Tasting Notes

Matt & Mike try to figure out how to make a podcast of James Hoffmann's World's Largest Coffee Tasting Event! NOTES: There was some audio recording issues due to multiple computers running and maybe a background app - the issue has been noted, and while the 'popping' is annoying we felt like there was still some value in sharing this. Additionally, the broadcast of the cupping is a recording of the live feed, and while we did not get written confirmation to use this audio we feel like James would be ok with it. Here's a link to the original kickoff video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5uCK3OhlKM and you can buy coffee at: https://shop.squaremilecoffee.com Cheers!

Matt chats with Umeko Motoyoshi of Wasting Coffee and Rainbow Cupping Spoon Fame! We go deep on this episode about a lot of things: How Umeshiso and Wasting Coffee came to be Subjective Objectivity Rainbow Spoons Power Dynamics Personal Influence on taste Binary thinking Poking fun at tasting notes Wasting Coffee Find out more at the following links: Buy Cool Stuff: https://umeshiso.com Follow along on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umeshiso_/?hl=en Wasting Coffee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wastingcoffee/?hl=en Places Umeko Reccs in the Podcast: Lüna Coffee: https://enjoylunacoffee.com The Peccary: https://www.instagram.com/the_peccary/ Grand Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/grandcoffee/ The Crown: https://royalcoffee.com/the-crown/

In this episode, Aaron and Matt discuss nothing of much importance but do implore you to start using the #gibsallday hashtag for all your Gibraltar and Cortado photos. As well as give you a look ahead at what's coming up for States of Coffee. Sin up for email updates at StatesOfCoffee.com

Matt & Aaron talk about Metric Coffee & Chicago and some other stuff! You can buy this coffee here: https://metriccoffee.com/collections/all-coffees/products/peru-david-flores-lot-2 You can also get half off some metric and other coffees at drinktrade.com by using the code word mattjnovak

Matt talks on location to Head Chef Brandon Grimilia of 403 Broad. They talk about reanimator coffee, what it means to have a full service restaurant start a coffee program and PIZZA. Check out more about 403 at http://403broad.com/

Matt talks with Drew & Steve from Blanchard's Coffee Roasting who have an interesting perspective, roasting in Virginia. We talking coffee, branding cafes and more! https://blanchardscoffee.com/

Matt Aaron & Doug drink some Abelino Vera beans from Black and White Roasters, a highly regarded roaster from North Carolina. Buy B&W Coffee here: https://www.blackwhiteroasters.com/ Find us and more coffee recs at: https://www.instagram.com/statesofcoffee/

Aaron, Doug, and Matt get silly and chat about Sweetbloom's Roast of a tasty Gesha. Some talk about tank tops and coffee fatigue occur as well as Aaron's recent trip to Denver. https://sweetbloomcoffee.com/

WE'RE BACK!!! Mike & Matt sip on some tasty birdrock roaster coffee from Burundi! Check out Birdrock here: https://www.birdrockcoffee.com/ And our youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl3PymkEnB5exo_YCe73EPg

Matt talks with the head roaster and green buyer, Chris Alspach from Upper Left Roasters. They chat about Chris's East Coast roots, what its like moving to Portland to get into coffee and some of his favorite places. Learn more about upper left at: https://upperleftroasters.com/

Aaron & Matt discuss his recent trip to LA and the sip on some GGET Miguel Sanchez brew among other things. Buy their coffee here: https://gget.com/coffee

Matt & Aaron sit down and discuss their time at the Specialty Coffee Association Expo.

Matt talks with Roaster Josh Lindstrom of Fika Coffee - You can check out their shop or buy their coffee online here: https://fikacoffee.com/ get 50% off coffee here: https://www.drinktrade.com/ use code word 'mattjnovak'

Matt is joined by regular guest Mike Tria to discuss Modcup's new Colombian offering! They sip on the natural Colombian - availible here: https://modcup.com/product/colombia-caicedonia-rigoberto-herrera-xo-natural-direct-trade/ and talk a bit about the darker roast, why its tasty and when it might be best to drink this delicious brew. Sign up for email updates at StatesofCoffee.com or use codeword mattjnovak at Drinktrade.com for 50% off your first bag of coffee!

Matt talks with Nate Young of King State (https://king-state.com/) in Tampa Florida. They talk about how KS got their start, where they're at now, and what is to come including a soon to be opened cafe.

Matt & Aaron talk about his recent trip to Miami and the coffee scene down there. He hits up All Day Mia (http://www.alldaymia.com/) and Panther Coffee (https://www.panthercoffee.com/) They drink a tasty Single-O from Panther and talk about plans for the Specialty Coffee Expo Check out the updates United States of Coffee site at http://statesofcoffee.com/ visit DrinkTrade.com and use code word mattjnovak for 50% off your first bag of coffee!

Matt talks with Todd Purse the Creative Director of Brandywine Coffee Roasters. Matt and Todd talk about the creative process, how coffee influences art, how Brandywine is making it happen down in Delaware and how he got involved in the coffee world to begin with. There is some talk about robots. Todd's Recommendations: Cirque - https://www.cirquecoffee.com/ Methodical - https://methodicalcoffee.com/ Onyx - https://onyxcoffeelab.com/

Matt talks with Andrea Allen of the very popular Mid-west coffee roastery Onyx Coffee Lab. Andrea shares her decade long journey through coffee, leaving behind a love of sugary drinks in favor of espresso and some really cool insights on La Palma y El Tucan, why some coffee costs so much money, and where things are going in the future. Additionally she shares her three cafe recommendations: Go Get Em Tiger - Los Angleles, CA - https://gget.com/ Archetype Coffee - Omaha, NE - https://drinkarchetype.com/ Undercurrent Coffee - Charlotte, NC - http://undercurrentcoffee.com/ Creme - Nashville, TN - https://crema-coffee.com/ Sign up for site updates: http://statesofcoffee.com/ Get Discounted Coffee - http://trdcfe.me/mattjnovak use codeword mattjnovak for 50% off your first bag of coffee

Matt talks about the coffee process and then totally drools over this very rare, tasty coffee. There's a lot of talk about processing, both natural and washed, a little bit about saurkraut and of course the farm La Palma y El Tucan. LINKS: Statesofcoffee.com drinktrade.com - code word mattjnovak https://www.brandywinecoffeeroasters.com/ http://lapalmayeltucan.com/site/

Matt talks with Vessel Coffee Roasters owner Sean Tobin. The two talk about community, a little bit about running and a lot about the impending fourth wave of coffee. Check out Sean's company at https://vesselroasters.com/