New podcast is online (and it's barely been a week since 065 went up!)

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Show Notes
A first of two parts looking into the history of the vacuum coffee brewer. Part One covers the invention of the vacpot and the development and popularity in Europe and America through the 1940s.

00:00:36  49th Parallel Coffee is the show sponsor
00:01:08  Getting in touch with us - podcast@coffeegeek.com or look for CoffeeGeek on Skype
00:01:34  Introduction to the VacPot History Episode
00:02:20  Research Notes and Background - Ian Bersten, Edward Bramah, B.A. Harris website, more
00:08:06  Different Terminology for Vacpots
00:08:31  Prehistory of Vacpots - Brewing History
00:09:58  Filtration Attempts in 1700s
00:12:07  Boiling Coffee as it Brews = Bad
00:12:47  Steam as a Method for Brewing
00:13:38  1835 - Earliest Vac Pot Designs
00:14:31  Madame Vassieux's Patented French Balloon
00:15:35  The Vacuum Coffee Maker Process
00:19:56  Problems with Filtration and Glass
00:21:24  The Balancing Siphon Coffee Brewer - First Automatic Coffee Maker!
00:24:43  How Balancing Siphon Coffee Brewers Were "Automatic"
00:28:27  1855-1895 - Mostly Balancing Siphons in Europe
00:29:21  Siphon Coffee Comes to the US
00:29:35  Pyrex is Introduced
00:31:30  Spring Tension Filters = Foolproof Coffee
00:33:21  Automating Household Appliances
00:35:03  Farber's Coffee Robot - First Successful Electric Automatic Coffee Maker
00:37:14  Sunbeam's Rise in Vacpot Designs
00:39:12  Cory - Their Role in Vacpot Designs
00:39:48  Silex Continues Market Dominance
00:40:33  More Innovations in Filtration
00:41:53  Wrapup for Part 1, Teaser for Part II
00:43:26  49th Parallel Coffee is the show sponsor - buying from them helps support this podcast.

Enjoy folks!

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 065 MP3 File.
Apple iTunes direct link (this is the enhanced feed)

Show Notes
In episode 65, we talk a bit about CoffeeGeek on Twitter, revisions to the CoffeeGeek website, and have a feature interview with Kyle Anderson of Baratza, makers of the new Vario grinder.

00:00   Start
00:39   49th Parallel Coffee is the show sponsor
03:09   Vario Grinder
04:18   CoffeeGeek Twitter Feed
06:26   Square Mile Twitter Feed
06:40   James Hoffmann on Twitter
06:56   Jeff Taylor of PTs Coffee on Twitter
07:41   CoffeeGeek Redesign
18:00   49th Parallel Coffee commercial
18:26   Feature length interview with Kyle Anderson about the Vario Grinder
1:05:20   49th Parallel Coffee is the show sponsor - buying from them helps support this podcast.

Enjoy folks (sorry this shownote update is late!)

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 064 MP3 File.
Apple iTunes direct link (this is the enhanced feed)

Show Notes
This episode talks about some great coffees available this summer, a new Barista outreach program from the Cup of Excellence, and a feature interview with Carl Sara.

00:00   Start
00:45   Sponsored by 49th Parallel Roasters
03:29   World Barista Championship Recorded Streams
05:58   Great Coffees in the Summer Intro
06:37   Mainstream Media backlash against "culinary" coffee
07:41   Fox Business Video of Matt Milletto handling dump talking heads well
09:12   Chicago Tribune Article about Intelligentsia ending 20oz coffee sizes
12:29   Commodity / Utility Coffee and Culinary Coffee can co-exist
16:38   Consumers who like culinary coffee - less than 20%?
19:51   Breaking down the top 20% of coffee drinkers
25:38   The iced espresso debate
30:10   Commodity coffee and culinary coffee have their place.
32:27   Cup of Excellence Barista Program
37:43   Great Coffees for July and August!
38:08   Esmeralda Microlot Batch 8 from Counter Culture Coffee
39:40   Summer Solstace Blend and Kenya Gauriri Auction lot from Intelligentsia Coffee
41:17   Kenya AA Ruiru Auction Lot from Batdorf and Bronson
42:23   Sumatra Blue Batak Peaberry from Great Plains Coffee Roasters
43:55   Sponsored by 49th Parallel Roasters
44:16   Next episode - exclusive reviews of 49th Parallel Coffees
45:07   Interview with Carl Sara
1:22:29   Show Wrapup

Enjoy!

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 064 MP3 File. Apple iTunes direct link (this is the enhanced feed) Show Notes This episode talks about some great coffees available this summer, a new Barista outreach program from the Cup of Excellence, and a feature interview with Carl Sara. 00:00   Start 00:45   Sponsored by 49th Parallel Roasters 03:29   World Barista Championship Recorded Streams 05:58   Great Coffees in the Summer Intro 06:37   Mainstream Media backlash against "culinary" coffee 07:41   Fox Business Video of Matt Milletto handling dump talking heads well 09:12   Chicago Tribune Article about Intelligentsia ending 20oz coffee sizes 12:29   Commodity / Utility Coffee and Culinary Coffee can co-exist 16:38   Consumers who like culinary coffee - less than 20%? 19:51   Breaking down the top 20% of coffee drinkers 25:38   The iced espresso debate 30:10   Commodity coffee and culinary coffee have their place. 32:27   Cup of Excellence Barista Program 37:43   Great Coffees for July and August! 38:08   Esmeralda Microlot Batch 8 from Counter Culture Coffee 39:40   Summer Solstace Blend and Kenya Gauriri Auction lot from Intelligentsia Coffee 41:17   Kenya AA Ruiru Auction Lot from Batdorf and Bronson 42:23   Sumatra Blue Batak Peaberry from Great Plains Coffee Roasters 43:55   Sponsored by 49th Parallel Roasters 44:16   Next episode - exclusive reviews of 49th Parallel Coffees 45:07   Interview with Carl Sara 1:22:29   Show Wrapup

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