Why Coffee?

We put the RANT in Restaurant and ask that unhappy question: Why does restaurant coffee suck? We open up the bitch-bag again and whine somethin’ fierce about great restaurants with awful coffee. We unpack the secret coffee language held within a toilet and listen as Jon finds out that Anthony Bourdain thinks coffee is useless and probably wouldn’t like Joshua very much at all. Grab your favourite gym sock and fill it with coffee because we’re gonna gripe!

Show Links

Anthony Bourdain Thinks You're Crazy for Eating Airplane Food
https://www.bonappetit.com/people/celebrities/article/anthony-bourdain-parts-unknown

Why You Can’t Get a Great Cup of Coffee at a Restaurant
https://www.huladaddy.com/articles/why-you-cant-get-a-great-cup-of-coffee-at-a-restaurant.htm

Stop Serving Bad Coffee at Fine Restaurants!
https://observer.com/2015/06/stop-serving-bad-coffee-at-fine-restaurants/

AMAZING RESTAURANTS...TERRIBLE COFFEE? WHY?
https://docentcoffee.com/blogs/musings/why-coffee-shouldnt-be-an-afterthought-but-still-is

Caffeinated Complaint: Why Is Restaurant Coffee So Bad?
https://www.seriouseats.com/caffeinated-complaint-why-is-restaurant-coffee-so-bad

THE ULTIMATE COFFEE GUIDE
https://www.jamieoliver.com/features/the-ultimate-coffee-guide/

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Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation, where we're diving even deeper into the fascinating world of coffee. Get ready for a more in-depth exploration of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Expo and Re:co Symposium. Here, we go beyond the surface, exploring the intricacies of coffee, from sustainable practices to innovative approaches. It's an exceptional platform to shape the future of coffee, share ideas, and contribute to the industry's development. So, grab a fresh cup of joe, settle in, and let's embark on this enriching Part 2 of our conversation, where we'll dive deeper into the fascinating realm of specialty coffee. Let the journey continue!

Re:Co Symposium (Re:Co)
https://www.recosymposium.org

SCA Expo (Expo)
 https://www.coffeeexpo.org

Frinj Coffee - Jay Rusky
 https://frinjcoffee.com

UC Davis Coffee Center - College of Engineering

https://coffeecenter.ucdavis.edu

Colombian Coffee Federation
 https://federaciondecafeteros.org/wp/?lang=en

Sivetz Fluid Bed Roaster
 https://www.sivetz.com

Loring Coffee Roaster
 https://loring.com

Allio Coffee Roaster
 https://aillio.com

Brew Bomb
 https://www.brewbomb.com

Ubermilk
 https://www.uebermilk.de

PUQ Press
 https://www.puqpress.com

Sovda Coffee Equipment
 https://www.sovdacoffee.com

Poursteady
 https://poursteady.com

Golden Bean
 https://goldenbean.com

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Hello Why Coffee Friends! Get ready for a little primer about the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Expo and Re:co Symposium. Whether you're new to the world of specialty coffee or a seasoned aficionado, these events are not to be missed. The SCA Expo is a vibrant gathering of coffee professionals, featuring an exhibition floor filled with the latest trends, equipment, and delicious coffees. It's the perfect place to explore, learn, and connect with passionate individuals in the industry. On the other hand, the Re:co Symposium offers a thought-provoking experience, bringing together industry leaders and researchers to discuss the deeper aspects of coffee, from sustainability to innovation. Through inspiring talks and interactive sessions, you'll gain valuable insights and contribute to shaping the future of coffee. So, grab a cup of your favourite brew, and join us for a caffeine-fueled journey of knowledge, discovery, and inspiration as Joshua and Jon prepare you for the the SCA Expo and Re:co Symposium.

Things we talked about:

Re:Co Symposium (Re:Co)
https://www.recosymposium.org

SCA Expo (Expo)
https://www.coffeeexpo.org

Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)
https://sca.coffee

SCA Canada
https://scacanada.coffee

SCA Japan
https://scaj.org

National Coffee Association of Canada (NCA)
https://coffeeassoc.com

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The guys go off the rails again.  Get ready for a long chat… but we promise it’s going somewhere. Hearing about more than just arabica? What else is out there? Somewhat out of their depth with the science, yet speaking with relative experience, we wrap our minds around this big topic.

We apologize to everyone that knows how to pronounce scientific words - as you'll learn: we can't.

