The Coffee Smarter Podcast
Ryan Woldt
The Coffee Smarter Podcast is focused on helping you create a better cup of coffee and a better coffee experience at home while also sharing the history, economy, and impact that your cup of coffee has on the world. Season 1 focuses on methods of coffee brewing one might use at home. Coffee Smarter is a Roast! West Coast podcast. Coffee Smarter Pro for burgeoning roasters is coming soon!
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Oct 16, 2024 • 10min
At Home Coffee Basics ft. Jared Hales of Hacea Coffee Source
Hacea Coffee Source's Jared Hales rejoins the podcast to answer some pressing questions, like Does my brewer need to be level and How accurate should my scale be?
Buy Green Coffee or Sign Up for a Coffee Class online:
https://haceacoffee.com/
Shout out to Roastar, the premier digital printing company focused on coffee packaging. Roastar helps small and burgeoning coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at www.roastar.com. Follow @roastar on Instagram.
Support this show by buying us a cup of coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roastwestcoast.
or check out our new MERCH in the R!WC SHOP!
Brands We've Partnered With:*
Simply Good Brewer. We've used ours 500+ times.
Hydro Flask. We use the 32oz bottle for coffee (among other things). Read the review.
Baratza!
Coffee People is one of the premier coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee industry and coffee education. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green coffee brokers, and more about their coffee origin stories, how they've dealt with the impacts of Covid-19, why they love coffee, and how coffee and their work makes an impact on their community.
This show is supported by R!WC Industry Partners including: Roastar, Ascend Roasters, Ignite Coffee Company, Zumbar Coffee & Tea, Marea Coffee, Camp Coffee, Cape Horn Green Coffee Importers, Crossings Coffee, Sivitz Roasting Machines, Craft 42 Roasters, Me & My Uncle Coffee, Cozy Canine Coffee, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Head to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, coffee education, guest list and coffee news. Follow us on Instagram: @RoastWestCoast or Facebook: @RoastWestCoast
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*Clicking these links to purchase will also support Roast! West Coast through their affiliate marketing programs.
Oct 3, 2024 • 19min
Musings From The Judges Chair: Hacea Coffee Source Roasting Comp
Hacea Coffee Source asked me to join four CQI Q-Graders to judge their recent roasting competition. Each competitor blind roasted a blend of three green coffee beans (Colombia, Brazil, Ethiopia). We cupped all of them. Winner details on the Hacea Coffee Source blog.
Find online:
https://haceacoffee.com/blogs/roasting/results-from-first-hacea-roasting-championship
Coffee People is presented by Roastar, the premier digital printing company focused on coffee packaging. Roastar helps small and burgeoning coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at www.roastar.com. Follow @roastar on Instagram.
Support this show by buying us a cup of coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roastwestcoast.
or check out our new MERCH in the R!WC SHOP!
Brands We've Partnered With:*
Simply Good Brewer. We've used ours 500+ times.
Hydro Flask. We use the 32oz bottle for coffee (among other things). Read the review.
Baratza!
Coffee People is one of the premier coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee industry and coffee education. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green coffee brokers, and more about their coffee origin stories, how they've dealt with the impacts of Covid-19, why they love coffee, and how coffee and their work makes an impact on their community.
This show is supported by R!WC Industry Partners including: Roastar, Ascend Roasters, Ignite Coffee Company, Zumbar Coffee & Tea, Marea Coffee, Camp Coffee, Cape Horn Green Coffee Importers, Crossings Coffee, Sivitz Roasting Machines, Craft 42 Roasters, Me & My Uncle Coffee, Cozy Canine Coffee, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Head to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, coffee education, guest list and coffee news. Follow us on Instagram: @RoastWestCoast or Facebook: @RoastWestCoast
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/.
*Clicking these links to purchase will also support Roast! West Coast through their affiliate marketing programs.
