
The Coffee Podcast
Are you a coffee lover? What if I told you there’s so much more to coffee than just enjoying the ritual and drinking it? What if I told you there’s a whole world to explore, and it all starts with looking beyond your cup? That’s what The Coffee Podcast sets out to do.
In the first 20 or so episodes, we discussed how to brew better coffee, but now, 8 years in the making, we focus on People-Focused Coffee Talk. Join us in the conversation as we learn about history, science, art, and more through the lens of coffee!
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Latest episodes

Dec 14, 2020 • 23min
E154 | Coffee Science: Agronomist Says, "Let Farmers Choose"
What good is research without application? Join me as we talk with Emilia Umaña, an Agronomist at World Coffee Research. We dive into the topic of the seed sector and talk about her concerns and what she has learned to be the concerns of the coffee farmers around her.This episode is sponsored by Ember.Learn more at www.TheCoffeePodcast.com Send us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee PodcastSocial: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcastSubscribe to the The Coffee Podcast Br...

Dec 7, 2020 • 33min
E153 | Coffee Science: Challenges in the Seed Sector
We like to say the phrase, "from seed to cup," but how often do we pause on the details of the seed sector? I've been doing this a while, and I can tell you the seed sector has not been a popular conversation in coffee. Scientific research in the seed sector plays a major role in the future of coffee. Find out how in this episode.This episode is sponsored by Ember.Find episode links and more on TheCoffeePodcast.comSend us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee PodcastSocial: Instagram Threads ...

Nov 30, 2020 • 46min
E152 | Coffee Science: Agricultural Research & Development
We recently had a conversation with scientists in coffee about research generally. Now we dive into our first major topic, "Coffee Agricultural Research & Development" with World Coffee Research CEO Vern Long.This episode is sponsored by Crem, a Welbilt brand.Find out more about The Coffee Podcast at thecoffeepodcast.comSend us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee PodcastSocial: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcastSubscribe to the The Coffee Podcast BrewsletterSubscribe >

Nov 23, 2020 • 1h 6min
E151 | Coffee Science: Research
Join Dr. Jennifer Ferreira, a geographer and social scientist focused on coffee sustainability, and Dr. Jonathan Morris, a coffee historian renowned for his global coffee history research. They dive into the methodologies shaping coffee research, from social sciences to biological insights. The duo discusses the evolution of coffee shops and the complexities of sustainability within the coffee supply chain. Additionally, they highlight the importance of understanding historical contexts in coffee's rich heritage and the significant role of espresso machines in shaping coffee culture.

Nov 16, 2020 • 42min
E150 | Coffee Science: What is coffee science anyway?
Sure, we could jump into the conversation about sensory science or agricultural science, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. We need some context for the conversation. What is coffee science? What are some fundamental concepts we should get right before we jump into this 12-part series on coffee science? Join me with scientist Jeremy Nelson of Socratic coffee as we break the ice in this conversation.This episode is sponsored by Crem, a Welbilt brand.Find out more about The Coffee Podcast at...

Jul 3, 2020 • 57min
E149 | Spotlight: Phyllis Johnson and Anti-Racism in the Coffee Sector
Phyllis Johnson has overcome many obstacles in her life as a Black woman in the coffee sector. In this episode, she shares stories of her youth, her professional growth, and what she hopes for the future of the coffee sector as a whole with regard to racial equity.Send us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee PodcastSocial: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcastSubscribe to the The Coffee Podcast BrewsletterSubscribe >

Jun 5, 2020 • 1h 5min
E148 | Coffee Speak: Black Coffee
A conversation with black coffee professionals and enthusiasts regarding how racism plays out in the coffee sector. (Edit: I made a grave error and misspoke George Floyd's name at the beginning of the original episode. I have since corrected this mistake and I am very sorry for this oversight.)Send us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee PodcastSocial: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcastSubscribe to the The Coffee Podcast BrewsletterSubscribe >

Apr 10, 2020 • 40min
E147 | Coffee Speak: Coffee People and COVID-19
COVID-19 has had major implications for coffee people around the globe. This episode hands the microphone off to coffee people from Mexico, India, Slovakia, and the UK. Is there a way for coffee people to creatively overcome these unprecedented times?ReferencesProfessor Jonathan Morris: Books — UKFind his books at the following links:UK - http://www.reaktionbooks.co.uk/display.asp?ISB=9781789140026 US - https://www.press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/distributed/C/bo31238025.html Binn...

Dec 16, 2019 • 13min
E146 | Coffee Crisis Series Finale
While, whether or not the finale of the current coffee price crisis has arrived, it is certain that the affects of an ongoing volatile coffee market are detrimental to the future of coffee. What are practical steps we can take as coffee people to ensure a better future for coffee people and coffee itself?Sign the Commitment!Change.org — I Will Coffee 2020ReferencesKeys to the Shop — Chris Defario — WebsiteFilter Stories — James Harper — WebsiteKaffeesahne der Kaffeewelt — Anna trifft die...

Dec 9, 2019 • 39min
E145 | Price Crisis & Colombian Coffee Growers Federation
Is it possible to remove the human element from the Coffee Price Crisis discussion? CEO Roberto Velez of the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation has a strong belief on this topic. Join us as we learn what the crisis means for the federation and Colombian coffee growers.Send us a one-way text >Follow The Coffee PodcastSocial: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcastSubscribe to the The Coffee Podcast BrewsletterSubscribe >
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