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[S1E8] An Ode to Drip Coffee Oct 14, 2019

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This episode is dedicated to the Drip brewing method. What it is + How to make it + Tips to "level up" your drip game at home

Enjoy!

Drip brewing resources:
Great overall coffee-brewing tips from Atlas Coffee Club!

Cuisinart Grind & Brew machine user guide

Check out a list of SCA-Certified Drip Machines

[S1E7] To Keurig or Not To Keurig? Oct 07, 2019

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If you're brewing coffee at home with a Keurig or something similar, you already know you're not drinking the most amazing coffee on the planet. Even though there are downsides to By-The-Cup brewing, there are plenty of great reasons why people love their Keurig. And the good news is, there are a couple easy ways to make it taste better too. #NoShameClub for the Keurig fans out there!

Try out these simple tips for taking your By The Cup game up a level:
1) Use filtered water
2) Use the "Strong" feature Every Time!
3) Clean the machine

Call to Action: send in a Voice Message or IG follow & comment @craftyourowncoffee with your best By The Cup tips and questions!

Shout out to this killer Washington Post article for helping me out with content for this episode.

Here's another article with some K-Cup tips (including adding a pinch of salt to the cup???)

Keurig finally getting smart on environmental impact

[S1E6] Q&A Part 2 with Bellwood Coffee's Joel Norman Sep 30, 2019

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Ever wondered why coffees from different parts of the world taste different? Or why it's important to grind coffee to a consistent size? Or what in the world a "Winter Blend" actually means?

Check out these topics and more in Part 2 of my interview with Joel Norman, co-founder of Bellwood Coffee (Atlanta, GA).

Bellwood Coffee website

IG: @bellwoodcoffee

IG: @craftyourowncoffee

[S1E5] Q&A Part 1 with Bellwood Coffee's Joel Norman Sep 23, 2019

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Ding Ding Ding! We've got a coffee expert!

I met up with Joel Norman, co-founder of Bellwood Coffee (Atlanta, GA) to talk [coffee] shop. I learned a lot from our conversation and I know you will too!

Bellwood Coffee website

@bellwoodcoffee

@craftyourowncoffee

[S1E4] Is Weighing Coffee Just For Hipsters? Sep 16, 2019

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Nope!

Here's my pitch: If you use a recipe to cook or bake, why wouldn't you use a recipe for brewing coffee too? Recipes take out the guess work. And guess what...if you want to develop your coffee-making craft, weighing out your coffee to a specific coffee:water ratio takes out the guess work, especially for beginners!

Guess who's on the show? It's my bride of 12 years, Katie!

· Call to Action: Start figuring out your own coffee “recipe” for whatever way you are brewing hot coffee. This will require getting a gram-accurate scale if you don’t already have one. (<$10 on Amazon; to nearest 1g is fine) Use a 16:1 ratio on a batch this week and adjust from there. See what you think!

Would love to hear your thoughts on this episode: @craftyourowncoffee // craftyourowncoffee@gmail.com // Send a Voice Message

Links/Resources:

Here’s a cheap Gram Scale on Amazon

Cupify: App for easy conversion between Volume/Mass/Weight

Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)

[S1E3] Treat Yourself to a Burr Grinder Sep 09, 2019

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This week we dive into two more of my "Top 5" variables to pay attention to in your home coffee making journey: Grinding Whole-Bean Coffee and Holding Coffee.

Send in a Voice Message with your ideas/questions/thoughts to be featured on future episodes!

Call to Action #1 (free): Grind 3 days worth of whole-bean coffee. Use 1/3 of it for today, seal the rest. Use 1/3 tomorrow and 1/3 the next day. Do you notice a difference in the taste in your cup?

Call to Action #2 (expensive): If you don't have one already, buy a burr grinder! I guarantee grinding whole-bean coffee with a burr grinder will take your coffee game to the next level.

**Articles/Resources mentioned in Episode 3**

This is the grinder I use! (Baratza Encore) <-- it's lasted me 5+ years and still going strong
HuffPost Article: Don’t freeze your coffee!
Example of drip brewer that helps you monitor Hold Time (Breville Precision Brewer)
Oh, and shout out to Bill Nye the Science Guy (click for a blast from the past) and the Periodic Table of Elements for being awesome and helpful for life and for coffee.

[S1E2] Water and Arabica and Robusta, Oh My! Sep 02, 2019

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Coffee is 98% Water and 2% Coffee Bean! To give yourself the best chance at a delicious cup of hot coffee at home, it's a good idea to pay attention to the water and the bean, which are two of my "Top 5" variables to focus on in your home coffee journey.

Call to Action: Water....brew 1 batch of coffee with tap water, and another batch with filtered water. Do you taste a difference?

Call to Action: Beans...look for "Roast Date" the next time you purchase a bag of whole bean coffee. Buy a bag that was roasted within the past 1-3 weeks for the best possible flavor!
Click Here to Send a Voice Message! Share your home coffee ideas/thoughts/questions with the community.

**Articles/Resources mentioned in Episode 2**

1) Article on Water from Business Insider

2) Cool Company Alert: Third Wave Water (@thirdwavewater)

3) Article on Arabica & Robusta

[S1E1] First Things First - How To "Talk Coffee" Aug 26, 2019

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What is "drip coffee"? Are Cold Brew and Iced Coffee the same thing? Is Espresso a coffee bean or a drink? Let's simplify and demystify some common coffee terms as Season 1 of the CYOC Podcast kicks off.

Call to Action: Send in a Voice Message with ideas/thoughts/questions; we may feature YOUR voice on the podcast on a future episode!

Preview Episode! Jul 18, 2019

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Season 1 of the podcast launches in late-August 2019! Follow on Instagram to start the conversation **audio shout out to Hidden House Coffee and Ben Briggs for being my gateway into the coffee rabbit hole! Thanks for helping me realize I could turn my coffee game from a "routine" into a "craft"

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