Ken Loves Coffee - The Top Ten Reasons He needs caffeineIt has a complex and rich evolutionary historyIt is engagingThe supply chain stretches across cultures and continentsIt's difficult to pin down, aways shifting, unlike a bottled beverageIt changes chemically when coolingIt is mysteriousDemands participation of the brewer and drinkerSo much innovation in the industry (producing, processing methods, varieties)New equipment types (brewers and roasters)(bonus) Getting to participate in an industry that is getting to know itself betterTwo MUST haves for brewing coffee at home:a Burr Grindera Gram ScaleInterested in roasting coffee at home like Seth Godin: try this LINK ROASTERUseful LINKS from this episode:visit jstonecollective on instagram to learn about a fantastic giveaway with Kenneth Davids21st Century Coffee: A Guide - use CXP5 at checkout for a discount. Ken explains why you might want to possess this book.CoffeeReview - discover the latest fine coffees from Bali and Java. Ken and his team measured, tested and scored 110 DARK ROAST coffees so you don't have to! And he discovered the term dark roast has no meaning whatsoever. Coffeeists - Ken discerns the coffee of fashion icon Ralph Lauren by La Colombe Hacienda Sonora - Costa Rica's best in class farm producing a range of cutting edge processed coffees, including SL28Coffee by Adrian Lasso from Relevant Roasters Kenneth Davids is a James Beard Award nominee Awards Search | James Beard Foundation Granular OverviewChapters & TopicsExploring the Fascinating World of Coffee with Kenneth DavidsIn this interview, Jennifer Stone and Kenneth David discuss the complexities and evolution of coffee. Kenneth shares why he loves coffee and why he has stayed with it, and they also discuss the exotic coffee he is drinking and the unique coffee brewer Jennifer has. They also talk about Kenneth's book and the interesting information he has put into it.Exploring the Mysteries of Coffee Roasting and BrewingKen discusses the complexities of the coffee supply chain, the innovation happening in the industry, and the importance of understanding the nuances of coffee roasting and brewing. He also touches on the importance of rest and processing for exceptional coffee, and the need to wait at least 10 days before testing espresso.Coffee Brewing Tips for Home UseKen and Jennifer discuss the importance of using a burr grinder and a gram scale for brewing coffee at home. They also mention the importance of uniformity in the grind and keeping track of ratios and flavor notes. Finally, they shift gears to discuss Ken's other ventures and future plans.Ken and Jennifer Discuss Coffee and Ken's BookKen and Jennifer discuss the ideal reader for Ken's book, which is someone who doesn't know anything about coffee and is willing to read a long book to learn everything about it. Ken explains that he has tried to make the book accessible with pairing information through photographs and captions, tables, and easy to read text. He also mentions that it is a heavy book, so it is not something to curl up with, but something to use. Jennifer agrees that it is an amazing resource for a new person or industry.Ken and Kevin's Coffee SeriesKen and Kevin have been friends for years and have been working on a Youtube series called We're Calling It Coffee ists. The series involves Ken tasting and smelling five coffees and trying to identify them within the scope of what they're doing. Kevin is doing the heavy lifting with editing and full balance, and they are looking for sponsors to help with the project. Ken has already tasted and smelled some coffees and has been able to identify them correctly.Kenneth discusses the challenges of revising his home roasting book.Kenneth is revising his home roasting book and is facing the challenge of presenting a wide range of possibilities in a way that is still enthusiastic and accessible. He is also considering the changes in green coffee and the debate around roasting in the same room as a home coffee roaster. Jennifer Stone brings up the idea of green coffee being more accessible and Kenneth reflects on how it was hard to find a range of green coffee when he wrote his first book.Jennifer Stone and Ken discuss coffee, the Coffee Review, and the JStoneCollective.Jennifer Stone and Ken have a conversation about coffee, discussing topics such as Costa Rica, Sumatra, Colombia, and San Francisco. They also talk about Ken's book, the Coffee Review, and the J Stone Collective, which is Jennifer's upcoming Instagram-driven brand. Jennifer is also now a lecturer for the Coffee Quality Institute. They end the conversation with Ken asking Jennifer to keep him posted on when the J Stone Collective will go live.
