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

In Episode 129 of the Daily Ristretto, I answered an e-mail on the air about what coffee to start with as you’re education your palette and exploring specialty coffee. I recommended answering your why, looking into Blue Bottle, Onyx, and Brandywine, and then also considering improving the water you use to make your coffee with. […]

In Episode 128, I talked about the Amazon Affiliate program, the Blue Bottle dripper, and a quick follow up on ‘Hopped’ java from the Ghostly Roaster. -Jake

In Episode 127 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about some coffee I received form the Ghostly Roaster, the Barista Maniac’s work, that Bonavita answered back about my warranty question, and lastly that this journey into coffee experience is about you and what value we can provide you. Thank you for listening. -Jake

In Episode 126 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about my Bonavita Immersion Dripper breaking after less than 2 months of very moderate usage. I was super disappointed, but reached out to Bonavita to see if it’s still under warranty. they sell a replacement handle for the immersion part of the dripper fro $11.50, but […]

In Episode 76 of the Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast, Mike and I were motivated by watching Simon Sinek’s video on finding the ‘why’ behind we’re trying to enter into the Specialty Coffee world. Check out his first TED Talk video, consider your own ‘why,’ and we’d love to know if you think we’re doing a […]

In Episode 125 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about my experience using the four sphere maker kit from Wintersmiths. It makes perfect clear ice spheres that are awesome to look at and use in your cold brew or iced coffee. Check them out at Wintersmiths.com. -Jake

In Episode 124 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about my experience with the Fellow Stagg XF dripper and their Big Joe mugs. You can check them out on their website, fellowproducts.com. -Jake

In Episode 75 of the Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast, Mike and I talked about a great little clip from Funny or Die regarding Coffee Snobs. Check it out, it’s funny. Also, for our Coffee Review, we drank an Ethiopian Hambela and a Sonoran Geisha from Roastin’ Ratzy’s. They surprised us with some coffee in the […]

In Episode 123, I talked about drinking some coffee that Roastin’ Ratzy’s sent us, my experience with the Wintersmiths Clear Ice Maker, and the Hario Cold Brew Bottle. -Jake

In Episode 122 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about using the Yama Silverton and the Hario Cube Stand. The Fellow Stagg X fits perfectly on the Cube. -Jake