Jul 19, 2024 • 25min
What Is In A Grinder With Baratza's Alvin Kim
Join Alvin Kim, the marketing manager for Baratza, a leading name in coffee grinders, as he shares his journey in the coffee industry. He discusses the importance of Baratza's culture of care and the intricacies of coffee grinder mechanics. Alvin emphasizes the brand's commitment to accessibility and maintenance, while also exploring the personal connections people have with coffee. The conversation dives into the balance between efficiency and the artisanal process of brewing, inviting listeners to appreciate their coffee rituals.
Jun 26, 2024 • 2min
In Case You Missed it: Compilation Post
Find our In Case You Missed it Newsletter here: https://open.substack.com/pub/roastwestcoast/p/in-case-you-missed-it-coffee-smarter
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Thanks for all your support!
The Coffee Smarter Pro podcast is presented by Roastar, a coffee packaging company. Learn more about Roastar’s packaging, pricing, and how they help your business tell it’s big story through your coffee package on roastar.com. Thank you, Roastar! Their support is why we can keep offering up these podcasts and our newsletter for free
The Coffee Smarter Podcast is focused on helping solve your coffee industry trials and challenges while also sharing the history, economy, and impact that your work has on the world. Coffee Smarter Pro is the right show for cafe owners, roasters, baristas, and anyone working in the craft coffee industry, or aspires to coffee smarter.
Topics include: Green Coffee, Vendor relations, roaster selection, software, customer relations, coffee production, menu creation, and so much more. Coffee Smarter Pro is part of the Roast! West Coast coffee network. www.coffeesmarterpodcast.com
Feb 22, 2024 • 23min
Should You Have A Relationship With Your Local Coffee Roaster?
Welcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In the 4th episode of Coffee Smarter Season 3, Chris O'Brien of Coffee Cycle Roasting and I chat about how those of us buying coffee to brew at home can communicate with our local coffee roasters, and learn from each other. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: www.roastwestcoast.com.
Support this show by SUBSCRIBING to the paid version of the newsletter at: https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/subscribe
Or buy us a cup of coffee at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roastwestcoast.
www.roastwestcoast.com is your source for show recaps, coffee education, and coffee community. Follow us on Instagram: @RoastWestCoast or Facebook: @RoastWestCoast
This show is supported by R!WC Industry Partners including: Roastar, San Franciscan Roaster Co., Ascend Roasters, Ignite Coffee Company, Steady State Roasting, Zumbar Coffee & Tea, Marea Coffee, Mostra Coffee, First Light Whiskey, Camp Coffee, Cape Horn Coffee, Crossings Coffee, Sivitz Roasting Machines, Acento Coffee Roasters, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/
Feb 15, 2024 • 21min
Make Alternative Creamers At-Home
Welcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In the 3rd episode of Coffee Smarter Season 3, Chris O'Brien of Coffee Cycle Roasting and I discuss making milk alternatives to add to our coffees at-home. Apologies to the cows. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: www.roastwestcoast.com.
Support this show by SUBSCRIBING to the paid version of the newsletter at: https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/subscribe
Or buy us a cup of coffee at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roastwestcoast.
www.roastwestcoast.com is your source for show recaps, coffee education, and coffee community. Follow us on Instagram: @RoastWestCoast or Facebook: @RoastWestCoast
This show is supported by R!WC Industry Partners including: Roastar, San Franciscan Roaster Co., Ascend Roasters, Ignite Coffee Company, Steady State Roasting, Zumbar Coffee & Tea, Marea Coffee, Mostra Coffee, First Light Whiskey, Camp Coffee, Cape Horn Coffee, Crossings Coffee, Sivitz Roasting Machines, Acento Coffee Roasters, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/
Feb 8, 2024 • 19min
Automatic Espresso Machines At-Home
Welcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In the second episode of Coffee Smarter Season 3, Chris O'Brien of Coffee Cycle Roasting and I discuss brewing espresso at-home...again. This time when using or shopping for an automatic espresso brewer. We discuss single versus double-boilers, all-in-one machines, and more. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: www.roastwestcoast.com.
