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Welcome to SEASON 3 of CART. We are calling this season "Sofa Chats". 

We'll be bringing a guest in and talking to them about topics related to their position in our complex industry.

It's hard to believe that we have already produced two seasons of this show, and it's because of YOU for listening and encouraging us.

To kick off the season, the first few episodes will be discussions with roasters specifically. 

For our first episode we have Charles of Dr. Beans. Charles, much like us, is a coffee geek!

We started the show by posing some questions:

1. How does roast development relate to grind size when brewing?

2. Why do we let coffee rest after it has been roasted?

3. Is channeling in coffee brewing always a bad thing?

"Today I could be a subject matter expert and I can also be met with failure."

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Today we are joined by a dear friend and colleague, Isaac Redding. It has been a while since we sat down and had a proper dialogue revolving around our passion for brewing coffee.

Join us as we review some of the most common mistakes we have made in our coffee brewing journey. From messing up a pour-over, to being afraid of adjusting variables, we covered quite a lot in this episode! 

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Today we are joined by Nick Griffin! The topic is a pretty simple one, but we think you might learn a lot from it.

We did have some funky audio issues with this one, hopefully you will not find them too distracting.

After dialoguing for a few minutes, we landed on a few highlights for this conversation:

How do we enjoy a coffee shop?

1. Assume the best 

2. Respect and honor those said indiuvals

3. Understanding that not everything you try is going to be the best

4. Staying out of ruts, taking breaks, and giving yourself room to breathe

Listen in and find out how we landed on those points, and how they apply to our coffee journeys. 

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Waves upon waves. Movements that are as intricate as the molecules that make up the substance we call water. Changes of pace and perspectives, evolutions of practices and standards. Wave number one, followed by number two, then overthrown by a third.

Today we hope to recall how the coffee industry has arrived at where it is today, and perhaps question how it will be moving forward. We aim to do this by:

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REFRENCES USED:

https://coffeeofthenorth.org/specialty-coffee-definitive-guide/

https://sca.coffee/research/what-is-specialty-coffee

https://scanews.coffee/2018/07/17/memoriam-erna-knutsen/

https://scanews.coffee/2018/07/17/memoriam-erna-knutsen/

https://sprudge.com/erna-knutsen-specialty-coffee-legend-video-will-inspire-56318.html

https://www.womenincoffee.org/

http://coffeenerdbook.com/

https://www.bing.com/search?q=Achilles%20Gaggia&qs=n&form=QBRE&sp=-1&pq=achilles%20gaggia&sc=1-15&sk=&cvid=8C27AECDB4C942638A38287039D54693

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It was a late Thursday evening. We were three cups of coffee in by 9pm. Hear the cat meow, hear the air condition roar in the background.

This episode we were joined by our friends Dante and Jonathan. In our coffee drinking, we began to discuss coffee topics. Naturally we decided to make the most of the conversations and turn on the microphone. 

Join us as discuss why we visit shops, what prevents us from visiting a said cafe, and even what we have missed about the energy a cafe can have.

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Many cafes are moving towards automation in as many fronts as can be afforded. Some of these are beneficial to the barista - auto dosing grinders to reduce waste, auto tampers to reduce strain, and efficient batch brew and espresso machines. Yet, full automation is likely not the only solution. If the human element of brewing, and really any other process is removed, then the chance for error is reduced, right? Human error has a tendency to be seen as undesirable, but why? Does removing human error from the mix really fix a said problem?

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Washed, dried, natural… What do all these terms mean? How are they important to us? You may have heard your barista include these terms when describing how a said coffee tastes. This is because the taste that a said cup will possess rely on a few connected factors. Of course topography of a said region will impact the end product, and we know that roasting is key to highlighting the natural flavors that exist. But there is yet a third piece to the puzzle - processing.

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RESOURCES USED:

Coffee Defects & How to Avoid Them: A Producer’s Guide - Perfect Daily Grind

Recognize Defects in Coffee (olamspecialtycoffee.com)

Coffee Processing Method  | Download Scientific Diagram (researchgate.net)

Coffee Processing Methods – drying, washing or honey? (baristainstitute.com)

Guide To Coffee Processing: The Wet And Dry Method - Coffee Of The North

Coffee Processing 101: Washed, Natural or Honey (homecoffeeexpert.com)

If there is anything that marketing tactics tend to do it’s this: confuse consumers. Using the name of an already existing thing but making it different from that existing thing is a prime example. Imagine selling a radish, but instead of calling the radish just that, you call it carrot instead. How confusing is that?! Similarly, there ere are some confusing elements in the coffee world that have perhaps been marketed to us in ways that are not fully accurate.

Today we hope to clarify some things about roast levels, and we will do that by:

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In this episode we cover the core pieces of brewing equipment needed to start at home!

After a full year of no in-person coffee classes, we figured it would be beneficial for us to return to our roots and discuss some coffee brewing basics. The entire reason we started Sustain was because we noticed that there was a lack of understanding on coffee. This absence of knowledge seemed to stem from a lack of education, and the education resources we did see were not exactly benevolent in nature. This led us to realize that many in our community were reluctant to ask questions about coffee, because they were either intimated or fearful of looking foolish.

We realize that coffee can be incredibly intimidating, and we don’t think it should have to be that way.

Join Joseph Jenkins and Dante Baker as they review some basic coffee principles. These are fundamental concepts that are necessary for nearly all facets of coffee brewing. No matter where you are on your coffee brewing journey, we hope this can help in putting your best foot forward in your approaches. 

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Don’t forget Sustain Coffee to get connected on our social platforms! On all platforms you will find brew guides, recommended resources, and learn more about what makes Sustain - Sustain.

Check out the website at 901sustaincoffee.com

Follow us on Instagram @901sustaincoffee.

Subscribe on YouTube Sustain Coffee Company - YouTube

After a full year of no in-person coffee classes, we figured it would be beneficial for us to return to our roots and discuss some coffee brewing basics. The entire reason we started Sustain was because we noticed that there was a lack of understanding on coffee. This absence of knowledge seemed to stem from a lack of education, and the education resources we did see were not exactly benevolent in nature. This led us to realize that many in our community were reluctant to ask questions about coffee, because they were either intimated or fearful of looking foolish.

We realize that coffee can be incredibly intimidating, and we don’t think it should have to be that way.  

Join Joseph Jenkins and Dante Baker as they review some basic coffee principles. These are fundamental concepts that are necessary for nearly all facets of coffee brewing. No matter where you are on your coffee brewing journey, we hope this can help in putting your best foot forward in your approaches.

Don’t forget Sustain Coffee to get connected on our social platforms! On all platforms you will find brew guides, recommended resources, and learn more about what makes Sustain - Sustain.

Check out the website at 901sustaincoffee.com

Follow us on Instagram @901sustaincoffee.

Subscribe on YouTube Sustain Coffee Company - YouTube