Adventures In Coffee

By Jools Walker, Scott Bentley, James Harper

Society & Culture Arts Food Places & Travel

What's Adventures In Coffee about?

Adventures in Coffee is a BBC / NPR-style show where we take you around the world to hear surprising stories about your cup of coffee. We never get too geeky, you're guaranteed a laugh every episode and you'll never see your cup of coffee the same way again. Join us on our Adventures in Coffee!Adventures in Coffee is a collaboration between Scott Bentley, founder of award-winning magazine Caffeine, Jools Walker, best selling cycling author, and James Harper, creator of critically acclaimed documentary podcast Filter Stories.

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Adventures In Coffee episodes:

02.07.2023
The Last Pour - Thanks and Goodbye!
It’s with a heavy heart that we - Jools, James, and Scott - have decided to bring The Adventures in Coffee podcast to an end. It’s been a wonderful four seasons! In this final epsiode, we have a conversation about...
12.13.2022
Jools and Scott’s Coffee Cocktail Celebration
Dear Listeners, How can this be the last episode of Series 4? We cannot believe the diversity and range of Series 4 and we owe so much of it to your fantastic input. Not to mention the lovely James,...
11.29.2022
Women’s Underappreciated Role on Coffee Farms
When you picture a coffee farmer, who do you have in mind? For many people, it will be Juan Valdez, the symbol of Colombia’s National Federation of Coffee Growers, with his thick moustache, sack of beans and trusty donkey.But...
11.15.2022
Ethiopia's Gift to the World
In Ethiopia, the birthplace of Arabica coffee, Ethiopians spend hours roasting and brewing coffee in their living rooms. But, have you ever heard of the Ethiopian coffee ceremony? If not, you are not alone. Get ready, dear listeners, because James...
11.01.2022
How To Reduce Your Coffee Waste
Our morning cup of coffee creates a lot of waste, ever wondered what to do with it all? If so, then this episode is for you. Join Scott as he examines three areas of coffee waste and talks to some...
10.18.2022
Opening a Coffee Shop: Fantasy vs Reality
The exquisite latte art. The warm, smiling baristas. The deep, inviting armchairs… If you’ve ever taken a look around your favourite cafe and thought ‘What a wonderful place to spend a day, maybe I should open somewhere like this’, you’re...
10.03.2022
The Oat Debate: Scott’s Milk Quest
Have you ever noticed that there always seems to be a new plant-based milk? For about 20 years, Scott’s wife Rachel has always been able to enjoy soy milk with her coffee while other plant-based milks have fallen in and...
09.20.2022
Jools’ Rocket Espresso Home Barista Journey
Jools' dream of owning an espresso machine has come true, but can she become a champion-level barista at home? The stars have aligned dear listeners! Jools has never been shy about the joy she feels when remembering past episodes...
09.06.2022
Busting Coffee Myths: Round Two!
We surveyed you. You asked us for myth-busting (again). So myth-busting you shall get! But, this time, we are not just busting up confusing coffee conundrums; we are introducing a framework (“Ah-Key!”) that will help you bust coffee myths (and...
07.12.2022
The Lie of Direct Trade
Have you ever noticed your daily caffeine fix tastes that little bit sweeter when you know the coffee has been ethically sourced?The term “direct trade” has cropped up all over the place in specialty coffee in recent years and, on...
06.28.2022
Coffee’s Cutting Edge: Innovations at Origin
Once upon a time, the simple pleasures of a homemade cup of coffee would have been limited to those in Ethiopia's cool, wet mountain forest regions. Today, a multi-billion dollar global industry means we can sip on an espresso virtually...
06.15.2022
The Rise and Fall of Jamaican Blue Mountain
Jools' investigation into this elusive coffee will leave your taste buds clamouring for the sweet and fruity notes of Blue Mountain Coffee… When was the last time you encountered Jamaican coffee in your favourite cafe? Chances are, unless you frequent...
05.31.2022
Are Wine Making Techniques the Future of Coffee?
Next time you set about making your morning coffee, take a moment to peruse the info on your bag of beans. What do you notice? The variety of beans? Flavour notes? Technical details on where the coffee was grown? They're...
05.10.2022
Scott's Home Roasting Adventure
Can a secondhand popcorn popper really be used to roast delicious coffee…? The answer to that question may (or more likely, may not) surprise you!Scott falls back in love with an old hobby as he embarks on a mission to...
04.26.2022
Help! What is caffeine doing to me?
It’s every coffee drinker’s worst nightmare. You’ve rushed to that important morning meeting, but everything’s feeling a little hazy. You’re struggling to concentrate, and a nagging headache starts to creep in before you know it.Then it hits you — you...
04.06.2022
Spotting Greenwashing In Coffee
Ever noticed how your “carbon neutral” coffee tickles the taste buds just that little bit more than your bog standard brew?From coffee producers to cafes, the industry is falling over itself to show us how much it cares about the...
03.22.2022
Bang for Buck When Buying Coffee Gear
Dear listener, beware! When it comes to buying coffee-making gear, ‘upgrade-itis’ is real. And it’s been hitting the pockets of coffee lovers everywhere. Early symptoms include questioning whether to stick or twist, bewilderment at the range of choice, and uncertainty...
03.08.2022
The Dark Side of Coffee Roasting
Close your eyes, and imagine taking a sip of thick espresso. What flavours would you hope are dancing on your tongue? Dark chocolate? Caramel? How about lemon? What if the coffee is so acidic, you may as well be sucking...
02.23.2022
