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The Beaker Report - Episode #23 w/ Javier Medrano
For the first time ever The Beaker Report is on the road! Steve is in Virginia this week and as a result, he was able to get an awesome guest on the podcast. Javier Medrano is the head roaster at Swing's Coffee Roasters in Alexandria Virginia. Swing's has been in the coffee business in the D.C. area for just over 100 years. They have a large roasting facility in the back of their Alexandria coffee shop location. Swing's roasts 10,000 lbs of beans every week. If you are looking for a fantastic pour over or an espresso drink, be sure to stop by the shop and tell them The Beaker Report sent you.
Javier sat down with Steve and Caleb to discuss the specialty coffee industry. It is a fascinating world that is gaining popularity, but the average coffee drinker is still unaware of all that goes into giving them the best cup of coffee possible. It is fascinating the level of detail and care that goes into roasting coffee. Javier is a wealth of coffee knowledge and starts by schooling the guys in some of the history of coffee such as its mythological origin story of Kaldi. It turns out a goat herder from Ethiopia may have discovered the beans when his goats were getting jacked up on the coffee plants.
Javier covers many fascinating topics including the effects of climate change on coffee farming, how machines and technology are impacting the industry, and some of the methods the roasters use to be sure their coffee flavor is consistent from roast to roast. This episode was recorded in Swing's SCAA certified cupping lab. The SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to, "engage, inspire, and expand a sustainable global specialty coffee trade through leadership in events, education, and research". Their website has many great resources for people in the industry and those who aren't as well.
This episode pairs well with a fresh cup of Joe and sparkling water chaser. If you want something similar to what Javier and Steve were drinking in this episode get yourself a naturally processed Ethiopian pour over. If you are unaware of where to find a fantastic cup of coffee near you check out Sprudge and just search for your city. Thanks again to Javier for being such a fun guest and to Swing's Coffee Roasters for being The Beaker Report's studio away from home!
Show Music: Childish Japes - Hold On
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By Steve Burke & Caleb SchulerFor the first time ever The Beaker Report is on the road! Steve is in Virginia this week and as a result, he was able to get an awesome guest on the podcast. Javier Medrano is the head roaster at Swing's Coffee Roasters in Alexandria Virginia. Swing's has been in the coffee business in the D.C. area for just over 100 years. They have a large roasting facility in the back of their Alexandria coffee shop location. Swing's roasts 10,000 lbs of beans every week. If you are looking for a fantastic pour over or an espresso drink, be sure to stop by the shop and tell them The Beaker Report sent you.
Javier sat down with Steve and Caleb to discuss the specialty coffee industry. It is a fascinating world that is gaining popularity, but the average coffee drinker is still unaware of all that goes into giving them the best cup of coffee possible. It is fascinating the level of detail and care that goes into roasting coffee. Javier is a wealth of coffee knowledge and starts by schooling the guys in some of the history of coffee such as its mythological origin story of Kaldi. It turns out a goat herder from Ethiopia may have discovered the beans when his goats were getting jacked up on the coffee plants.
Javier covers many fascinating topics including the effects of climate change on coffee farming, how machines and technology are impacting the industry, and some of the methods the roasters use to be sure their coffee flavor is consistent from roast to roast. This episode was recorded in Swing's SCAA certified cupping lab. The SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to, "engage, inspire, and expand a sustainable global specialty coffee trade through leadership in events, education, and research". Their website has many great resources for people in the industry and those who aren't as well.
This episode pairs well with a fresh cup of Joe and sparkling water chaser. If you want something similar to what Javier and Steve were drinking in this episode get yourself a naturally processed Ethiopian pour over. If you are unaware of where to find a fantastic cup of coffee near you check out Sprudge and just search for your city. Thanks again to Javier for being such a fun guest and to Swing's Coffee Roasters for being The Beaker Report's studio away from home!
Show Music: Childish Japes - Hold On
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