Coffee Break

Coffee Break

We are Christian and Jose and we are two Engineers in Houston, TX. Our podcast aims to educate and introduce everyone to better coffee with a friendly approach. In each episode, we break down all the details and nuances and share our experiences all while trying to help you make, find, and buy better coffee... all without an attitude (no one likes an attitude with their coffee). We look at various things like the science, culture, gadgets, tips and tricks, etc. We release new episodes every other Sunday night. Visit our website: http//:coffeebreakpod.comFollow us on Instagram: @coffee.break.podcast. E-mail us: coffeebreaktexas@gmail.com.

Episodes

March 4, 2024 41 mins

This episode continues our "World of Coffee" series where we  explore countries across continents to discuss their coffee traditions, unique coffee drinks, and coffee industry. 

In this episode, we cover Africa as researched by our co-host, Luis. Stay tuned for more information and discussion regarding coffee in other parts of the world!

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We recently started a new series  - which we're calling "World of Coffee" - where we  explore countries across continents to discuss their coffee traditions, unique coffee drinks, and coffee industry. 

In this episode, we cover South America as a continuation of the Latin America segment which we kicked off in Episode 41. Stay tuned for more information and discussion regarding coffee in other parts of the world!
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We start a new series: "World of Coffee". In this series, we  explore countries across continents to discuss their coffee traditions, unique coffee drinks, and coffee industry. 

In this episode, we cover Mexico and Central America which is part 1 of Latin America. Stay tuned for the remainder of Latin America and other continents!

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October 8, 2023 32 mins

In this episode, we visit a local coffee shop with a great mission (A 2nd Cup in Houston) , we introduce you to our new co-host, and he tells us about himself as well as his coffee journey.

Visit our website: http:///coffeebreakpod.com
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Follow us on Instagram: @coffee.break.podcast
E-mail us: coffeebreaktexas@gmail.com

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In this episode, we visit four popular chains that have a focus on coffee and also offer drive-thru options. We try a couple of their offerings to see which ones we like best!

Visit our website: http:///coffeebreakpod.com
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Follow us on Instagram: @coffee.break.podcast
E-mail us: coffeebreaktexas@gmail.com

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In this episode, we interview an independent coffee consultant and Instagram personality, Lily Quiros (@lilcoffeegeek), to discuss her perspective of specialty coffee and learn from her experience in the industry.

Visit our website: http:///coffeebreakpod.com
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E-mail us: coffeebreaktexas@gmail.com

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In this episode, we interview a fellow home barista and Instagram personality, Richard Luciano (@nerd_meets_coffee), to discuss his journey in specialty coffee and social media.

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E-mail us: coffeebreaktexas@gmail.com

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In this episode, we discuss various quick topics around specialty coffee like: 1) why we might pay more, 2) how to learn to brew different methods, 3) the impact of water for your coffee. and 4) how to taste more consciously.

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In this episode, we discuss some of the details to look for when buying specialty coffee such as: origin, altitude, varietal, process, etc. We also share a few tips on how to find great specialty coffee!

Visit our website: http:///coffeebreakpod.com
Links from our episode: https://www.coffeebreakpod.com/episode-notes-links
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E-mail us: coffeebreaktexas@gmail.com

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In this episode, we discuss some of the gear you may need - if you don't already have it - to elevate your coffee game as you start brewing better coffee!

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E-mail us: coffeebreaktexas@gmail.com

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In this episode, we start a new series that we're calling "Diving Into Specialty"! We'll learn what defines specialty coffee along with some examples, and we also touch on some terms that might sound like specialty coffee but don't quite cut it. 

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January 15, 2023 34 mins

In this episode, we discuss what are some of the new things or milestones that we would like to reach this year in terms of coffee. Christian shares his interest in starting coffee roasting while Jose shares about his interest in upgrading his espresso set-up; plus, a lot of other things that we'd like to accomplish this year.

Give it a listen and let us know what YOUR coffee resolutions are!

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December 18, 2022 38 mins

In this episode, we share the coffee gadgets we have on our Christmas lists at three different price levels: affordable (roughly less than $50), mid-range (about $100 to $500), and then expensive (>$1000). We cover some of the pros and cons as well as potential uses. Give it a listen and let us know if you add any of these items to your own coffee Christmas list!

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December 4, 2022 42 mins

In this episode, we try out a few coffee options offered at Dunkin' Donuts, Burger King, Whataburger, McDonald's, and Dutch Bros. Coffee. We compare the flavors of their black coffee offerings and also give a few sweeter options a try!

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November 20, 2022 37 mins

In this episode, we share a couple of modified affogato recipes for all of you to try during the upcoming holiday season. Christian made a low-fuss-yet-still-tasty version with Vietnamese coffee plus Cookies and Cream ice cream that doesn't require an espresso machine, and Jose made a festive and delicious version with homemade pecan sauce and baked pie crust garnish. Give these a try at home and let us know what you think!

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November 6, 2022 39 mins

In this episode, Jose goes over how he was able to get better coffee while traveling and he shares his tips to help the rest of us. We also cover some other apps/websites/resources for getting or finding better coffee while you're on the go!

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In this episode, we chat with Dave, co-founder of Better Grounds. We discuss Better Grounds' mission, how Dave eventually got into founding the company, Jose's interest in roasting coffee, and a few other topics. Thanks so much to Dave for taking time out of his schedule to chat with us, and we hope you all enjoy the episode!

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September 11, 2022 41 mins

In this episode, we celebrate one year of sharing our coffee experiences, interviewing coffee experts, and presenting a variety of coffee-related information. We also cover our own personal learnings within the subject of podcasting and share our plans for future episodes/seasons. If you have ideas for topics you would like to hear in the future, now is a good time to share them in the comments or on our Instagram!

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August 28, 2022 32 mins

In this episode, we answer a question from a friend and regular listener of the show regarding decaf coffee. We cover some of the processes for making decaf coffee beans, share our own experiences with drinking decaf coffee, and also share some tasting notes from a couple of decaf coffee options from local roasters in Houston.

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In this episode, Jose sits down with Juan Welchez; a Honduran coffee producer and the face behind the account @thecuppingfarmer in Instagram. In this second part of the interview, Juan and Jose discuss:

  • Experimenting with new fermentation methods
    • Logistics and potential issues while doing this
  • Getting into tasting/grading coffee and the benefits of this as a producer
    • Benefits of events like the Cup of Excellence
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