Busting Coffee Myths
Dear Listener... We asked what YOU wanted to hear when we returned, and we LISTENED... so we're kicking off Series Three by busting some coffee myths! The coffee world is absolutely filled with fables! Although we couldn't smash them all,...
02.07.2022
Coffee's Ticking Time Bomb
Sri Lankan coffee has delicious notes of chocolate and caramel. But it’s basically impossible to find, and we’re going to bet you’ve never drank it. But why is Sri Lankan coffee so hard to find? It shouldn’t be because Sri...
01.11.2022
Wine Experts Teach Us Their Secrets
Picture this: you're at the supermarket, perusing the wine aisle (after checking out the coffee one, of course), trying to choose between a £8 Spanish Rioja and a £10 French Merlot. Sound familiar?! In this episode, we’re decanting the secrets...
12.07.2021
How to Buy Coffee, Better
You’re at the supermarket and you’re looking at coffee bags. You read “Fruity Organic Single Origin” but the one next to it reads “Creamy Fairtrade Colombia Blend”...which should you choose?? But worry not! In this episode, we’re helping you figure...
11.23.2021
Scott's Secrets to Finding a Great Coffee Shop
Every high street now has at least five great looking coffee shops. But chances are only one or two actually make a truly great coffee. But how are you supposed to know which without trying them all out first?In this...
11.09.2021
Coffee Pods: The Espresso Killer?
Pods promise the seductive smoothness of an espresso, just minus the faff! But is this for real? And should you buy a pod machine for your relatives this Christmas?We look at the case for pods from every possible angle. We...
10.19.2021
3 steps to coffee heaven with the Aeropress
We’re quite literally firing on all cylinders in this episode, as we show you how to brew incredible coffee at home with an Aeropress!Like many of us, Jools loves filter coffee but isn’t sure how to get that cafe quality...
10.05.2021
Single Origin - Coffee's fairytale debunked
You’ve definitely bought “single origin” coffee before, and probably spent extra for it too. But what if you’ve been wasting your money this whole time?We’re going to take you on a fun and bewildering journey back in time and through...
09.14.2021
Latte Art: A Beginner's Guide
Prepare to make milk magic in your kitchen ... we're taking you on a journey towards becoming a latte art pro at home!The best bit? You won't need loads of fancy equipment to achieve this - the tools you have...
09.01.2021
The Secret to Tasting Coffee
Coffee tastes like coffee. ...or does it?Scott, our resident “flavour-naut”, takes us on a journey into the world of coffee flavours and where they come from.How can we actually 'taste' coffee? And what does it mean if you’re not getting...
08.17.2021
Home espresso - The God Shot in your kitchen
It’s time for the Adventures in your Kitchen mini-series!This first installment aims to help YOU make better coffee at home by asking: should you splash the cash on an espresso machine? Jools decides she wants that amazing coffee-shop espresso at...
08.03.2021
Is my coffee killing me?!
We're back, and our series two opener asks a very bold question: is my coffee killing me?!For personal reasons (discussed in this episode*), Jools has longed to find an answer to this. She takes Scott on a journey which ventures...
06.23.2021
Firefly + a series two update!
We're checking in to give you an update on our plans for series 2! And...to keep your ears caffeinated in the meanwhile, here's a bonus episode about a coffee producer in Ecuador. You can listen to more episodes from Filter...
05.04.2021
A History of Coffee
We are very hard at work on series 2, which we hope to launch in the summer. We'd love to know what you thought of series 1 so we can make an even better show for you! Just drop your...
04.06.2021
Coffee Cycle Saturdays
For this final episode of Season One, we're brewing up something a little different. Jools shares her personal story growing up to Caribbean parents, living life with depression, her love of cycling, and how it all came together with Coffee...
03.23.2021
Prove the coffee snobs wrong...Instantly!
As we all move to drinking better quality coffee is there still a place left for cheap instant coffee?Jools and Scott put to the test whether everyday coffee drinkers prefer instant coffee over specialty....in coffee desserts!Learn how to make homemade...
03.09.2021
Stimulating stories or fantastic flavours: what sells coffee?
Behind every cup of coffee is a farmer. What happens when you reach out and get to know who they are?Scott and Jools put to the test whether a coffee farmer's story is more powerful than the flavours in the...
02.23.2021
Certified coffee: marketing hype or real world impact?
What coffee should we choose to save the environment and support farmers the most?Certifications claim to solve this problem. But do they?Jools and Scott embark on a journey to help a friend of the show figure out which is better:...
02.09.2021
Am I damaging the planet with my coffee habit?
Okay, so you forgot to take your reusable cup to the cafe. But, how bad is that, really? What if the reusable cup trend is actually a waste of everyone's time and energy? Jools and Scott answer the question: what's...
01.26.2021
Is reaaallly expensive coffee a rip off?
Would you ever pay £75 for 100g of coffee beans? Scott and Jools travel to Panama and Bali to decide whether it's all a big marketing scam.Panamanian Geisha coffee regularly breaks auction records, with coffee recently selling for over $1000...
01.11.2021
Introducing Adventures In Coffee
Adventures in Coffee is a narrative podcast that dives deep into your morning brew. We ask a question about your morning coffee and then journey around the world to pour lovingly blended episodes into your ears. Adventures in Coffee is...

