Livestream this Friday
Added 2024-01-24 11:31:07 +0000 UTCIt's been a while! We want to stream more this year.
Throw some comments down here if there's anything in particular you want to see, otherwise we'll brew some decaf and hang out.
The livestream will be this Friday, January 26th at 3pm UK time for an hour
We will post a fresh link to the livestream in a new Patreon post on Friday before the livestream starts. If you can't make it, you'll still be able to watch the stream after it's over through that same link. Hope to see you there!
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Hi James… love the YouTube Channel! What about a review on the la marzocco micra and maybe a video in the £2000 price range for home use?
Alan Hunter
2024-01-26 15:34:25 +0000 UTCWhat happened to the big decaf project you teased awhile back?
Joseph Judge
2024-01-26 15:17:57 +0000 UTCHello, tried any instant specialty coffee recently that you have enjoyed? Thanks
felix marrero
2024-01-26 14:12:06 +0000 UTCBrewing myself a cup now before it Starts!
Chris
2024-01-26 13:54:27 +0000 UTCAny plans to review the Zerno on its own or only as part of another subject?
Alex
2024-01-26 13:14:54 +0000 UTCWould like to know about storing coffee, at the moment mine’s in their bags and I have some grinds in a vacuum container
Jack Norton
2024-01-26 11:40:38 +0000 UTCNewbie here! I’m originally from London but have moved to Colombia (because love :) I’m working on a project to build a network of community wet mills so more farmers can access the specialty market. I would love to hear your thoughts on Cascara and if the market will go “boom”?
Elias
2024-01-25 23:37:15 +0000 UTCHow will your team celebrate getting to 2 million YouTube subscribers? Congratulations!
Carolyn Aslan
2024-01-25 22:16:28 +0000 UTCHave to work unfortunately. But here's a question. What's your opinion on spraying aromas on beans before you grind. It was a college of mine that worked in an Italian restaurant long time where they would spray cardamom on there beans to give them a more Italian flavour. Must say, I tried it and was pleasantly surprised by the result. A mediocre coffee was lifted to a ok status. Still what's your opinion and experience if any with it.
lukas deroo
2024-01-25 20:53:02 +0000 UTCCoffee mould? Is this something we should be worried about?
Joshua Beaven
2024-01-25 18:37:16 +0000 UTCHi, James Could you talk about drip bag coffee ?😉
Analyse
2024-01-25 17:01:21 +0000 UTCWon't be able to join the stream (have an appointment at the optometrist), but I will definitely watch later! I have a couple of questions: Where you buying decaf from? (Any roaster recommendations?) The rest of the questions are regarding water chemistry/setup: Do you have a standard brew water recipe or do you change depending on coffee/roaster? If you do have a standard one, what is it? (What was the water chemistry you were using with your wilfa uniform at home? Are you still using the uniform at home?) What is the easiest way of sourcing de-ionised/distilled water for the home in the UK (apart from through a zerowater jug because my experience with them has been frustrating)? I really hope the decaf is tasty!! :) Have a great day :)
Raad Kohli
2024-01-25 15:51:04 +0000 UTCHave you read 'Steeped: The Chemistry of Tea'? Are there any books like it for coffee?
Joey den Broeder
2024-01-25 13:52:20 +0000 UTCHi James! On the topic of decaf, have you heard of Exhale “healthy coffee” which supposedly removes the negative effects of caffeine? I haven’t been getting good results from it taste wise but have noticed it doesn’t affect me like regular caffeinated coffee. Would love to hear your thoughts. Looking forward to the livestream!
Andrew Thomas James
2024-01-25 09:10:06 +0000 UTCHey James. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us. In a World of ever ending possibleties, with that increasing wast related problems. What is you thoughts on buying used coffee equitment? What to look fore - What to avoid? In espresso, grinders ect. Hope you have a nice day? Best Søren
Søren Gade
2024-01-25 07:13:17 +0000 UTCCan you describe your initial recipe, general starting grind and dialing in process when using the Hario Switch brewer? I assume it's perhaps similar to V60 but curious on your usage of it, especially when opening a new bag of beans. Thank you James, keep up the great work!
Brent Smith
2024-01-25 02:39:24 +0000 UTCYou’ve mentioned that you enjoy seeing coffee shop culture in different places. I’m curious about what you enjoy noticing when you go into a coffee shop. What are you looking forward to learning more about in the coming year?
Carolyn Aslan
2024-01-24 21:53:58 +0000 UTCDo you plan on doing an updated version of hand grinders, similar to your recent updated espresso grinders under 500 video?
Jake
2024-01-24 19:11:09 +0000 UTCTo wrap up January, how about some of the things you enjoyed most in 2023, and what you're looking forward to in 2024?
Glen Lowry
2024-01-24 18:41:59 +0000 UTCCould you brew the same decaf beans using various different methods (espresso, V60, etc.)? You know, for science!
