A Very Deep Dive on Coffee

You had to know we’d do this, right? We’re doing a deep dive on coffee with Sam Higby of First Ascent. We discuss the difference between good and bad instant coffee; light roasts vs. dark roasts (and what some dark roasts have in common with hot sauce or double IPAs); the brewing process & brewing at altitude; how to make great coffee on a budget; and more. TOPICS & TIMES:Sam’s background (5:44)First Ascent Coffee (10:09)History of instant coffee & what makes it good or bad (11:33)Light Roasts vs Dark Roasts (23:44)The roasting process (32:19)Q Graders vs Sommeliers (35:49)Hot sauce, hops, & dark roasts (38:42)Brewing at altitude (43:39)Grinding & Grinders (47:29)Extraction / grind size (52:43)Different brewing methods (52:43)How to: good coffee on a budget (1:03:33)What We’re Celebrating (1:11:16)RELATED LINKS:Blister Recommended Shop: Escape RouteBecome a Blister MemberPilot Roasters "Extraction Wheel" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.