This week on Ten Minute Talks, we take a look at a coffee from my place of employment! If you love an adventurous yet familiar single origin coffee, then Barista Parlor’s Pedregal from Colombia is just for you. You can find it on their website at http://www.baristaparlor.com!
As we're in a weird season in the world where shops are closed temporarily or offering augmented service, we want to provide you with resources so you can brew your own coffee at home and have the same in-shop experience like normal, all in ten minutes or less. Today, we're reviewing Onyx Coffee Lab's "Geometry" blend. Check it out at https://onyxcoffeelab.com/collections/coffee/products/geometry-blend and get a bag yourself!
We are in uncharted waters. COVID-19 is something we've never seen before in the café/hospitality world. If you love the local businesses you go to for food, beverage, or other goods, now is the time to step up and support them. This episode is full of some practical tips for how to support them!
Maintaining proper hygiene practices and upholding sanitary standards help keep surfaces clean, people safe, and doors open. But, in the midst of a global health crisis, how should we handle ourselves within the café as a result? We chat a little about that in this week's episode.
Within the café, there exists a certain set of rules and policies that govern how we interact and operate within the space. At some points, these rules can get confusing and almost exclusive, but they're there to set boundaries and standards that protect both the barista and the guest. We tackle these policies in this episode!
Most shops have some way of rewarding regular and repeat customers: stars, points, punches, etc. But what goes into the programs? How can they help, or hurt, everyone involved? We cover that in this episode!
When you're ordering lattes, cappuccinos, or anything else under the "Espresso" portion of most menus, there are quite a few ways you can complete your order. You can add more espresso, flavors, extra flavors, more milk, etc. This section of the café is most likely the most customizable avenue that exists. Hear what we have to say about altered espresso options on this episode!
As the base of most options ordered in the coffee shop, espresso wears many hats. There are so many theories around it, but today we talk about the bare-bones basics of it.
Drip coffee, cold brew, bottled drinks, and pastries sometimes drive the revenue for shops. They're easily accessible but quite frankly underserved and underappreciated. Today, we discuss these options and how to better order them!
In this week's episode, we take a quick detour away from what's going on behind the bar to what's going on on the other side: the coffee shop regular! Using the same three questions, our guests help us to rethink what it means to frequent local coffee shops and give us insight into how we can all be better customers.
Coffee. It's what a coffee shop is created to do: brew good coffee for people. But, what really is the inner workings behind coffee, at least when it comes to how it's brewed in the shop? We chat about that, the misconceptions around it, and how you can order smarter at your local shop! Our first brewing tutorial is live! Check us out on YouTube to learn HOW TO BREW A V60!
We missed you over the holidays! So, we decided to come back full force. All for you. We kick off the intro to our newest segment of the series entitled "What's Brewing?" where we tackle the nitty-gritty of the coffee shop menu. Check us out on YouTube! We've started posting content to help you brew better coffee and understand what you're doing while you brew. Search for "Coffee For Everyday Use" and subscribe to the channel.
As we close out the podcast season, we take some time to look back over what we've discussed over the past few months and give you ways to apply it all. Have a happy and safe holidays!
With the holidays being all about bringing us together, we bring you a special episode about how to foster that idea, all while using coffee. Whether you use coffee as a way to get a break from the craziness or a way to catch up with others, there's always a place for coffee at your gathering.
Using the concept of Advent to help people taste more coffee, our good friends at Onyx Coffee Lab in Northwest Arkansas have released a Coffee Advent Calendar! We tasted some of the coffees this week and wanted to share the love with you guys. Check out our thoughts! There's still time before Christmas to get the Coffee For Everyday Use book ordered, wrapped, and ready to open. Head over to Amazon and purchase your copy today!
Closing out (or starting) the shopping day with a nice warm cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa tends to be a staple among family and friends. It's a great, fun way to connect with each other and round out the day, but how can you ramp up that experience? That's what we're discussing today on the podcast! Happy Cyber Monday! Don't forget that our book is just a few extra clicks away from being in your Amazon shopping cart. Search for us and give the gift of great coffee drinking, whether to yourself or to your loved ones.
Mmmmm, winter. The flavors associated with the season are irresistible: peppermint, cinnamon, gingerbread. And they're even better with coffee. Today, we take a look at winter seasonal menu items, and how you can make some of them at home. Still looking for the perfect Christmas gift for your friends and family? Coffee For Everyday Use is your winner! Get our book on Amazon today, and spread the love of coffee with the ones you love.
If you want to brew your own coffee back home with your family, but don't want to use that old Mr. Coffee, then Aeropress is truly your friend. We take some time this week to review it, share some tips and tricks on how to use it, and ultimately try to sell you on buying this great method for yourself. As the holidays get ever nearer, don't delay placing your Amazon order for Coffee For Everyday Use! We all know shipping gets bogged down the closer we get to Christmas, so order these stocking stuffers/main gifts/however you want to give out out book today!
As we approach the most wonderful time of the year, we think of spending time with our families, enjoying the spirit of the season, and keep warm using our favorite caffeinated beverage. But a dilemma arises: there aren't any good coffee shops in your hometown. How do you handle that? We sit down with Barista Parlor's Wholesale & Production Manager, Ethan Fossett, and talk about how he makes coffee when he's spending time at home. Still looking for that perfect holiday gift? The Coffee For Everyday Use book will be the gift that keeps on giving year-round! Share it with your coffee-loving friends and family. If you want to host a gathering to learn more about coffee using our resources, reach out to us at coffeeforeverydayuse@gmail.com!
Baristas: you gotta love them. They can make or break your day with every cup of coffee. But deep down inside, they're real people too, even if they're weird sometimes. Today, we conclude our segments on Weird Coffee Things looking at the people who do the weird coffee things. As the holidays come into view, one of the best Christmas gifts you can give people is the Coffee For Everyday Use book! It ships straight to your door from our friends at Amazon. Or would you like to host a Coffee For Everyday Use class? We can do that too! Drop us a line and we can work it out.