Today is the second part of a two-part interview with Blake Widmer of Deaf Can! Coffee in Jamaica. Through coffee they carry on the legacy of Everlin Clarke, a deaf coffee farmer whose deep conviction that his deafness was a gift from God and that he could help change the world inspired students from the Caribbean Christian Center for the Deaf. Since meeting Everlin and brewing their first cups of coffee, they’ve built a thriving enterprise and have become champion baristas, consistently winning top honors at the Blue Mountain Coffee Festival.

In this interview, you’ll learn:

• What makes Jamaican coffee so delicious.
• How social enterprises can influence the wider culture.
• What the Deaf Can! Organization is trying next.
• The “No Limits” message of Deaf Can! Coffee

Shot of Coffee Wisdom:  Who wins a brew-off between a French Press and a Moka Pot?

Caffeine and Weirdness: Coffee and Music. Is there weirdness there? 

Links:

Deaf Can! Coffee website: https://deafcancoffee.com/

Deaf Can! Coffee on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DeafCanCoffee

Deaf Can! Coffee on Instagram:  https://instagram.com/deafcancoffee

We Recommend:

Moka Pot

Generies Moka Pot Espresso Maker Aluminum Italian Percolator Stovetop Coffee Pot 

This looks like a good little beginner level brew pot. https://amzn.to/31IuGvu

Moka Pot Stovetop Espresso Maker by Coffee Gator

This is the one we use. It has two stainless steel cups included which are very cool and worth the price by themselves. Easy to use, I love it!  https://amzn.to/3fNIpGt

Bialetti Moka Espresso Coffee Maker - 6 Cups 

This is the top name in Moka pots.  https://amzn.to/3itU52K

French press

Bodum Brazil French Press Coffee  Maker, 34 Ounce

This is a great option. I used it before I upgraded. It is clear, so you can see what is happening. It is not insulated, so drink fast or make coffee for friends! https://amzn.to/2DvCE3f

Coffee Gator French Press Coffee Maker - Thermal Insulated Brewer Plus Travel Jar - Large Capacity, Double Wall Stainless Steel - 34oz

This is the one I use regularly. I love the insulation, which keeps your coffee hot for a good long while. The airtight jar is great for traveling. It comes in many colors (I have orange, of course!).

https://amzn.to/2DywH5E

POLIVIAR French Press Coffee Maker, 34 oz Coffee Press with Teak Wood Handle, Double Wall Insulation

I love the textured look and the cool handle.  https://amzn.to/2DM4FmN

Songs Mentioned:

Bob Marley- One Cup of Coffee

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he5Dv0tSr3Y&feature=youtu.be 

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Today is the first part of a two-part interview with Blake Widmer of Deaf Can! Coffee in Jamaica. Through coffee they carry on the legacy of Everlin Clarke, a deaf coffee farmer whose deep conviction that his deafness was a gift from God and that he could help change the world inspired students from the Caribbean Christian Center for the Deaf. Since meeting Everlin and brewing their first cups of coffee, they’ve built a thriving enterprise and have become champion baristas, consistently winning top honors at the Blue Mountain Coffee Festival.

In this interview, you’ll learn:

• How a downcast group of students were transformed into champion baristas
• How a small idea was built into a successful enterprise
• The message these baristas want to share with the world

Shot of Coffee Wisdom:  What makes Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee so special?

Caffeine and Weirdness: Coffee Aromatherapy--can the smell of coffee improve your life? 

Links:

Deaf Can! Coffee website: https://deafcancoffee.com/

Deaf Can! Coffee on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DeafCanCoffee

Deaf Can! Coffee on Instagram:  https://instagram.com/deafcancoffee

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Today is the second part of a two-part interview with Rolando Monterroso of Spokes Cafe in Guatemala. Roland is one of our personal heroes. He roasts and brews world-class coffee, has an amazing business, and mentors foster children who are aging out of the foster care system, helping them transition into work and life. He’s one of the most giving people we know and wise beyond his years.

In this interview, you’ll learn:

• How Rolando makes decisions about who he does business with
• Tips on tasting and coffee flavor notes
• The seed to cup journey of a coffee bean
• What he tells us about second-hand mangoes

Shot of Coffee Wisdom: Just what is the cold brew phenom?

Caffeine and Weirdness: The five times in history coffee has been banned and why. 

Episode Links:

Spokes Cafe on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spokescafegt

Spokes Cafe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spokescafegt/

If you’re interested in getting freshly roasted Guatemalan beans from Roland, send him a message through social media. And tell him Tim & Michelle sent you!

Tim’s favorite cold brew maker that he loves so much that he forgot how to pronounce when we were recording:

Takeya Coffee Maker: https://amzn.to/2YR30o7

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Today is the first part of a two-part interview with Rolando Monterroso of Spokes Cafe in Guatemala. Roland is one of our personal heroes. He roasts and brews world-class coffee, has an amazing business, and mentors foster children who are aging out of the foster care system, helping them transition into work and life. He’s one of the most giving people we know and wise beyond his years.

In this interview, you’ll learn:

• How Rolando got into the coffee business and got a free coffee roaster!
• Why he believes coffee is so important
• What his business means to him and to his community

Shot of Coffee Wisdom:  Learn about the unique and tasty peaberry bean

Caffeine and Weirdness: Kopi Luwak. You’ll just have to listen. Trust us, it’s weird. 

Episode Links:

Spokes Cafe on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/spokescafegt

Spokes Cafe on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/spokescafegt/

If you’re interested in getting freshly roasted Guatemalan beans from Roland, send him a message through social media. And tell him Tim & Michelle sent you!

Other sources of peaberry Tim vouches for:

Just Love Coffee Roasters in Nashville, TN:  https://justlovecoffee.com/Shop

Sunergos Coffee in Louisville, KY:  https://www.sunergoscoffee.com/shop

Julian Coffee Roasters in Indianapolis, IN: https://juliancoffee.com/collections/traditional-single-origin

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Tim Hill & Michelle Berkey are your hosts for the Connect Over Coffee Podcast. In this episode we talk about what we plan to do with the podcast and share about the upcoming episodes.

We’re going to help people up their coffee game at home, order confidently at their local coffee shop, or learn more about their liquid obsession. And we’re going to connect coffee lovers with amazing roasters, sharing their stories, their tips and tricks, their social give-back causes, and of course their coffee.

Plus, some "caffeine and weirdness" at the end of each episode!

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