Show Notes

• 8:05 —Ian answers the question why does coffee matter and why you might want to start exploring the world of coffee.
• 11:40 —The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd “waves” of coffee history.
• 12:05 — The connection between coffee and cultural histories across the world.
• 15:25 — The depth of the world of coffee and how it compares to the world of wine.
• 19:19 — March shares how he was first introduced to coffee and how he consumes it today. and
• 26:31 — Darren shares how he discovered espresso in anticipation of a trip to Italy.
• 31:19 — Darren recommends Zimbabwe coffee.
• 32:41 — Ian shares his journey of becoming passionate about coffee and shares how he was first introduced to coffee at the famous Espresso Vivace.
• 36:20 — What is commodity coffee and how does it differ from specialty coffee?
• 41:40 — Ian shares the source of his fascination with the world of coffee.
• 46:45 — What is the difference between the origin of coffee and its variety?
• 55:55 — Ian breaks down some of the best varieties of coffee.
• 1:08:30 — Different ways to process coffee.
• 1:12:46 — How coffee is graded and what does a coffee’s “grade” actually mean.

Mentions

• 📖 Book: World Atlas of Coffee
• 📺 Documentary: Barista
• 📺 Documentary: Baristas
• 📦 Product: Library of coffee aromas