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In this episode, I dive into the psychological aspects of coffee brewing and how developing confidence in your brewing skills can positively impact other areas of your life. I explore how becoming skilled at something you're passionate about—like coffee—gives you a sense of belonging and excitement that professional obligations often don't provide.

I discuss the journey of understanding coffee brewing, from the struggles and experimentation to the satisfaction of bringing out the best flavors in a roast. I share personal insights about how pushing beyond your comfort zone, whether through content creation or coffee clubs, leads to continuous growth. Listeners will learn about the value of practice, curiosity, and how the daily ritual of coffee brewing provides unique opportunities to perfect your craft and build confidence that extends beyond your morning cup.

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In this episode, I explore a thought-provoking question that's been on my mind: Have we peaked in coffee brewing technology? As I tested a new coffee brewer that reminds me of the Hario V60, I found myself wondering if we're becoming too focused on gear rather than the coffee itself. I discuss how pour-over methods, French press, and other brewing technologies all essentially accomplish the same task - extracting flavor from coffee beans with water.

I share my perspective on how sticking with just a few brewing methods might actually enhance our coffee experience by allowing us to focus more on the beans, our palate development, and troubleshooting skills. Listeners will learn my thoughts on the balance between appreciating coffee gear and truly enjoying the essence of coffee itself, plus gain insights into how an experienced coffee enthusiast approaches the ever-expanding world of brewing equipment.

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In this episode, I explore the fascinating world of coffee extremes through my experience with an incredibly sweet Brazilian medium-dark roast that completely lacks acidity. I share my journey of brewing this coffee at different temperatures - from 190°F to 205°F - and how each temperature brings out different levels of sweetness while maintaining its one-dimensional character. I discuss how this coffee represents 100% sweetness without any balance, creating what I describe as a "milk chocolate bomb" that gets even sweeter as it cools.

I dive deep into the concept of coffee extremes and why experiencing them is crucial for understanding your personal coffee preferences. I share the story of how I first discovered true sweetness in coffee through a Costa Rican black honey processed coffee years ago, and how that experience changed my perspective on what coffee could be. Throughout the episode, I emphasize the importance of drinking coffee black to truly understand what each coffee is trying to communicate, and how these extreme examples help identify sweetness, acidity, and balance in future cups.

What You'll Learn: By listening to this episode, you'll gain insight into how brewing temperature affects coffee sweetness, understand the difference between balanced and one-dimensional coffee profiles, and discover why experiencing coffee extremes can help you identify your personal taste preferences and improve your overall coffee appreciation journey.

For good tasty coffee, check us out at: everydaybeans.com

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