The second part of our conversation with John Cannon! More of John's unique perspective, more of Rochester's unique community, and Wade has a minor outburst.Send us ideas for Channeling or get connected with the Rochester Coffee Society, hit

Episode 16: Andrew Cayer

Sep 29th, 2017 37m 45s

This week we sit down with Andrew Cayer of Joe Bean Coffee Roasters. Andrew spent 9 weeks at Finca Idealista in Matagalpa, Nicaragua, learning about and working with Gold Mountain Coffee Growers, a social enterprise developing coffee quality,

Episode 14.1: Cold Brew Bonus

Sep 17th, 2017 18m 6s

We told you it was coming! One last thought: cold espresso.Subscribe, Rate, Review.Hit us up: [email protected]: @roc_coffee_societyTwitter: Rochester_CSFacebook Group: Rochester Coffee SocietyEnjoy!

Episode 15: John Cannon pt. 1

Sep 17th, 2017 39m 33s

This week, we talk to John Cannon, Wholesale Director and Roasting Assistant for Glen Edith Coffee, here in Rochester. John has a unique position in the Rochester coffee community, which gives him a valuable, 360 perspective on the processes o

Episode 14: Cold Coffee Field Report

Aug 21st, 2017 59m 27s

This week, a field report on cold coffee in the specialty coffee community of Rochester. Hear some thoughts, goals, menus, and debate on how our very unique coffee community approaches this seasonal product.Special thanks to Paul Wright of Fu

Interlude

Jul 12th, 2017 2m 27s

Where we've been...Have an idea for us? Email it to [email protected] send it to the Rochester Coffee Society Facebook Groupor send it to us on IG: roc_coffee_societyor send it to us on Twitter: Rochester_CSBe sure to subscribe

Episode 13: Ryan Baker pt. 2

Jun 27th, 2017 44m 7s

In this last segment of our conversation with Ryan Baker of Meraki Coffee, we talk staying inspired on the bar, small business development in Rochester (apologies, in advance, for Wade's little outburst) and Ryan gives us his best advice for an

Episode 12: Ryan Baker pt. 1

Jun 19th, 2017 51m 15s

This week we talk to Ryan Baker, owner/operator of Meraki Coffee, a pop-up at Cheesy Eddy's and the Southwedge Farmers' Market in Rochester, New York. Ryan shares his inspiration for the concept of Meraki and the journey he has been on over t

Episode 11: Alex Mockbee and Renee Colon pt. 2

Jun 12th, 2017 42m 22s

This week, we continue our conversation from two weeks ago with Alex Mockbee of Ugly Duck Coffee and Renee Colon of Fuego Coffee Roasters. We talk more about all the on-ramps in coffee, all the different personality types taken in by the coffe

Episode 10: Clinton Hodnett pt. 2

Jun 8th, 2017 46m 57s

This week we're continuing our dialogue with Clinton Hodnett, Head Barista of Public Espresso and Coffee and founder of The Intersection in Buffalo. We dive into topics like training, enthusiasm, empathy, and the origins of The Intersection. B

Episode 9: Alex Mockbee and Renee Colon pt. 1

May 29th, 2017 44m 11s

In this episode, we sit down with Alex Mockbee of Ugly Duck Coffee and Renee Colon of Fuego Coffee Roasters to hear how they got into coffee, what they enjoy about coffee, and their takes on what it means to be a coffee professional. You can r

Episode 8: Clinton Hodnett pt. 1

May 22nd, 2017 53m 21s

Wade sat down with Clinton Hodnett, Head Barista at Public Espresso and Coffee and founder of The Intersection in Buffalo to talk about the growth of Third Wave Specialty Coffee in Buffalo since Public opened up in the lobby of the Lafayette Ho

Episode 7: Listener Questions

May 16th, 2017 35m 56s

We tackle more or your questions! Special thanks to Sam Bender of Peaks Coffee Company for these!If you want to send us questions:[email protected] Coffee Society Facebook groupInsta:@roc_coffee_societyTwitter: @Rochester

Episode 6: Listener Questions

May 1st, 2017 50m 6s

This week, Sapphire Courchaine, Rory Van Grol, and Wade Reed tackle some questions asked by Andrew Cayer of Joe Bean Coffee Roasters. If you'd like us to talk about a question you have, send it to [email protected], or post it to the

Episode 5: Origin Chat Follow-Up

Apr 29th, 2017 45m 58s

After some brief housekeeping, Sapphire Courchaine, Rory Van Grol, and Wade Reed continue the dialogue that began at our Origin Chat at Fuego Coffee Roasters on April 10 by sharing some thoughts and resources.Special thanks to Audio Engineer

Episode 4: Origin Chat

Apr 17th, 2017 1h 27m

April 10 at Fuego Coffee Roasters, we held a panel chat with Tony and Renee Colon of Fuego Coffee Roasters, Bethany Moran of Joe Bean Coffee Roasters, and Sam Bender of Peaks Coffee Company. We asked them about their travels to coffee-growing c

Episode 3: Janine Cundy pt. 1

Apr 10th, 2017 41m 52s

In this episode, host Sapphire Courchaine sits down for part one of our interview with Janine Cundy, Head Roaster at Joe Bean Coffee Roasters. Janine was on the panel for our Roaster Side Chat in February, so we follow up with her about that.

Episode 2: Tony and Renee Colon

Apr 3rd, 2017 59m 24s

This week, Wade sat down with Tony and Renee Colon of Fuego Coffee Roasters in Rochester, NY to hear about their experiences opening Fuego Huehue in Huehuetenango, Guatemala. We'll be talking to Tony and Renee a bit more in-depth about traveli

Episode 1: Ben Turiano

Mar 27th, 2017 1h 4m

In this episode, we sit down with Ben Turiano, owner/operator of Joe Bean Coffee Roasters in Rochester, New York. We talked to Ben about the Roaster Side Chat Joe Bean and RCS hosted on February 19. We hear Ben's thoughts on coffee flavor, roas