💬 “  Now the UK drinks more coffee than tea…which I think is fascinating.” ~James Hoffmann

⚡️ James Hoffmann is THE coffee expert. On YouTube and Instagram, he shares an untold amount of wisdom for all would-be coffee connoisseurs. He’s the 2007 World Barista Champion, author of "The World Atlas of Coffee" and co-founder of Square Mile Coffee Roasters.

⚡ In this episode James and I delve into the science of coffee - its health benefits, proper brewing techniques and how to choose the perfect cuppa.

🎧 Stay tuned to find out:

➡︎ Why altitude matters when growing the perfect coffee beans

➡︎  Red flags you should look out for at coffee shops

➡︎ Why a good grinder is all you need

➡︎ What you should look out for on the back of your coffee pack

➡ Why the future of coffee is not looking good

📕 Chapters

(0:59) From guilty pleasure to health food

(4:24) The health benefits of coffee

(10:30) Mould and mycotoxins

(14:31) Where the best coffee is grown

(17:42) Robusta vs Arabica

(19:17) Light v medium v dark roast

(21:17) How to get the most taste out of your coffee

(23:42) The truth about instant and coffee pods

(30:30) Why espresso machines are better

(33:27) Red flags to spot at coffee shops

(35:15) The world’s best coffee shops

(36:14) What makes a coffee a specialty coffee?

(39:56) The strange world of Kopi Luwak coffee

(44:01) How to source ethical coffee

(46:43) Hunting for the perfect coffee at the supermarket

(48:47) Start with a grinder

(50:36) Should you keep coffee in the fridge/freezer?

(52:18) Is coffee’s future at risk?

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jameshoffmann 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimseven/ 

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