What's Adventures In Coffee about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Adventures In Coffee episodes:

The Last Pour - Thanks and Goodbye!

Jools and Scott’s Coffee Cocktail Celebration

Women’s Underappreciated Role on Coffee Farms

Ethiopia's Gift to the World

How To Reduce Your Coffee Waste

Opening a Coffee Shop: Fantasy vs Reality

The Oat Debate: Scott’s Milk Quest

Jools’ Rocket Espresso Home Barista Journey

Busting Coffee Myths: Round Two!

The Lie of Direct Trade

Coffee’s Cutting Edge: Innovations at Origin

The Rise and Fall of Jamaican Blue Mountain

Are Wine Making Techniques the Future of Coffee?

Scott's Home Roasting Adventure

Help! What is caffeine doing to me?

Spotting Greenwashing In Coffee

Bang for Buck When Buying Coffee Gear

The Dark Side of Coffee Roasting

Busting Coffee Myths

Coffee's Ticking Time Bomb

Wine Experts Teach Us Their Secrets

How to Buy Coffee, Better

Scott's Secrets to Finding a Great Coffee Shop

Coffee Pods: The Espresso Killer?

3 steps to coffee heaven with the Aeropress

Single Origin - Coffee's fairytale debunked

Latte Art: A Beginner's Guide

The Secret to Tasting Coffee

Home espresso - The God Shot in your kitchen

Is my coffee killing me?!

Firefly + a series two update!

A History of Coffee

Coffee Cycle Saturdays

Prove the coffee snobs wrong...Instantly!

Stimulating stories or fantastic flavours: what sells coffee?

Certified coffee: marketing hype or real world impact?

Am I damaging the planet with my coffee habit?

Is reaaallly expensive coffee a rip off?

Introducing Adventures In Coffee