New podcast is online:

Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com or call the voicemail line at 1-206-965-8185, or Skype to Skype - search for the CoffeeGeek username.

Take your pick on how to listen:
RSS MP3 Feed;
RSS Enhanced Audio Feed (NEW! iTunes / iPod only)
Choose your links for subscribing. Or if you prefer a direct download, here it is:
CG Podcast 063 MP3 File.
Apple iTunes direct link (this is the enhanced feed)

Show Notes

00:00   Intro
00:40   Sponsored by 49th Parallel Roasters
02:09   SCAA Minneapolis Post Show Report
02:28   Show Reports on CoffeeGeek
03:39   Elektra Nino at SCAA
05:04   Baratza Vario Grinder at SCAA
12:18   Great grinder for restaurants
13:22   Hottop Coffee Roaster
16:14   Ascaso Espresso Machines
19:32   Whole Latte Love at the SCAA
20:57   Handpresso Manual Espresso Maker
22:34   Mark goes on a USBC RANT!
28:45   SCAA Wrapup
29:03   49th Parallel Roasters
29:34   Connecting Worlds: The Coffee Trail, a Photo Book
31:57   Interview with George Howell
32:42   George talks about Connecting Worlds: The Coffee Trail
39:14   Vacuum packing green coffee, a growing trend
43:50   Wine analogies with coffee
46:36   "Blends hide the farmer" - George explains
51:13   Can espresso blends ever celebrate the farmer as much as s/o does?
57:19   Cup of Excellence discussion
58:24   Trends in coffee - farm names vs. brand names
1:01:09   Terroir Coffee - New coffees
1:09:48   Show wrapup - did Mark get punked?

(I think he did).

New podcast is online:

Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com or call the voicemail line at 1-206-965-8185, or Skype to Skype - search for the CoffeeGeek username.

Take your pick on how to listen:
RSS MP3 Feed;
RSS Enhanced Audio Feed (NEW! iTunes / iPod only)
Choose your links for subscribing. Or if you prefer a direct download, here it is:
CG Podcast 063 MP3 File.
Apple iTunes direct link (this is the enhanced feed)

Show Notes

00:00   Intro
00:40   Sponsored by 49th Parallel Roasters
02:09   SCAA Minneapolis Post Show Report
02:28   Show Reports on CoffeeGeek
03:39   Elektra Nino at SCAA
05:04   Baratza Vario Grinder at SCAA
12:18   Great grinder for restaurants
13:22   Hottop Coffee Roaster
16:14   Ascaso Espresso Machines
19:32   Whole Latte Love at the SCAA
20:57   Handpresso Manual Espresso Maker
22:34   Mark goes on a USBC RANT!
28:45   SCAA Wrapup
29:03   49th Parallel Roasters
29:34   Connecting Worlds: The Coffee Trail, a Photo Book
31:57   Interview with George Howell
32:42   George talks about Connecting Worlds: The Coffee Trail
39:14   Vacuum packing green coffee, a growing trend
43:50   Wine analogies with coffee
46:36   "Blends hide the farmer" - George explains
51:13   Can espresso blends ever celebrate the farmer as much as s/o does?
57:19   Cup of Excellence discussion
58:24   Trends in coffee - farm names vs. brand names
1:01:09   Terroir Coffee - New coffees
1:09:48   Show wrapup - did Mark get punked?

(I think he did).

Mark interviews Michaele Weissman in this feature interview of the author of the book God in a Cup.

Michaele's blog is at http://michaeleweissmanwrites.com/godinacupofcoffee/

Getting Caught Up - Mark talks about the last two months in the world of coffee, about Phuong Tran's visit to Vancouver, the January - February run to raise money for CoffeeKids, the upcoming WBC Machine certifications, and the continuing redesign of CoffeeGeek.com

00:00   Start
00:40   49th Parallel Roasters
01:22   CoffeeGeek.com
02:29   CoffeeFest
05:53   Phuong Tran visits Vancouver
07:16   Recording woes, switching to iMac and GarageBand
07:50   Enhanced Podcast Comments
08:42   Channel 4 Link
11:50   Italy vs. N. America - the Results
12:51   World Barista Championships
15:32   Other bodies already trying to set espresso and barista standards
16:24   49th Parellel Coffee Roasters
16:52   Contest - Tell us your favourite coffee moment!
18:35   Tell us about your favourite barista! Some emails.
19:16   Saluna Cafe, Paris
20:02   Intelligentsia
20:38   YouTube Video of Sean
21:10   Intelligentsia Coffee
21:40   Profile of Anthony at Terra Keramic website
22:16   BJava Coffee and Tea
23:02   Octane Espresso Blog
24:06   Cafe de Troit - RIP
25:39   Trans Canada Adventures
27:00   Rebuilding the Faema
28:25   Coffee at the Moment
31:13   World Barista Championship Espresso and Machine Grinder Certification
36:25   49th Parallel Coffee Roasters
37:20   Further information about the Enhanced version of this podcast (compatible with iTunes / iPods / Apple TV only)

Getting Caught Up - Mark talks about the last two months in the world of coffee, about Phuong Tran's visit to Vancouver, the January - February run to raise money for CoffeeKids, the upcoming WBC Machine certifications, and the continuing redesign of CoffeeGeek.com

