully evaluating this supposedly exceptional coffee through multiple roast profiles and brewing methods, only to discover it had sold out when I was ready to purchase. This setback led me to a profound...

Send us Fan Mail In this eye-opening episode, I share my intense two-and-a-half-week journey of drinking nearly 30 cups of coffee from a single 340-gram bag. I challenged myself to brew exclusively with one medium-roast coffee using my Mugen Dripper at 200°F, experimenting with various pour techniques from one to five pours. What started as an exciting challenge quickly revealed some surprising tr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive deep into the art of conquering any coffee bean without relying on the tasting notes printed on the bag. I explore what happens when you're faced with a new coffee and the roaster forgot to include those helpful flavor descriptors, or when they decided to get creative and just tell you a color or basic flavor profile. I share my personal approach to di...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive into why I don't use or recommend the Fellow Stag XL dripper, despite Fellow making some truly impressive coffee products. I walk through my hands-on experience with this $70 stainless steel brewer (or $100 with the carafe bundle), explaining the specific reasons it sits unused in my collection. I discuss the quality construction, the heat retention be...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive deep into one of the most misunderstood aspects of coffee brewing: bitterness and over-extraction. I deliberately over-extracted a cup of dark roast coffee to explore why we dislike bitterness, where that aversion comes from, and what we can learn from these brewing mistakes. I walk through my thought process as I taste the bitter coffee, analyzing the hars...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive deep into my hands-on experience with the Moccamaster automatic drip coffee machine after putting it through its paces. I share my initial impressions of this $300 device, from the surprising weight and build quality to the rich, delicious cup it produces with hints of grape-like notes. I discuss how the coffee came out at the perfect drinking temperature a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive into a piece of coffee gear that's been sitting on my coffee bar for years—the Eva Solo French Press. I share my honest thoughts on why I don't recommend this particular brewing device, despite its sleek design and sophisticated appearance. I walk through a live demonstration of how the Eva Solo works, discussing its unique tilting pour mechanism,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive deep into the fundamental question that shapes every coffee drinker's journey: do you prefer acidity or sweetness in your cup? I share my personal evolution from someone who started drinking coffee just for the caffeine hit to developing a sophisticated palate that craves balance. I discuss how I initially gravitated toward acidic light roasts, similar...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive deep into the world of coffee varietals and share my eye-opening experience tasting seven different varieties from the same farm. I explored how different coffee varietals—including Javanika, Yellow Caturra, Catamaran, Lorena, Pacamara, and Gesha—each express unique flavor profiles, from chocolatey and nutty to fruity, floral, and vibrant. Through this expe...

Send us Fan Mail In this morning coffee session, I dive deep into the personal nature of coffee preferences and why there's no "right" way to enjoy your daily cup. I share how I typically drink my coffee black, especially my morning Peruvian medium roast, while my wife prefers hers with sweet cream creamer. I explore the various brewing methods I use, from my automatic drip machines...

Send us Fan Mail I dive deep into one of coffee's most elusive and subjective qualities: sweetness. I share the story of my first Costa Rican honey-processed coffee from five years ago that completely transformed my understanding of what coffee could taste like. I thought I knew coffee until I experienced that fruit juice-like sweetness that left me questioning everything I believed about bre...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I explore the fascinating connection between brisket, IPA beers, and espresso - three mediums that represent the extreme end of concentrated flavors. I share my personal journey of discovering how these intense experiences, while not meant for daily consumption, create a powerful balance that enhances our appreciation for everyday pleasures. Through my own experie...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I challenge one of the most pervasive myths in the coffee world: that only light roast coffee qualifies as true specialty coffee. I share my personal journey from being a light roast believer to discovering that specialty coffee is actually about so much more than roast level. Through my experience as both a coffee enthusiast and roaster, I explain why this narrow...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive deep into the mindset of truly embracing your coffee obsession without apology. I share my personal journey of how coffee transformed from a simple routine into a passionate pursuit that led me to YouTube, podcasting, and starting my own coffee roasting business. I discuss the importance of trusting your palate as your guiding light, regardless of what othe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive deep into my current obsession with brewing coffee at 190 degrees Fahrenheit (88 degrees Celsius). I share how I discovered this temperature through various brewing experiments and why it has become my go-to for achieving the perfect balance of sweetness and clarity in coffee. I discuss my journey from being a 205-degree brewer to experimenting with lower t...