Podcasts by Craft Your Own Coffee Podcast

[S4E8] Roast Your Own Coffee! w/Byron Dote of Sweet Maria's (recast from 2020) from 2022-06-27T09:00:53

You should roast your own coffee!  Bringing back a conversation with Byron Dote of Sweet Maria's (from January 2020) to remind you why and how.

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[S4E7] Roast Coffee, Save Money, Be Awesome from 2022-06-20T09:00:40

Not ready to start a coffee business, but want to save some money in these tight economic times while at the same time "leveling up" your home coffee game?  Enter: Home Coffee Roasting. &nb...

[S4E6] 1 on 1 with Chris Deferio // Host of Keys To The Shop Podcast from 2022-06-13T09:00:26

Chris is the most seasoned coffee professional who has ever casted on the Craft Your Own Coffee pod.  He is a 22-year coffee industry veteran, a deep thinker, a source of wise counsel, and ...

[S4E5] Operating a Business with Core Values & in-Tension-ality: Doug Cooper // Goldberry Roasting Company (Part 2) from 2022-06-06T09:00:21

Purity, Goodness and Simplicity.  Intentionally introducing Healthy Tension into your life.  Golden advice from Mr. Goldberry himself.  Enjoy!

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[S4E4] Should I Keep Roasting Coffee in my Basement or Start a Roastery? 1 on 1 with Doug Cooper // Goldberry Roasting Company (Part 1) from 2022-05-30T09:00:47

Follow Doug Cooper's journey from pan roasting to FreshRoast to Behmor to 2kg Roaster in his basement, and the filters he used to determine he would expand into the brick & mortar space. &nb...

[S4E3] Cal Verga Part 2 - Ownership Evolution and Enthusiast Advice from 2022-05-23T09:00:50

Find out how "2022 Cal" differs from "2016 Cal" as it relates to his leadership at duck-rabbit.  Hear some great advice for any coffee enthusiast considering making the leap from hobby into...

[S4E2] 1 on 1 w/Cal Verga of duck-rabbit coffee - Part 1 from 2022-05-16T09:00:19

You know that story about the guy who was headed in one direction and then ended up somewhere else, but that "somewhere else" was exactly where he was supposed to be?  That describes the jo...

[S4E1] When a Hobby Becomes "More Than a Hobby" from 2022-05-09T09:00:05

Ever wondered if your coffee enthusiasm should turn into more than just a hobby?  I know I have.  Join me on the journey exploring the idea and learning from others this season.

Season 4 Preview Episode! from 2022-05-02T09:00:39

Hey Coffee People - Season 4 officially launches in one week!  In this preview episode I'll share an overview of what you can expect in Season 4, and - since it's been a while - I'll re-int...

BONUS - 30 Days Without Coffee from 2022-02-27T21:40:38

Find out what happens when a coffee person quits coffee for a month.  Spoiler alert:  IT'S NO FUN. Shout out to Chris Baca and Matt D'Avella for producing a cool video recap of their o...

[S3E8] My Two-Week Journey with At-Home Espresso from 2021-01-04T11:00

Two weeks of at-home espresso trial and error (mostly error!) with at-home espresso have produced this week's episode.  If you missed it, check out Listen

[S3E7] 1 on 1 with Decent Espresso's John Buckman from 2020-12-14T11:00

John is a pretty big deal in the specialty coffee world and we are super honored to have him as a guest on the Craft Your Own Coffee podcast!

Decent E...

[S3E6] Channeling Is The Enemy - feat. Jonathan Pascual of Taproom Coffee from 2020-12-07T11:00

Channeling.  The word which incites fear in the hearts of the coffee people.  If Good is the enemy of Great according to Jim Collins, Channeling is the Enemy of Coffee according to...w...

[S3E5] At Home Espresso Methods with home barista Justin Winter from 2020-11-30T11:00

Justin is an at-home espresso enthusiast and shares his experience with us on:

- How a brewed coffee lover can become an espresso lover
- Why he loves manual/lever espresso machines.....

[S3E4] Give Thanks and Get Some Baratza Stuff! from 2020-11-23T11:00

This is a family (and podcast-light) week!  Returning to the Espresso content next Monday.

Practice the discipline of gratitude this week and head over to Listen

[S3E3] Pressure Bars and Espresso Machines from 2020-11-16T11:00

Here's a deep dive into your options for at home espresso machines.  While this is definitely not a comprehensive list, it should be enough to get you started.  Plus a couple articles ...

[S3E2] Essential Espresso Equipment from 2020-11-09T11:00

Getting started with making espresso at home is easier than you might think!  If you brew coffee at home, you might have most of this stuff already.  Check this episode out for the mos...

[S3E1] Espresso Myth-Busting from 2020-11-02T13:20:36

Is it a bean? Is it a drink? What makes it taste so different? Is it hard to make? Kicking off this season with a brief Espresso history lesson (mad props to Luigi in Milan!) and some busting of...

Season 3 = At Home Espresso! from 2020-10-24T20:46:30

A shot-sized preview of Season 3 of the Craft Your Own Coffee Podcast: At Home Espresso!  Don't tamp down your enthusiasm for this season.   I'm pulling for you!

[S2E12] Season 2 Recap, Top Ten Takeaways from 2020-04-20T09:00

What are your top Home Coffee Roasting takeaways from Season 2?  I share mine as a wrap-up to this season (episode time stamp in parentheses)

10) I'm proud to be part of the home cof...