Climate Crisis - Daily Coffee News
https://dailycoffeenews.com/2022/01/28/research-says-climate-change-to-erase-more-than-50-of-suitable-coffee-land-by-2050/
The Types Of Coffee Beans – Coffee Cultivars And Varietals
https://www.homegrounds.co/coffee-bean-varieties/
Coffee Species Family Tree direct link
https://www.homegrounds.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/CI_CoffeeSpeciesFamilyTree.jpeg
Liberica as the Next Major Coffee Crop Species - Daily Coffee News
https://dailycoffeenews.com/2023/01/11/researchers-point-to-liberica-as-the-next-major-coffee-crop-species/
Arabica Varieties with Peter Giuliano
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRNci2lywmg
2 years old - interview with Dr Steffen Schwarz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_yCroVNGgs
NEMATODES 101
https://cedarcirclefarm.org/tips/entry/nematodes-101
Review of Philippine grown Liberica - very interesting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q9QoUTgX4U
And Mr Hoffman, of course talks Stenophylla
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGL7LtgC_0I
Qima - Coffea Yemenia
https://www.qimacoffee.com/yemenia
James Hoffmann - Yemenia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oiHm0wlhfM
April Coffee - Yemenia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKxMwQAXTuo
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Music / Sound Effects Include:
Epidemid Sound - "Air Raid Siren, Car Engine Rev 3, Cash Register 9, Cow Moo 1, Crowd Teens Cheer 11, Hell Fire Heavy, Horse Snort 3, Human Whistle 7, Multimedia 770, Punch Thud, Suction Pop 3, Video Game Descend 1, Voice Clip Male 513, Motorcycle Drive By".
"I Need Your Time" by Mindme
"Then I Go" by Damma Beatz

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WOW! Is it holiday time already? The guys are surprisingly jazzed for the holiday season and have a few things to say about getting that special coffee person in your life. We present: Coffee Holiday Gift guide and strange opinions of Holiday drinks!

Happy holidays, from the two of us to all of you!

Names Dropped and Companies mentioned and STUFF

Kay’s Irish Cream Recipe  (not your average Bailey’s)
3 eggs
1/4 tsp coconut extract
1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk (Eagle Brand, if you can find it)
1/2 pint half half cream
1 TBSP of cocoa
1.1 cups of rye whiskey (300mL)

Blend and enjoy over ice or in a strong, dark coffee

Jackson Wiebe - Coffee Boss
https://www.yourcoffeeboss.com
Liz Bishop - Vintage Coffee
Doug Graf - Vintage Coffee
http://vintagecoffee.ca

Onyx Coffee advent calendar
https://onyxcoffeelab.com/products/2022-coffee-advent-calendar
Revolver Coffee advent calendar
https://revolvercoffee.ca/products/advent-calendar-2022-pre-order-september-gift-card-promo
Island Chef Pepper Company - https://www.islandchefpepperco.ca
Category 12 Brewery - https://www.category12beer.com
Esquimalt Wine Company - https://esquimaltwine.ca
St. George's Spirits - https://stgeorgespirits.com/
Forward Lottery - Cole Torode - https://forward.coffee
Leaderboard Coffee - https://leaderboard.coffee
Eight Ounce Coffee Supply - https://eightouncecoffee.ca
MiiR Mugs & Drinkware - https://www.miir.com
Kinto Tumbers & Drinkware - https://kinto-canada.ca
Toddy Cold Brew Systems - https://toddycafe.com
Hasty Coffee - Specialty Instant Coffee - https://hastycoffee.com
Aeropress  - https://aeropress.com
Comandante grinder - https://comandantegrinder.com
Timemore Grinder - https://en.timemore.com/m/
Bialetti - https://www.bialetti.com/it_en/
Melitta  - https://shop.melitta.ca/collections/pour-over
JetBoil - https://www.jetboil.com
TimTams - https://www.arnotts.com/products/tim-tam
StroopWafel - https://www.stroopwafels.com/us/dutch-waffle-cookie/
Standart Magazine - https://standartmag.com
Barista Magazine - https://www.baristamagazine.com
What I know about running coffee shops - Colin Harmon - https://eightouncecoffee.ca/products/what-i-know-about-running-coffee-shops
Ep.15 & 22 Canned Coffee Madness! https://whycoffee.buzzsprout.com/1610815/8538029
https://whycoffee.buzzsprout.com/1610815/8913333

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While we may enjoy filtering our coffee, we refuse to use one when we speak about it.

Join the guys as they explore the unexpected history of filtered coffee and the winding pathway of its history. You'll discover a persistent German connection and what women's liberation and headlights have to do with this delicious coffee preparation method.

