The Coffee Smarter Podcast
Ryan Woldt
The Coffee Smarter Podcast is focused on helping you create a better cup of coffee and a better coffee experience at home while also sharing the history, economy, and impact that your cup of coffee has on the world. Season 1 focuses on methods of coffee brewing one might use at home. Coffee Smarter is a Roast! West Coast podcast. Coffee Smarter Pro for burgeoning roasters is coming soon!
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Aug 15, 2023 • 16min
I Just Effed This All Up Part 1 of Many: Wrong Sized Vessel For My Coffee Brew.
Welcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In this episode, Chris O'Brien of Coffee Cycle Roasting and I discuss the the problem with extraction theory, the benefits of testing flavor using the ruler shot, and why I can't be trusted to brew my own cup of coffee. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: www.roastwestcoast.com.
Support this show by SUBSCRIBING to the paid version of the newsletter at https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/subscribe or buy us a cup of coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roastwestcoast.
Head to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, coffee education, guest list and coffee news. Follow us on Instagram: @RoastWestCoast or Facebook: @RoastWestCoast
This show is supported by R!WC Industry Partners including: Roastar, San Franciscan Roaster Co., Ascend Roasters, Ignite Coffee Company, Steady State Roasting, Zumbar Coffee & Tea, Marea Coffee, Mostra Coffee, First Light Whiskey, Camp Coffee, Cape Horn Coffee, Crossings Coffee, Sivitz Roasting Machines, Acento Coffee Roasters, and Hacea Coffee Source.
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Jul 13, 2023 • 11min
Crossings Coffee Corner: Home Espresso Machines
The Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt is off this week. Instead, enjoy this audio version of the Crossings Coffee Corner with Alden Hozouri. Alden describes the types of home espresso machines you might consider and breaks down the pros and cons to each. The Crossings Coffee Corner comes out monthly and can always be found at: https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/s/crossings-coffee-corner
The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: www.roastwestcoast.com.
Support this show by SUBSCRIBING to the paid version of the newsletter at https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/subscribe or buy us a cup of coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roastwestcoast.
Head to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, coffee education, guest list and coffee news. Follow us on Instagram: @RoastWestCoast or Facebook: @RoastWestCoast
This show is supported by R!WC Industry Partners including: Roastar, San Franciscan Roaster Co., Ascend Roasters, Ignite Coffee Company, Steady State Roasting, Zumbar Coffee & Tea, Marea Coffee, Mostra Coffee, First Light Whiskey, Camp Coffee, Cape Horn Coffee, Crossings Coffee, Sivitz Roasting Machines, Acento Coffee Roasters, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/
Jul 12, 2023 • 22min
The Coffee Killers: Storing Whole Bean Coffee
Chris O'Brien, the owner of Coffee Cycle Roasting, talks about his journey of building a coffee shop on a bicycle. He shares expert tips on how to optimally store whole bean coffee, highlighting the effects of light and air on flavor. Listeners learn about vacuum sealing and freezing techniques to keep their coffee fresh. O'Brien also dives into the freshness timeline for coffee, emphasizing how peak flavor varies with roasts and offering insights on storage methods to enhance the coffee experience.
Jul 4, 2023 • 32min
Coffee Waves Connected Thru Time
Welcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In this episode, Chris and I explore the intricacies of defining the various eras or waves of coffee. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: www.roastwestcoast.com.
BONUS LINK:
An original R!WC conversation about waves can be found in the newsletter archives here (paid): https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/p/coffee-smarter-week-9
Or find it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Support this show by SUBSCRIBING to the paid version of the newsletter at https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/subscribe or buy us a cup of coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roastwestcoast.
Head to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, coffee education, guest list and coffee news. Follow us on Instagram: @RoastWestCoast or Facebook: @RoastWestCoast
This show is supported by R!WC Industry Partners including: Roastar, San Franciscan Roaster Co., Ascend Roasters, Ignite Coffee Company, Steady State Roasting, Zumbar Coffee & Tea, Marea Coffee, Mostra Coffee, First Light Whiskey, Camp Coffee, Cape Horn Coffee, Crossings Coffee, Acento Coffee Roasters, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/
Jun 27, 2023 • 19min
Weighing Your Coffee And Water
Chris O'Brien, the founder and head roaster at Coffee Cycle Roasting, shares his coffee wisdom in this engaging discussion. O'Brien emphasizes the importance of weighing coffee and water for brewing consistency, arguing that precision transforms your morning cup. He explores the impact of variables like coffee age and air exposure, offering a chart for optimal coffee-to-water ratios. Listeners get a glimpse into his brewing techniques, contrasting meticulous measurement with casual spontaneity, all while encouraging coffee enthusiasts to elevate their home brewing experience.
Jun 20, 2023 • 21min
Get On Your [Coffee] Grind
Welcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In this episode, Chris and I explore the coffee grind size. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: www.roastwestcoast.com.
Support this show by SUBSCRIBING to the paid version of the newsletter at https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/subscribe or buy us a cup of coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roastwestcoast.
Head to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, coffee education, guest list and coffee news. Follow us on Instagram: @RoastWestCoast or Facebook: @RoastWestCoast
This show is supported by R!WC Industry Partners including: Roastar, San Franciscan Roaster Co., Ascend Roasters, Ignite Coffee Company, Steady State Roasting, Zumbar Coffee & Tea, Marea Coffee, Mostra Coffee, First Light Whiskey, Camp Coffee, Cape Horn Coffee, Crossings Coffee, Acento Coffee Roasters, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/
Jun 14, 2023 • 18min
Coffee Grinders: Chopping Versus Grinding
Welcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In this episode, Chris and I explore the difference between the blade and the burr grinder. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: www.roastwestcoast.com.
