White coffee is not just regular black coffee with a lot of milk. We explore what white coffee is, discuss the hype around it and reveal some facts about it. This is a topic that peaked our interest and is something you should try.

Our Youtube video of this podcast - https://youtu.be/QrvV-MmiaoE

Sweet Maria's video on white coffee - https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=1OGFui3_5YU

Nick Walton is the co-owner of Flag & Wire, a Q Grader, coffee roaster, entrepreneur, business owner and a friend. We are so honored to share our conversation with Nick

Go check out Flag & Wire and grab a cup of coffee

Open daily from - 7am - 3pm

755 Northeast Alpine Avenue, Suite 100, McMinnville, Oregon 97128

Instagram:

@nickwalton - https://www.instagram.com/nickwalton

@flagandwire - https://www.instagram.com/flagandwire

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/flagandwire/

Website - https://www.flagandwire.com/

Coffee extraction is the process of dissolving soluble flavors from coffee grounds in water. This is something we have all encountered and has a huge effect on the flavor of your coffee. Learn what extraction rate is going to make your coffee taste the best.

Some great articles on extraction:

Hand Ground - https://handground.com/grind/an-intuitive-guide-to-coffee-solubles-extraction-and-tds

Clive Coffee - https://clivecoffee.com/blogs/learn/how-coffee-extraction-works

Barista Hustle - https://baristahustle.com/blogs/barista-hustle/coffee-extraction-and-how-to-taste-it

Perfect Daily Grind - https://www.perfectdailygrind.com/2017/06/coffee-extraction-brewing-concepts/

Mike and Emily McIntyre of Catalyst Coffee Consulting are great friends and have such an amazing knowledge of coffee. We are honored to share our conversation with them on Ethiopia and Ethiopian coffee.

What they are up to:

Catalyst Coffee Consulting - www.catalystcoffeeconsulting.com

Instagram - @catalyst.coffee (https://www.instagram.com/catalyst.coffee/)

Crema Co. - https://crema.co/

Instagram - @crema.co (https://www.instagram.com/crema.co/)

There are so many different espresso drinks. Here are 9 we wanted to explain and help you better understand. Try asking for one of these next time you order a coffee.

Drinks mentioned in this episode:

1. Espresso

2. Ristretto

3. Lungo

4. Macchiato

5. Cappuccino

6. Caffe Latte

7. Flatwhite

8. Americano

9. Cortado

Chart of coffee drinks - https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/09/espresso-chart_n_3247215.html

Coffee Obsession (book) - https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Obsession-DK/dp/1465419551

Espresso machines can be daunting and complex. How do you make sure what your getting is good? We try to help wade through the information so you can get a great espresso.

Wemo Switch - http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F7C027/

Original Espresso Machines - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-long-history-of-the-espresso-machine-126012814/

Rancilio Espresso Machines - https://www.ranciliogroup.com/1-Rancilio-Homeline--Silvia

La Cimbali Espresso Machines - http://www.cimbali.com/

ECM Espresso Machines - https://www.ecm.de/en/products/espresso-machines/

Take a journey to Brazil with us and discover what Brazilian coffee is like.

The Chemex has been a brewing method since 1942! We will break it down and detail it so that you can brew the best Chemex possible.

Hario Scale - https://www.hario.jp/pickup.html

Acaia Scale- https://acaia.co/collections/coffee-scales

Chemex - https://www.chemexcoffeemaker.com/

Able Kone Filter - https://ablebrewing.com/products/kone-coffee-filter

Kone Brewing Video - https://vimeo.com/93412495

Pour Over Kettles - https://amzn.to/2JpRR2y

Stagg Pour Over Kettle - http://fellowproducts.com/shop/stagg/

Great Article on Chemex - https://www.perfectdailygrind.com/2015/05/chemex-the-history-brewing-guide/

Coffee has many health benefits. It is no replacement for medicine and we are not doctors. However, this points on coffee will encourage healthy coffee drinking.

Caffeine chart- http://neurobonkers.com/2012/06/19/where-does-your-energy-drink-fall-on-the-caffeine-spectrum-and-does-that-taurine-actually-do-anything/

How do you know that the coffee you are drinking is any good? In this episode we break down how to taste coffee and make sure that you know what you are drinking.

Coffee Tasters Wheel - https://notbadcoffee.com/flavor-wheel-en/

Coffee Tasting Notebook - https://www.33books.com/products/33-coffees

Acaia Brewing Apps - https://acaia.co/pages/apps

Angels Cup App - https://angelscup.com/coffee-app