Want to have perfect coffee all day long? Bloomerang Vice President of Engineering, Matt Brown, recommends an insulated thermos and drinking from small cups. And that’s just one of the coffee connoisseur tips Matt’s got brewing. In this episode, Host Andrew Lau gets the unfiltered truth on what goes into roasting your own beans, launching your own small-batch brand, and keeping that buzz going during your nine-to-five and (more importantly) your 5 to 9.

Five Highlights:

• One: The Perfect Cup: Matt Brown meticulously brews coffee using 1000 grams of water at 205 degrees Fahrenheit poured over 60 grams of coarsely ground coffee.
• Two: Gearing Up: Whether you’re using a standard drip coffee maker or a fancy Chemex, the joy of a great cup of coffee is within reach if you take time to source quality beans and grind them yourself.
• Three: Catch the Third Wave: Coffee culture in America has evolved from a big, metal can of pre-ground beans to “Third Wave Coffee” with its carefully curated single-origin cups.
• Four: The Coffee Ritual: Brewing coffee is about caffeine intake, sure, but it’s also about adding a ritualistic task to your daily routine to give you that moment of zen and a tasty beverage.
• Five: Maintain the Buzz: While getting started with a proper brew is simple, you may need to upgrade as you continue your coffee journey. Additional gear comes in the form of advanced brewing devices, scales, cleaning brushes, and grinders. 

Jump Into the Conversation:

[08:40] Coffee roasting process explained in simple terms. 
[11:57] Tasting coffee for different flavors and processes. 
[19:57] The ritual of prepping coffee nightly for that morning cup. 
[29:54] How to buy beans in bulk and roast coffee for friends.