💬 “ 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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📱 Connect with James Hoffmann
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jameshoffmann
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimseven/
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