Support this show by SUBSCRIBING to the paid version of the newsletter at: https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/subscribe
Or buy us a cup of coffee at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roastwestcoast.
www.roastwestcoast.com is your source for show recaps, coffee education, and coffee community. Follow us on Instagram: @RoastWestCoast or Facebook: @RoastWestCoast
This show is supported by R!WC Industry Partners including: Roastar, San Franciscan Roaster Co., Ascend Roasters, Ignite Coffee Company, Steady State Roasting, Zumbar Coffee & Tea, Marea Coffee, Mostra Coffee, First Light Whiskey, Camp Coffee, Cape Horn Coffee, Crossings Coffee, Sivitz Roasting Machines, Acento Coffee Roasters, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/
Feb 1, 2024 • 19min
Manual Espresso Making At-Home
Welcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In the first episode of Coffee Smarter Season 3, Chris O'Brien of Coffee Cycle Roasting and I discuss brewing espresso at-home. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: www.roastwestcoast.com.
Support this show by SUBSCRIBING to the paid version of the newsletter at https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/subscribe or buy us a cup of coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roastwestcoast.
Head to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, coffee education, guest list and coffee news. Follow us on Instagram: @RoastWestCoast or Facebook: @RoastWestCoast
This show is supported by R!WC Industry Partners including: Roastar, San Franciscan Roaster Co., Ascend Roasters, Ignite Coffee Company, Steady State Roasting, Zumbar Coffee & Tea, Marea Coffee, Mostra Coffee, First Light Whiskey, Camp Coffee, Cape Horn Coffee, Crossings Coffee, Sivitz Roasting Machines, Acento Coffee Roasters, and Hacea Coffee Source.
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Oct 4, 2023 • 52min
Coffee People: Nick Visconti, Drink Coffee. Do Stuff
The Coffee Smarter Podcast is on break. In its place, enjoy this episode of Coffee People hosted by Ryan Woldt. Former pro snowboarder Nick Visconti, founder of Drink Coffee. Do Stuff in South Lake Tahoe, CA joins the podcast to share his coffee journey. Be sure to follow Coffee People wherever you're listening to this podcast! Coffee People is presented by Roastar.com
Support this show by SUBSCRIBING to the paid version of the newsletter at https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/subscribe or buy us a cup of coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roastwestcoast.
Head to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, coffee education, guest list and coffee news. Follow us on Instagram: @RoastWestCoast or Facebook: @RoastWestCoast
This show is supported by R!WC Industry Partners including: Roastar, San Franciscan Roaster Co., Ascend Roasters, Ignite Coffee Company, Steady State Roasting, Zumbar Coffee & Tea, Marea Coffee, Mostra Coffee, First Light Whiskey, Camp Coffee, Cape Horn Coffee, Crossings Coffee, Sivitz Roasting Machines, Acento Coffee Roasters, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/
Sep 28, 2023 • 25min
Top 5-ish Tips For Brewing Better Coffee
Welcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In the last episode of Coffee Smarter Season 2, Chris O'Brien of Coffee Cycle Roasting and I recap some of our top coffee brewing tips from the first two seasons of the podcast. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: www.roastwestcoast.com.
Support this show by SUBSCRIBING to the paid version of the newsletter at https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/subscribe or buy us a cup of coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roastwestcoast.
Head to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, coffee education, guest list and coffee news. Follow us on Instagram: @RoastWestCoast or Facebook: @RoastWestCoast
This show is supported by R!WC Industry Partners including: Roastar, San Franciscan Roaster Co., Ascend Roasters, Ignite Coffee Company, Steady State Roasting, Zumbar Coffee & Tea, Marea Coffee, Mostra Coffee, First Light Whiskey, Camp Coffee, Cape Horn Coffee, Crossings Coffee, Sivitz Roasting Machines, Acento Coffee Roasters, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/
