You should roast your own coffee! Bringing back a conversation with Byron Dote of Sweet Maria's (from January 2020) to remind you why and how.Have you run the numbers on this simple financial model and realized you'll pay yourself back roasti

[S4E7] Roast Coffee, Save Money, Be Awesome

Jun 20th, 2022 14m 52s

Not ready to start a coffee business, but want to save some money in these tight economic times while at the same time "leveling up" your home coffee game? Enter: Home Coffee Roasting. I went deep into roasting coffee at home in Season 2 so f

[S4E6] 1 on 1 with Chris Deferio // Host of Keys To The Shop Podcast

Jun 13th, 2022 36m 53s

Chris is the most seasoned coffee professional who has ever casted on the Craft Your Own Coffee pod. He is a 22-year coffee industry veteran, a deep thinker, a source of wise counsel, and an all-around generous guy.Click here to check out Key

[S4E5] Operating a Business with Core Values & in-Tension-ality: Doug Cooper // Goldberry Roasting Company (Part 2)

Jun 6th, 2022 20m 55s

Purity, Goodness and Simplicity. Intentionally introducing Healthy Tension into your life. Golden advice from Mr. Goldberry himself. Enjoy!Links: Goldberry Roasting Company Doug's "Why": Coffee Growing Community Non-ProfitFollow Goldberry

[S4E4] Should I Keep Roasting Coffee in my Basement or Start a Roastery? 1 on 1 with Doug Cooper // Goldberry Roasting Company (Part 1)

May 30th, 2022 23m 37s

Follow Doug Cooper's journey from pan roasting to FreshRoast to Behmor to 2kg Roaster in his basement, and the filters he used to determine he would expand into the brick & mortar space. Part 1 of a two-part Interview!Links:Goldberry Roastin

[S4E3] Cal Verga Part 2 - Ownership Evolution and Enthusiast Advice

May 23rd, 2022 25m 43s

Find out how "2022 Cal" differs from "2016 Cal" as it relates to his leadership at duck-rabbit. Hear some great advice for any coffee enthusiast considering making the leap from hobby into something more than a hobby, including:Have a Visio

[S4E2] 1 on 1 w/Cal Verga of duck-rabbit coffee - Part 1

May 16th, 2022 23m 8s

You know that story about the guy who was headed in one direction and then ended up somewhere else, but that "somewhere else" was exactly where he was supposed to be? That describes the journey of Cal Verga, founder and operator of duck-rabbit

[S4E1] When a Hobby Becomes "More Than a Hobby"

May 9th, 2022 16m 24s

Ever wondered if your coffee enthusiasm should turn into more than just a hobby? I know I have. Join me on the journey exploring the idea and learning from others this season.Mentioned in this episode:Article: 59% of Americans picked up a n

Trailer

Season 4 Preview Episode!

May 2nd, 2022 8m 56s

Hey Coffee People - Season 4 officially launches in one week! In this preview episode I'll share an overview of what you can expect in Season 4, and - since it's been a while - I'll re-introduce you to who I am and the "why" behind this podcas

Bonus

BONUS - 30 Days Without Coffee

Feb 27th, 2022 13m 40s

Find out what happens when a coffee person quits coffee for a month. Spoiler alert: IT'S NO FUN. Shout out to Chris Baca and Matt D'Avella for producing a cool video recap of their own 30 Days Without Coffee experiment...check it out here!In

[S3E8] My Two-Week Journey with At-Home Espresso

Jan 4th, 2021 19m 28s

Two weeks of at-home espresso trial and error (mostly error!) with at-home espresso have produced this week's episode. If you missed it, check out @craftyourowncoffee on Instagram to see a recap.Listen in for my Top 9 takeaways from the past

[S3E7] 1 on 1 with Decent Espresso's John Buckman

Dec 14th, 2020 38m 52s

John is a pretty big deal in the specialty coffee world and we are super honored to have him as a guest on the Craft Your Own Coffee podcast!Decent Espresso is a game-changing espresso and technology company focused on helping amateur (and pro

[S3E6] Channeling Is The Enemy - feat. Jonathan Pascual of Taproom Coffee

Dec 7th, 2020 27m 2s

Channeling. The word which incites fear in the hearts of the coffee people. If Good is the enemy of Great according to Jim Collins, Channeling is the Enemy of Coffee according to...well, me.What is it? Why should it be avoided at all costs?