Links - main inspiration
Melitta - a Journey through time
https://www.melitta.com/en/Melitta-Journey-through-Time-541.html
Kissaten Japanese-style Coffee
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2021/07/31/food/japanese-style-coffee-kissaten/
History of Hario Company Ltd.
https://global.hario.com/about/
Hario Glass Instruments
https://global.hario.com/glassmusicalinstruments/

Names dropped - general distractions
Chemex
https://www.chemexcoffeemaker.com/
Dispatch Coffee
https://dispatchcoffee.ca/
Fellow Brewing Products
https://fellowproducts.com/
Kalita
http://kalita.ae/products/
Coffee Consumption and Prevention of Cirrhosis: In Support of the Caffeine Hypothesis
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5885142/
Coffee and Arterial Hypertension
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8352830/
James Hoffman - v60 paper video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uggibTY0AE

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Jon tried his hand at competing and Joshua tries his hand and interviewing Jon about it. Season 3 kicks off to a riveting start as we explore the world of coffee competition and the art of performance preparation.

Episode Edit: WAC 2022 will not be held at Nemesis GNW as stated in the episode, but rather at the Pipe Shop venue in the shipyards district.

Show notes are below:

Names dropped:
Kunie Inaba @kunie_i
Stacey Lynden @staceyannlyn
Grant Gamble @gamblevision

Jon’s Aeropress recipe

Details

Inverted Aeropress

1 Standard Paper + 1 Standard Metal Filter

15g fine ground 

400 μm - Kruve seive 

Water blend

• 75% classic Thirdwave water
• 25% distilled water

Method 

heat water to 90° C

Add 15g coffee

50g water, stir 5 times

Rest until 30 seconds

60g water, Stir 5 times

Rest until 1 minute - while waiting 

• Pre-wet/rinse filter
• Cap

At 1:35 squeeze air out

Turn over and press for 20 seconds - about 1:55

Yield is 70-75g brew

Bypass with additional water, reaching 150g brew weight

Swirl to integrate 

Long pour to bring temp down to 37°C

Referenced products and companies 

Aeropress Canada/International - 

https://aeropress.com | @aero.press


Discovery Coffee - https://discoverycoffee.com | @discoverycoffee


Forward Coffee -  https://forward.coffee | @fwdcoffee


Leaderboard Coffee - https://leaderboard.coffee/ | @leaderboardcoffee


Nemesis Coffee - https://www.nemesis.coffee/ | @nemesis.coffee


This Coffee - https://thiscoffee.co | @thiscoffeeco

Kruve Sifters - https://www.kruveinc.com/pages/kruve-sifter | @kruveinc


Third wave water - https://thirdwavewater.com

Link to results

Brewers cup competition - https://scacanada.coffee/cup-tasters-1

Coffee in Good Spirits - https://www.worldcoffeeingoodspirits.org

World Aeropress competition - https://worldaeropresschampionship.com

World Cup Tasters Championship - http://www.worldcuptasters.org

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We're calling it, its summer time and its far too nice outside to be podcasting indoors! We're all pretty busy with personal projects, and so for now we're taking a hiatus until Autumn returns. We hope you've enjoyed our second season, and can't wait to return for season 3!

 Names dropped in this episode: 

Standart Magazine

Dr. Taya Brown

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Music / Sound Effects Include: 

"Sunny Day, Sunny Day (Instrumental Version)" by Dasloe

"Lunch Break in Milan" by Trabant 33

“Then I Go” by Damma Beatz 

"Beer Can Open 1", "Bell Ring Idea", "Can Drop Soda Pop 1", "Goat Bleat Blah 1", "Knife Scrape 4", "Thunder Clap 8", "Wind Chimes 7"

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We have part two of our conversation with Dr. Taya Brown this week for ya'll. Open up your ears and get ready to learn about Taya’s life as an agronomist and what she’s doing to help guide the future of the coffee industry!

 Names dropped in this episode: 

World Coffee Research 

Del Fuego Coffee  

Anacafe  

Caravella  

Cafe Imports, Free Education and Resources on Coffee 

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Music / Sound Effects Include: 

“Midnight Disco” by Cushy 

“Then I Go” by Damma Beatz 

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We have a special treat this week, kinda like a lollipop for your ears, with part one of our conversation with Dr. Taya Brown. A real coffee doctor, or “Doctora Cafe” as she is fondly called in Guatemala, that spends half her year working on the ground in rural communities supporting smallholder coffee farmers to develop sustainable practices. Taya answers our “why coffee?” question and shares what’s fuelling her work to improve the lives of coffee producers. 

Names dropped in this episode: 

Taya Brown - Re:Co Symposium Talk: "Supporting Smallholder Entry into the Specialty Coffee Market”

World Coffee Research 

Hanna Neuschwander “The Coffee Seed: A Forgotten Technology” 

Cafe Imports, Free Education and Resources on Coffee 

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Music / Sound Effects Include: 

“Midnight Disco” by Cushy 

“Then I Go” by Damma Beatz 

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