Everyday Beans Podcast - Mostly About Coffee and Other Stuff

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I explore a thought-provoking question that's been on my mind: Have we peaked in coffee brewing technology? As I tested a new coffee brewer that reminds me of the Hario V60, I found myself wondering if we're becoming too focused on gear rather than the coffee itself. I discuss how pour-over methods, French press, and other brewing technologies all essent...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I explore the fascinating world of coffee extremes through my experience with an incredibly sweet Brazilian medium-dark roast that completely lacks acidity. I share my journey of brewing this coffee at different temperatures - from 190°F to 205°F - and how each temperature brings out different levels of sweetness while maintaining its one-dimensional character. I...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I delve into the concept of subtlety in coffee brewing and how we often get lost in the minutiae of small differences. I share my personal struggle with continuously acquiring new brewing equipment while questioning if these subtle variations actually enhance our coffee experience or simply complicate it. I reflect on a recent conversation with my wife who challen...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive into how our coffee brewing equipment can actually reveal our deeper preferences in coffee. I explore the fascinating idea that subtlety - something I previously suggested might rob us of joy - might actually be the missing piece in our coffee journey. Through my recent experiences testing different brewers like the Hario Pegasus and Oxo Brewer, I've d...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of my coffee talk, I dive into the world of coffee brewing equipment and explore whether expensive gear is always necessary for a great cup of coffee. I share my recent purchase of two different coffee brewers - a Hario Pegasus dripper ($9.50) and an OXO dripper ($17) - comparing them to the popular Hario V60 ($10-31 depending on material). I discuss my philosophy...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive deep into what it truly means to be a "coffee nerd" after being inspired by a comment on one of my YouTube videos about brewing coffee at 160 degrees. I explore how coffee nerds are people who are fascinated by the details, who geek out over the process, and who constantly seek to understand why things work the way they do. I share my personal jou...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive into the concept of value in coffee beyond just the price point. With rising costs due to tariffs affecting all consumer goods, I reflect on what really matters when we purchase coffee - is it convenience, taste, or the overall experience? I share my philosophy about providing value beyond just selling a bag of coffee, which is why I'm passionate about...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I explore the complex concept of sweetness in coffee and what it really means to coffee enthusiasts. Using an interactive conversation with an AI assistant, I dive deep into how sweetness is perceived, balanced with acidity and bitterness, and how it varies across different roast levels. I share my personal observations that sweetness tends to be more evident in m...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive into my ongoing "clarity" coffee journey and share what I've learned so far in 2025. I discuss my experiments with different roast levels, particularly my challenge with light roasts and Nordic-style coffees. While I'm still not a huge fan of light roasts, I explain how I'm planning to experiment with slightly longer development tim...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I explore the fascinating relationship between money and coffee - two elements that are fundamentally intertwined in our lives as coffee enthusiasts. I dive into how our financial decisions influence our coffee journeys, from the equipment we purchase to the beans we select. I reflect on my own path from store-bought coffee to specialty brewing, roasting my own be...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I delve into the subjective nature of coffee preferences, particularly focusing on light roast coffee. I share my recent experiment with light roasts and the interesting conversation I had with a coffee friend from the Netherlands who challenged my understanding of light roasts. I discuss how coffee roasters often create profiles based on their own preferences rat...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I deep dive into my week-long experiment with light roasted coffees. I challenged myself to drink exclusively light roasts across multiple brewing methods—pour over, AeroPress, immersion, Moka pot—and share my honest findings. I explore my theory that light roasts struggle to deliver the sweetness that creates balance in coffee, instead offering complex layers of...

Send us Fan Mail In this introspective episode, I dive into the often overlooked struggles of being a coffee professional while maintaining honest perspectives. I share my journey of being overly critical of my own coffee creations, only to discover that others genuinely enjoy what I've made. This disconnect between personal standards and external reception has taught me valuable lessons abou...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive into a topic that might seem controversial but is really about being honest with ourselves when it comes to our coffee experiences. I explore the three main ways to recognize when your coffee just isn't meeting your standards—what I playfully call "when your coffee is shit." I share my personal experience with a Sumatran coffee that I tried d...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share my thoughts and experiences after attending the recent Coffee Expo in Houston. I reflect on the disconnect between the specialty coffee industry and everyday coffee drinkers, examining how the event, while impressive in many ways, primarily catered to professionals and enthusiasts rather than the average coffee consumer. I discuss my observations about the...

Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening episode, I dive into a conversation with the founder of Third Way Water at the Houston Coffee Expo. We explore how water quality dramatically impacts coffee taste and equipment longevity. I reconnect with Third Way Water after previously experiencing their products, discussing how their mineral packets transform distilled water into ideal brewing water for dif...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share my firsthand experience attending the SCA Expo 2025 in Houston, Texas. As a Houston local and self-described introvert, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and attend this major coffee industry event solo. I break down the logistics of Expo attendance, from the various ticket options to what you can expect to see on the show floor - including industri...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive deep into my personal journey with espresso and how it differs from my primary love for pour-over coffee. I explore the philosophical parallels between espresso's intense personality and human interactions, reflecting on how we don't have to love everything about our passions to appreciate them. I share my experiences with my lever machine, the Ol...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I explore the fascinating concept that regardless of our professions or coffee preferences, we are all fundamentally problem solvers. I dive into how this applies specifically to coffee brewing - whether you prefer dark roast, light roast, or medium roast, we're all on a journey to solve the "problem" of creating our perfect cup. I share insights fr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive into what I call the "Civil War" of coffee brewing at home - when your partner, family members, or housemates don't share the same coffee obsession or preferences as you. I share my personal experience with my wife, who initially got me into coffee but hasn't gone as deep down the rabbit hole as I have. While she's content with crea...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive deep into my complex relationship with light roast coffee and announce a month-long challenge to truly understand it better. I share my frustrations as a medium and dark roast lover who once appreciated light roasts but now struggles to find anything beyond acidity in them. I discuss how, as a coffee roaster, I'm uniquely positioned to explore differen...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, I reflect on my coffee journey as I celebrate my daughter's birthday. I share how becoming a parent changed my perspective and motivated me to pursue my passion for coffee more seriously. I discuss the ups and downs of my coffee business journey, which began around the time my daughter was born, and how her simple phrase "turn that frown upside...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I conduct a taste test comparing coffee ground with two different grinders: a Kin hand grinder and a Baratza Virtuoso electric grinder. Using the same decaf coffee, brewing method (Hario V60), and Third Way water, I explore whether there's a significant difference in taste quality between these grinders. Surprisingly, the results are quite similar, with only...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive deep into my four-month experience with two Kin Grinders - the K2 and K6 models. I share my honest insights about these manual grinders, discussing their performance, build quality, and specific use cases. I detail my journey from starting with the K2 for pour-overs to adding the K6 for espresso grinding, explaining why I made these choices and how they&apo...

Send us Fan Mail In this introspective episode, I dive deep into one of my biggest challenges as a coffee enthusiast and professional: the quest to make every specialty coffee taste exceptional. Drawing from my engineering background and problem-solving mindset, I share my recent experience with a Sumatran coffee that led me to question what truly makes coffee "special." I explore the fr...