You had to know we’d do this, right? We’re doing a deep dive on coffee with Sam Higby of First Ascent. We discuss the difference between good and bad instant coffee; light roasts vs. dark roasts (and what some dark roasts have in common with hot sauce or double IPAs); the brewing process & brewing at altitude; how to make great coffee on a budget; and more. 

TOPICS & TIMES:

• Sam’s background (5:44)
• First Ascent Coffee (10:09)
• History of instant coffee & what makes it good or bad (11:33)
• Light Roasts vs Dark Roasts (23:44)
• The roasting process (32:19)
• Q Graders vs Sommeliers (35:49)
• Hot sauce, hops, & dark roasts (38:42)
• Brewing at altitude (43:39)
• Grinding & Grinders (47:29)
• Extraction / grind size (52:43)
• Different brewing methods (52:43)
• How to: good coffee on a budget (1:03:33)
• What We’re Celebrating (1:11:16)

RELATED LINKS:

• Blister Recommended Shop: Escape Route
• Become a Blister Member
• Pilot Roasters "Extraction Wheel"

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