[S3E5] At Home Espresso Methods with home barista Justin Winter

Nov 30th, 2020 39m 11s

Justin is an at-home espresso enthusiast and shares his experience with us on:- How a brewed coffee lover can become an espresso lover- Why he loves manual/lever espresso machines...especially the Flair Classic- A start-to-finish look at his

[S3E4] Give Thanks and Get Some Baratza Stuff!

Nov 23rd, 2020 6m 7s

This is a family (and podcast-light) week! Returning to the Espresso content next Monday.Practice the discipline of gratitude this week and head over to @craftyourowncoffee for how your expression of gratitude could also win you some sweet @B

[S3E3] Pressure Bars and Espresso Machines

Nov 16th, 2020 18m 57s

Here's a deep dive into your options for at home espresso machines. While this is definitely not a comprehensive list, it should be enough to get you started. Plus a couple articles about bars of pressure and "stovetop espresso." Cheers!How

[S3E2] Essential Espresso Equipment

Nov 9th, 2020 14m 46s

Getting started with making espresso at home is easier than you might think! If you brew coffee at home, you might have most of this stuff already. Check this episode out for the most essential equipment you'll need to get your espresso journ

[S3E1] Espresso Myth-Busting

Nov 2nd, 2020 17m 33s

Is it a bean? Is it a drink? What makes it taste so different? Is it hard to make? Kicking off this season with a brief Espresso history lesson (mad props to Luigi in Milan!) and some busting of the most common myths about Espresso.Myth #1: E

Trailer

Season 3 = At Home Espresso!

Oct 24th, 2020 1m 28s

A shot-sized preview of Season 3 of the Craft Your Own Coffee Podcast: At Home Espresso! Don't tamp down your enthusiasm for this season. I'm pulling for you!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craftyouro

[S2E12] Season 2 Recap, Top Ten Takeaways

Apr 20th, 2020 25m 13s

What are your top Home Coffee Roasting takeaways from Season 2? I share mine as a wrap-up to this season (episode time stamp in parentheses)10) I'm proud to be part of the home coffee roasting community (2:05)9) Pronounce and spell names of

[S2E11] Home Roasting Q&A

Apr 13th, 2020 16m 19s

Lots of home coffee roasting goodness to unpack this week with the experts at Sweet Maria's, Thrive Farmers Coffee and Bellwood Coffee!Links/Resources mentioned:- Here's a list of some great coffee roaster options. (**here's a video on the B

Bonus

"Spring Break" // Q&A Next Week

Apr 6th, 2020 4m 30s

I'm taking the week off! Back next week with a Q&A episode with your questions and expert answers.Send in home coffee roasting questions and/or insights to be featured in next week's episode:@[email protected]

[S2E10] The FreshRoast Episode

Mar 30th, 2020 16m 46s

Want to "level up" from your popcorn popper? You've got to check out the FreshRoast. It's compact. It's fast. It's easy to use. It has some downsides for sure, but it's a great way to gain more control over key coffee roasting variables an

[S2E9] YOU Can Help Save your Local Coffeeshops!

Mar 23rd, 2020 10m 43s

We are all sacrificing right now, all over the world. We are truly in this thing together!If you're listening to this podcast, you're a coffee lover. And you know our beloved locally-owned coffeeshops are struggling right now. I challenge y

[S2E8] Coffee Farmer Caravan: Date Night Debrief

Mar 16th, 2020 17m 8s

Katie and I went to the Coffee Farmer Caravan event for date night this week at East Pole Coffee Company where we got to meet and learn directly from Colombian coffee growers and exporters. It was such a fun and educational night and we wanted