Support this show by SUBSCRIBING to the paid version of the newsletter at https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/subscribe or buy us a cup of coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roastwestcoast.
Head to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, coffee education, guest list and coffee news. Follow us on Instagram: @RoastWestCoast or Facebook: @RoastWestCoast
This show is supported by R!WC Industry Partners including: Roastar, San Franciscan Roaster Co., Ascend Roasters, Ignite Coffee Company, Steady State Roasting, Zumbar Coffee & Tea, Marea Coffee, Mostra Coffee, First Light Whiskey, Camp Coffee, Cape Horn Coffee, Crossings Coffee, Acento Coffee Roasters, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/
Jun 7, 2023 • 8min
Hacea's Green Coffee Column, ft. Jared Hales
There is a new monthly column on Roast! West Coast. Hacea Coffee Source's co-founder and green coffee buyer (also frequent Coffee Smarter guest expert) Jared Hales will be sharing his coffee industry insider's perspective about green coffee with us every month. How did we get so lucky? Check out the teaser column to learn more about Jared and the value he finds in the extended coffee industry. Sign up for a coffee class at Hacea Coffee Source at https://haceacoffee.com/ and follow @haceacoffeesource on Instagram. #coffee #coffeeeducation
Support this show by SUBSCRIBING to the paid version of the newsletter at https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/subscribe or buy us a cup of coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roastwestcoast.
Head to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, coffee education, guest list and coffee news. Follow us on Instagram: @RoastWestCoast or Facebook: @RoastWestCoast
Coffee People is one of the premier coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts. featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee industry and coffee education. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green coffee brokers, and more about their coffee origin stories, how they've dealt with the impacts of Covid-19, why they love coffee, and how coffee and their work makes an impact on their community. If you love coffee, the stories of how things are made and how businesses are built, shopping local, and being inspired, you will love Roast! West Coast,
This show is supported by R!WC Industry Partners including: Roastar, San Franciscan Roaster Co., Ascend Roasters, Ignite Coffee Company, Steady State Roasting, Zumbar Coffee & Tea, Marea Coffee, Mostra Coffee, First Light Whiskey, Camp Coffee, Cape Horn Coffee, Crossings Coffee, Acento Coffee Roasters, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/
May 31, 2023 • 6min
Crossings Coffee Corner: Coffee Education, ft. Alden Hozouri
There is a new monthly column on Roast! West Coast. Crossings Coffee Roasters founder and head roasters (also frequent Coffee Smarter guest expert) Alden Hozouri will be plumbing the depths of his nerdy coffee brain to give us a monthly dose of coffee education. How did we get so lucky? Check out the teaser column to learn more about Alden and why he loves coffee as an intersection between creation and community. #coffee #coffeeeducation
Support this show by SUBSCRIBING to the paid version of the newsletter at https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/subscribe or buy us a cup of coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roastwestcoast.
Head to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, coffee education, guest list and coffee news. Follow us on Instagram: @RoastWestCoast or Facebook: @RoastWestCoast
Coffee People is one of the premier coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts. featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee industry and coffee education. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green coffee brokers, and more about their coffee origin stories, how they've dealt with the impacts of Covid-19, why they love coffee, and how coffee and their work makes an impact on their community. If you love coffee, the stories of how things are made and how businesses are built, shopping local, and being inspired, you will love Roast! West Coast,
This show is supported by R!WC Industry Partners including: Roastar, San Franciscan Roaster Co., Ascend Roasters, Ignite Coffee Company, Steady State Roasting, Zumbar Coffee & Tea, Marea Coffee, Mostra Coffee, First Light Whiskey, Camp Coffee, Cape Horn Coffee, Crossings Coffee, Acento Coffee Roasters, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/
Apr 27, 2023 • 1h 4min
Coffee With Matthew Hankes, Heart Transplant Recipient (Bonus)
Bonus Episode: The first episode of the Coffee With Podcast features Matthew Hankes, Heart Transplant Recipient. Matt is a pretty normal guy who experienced an extraordinary thing. He spent an hour talking about finding out he had a heart condition known as ARVC—Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy—at age 15, the lead-up to the transplant, and what it looks like from the other side. Matt asked that if anything be taken away from this podcast, it is the need for more donors on the transplant list.
Sign up, make sure you’re on the transplant donor list, or learn more about what that entails at https://donatelife.net/.
Other important links from the show:
Matt Hankes fundraiser - https://donate.transplants.org/story/Matthankes (tax-deductible donations distributed directly for medical bills through the National Foundation for Transplants, Inc.
The United Network for Organ Sharing - https://unos.org/
Find the Coffee With Podcast here -
Search for other Roast! West Coast podcasts like Coffee Smarter and Coffee People on your favorite podcast platforms, or find all the links on www.roastwestcoast.com.
This show is supported by R!WC Industry Partners including: Roastar, San Franciscan Roaster Co., Ascend Roasters, Ignite Coffee Company, Steady State Roasting, Zumbar Coffee & Tea, Marea Coffee, Mostra Coffee, First Light Whiskey, Camp Coffee, Cape Horn Coffee, Crossings Coffee, and Hacea Coffee Source.
