The First Rule of Fussy Coffee and How to Override It

Episode #19 June. 5, 2015 32m 36s Download
In this episode: Joseph Darnell and Eric Rauch
Fussy coffee doesn’t have to be hipster coffee. Truth is, you’re making coffee whatever way you like it — for you — when it’s done right, and that coffee doesn’t come with a label. Our guest, Tim Smith, discusses his brew ritual, how his coffee has changed with his wife around, and the large collection of coffee gear he uses along with his AeroPress.

Highlights and Show Notes

Fussy coffee doesn’t have to be hipster coffee. Truth is, you’re making coffee whatever way you like it — for you — when it’s done right, and that coffee doesn’t come with a label. Our guest, Tim Smith, discusses his brew ritual, how his coffee has changed with his wife around, and the large collection of coffee gear he uses along with his AeroPress.

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Show Notes & Links

Tim Smith on Twitter

The GoodStuff.fm podcast network

Tim’s site, ttimsmith.com

The MovieByte podcast, one of Joe’s other shows

The TechTonic podcast, which is Joe’s other other show

Starbucks critique scene in You’ve Got Mail with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan

The Dribbble logo (the one with too many B’s)

An early podcast of Tim’s: Bubblenut

The East Wing podcast on the 5by5 network

Last remnants of Tonx Coffee

Blue Bottle Coffee, which Tonx joined

Craft Coffee artisanal roasts

Madcap Coffee Coffee Co.

Cafe Grumpy Coffee

The AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker

Hario Ceramic Coffee Mill (grinder)

Hario V60 Coffee Dripper (kettle)

Planetary Airscape 64 oz. Chrome Canister

Making Fussy Coffee, article by Peter Binkowski

Bodum Bistro Electric Burr Coffee Grinder

Currently available SNL coffee mugs and glasses


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