Everyday Beans Podcast - Mostly About Coffee and Other Stuff

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sat down with a corporate executive to discuss his coffee journey and explore the diverse world of coffee experiences. We delved into how coffee rituals can shape our daily routines and impact our overall well-being. I shared insights from my perspective as a coffee roaster, highlighting the complexities of different coffee origins and brewing methods. We also t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Wilson, a successful entrepreneur and business owner, to discuss his journey and insights on entrepreneurship, personal growth, and taking risks to achieve your goals. We dive into Wilson's background, exploring how he got started in business and the mentors who influenced him along the way. I share my own passion for coffee, which leads to an...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive deep into the world of coffee cupping protocols, offering a unique perspective as a coffee roaster. While I express my reservations about the traditional cupping method, I explore its importance in the coffee industry and break down the key attributes used in scoring coffee. I explain why I find cupping somewhat archaic and potentially misleading for everyd...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive into the world of coffee brewing and the importance of consistency in our daily routines. I share my experiences with different brewing methods, including the Mr. Coffee machine, and discuss the nuances of various roast levels. I reflect on the idea of measuring coffee and how different people approach their brewing process. I explore the concept of tribali...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive deep into my journey as a coffee enthusiast, from being what I playfully call a "coffee slut" to becoming a coffee roaster. I share my experiences of exploring different coffees, roasters, and brewing methods, and how this journey led me to start my own coffee roasting business. I discuss the challenges of running a sustainable coffee business whi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sat down with my friend Mitchell McElroy for an in-depth conversation about coffee, life balance, and personal growth. Mitchell, a former coffee enthusiast, shared his journey of giving up coffee for health reasons and how it has impacted his life. We discussed the intricacies of coffee brewing, from different roasts to extraction methods, and I shared my passio...

Send us Fan Mail In this introspective episode, I delve into the complexities of coffee roasting and tasting, while reflecting on my journey as a coffee entrepreneur. I share my thoughts on the challenges of understanding and appreciating different coffee profiles, from one-dimensional to complex flavors. I discuss my recent experience with a Colombian coffee that I initially disliked but received...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive into the world of coffee roasting, content creation, and personal growth. I share my experiences with producing two videos a week for my YouTube channel, discussing the challenges and rewards of finding my authentic voice. I touch on recent developments with Amazon Enterprise and the potential trademark for Everyday Beans. I explore the nuances of coffee br...

Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking episode, I delve into the controversial topic of why specialty coffee might be inadvertently harming the coffee industry. Drawing from my recent experiences with a Mr. Coffee machine, I explore the often-overlooked value of simple brewing methods and challenge the notion that only high-end equipment can produce enjoyable coffee. I share my journey of redi...

Send us Fan Mail I delved into the importance of being a "brewmaster" rather than just a "roastmaster" in this episode. As a coffee roaster, I've realized that understanding how people actually brew and consume coffee is just as crucial as perfecting the roasting process. I shared my recent experiences experimenting with a Mr. Coffee machine, which has opened my eyes to th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive into my latest coffee experiment: extracting coffee at 170°F using a Mr. Coffee machine. I explain how I'm mimicking the Mr. Coffee brewing process using specialty coffee equipment to perfect the recipe. I discuss the importance of grind size, water temperature, and coffee roast level in this experiment. I also share updates on my content creation jour...

Send us Fan Mail In this milestone 100th episode of my coffee podcast, I reflect on my journey as a podcaster and coffee enthusiast. I dive into the challenges and triumphs of producing content consistently, sharing insights on how I've managed to create 100 episodes in less than a year. I discuss my approach to roasting and tasting different coffee varieties, including a new Colombian blend...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive into my recent experiences with coffee equipment and my thoughts on staying true to my audience. I share my struggles with editing and posting content regularly, balancing the desire to create with the time constraints of post-production. I discuss my recent Prime Day purchases, focusing on lighting equipment to enhance my video quality. I reflect on a disa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive into a range of topics, starting with the aftermath of a recent hurricane that hit Houston and surrounding areas. I share my experience of power outages and how I've been coping with a generator. Despite the challenges, I'm staying committed to my daily coffee content creation. I discuss my evolving workflow as I strive to improve my on-camera pre...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive into the world of dark roast coffee, challenging the common misconceptions and exploring why it deserves more recognition in the specialty coffee scene. I share my personal journey from being a light roast enthusiast to appreciating the unique qualities of dark roast. I discuss how dark roast can offer more sweetness, be more forgiving to brew, and provide...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive deep into my journey as a coffee entrepreneur and content creator. I reflect on the challenges and uncertainties I've faced, particularly in balancing my passion for coffee with the temptation to pursue side work in engineering. I share my realization that fully committing to my coffee business is the path forward, despite the difficulties and doubts I...

Send us Fan Mail I recently returned from a trip to Tulum for my brother's bachelor party. Despite coming back feeling under the weather, I jumped right back into work, reflecting on the experience and its impact. In this episode, I dive into the unique aspects of Tulum - its semi-developed nature, the contrast between luxurious areas and underdeveloped zones, and the surprisingly rough beach...

Send us Fan Mail In this impromptu episode, I sit down with my friend Lamar to explore the role of coffee in our daily lives. We delve into how coffee rituals shape our routines, reflect our personalities, and provide moments of pause in busy days. I share my journey as a coffee roaster, including recent experiments trying to find sweetness in different beans. Lamar offers fascinating insights int...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of my podcast, I take listeners on a journey through my past as an author and my present struggles with coffee. I discuss my self-published book, "It Smells Better Than It Tastes," which I wrote about 12 years ago. The book, a metaphor for life, explores how things often seem better than they truly are. I share passages from the beginning and end of the b...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of my podcast, I dive into the world of coffee brewing and the role of refractometers in achieving the perfect cup. I discuss my recent experiences with a Colombian coffee that's been challenging my palate, and how I've been experimenting with different roast levels and brewing methods to find the sweetness I'm after. I also touch on my upcoming trip...

Send us Fan Mail In this candid podcast episode, I take listeners on a personal journey, reflecting on my passion for coffee and how it has shaped my life. I delve into the origins of my coffee curiosity, sharing anecdotes from my college days studying engineering. Despite initial struggles, I realized that my true strength lies in an unwavering desire to learn, problem-solve, and deeply understan...

Send us Fan Mail I. In this episode, I share my thoughts and experiences as I experiment with roasting and brewing different coffee beans. I recently tried a light roast Colombian coffee but struggled to find the sweetness and flavor notes I was hoping for. I go into detail about the different brew methods, temperatures, and roast levels I tried in an attempt to coax out the best flavors from this...

Send us Fan Mail I Said I Was Going to Talk About the Chemex, But It Became Much MoreIn this episode, I reminisce about the journey that coffee has taken me on over the years. I start by mentioning that although I intended to focus on the Chemex coffee maker, the conversation veered into a deeper exploration of life, growth, and self-reflection. I recount my early days brewing with a simple Mr. Co...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I delve into my journey as a coffee entrepreneur, sharing insights from my experiences at farmers markets and how they've shaped my approach to building an online presence. I started by discussing my recent YouTube video's performance, focusing on the importance of finding my voice and understanding my audience - coffee drinkers, not just roasters. I sha...

Send us Fan Mail I. In this episode, you'll learn some valuable insights about going down fascinating "rabbit holes" and exploring your passions and curiosities. I talk about my own rabbit hole journeys into areas like coffee, videography, and YouTube content creation. I discuss how getting deeply immersed in a topic starts with an initial interest that grows into an intense desire...