CRAFTED is the podcast from BLISTER that dives deep into the craft world of beer, coffee, whiskey, watches, wine, and more. Our guests are some of the very best and most passionate brewers, distillers, winemakers, coffee producers, retailers, and founders that launched craft companies when success was unlikely, but their passion and principles caused them to forge ahead anyway. CRAFTED explores how things get made, and does so with the remarkable people that insist on making things well.
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CRAFTED is the podcast from BLISTER that dives deep into the craft world of beer, coffee, whiskey, watches, wine, and more. Our guests are some of the very best and most passionate brewers, distillers, winemakers, coffee producers, retailers, and founders that launched craft companies when success was unlikely, but their passion and principles caused them to forge ahead anyway. CRAFTED explores how things get made, and does so with the remarkable people that insist on making things well.
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What happens when an obsessive gear reviewer dives headfirst into the expansive world of espresso? It’s now been over a year since our last update on Jonathan Ellsworth’s coffee journey, so Eli and he 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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RELATED LINKS:
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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