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What happens when an obsessive gear reviewer dives headfirst into the expansive world of espresso? What started as a debate between Jonathan and Cody Townsend has since spiraled into a full-blown saga, with four CRAFTED episodes already documenting Jonathan’s quest for the perfect shot.
It’s been over a year since our last update on that topic, so I dragged him back to talk about what’s new in his setup; what he’s learned (or rejected) from the depths of coffee videos and online forums; and whether this whole thing has been a brilliant pursuit of flavor, or just an expensive rabbit hole.
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In Search of the ‘Best’ Coffee Gear, Pt 1 (Ep.19)
In Search of the ‘Best’ Coffee Gear (& Ski Boots), Pt. 2 (Ep.20)
Drinking Gold: Coffee Gear, Pt. 3, with ON3P Skis’ founder, Scott Andrus (Ep.25)
Coffee Gear, Pt. 4: “Hero Espresso” & Jonathan’s Current Setup (Ep.43)
TOPICS & TIMES:
The Significance of Coffee Gear (1:14)
Espresso Techniques and Preferences (4:19)
Exploring Coffee Beans and Roasts (8:33)
Adjusting Techniques for Optimal Flavor (17:23)
Consistency in Coffee Preparation (21:40)
Decaf Discoveries and Coffee Preferences (30:28)
Espresso Pressure: The Great Debate (30:28)
Personal Taste vs. Internet Trends (33:00)
Reflections on Coffee Gear Purchases (38:59)
The Importance of Quality in Coffee Gear (47:02)
The Importance of Precision in Espresso Making (51:32)
The Role of Milk in Coffee Drinks (56:30)
Exploring New Coffee Techniques and Equipment (59:43)
Finding Happiness in Coffee Rituals (1:02:00)
Return on Investment in Coffee Equipment (1:04:02)
The Impact of Coffee Chains on Quality (1:08:33)
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Good Show fellas. A few comments on my own coffee journey. While coffee for most is just a vehicle to jump start their body with caffeine, I have found a process that brings a bit of calm to my life.
As person who found coffee late in life, I believe:
1) Coffee is meant to be enjoyed, and I make time to slow down and enjoy the moment.
2) Good Coffee houses and Slow to Serve, is a good thing. Latte Art and Ceramic Cups for the win with any Mocha.
3) Coffee stops mid ride and post ride with friends is the best.
A Pour Over with Breakfast starts the day off right.
Pete
Thanks, Pete. Good thoughts here! And I think that’s my main point: for people who only view coffee as “fuel” – which is exactly how I used to think about it – I’d love it if our conversations led some people to appreciate it all more: the beans, the farmers, the roast, the people behind the roast, and the process of making it. And then… the enjoyment of drinking it – alone or in good company.