00:00   Start
00:40   49th Parallel Roasters
01:22   CoffeeGeek.com
02:29   CoffeeFest
05:53   Phuong Tran visits Vancouver
07:16   Recording woes, switching to iMac and GarageBand
07:50   Enhanced Podcast Comments
08:42   Channel 4 Link
11:50   Italy vs. N. America - the Results
12:51   World Barista Championships
15:32   Other bodies already trying to set espresso and barista standards
16:24   49th Parellel Coffee Roasters
16:52   Contest - Tell us your favourite coffee moment!
18:35   Tell us about your favourite barista! Some emails.
19:16   Saluna Cafe, Paris
20:02   Intelligentsia
20:38   YouTube Video of Sean
21:10   Intelligentsia Coffee
21:40   Profile of Anthony at Terra Keramic website
22:16   BJava Coffee and Tea
23:02   Octane Espresso Blog
24:06   Cafe de Troit - RIP
25:39   Trans Canada Adventures
27:00   Rebuilding the Faema
28:25   Coffee at the Moment
31:13   World Barista Championship Espresso and Machine Grinder Certification
36:25   49th Parallel Coffee Roasters
37:20   Further information about the Enhanced version of this podcast (compatible with iTunes / iPods / Apple TV only)

Show Notes coming soon!

Brought to you by 49th Parallel Roasters

Podcast 058, brought to you by 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters

Show Notes coming soon.

WBC Preview with interview with Tim Wendelboe
Show notes coming soon.

Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com or call the voicemail line at 1-206-965-8185, or Skype to Skype - search for the CoffeeGeek username.

Take your pick on how to listen:

RSS Feed link for subscribing, or

CG Podcast 056 MP3 File for straight downloading.

Apple iTunes direct link.

Show Notes

Intro (0:06)
- "300 M.P.H. Torrential Outpour Blues", by The White Stripes

CG News (2:56)
- Rancilio Silvia First Look and video (3:08)
- New articles coming: Detailed and Quick Shot Reviews (5:03)

Emails Answered! (5:31)
- John Brinkman of baristaunderground.com writes in regarding a South African barista champion (Willem Pienaar) competing in the WBC this year (5:34)
- Brian Marshall sends in his thanks, leading Mark to talk about "benevolent coffee snobs" (8:25)
- Andrew Levine of Hamburg, Germany, sent in a long email with many, many newbie questions about making espresso with the Rancilio Silvia; see Mark's video, Rancilio Silvia Shot Walkthrough (12:47)
- Miles Spathelf asks for a comparison between two multi-purpose grinders for french press coffee, the KitchenAid Pro Line and Baratza Virtuoso (28:18)
- Laurel Clark asks if espresso can be made with single origin beans as well as espresso blends (37:26)
- Don Grafum wants to know what "pure Arabic coffee" is (43:57)
- Sheridan Adams asks about the Rancilio Jacky and the "upside down" brewing method for the Aeropress (48:28)
- Chris Mossop wants to know how restaurants with 3 Michelin stars - such as The Fat Duck - can serve pod coffee! (53:12)
- Patrick Smith wants Mark to settle a debate about freezing coffee (57:25)

Wrap Up
- "300 M.P.H. Torrential Outpour Blues", by The White Stripes (1:05:25)

Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com or call the voicemail line at 1-206-965-8185, or Skype to Skype - search for the CoffeeGeek username. Take your pick on how to listen: RSS Feed link for subscribing, or CG Podcast 055 MP3 File for straight downloading. Apple iTunes direct link. Show Notes Intro (0:03) - "Black Coffee", by Everlast featuring Merry Clayton Espresso in Australia, with guest co-host Luca Costanzo, Melbourne, Australia (0:46) - About Luca: working at First Pour (retail showroom for Veneziano coffee roastery) and moderating the CG Australasia forums (1:56) The coffee scene in Australia - Market saturation and the status of specialty coffee (2:42) - Lawsuits and the coffee market (4:39) - Drip coffee in Australia (7:41) - The consumer experience in commercial cafés (9:58): drink sizes (10:08), milk drinks (12:56) - Coffee at home in Australia (15:56): Sunbeam in Australia (17:17), drip coffee makers and vac pots (20:14), comparison of North American and Australian markets for home equipment such as grinders (21:08), high-end equipment for sale in cafés(25:55) - Michel's Espresso and the $50 a pound coffee (27:49) The CoffeeGeek Australasian Forum Community (35:05) - The Australian attitude from the American perspective (35:47) - Luca's memorable moments in the forum (41:23) Luca's review of Mark's article, "How to Buy an Espresso Machine" (46:38) Australian Barista Championship (ABC) (49:52) - Data entry, scoring, judging and "The Controversial WBC" (50:59) - Signature drinks at this year's ABC (1:07:10): David Makin's palate cleanser plus sig drink (1:07:46), a signature drink that could be made at home - Erin Sampson's signature drink (1:13:21) - Signature drinks with Vietnamese-style coffee; movement to have a Vietnamese entrant in the WBC; and new entrants from Africa (1:16:49) Wrap Up: Thanks to Luca and a quote from pstam (1:18:30)