Bean Stuff Coffee Podcast

Bean Stuff Coffee Podcast

Coffee is the fuel for our modern society. Join Paul Allen, a coffee roaster of 20 years, published coffee writer, quality grader and general coffee snob along with Reed Allen as they discuss coffee and bring in others from the industry. Whether you want to deepen your understanding of coffee or are just starting your coffee journey we have something to share with you.

Episodes

October 17, 2023 38 mins
How could you merge coffee and technology? Well today we talk to Linsey Fan from RoastLog, a company who is bridging this gap. RoastLog creates software and hardware tools to help during each stage of the roasting and green been process. RoastLog is a pioneer in the coffee tech world and we were honored to sit with them and talk about where they have come from and where they are going.   www.roastlog.com www.beanstuff.com
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In this engaging episode, Paul and Reed Allen dive into the world of coffee, exploring the art of finding the best coffee shops. From personal experiences to practical advice, they share how using social media, asking locals, and personal observations can lead you to the perfect cup.


Paul opens up about his travels, seeking out coffee recommendations from friends and family in different cities. Reed emphasizes the importance o...

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July 14, 2023 25 mins

If you're a coffee lover, gadget enthusiast, or always on-the-go, the Picopresso is the perfect device to add to your collection. In this episode, we'll share our experience with this interesting way to make coffee, provide tips and tricks on how to use it, and weigh the pros and cons. Join us as we take you on a journey to discover the world of Picopresso. So, grab your favorite cup of coffee, sit back, and tune in to this...

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July 24, 2021 23 mins

Often the sense of smell is underrated when it comes to coffee. We all know how good coffee smells but many of us do not take the time to truly engage our sense of smell. In this episode, we talk about the sense of smell and how important it is as well as how can start to train ourselves to be better smellers.

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April 26, 2021 24 mins

In this episode, we talk through some "Unplugged Brewing" methods and give our thoughts on each. These are some great methods for anyone on their coffee journey, whether you are just starting out or have been a coffee snob for a while.

Here is a list of methods we will go through in this episode:

  1. Hario V60
  2. Kalita Wave
  3. Chemex
  4. French Press
  5. Aeropress
  6. Moka Pot
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February 1, 2021 17 mins

Ever wondered why things taste so bland? Or do things have too much flavor? In this episode, we discuss what supertasters are and how to tell if you are one too. 


Here is a link to the supertaster sheet mentioned in this episode - https://beanstuff.com/episode-54/

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January 19, 2021 25 mins

Join us for part two of our interview with Eric Baden. Eric has explained the challenges of developing a coffee culture in China as well as the core values of the projects he is involved in. Eric is not only an incredibly talented coffee expert but is a truly passionate leader with a heart for people. 


How to connect with Eric:

Coffee Commune - https://www.instagram.com/coffee.commune/

Project 86 + - https://www.instagram...

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Eric Baden has done a lot. From being a chemical engineering to helping to train and teach people in impoverished areas how to make better coffee and to help create a sustainable living. We were so honored to have him as a guest on the podcast and are excited to share his interview with you. Please be sure to check out the various projects that Eric is involved in (see the links below)

Project 86 - https://www.facebook.com/pages/ca...

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June 8, 2020 19 mins

Ever wondered what milk alternatives are out there to add to your coffee? Which one is the best? How will it affect your coffee? Well, today we test soy milk, almond milk, and oat milk and give you our opinions.

Links from the episode:

Soy - https://www.kroger.com/p/simple-truth-organic-plain-soymilk/0001111042950

Almond - https://www.kroger.com/p/simple-truth-unsweetened-almondmilk/0001111089569

Oat - https://www.kroger.com/p/simp...

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May 30, 2020 21 mins

Coming to you from the comfort of our own homes we talk about the difference between clarity and body in your cup of coffee. How do these affect the taste that comes from your coffee and what should you look for?

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February 12, 2020 26 mins

In this episode, we talk about some of the common coffee related items that we will always have a place in our cupboard.

Here are some links from the episode:

KoHi Link - https://kohilabs.com/kohi-filter-for-aeropress/

Able Brewing - https://ablebrewing.com/products/disk-coffee-filter

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November 25, 2019 21 mins

We have all seen the words "Sumatran Coffee" in grocery stores and coffee shops but what do we really know about this country Southeast of India and Northwest of Australia called Sumatra? In this episode, we delve deeper into what makes Sumatran coffee unique to offer some background and history for the next time you take a sip. 

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Business, coffee expertise, and the Chinese coffee industry. These are all in the wheelhouse of Adam Carpenter. We were honored to have him on our podcast. Adam is a licensed Q grader and has a lot of experience working in the coffee industry all over the world.


Adam's Training Site:

https://sca.training/


Adam's Free Online Training Video's:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsPr42JTH9fefZQB51wrGtw

 

Link to YouTube V...

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Today we look at what different coffee drinks look like around the world. We are all so used to what our local coffee shops offer or what we brew at home but how do others make their coffee? While we will not touch on every single drink out there we hope to bring some coffee drinks from other parts of the world to you. 

Here are the drinks we talk about in this episode:

  1. Ethiopia: Buna
  2. Turkey: Kahve
  3. United States: Espr...
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One of the most important things we can do for coffee is to improve our palate. But how do we begin to hone in our sense of taste and ability to describe the flavor? Well... triangulation might just be the answer you've been looking for. Whether you have been in coffee for a while or have just started this is a skill you will want to practice. Join us as we talk about this method and how it can help you become a super taster!

www.b...

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March 11, 2019 20 mins

There are quite a few numbers surrounding coffee and caffeine, from stunting your growth to sobering you up. In this episode, we tackle a few of these in hopes of uncovering the truth. So grab a cup of your favorite brew and settle in while we find out what is true and what is not about the caffeine in your coffee.


If we did not talk about a myth you were hoping for or if you think we got it wrong please contact us through the...

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Quality and coffee are two peas that we want in the same pod. But how can we ensure that the coffee we drink is consistently good? This is where Q-Graders come in. Q-Graders sift through green and roasted coffee to score coffee on its quality. The score given will determine if the coffee is considered "specialty" coffee or not. A score can help farmers understand if their crops are good or if they need some work and can inform roas...

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Can we create coffee plants that resist disease, drought and taste amazing? Well the answer is kind of yes. We take a look at two Kenya coffee varieties, SL28 and Ruiru+Batian. How have they come to exist and why? This is a start but by no means that end as there is so much to coffee varieties.


Link to images from the episode - https://beanstuff.com/episode41/


Arabica vs Robusta episode - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podca...

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February 8, 2019 25 mins

What is milling? Do we need it? Well as it turns out it is very important. This is the process that gets the bean cleaned up and ready to ship out all over the world to be roasted. But how does it get cleaned? Listen up to learn how.

Link to YouTube Video - https://youtu.be/5SAdYbc5RaQ

Find more at www.beanstuff.com

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"Sensory Summit is a two-day conference designed to educate, inform, and inspire the Specialty Coffee sensory professional." - www.sensorysummit.org 

For people in coffee this is an incredible place to learn skills and grow in understanding. In today's episode we talk about it while Paul is in actually down there. Since we had a man on the ground in Sacramento we were also able to talk to other coffee people attending and gain...

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