There’s nothing more old school than roasting coffee with a 300 year old method! But Marco Rocchio does just that, using the hardwood charcoal technique that dates back to the 1700s in his home country of Italy. On this episode we break down this roasting style, dive into the pros and cons and why temperature is so important, and discuss their delicious cold brew.

As a bonus, Rocchio Coffee is giving all listeners 20% off with code “COFFEECLUB” so you can try out their special coffee! (expires 9/30)

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When making cold brew, it usually takes between 12-24 hours. But how about 30 minutes? Inspired by the way chefs were speed marinating, BKON Brew has created a way to create cold brew in a fraction of the usual time using RAIN™ (Reverse Atmospheric Infusion®). Brothers Dean and Lou Vastardis join me to share their background in the coffee industry, explain how they invented this innovative technology, and break down how RAIN works – and why it’s the future of cold brew.

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Cold brew is 90% water – so why aren’t we using the best? This is the question Taylor and Charles asked when they created Third Wave, a mineral supplement designed to produce the best cup of coffee. On this episode we dive intro their journey from development to Shark Tank, break down which and why minerals are needed for great coffee, and discuss the importance of using mineral water for cold brew.

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Let’s be honest…it’s easy to get stuck into the science of cold brew! From consistent grind sizes to desired TDS readings, sometimes it’s nice to remember that the beauty of cold brew lies in its simplicity – and Copper Coyote is embracing just that. Founder Austin Odem and I chat about the Texas cold brew scene, break down their unique roasting and grinding methods, and discuss why cold brew got to become so complicated.

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This episode is sponsored by Barista Underground, the one stop shop for all your cafe and cold brew business needs! Use code “coldbrewchick” for 5% off your order!

Roaster of the Year, Coffee of the Year, Cold Brew of the Year…these are just some the awards that have been bestowed to Bird Rock, San Diego’s coffee gem.  Creative Director Michael Vasquez and Cold Brew Extraordinaire Gage Johnston join me as we look at back at Birdrock’s beginnings, break down their classic Cafe Del Sol cold brew, explore the creations of the Balsamic Vinegar and IPA cold brews, and debut their newest venture – canned cold brew.

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Learn about my experience with Birdrock’s free Cupping Class HERE

 

 

As my 30 day decaf project comes to an end, I touch on the biggest lessons I’ve learned, explain why decaf belongs in every coffee’s lovers life, and recap my interview all about caffeine with a naturopathic doctor.

I’m officially half way through my caffeine break, and I’ve got a lot of thoughts and feels! I break down the health reasons why I decided to take a caffeine break, the greatest and worst part so far, and the biggest surprise.

 

From their easy to use style to their creative flavor options, Good Trip Coffee is making a delicious mark in the cold brew industry with their immersion style kits. A coconut vanilla dream, rich and spicy chocolate, refreshingly delightful mint, and comforting complex chai – all sugar free, calorie free, and mess free! Join me as I sit down with Good Trip’s founder, Angela, to explore her beginnings of creating a cold brew company, discover the process of creating cold brew flavors, and learn tips and tricks on how to make our own cold brew immersions at home!

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I don’t know what I love more about Domain…their three delicious flavors, or the fact that they’re shelf stable! Created from the minds of Oddly Correct in Kansas City, meet the most innovative cold brew in town. Daniel Lance and I sit down to hatch out the beginnings of their cold brew journey, break down the science of making a shelf stable cold brew that doesn’t taste like crap (hint: what’s cooler than being cool?), and learn how they made their Orange Blossom and Hop Toddy cold brews!

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Domain is also giving all Cold Brew Chick followers FREE SHIPPING! Just use the code “coldbrewchick” at checkout ❤️

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Go to your cold brew section at the grocery store and you’ll find cans and screw top bottles galore. But you’ll also find something different – an organic, nitro cold brew that comes in a pull and aim glass bottle. Lucky Jack has been on the market since the beginning of the cold brew craze…and they’re just getting started! I sit down with Giancarlo Gersich, CEO and Jonathan Harmon, CCO to talk about their marketing approach to cold brew, the importance of having an organic product, and break down their delicious cold brews (including the strongest brew you’ll ever have in your life!)

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