The Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast: Coffee | Specialty Coffee | Roasting & Brewing | Espresso Mike Kinkade & Jake Goble

In Episode 170 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about how we, as small time coffee entrepreneurs, are selling a coffee experience. We’re not trafficking the coffee commodity- we can’t compete with that price point. Stewardship actually furthers the experience. -Jake

In Episode 169 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about Starbucks’ new Reserve Roastery in Shanghai China, the 2017 World Aeropress Championships, and two great articles from Michael Butterworth over at The Coffee Compass. -Jake

In Episode 168 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about the Barista Maniac’s incredible Latte Art. From traditional art, to colorful paintings, to 3D cats jumping out of the mugs- his work is incredible. -Jake

In Episode 95 of the Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast, Mike and I talked about click bait and deceptive attention-grabbing techniques, expensive drippers that have sat in the studio for a month, and how I haven’t used these fancy devices much lately. Brew Tip of the Week. We were asked recently about what batch brewers we […]

In Episode 167, I talked a little bit about marketing phrases and jargon. Is Peet’s the ‘World’s Best Coffee’? and how do you judge that? -Jake

In Episode 94 of the Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast, Mike and I talked about a few articles that were popular out there on the inter webs. First Clint Rainey, from Grub Street, told us there is a glut of Third Wave Coffee Shops that are eating each other alive. He talked about the availability of […]

In Episode 166 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about what I’m thankful for. That includes you, Mike, and many others who have joined us on this journey in Specialty Coffee. I’m also very thankful to be able to take with others who disagree (and agree) with us on a lot of important issues. These […]

In 165 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about Wintersmith’s Phantom Kickstarter campaign, Fellow’s update on the Prismo pre-order, and an article by Clint Rainey from Grub Street. -Jake

In Episode 93, Mike and I talked about our trip to Las Vegas. Mike drank some King Cup and I drank the remaining coffee from our October Brew Pal. We meant to get into an article I came across, but we ran out of time. Maybe next time. We also talked about the hand grinder […]

In Episode 164 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about the coffee flavor library available from FlavorActiv. Wow. Just wow. Available in the US from Coffee Enterprises. I so want to try them. -Jake