[S2E11] Home Roasting Q&A from 2020-04-13T09:00

Lots of home coffee roasting goodness to unpack this week with the experts at Sweet Maria's, Thrive Farmers Coff...

"Spring Break" // Q&A Next Week from 2020-04-06T09:00

I'm taking the week off!  Back next week with a Q&A episode with your questions and expert answers.

Send in home coffee roasting questions and/or insights to be featured in next ...

[S2E10] The FreshRoast Episode from 2020-03-30T09:00

Want to "level up" from your popcorn popper?  You've got to check out the FreshRoast.  It's compact.  It's fast.  It's easy to use.  It has some downsides for sure, but ...

[S2E9] YOU Can Help Save your Local Coffeeshops! from 2020-03-23T09:00

We are all sacrificing right now, all over the world.  We are truly in this thing together!

If you're listening to this podcast, you're a coffee lover.  And you know our beloved...

[S2E8] Coffee Farmer Caravan: Date Night Debrief from 2020-03-16T09:00

Katie and I went to the Coffee Farmer Caravan event for date night this week at East Pole Coffee Company where we got to meet and learn directly from Colomb...

[S2E7] 1 on 1 with Thrive Farmers Head Roaster Chris Avirett from 2020-03-09T09:00

Time to nerd out on coffee roasting with Chris Avirett, a professional coffee roaster and Head Roaster for Thrive Farmers Coffee (Roswell, GA).

Chris drops some knowledge bombs about roas...

[S2E6] The Coffee Pros Grade My Coffee from 2020-03-02T10:00

Remember that coffee I roasted last week with my neighbor Robby?  Find out how we did with that roast in today's episode, as the professionals at Thr...

[S2E5] Back Porch Coffee Roasting With My Neighbor Robby from 2020-02-24T10:00

Ride along with me and my neighbor Robby as we roast a batch of green coffee from start to finish on my back porch with my Hottop Roaster.  Robby is a "coffee person" but is new to coffee r...

[S2E4] Giveaway Time! Home Roasting Starter Kit from 2020-02-17T10:00

Have you gotten the itch to get started roasting coffee at home?  Or, do you have someone in your life who is constantly asking you to roast coffee for them?  Well, thanks to Sweet Mar...

[S2E3] "Turn Green Coffee Brown": Basic Roasting Science w/Byron Dote of Sweet Maria's Coffee from 2020-02-10T10:00

Byron and the Home Roasting guru's of Sweet Maria's take me to school on what happens to green (unroasted) coffee beans as they go through the roasting process.  Learn why some roasted coffee beans...

[S2E2] Get Started Roasting Coffee at Home feat. Byron Dote of Sweet Maria's Coffee from 2020-02-03T10:00

Byron Dote is the head of Marketing for Sweet Maria's based in Oakland, CA.  I sat down with Byron at Sweet Maria's HQ for a fun and interesting conversation about home roasting, specifical...

[S2E1] Why I Started Roasting My Own Coffee from 2020-01-27T10:00

Roasting your own coffee is not as complicated as you'd think, and it's a kick-butt way to elevate your craft of making delicious coffee at home.  Roasting coffee at home is fun, affordable...

Season 2 Preview - Home Coffee Roasting! from 2020-01-20T10:00

Season 2 launches next Monday, January 27th!

[S1E15] Season 1 Recap + A Look at Season 2 from 2019-12-02T10:00

In the final episode of Season 1, we'll look back and recap some key takeaways from "Your Home Coffee Routine, Plus 1" and look forward to Season 2 exploring a topic that I'm very excited to tal...

[S1E14] What's Up with Flavored Coffee? with Bellwood Coffee's Joel Norman from 2019-11-25T10:00

Rachel sent in an interesting voice message with a question about how to get "flavored coffee" without adding a bunch of sugary flavored creamer.  Her question prompted a good discussion wi...

[S1E13] Are you "Coffee Curious"? from 2019-11-18T10:00

If you WANT to like coffee but just haven't "gotten there" yet, this episode is for you!

Join me and a couple friends (Justin & Jay) as we talk about personal journeys into the world ...

[S1E12] Crafting Coffee Away From Home feat. Justin Winter from 2019-11-11T10:00

Don't want to use your hotel room's dusty by-the-cup brewer?  Going camping and want some tasty coffee in the morning?  Unsure what your vacation Airbnb coffee setup is going to be? &n...

[S1E11] How to Find an Awesome Coffeeshop from 2019-11-04T10:00

You’ve moved to a new city.  You’re on a road trip.  You’re traveling to a new city for work.  You’re exploring a new place.  And you need good coffee!  But how do you know where these places are, ...

[S1E10] Katie Loves a Pour Over (and so should you!) from 2019-10-28T09:00

Want to brew and drink the worlds best cup of coffee?  Try the Pour Over brewing method!  It's not as hard as you think, and it just might change your [coffee] life. My bride Katie joi...

[S1E9] Full Immersion Brewing with THE Jordan Lee from 2019-10-21T09:00

Are you a French Press kind of coffee person?  Or maybe you're looking to branch out and try a new brewing method?  Immersion brewing gives you a different take on your morning cup of ...

[S1E8] An Ode to Drip Coffee from 2019-10-14T09:00

This episode is dedicated to the Drip brewing method.  What it is + How to make it + Tips to "level up" your drip game at home

Enjoy!

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