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

In Episode 121 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about the second job I’ve taken to help cover some bills and get our cafe launched a little quicker. It’s been absolutely eye-opening with regards to the training provided to work in a retail environment, and what that actually looks like on the front line with […]

In Episode 74 of the Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast, Mike and I drank some coffee, tried some new brewers, and talked about what we were doing. It included Bulletproof Coffee, Sudden Coffee, and the Master A Gabi.  The first thing we drank and talked about was Bulletproof Coffee. This exact coffee is sold by Bulletproof […]

In Episode 120 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about the It’s American Press brewer, #Coast2CoastRoast, and that I believe providing great customer service is absolutely essential to success. -Jake

In Episode 119 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about my recent trip to a Starbucks, even though I don’t care much for Starbucks. I would much rather have a Press nearby. But we don’t. All we have is fast food coffee, or some cafes that are trying really hard. But sometimes I really want […]

In Episode 118 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about taking a second job to help out with the mortgage and save up faster for our cafe, and my current dilemma with espresso. I really want to try the Decent, but it’s not going to be available until next year. So, I’m thinking of waiting […]

In Episode 117 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about my current preference for flat bottom drippers to make pour overs, and the most recent episode of the Cat and Cloud Coffee podcast. It was very encouraging. -Jake

In Episode 116 of the Daily Ristretto, I tried Bulletproof Coffee for the first time. I thought it was nasty. But I’ll try it again. -Jake

In Episode 73, Mike and I talked about Handsome Her, the cafe in Melbourne, Australia that presents itself as a feminist cafe that is by women and for women. I talked about this cafe in the Daily Ristretto, and gave my opinion of it. I wanted to get Mike’s take on the 18% tax due […]

In episode 115, I talked about my first experience brewing with the Master A device. It’s a clever, but confusing device. I also talk briefly about my trip to Phoenix and how Press Coffee has never let me down. -Jake

In Episode 114 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about my trip to Yellow Leaf this morning. I got good coffee and cold pastries. How do your pastries and food items help round out your coffee experience? -Jake