Jam
2024-01-24 18:36:48 +0000 UTCDo you have any experience with coffee brewing at altitude? I live in Denver, CO which has an elevation of 1,609 meters (metric just for you btw 😊). I brew a V60 every morning, and I'm interested if you have any thoughts on adapting your ratios or technique for altitude brewing. Thanks!
Ryan Hale
2024-01-24 18:28:47 +0000 UTCWhere do you predict the coffee hobbyists that arose during COVID to be headed next? Personally I have dove deep into roasting
Chad Stuetzel
2024-01-24 17:05:50 +0000 UTCWhen oh when oh when will we receive your ultimate tiramisu recipe?! I've been using Le Beccherie's recipe (halving the sugar), and using cold espresso to soak the fingers. I'm not sure it can be improved upon, in a general sense but texture of my mascarpone mix is VERY inconsistent batch to batch so your measured, rational opinions on how to get there would be very appreciated. Also, bring back the slurps.
David Pickering
2024-01-24 16:02:52 +0000 UTCIt’s less of a general question more personal… I’d be really curious how you fell in love with coffee in the first place or how you started out in the industry? Looking forward to the stream! Greetings from Austria ☺️
NikiH93
2024-01-24 15:37:47 +0000 UTCWould love to hear more about tasting of coffee and especially what to compare it to.
Eize van der Vegt
2024-01-24 13:51:14 +0000 UTCSpeaking of decaf—I would love to know what roasters do it well or what to look for when finding a good decaf. Also is it better for your health to not drink too much decaf?
Meghan Hartman
2024-01-24 13:49:01 +0000 UTCHave you cultivated a greater appreciation for jelly textures? Light roast Coffee jelly guide when?
Tall Jeff
2024-01-24 13:34:12 +0000 UTCI would like your take on my idea of combining a low temp Samo bloom with a frozen Lillydrip in a Pour over. The idea is similar to using a frozen ball with an Espresso. Lance Hedrick liked the idea in his live video,but I do not believe has tried this method, yet. I have been getting excellent results with my Origami dripper and light roasts.
Jon and Julie
2024-01-24 12:47:49 +0000 UTCIt’s becoming more and more a thing in the UK and Ireland - often with the tip suggestion starting at 20%!!
Nathan Hamilton
2024-01-24 12:42:17 +0000 UTCRoasting tips for roasting decaf! I have ruined my first few batches...
Paul Gesting
2024-01-24 12:41:41 +0000 UTCJust joined as a Patreon subscriber, thank you for all of your content! You have really enhanced my at home coffee experience! I’ve recently reminisced about the first Vietnamese iced coffee that I had many years ago while traveling with a co-worker. I’m curious for your thoughts about Vietnamese coffee drippers? Have you used one? Are they a worthy tool to add to my collection? How does it compare to other pour-over concepts? Thank you for the content! I hope to join the livestream from the US!
David Buckingham
2024-01-24 12:29:25 +0000 UTCI would really love to know more about roasting. Just to understand what's happening at this stage and how it affects the coffee we brew later on.
Felix Glawe
2024-01-24 12:22:41 +0000 UTCTipping culture is a cancer and a way for employers to underpay their workers, don't let it become a normal thing!
Gnerus
2024-01-24 12:10:38 +0000 UTCWould love to know what’s to come in James’s world? What are some big projects you’re working on with your team?
ZACHARY ENCLADE
2024-01-24 12:05:45 +0000 UTCYay!!! Decaf! I’ve been diving in decaf for over 3 months now and still haven’t been able able to brew anything decent… I really hope I can learn what I’m doing wrong and finally can drink Espresso again (had to reduce caffeine intake)
Pierre-Yves Lavoie
2024-01-24 11:55:30 +0000 UTCOn decaff - what are your thoughts on the suggestions that the decaffeination process tends to produce a higher presence of fatty acids in coffee which some are labelling as possibly problematic for heart disease etc?
JJ McGuckin
2024-01-24 11:52:26 +0000 UTCHave you ever tried making coffee by hand/from scratch? (Picking the berries, roasting the coffee, etc.)? My dad used to say that his parents (in Jamaica) prepared coffee themselves by picking the berries, roasting the beans on an open fire, grinding them in a mortar and pestle and brewing with a cloth pour over method. It would be interesting to see what kind of coffee that method produces.
Kimberley Baxter
2024-01-24 11:50:18 +0000 UTCQuite specific, but would love to hear if you have a few thoughts on the Mahlkönig Omnia if you've had a chance to play with one. That Mahlkönig has finally made a successor to the iconic EK43 has piqued my interest since it was announced.
John Fogarty
2024-01-24 11:47:03 +0000 UTCNearly £4 for a coffee and they want tips.... It's brutal out there.
Singularis
2024-01-24 11:44:55 +0000 UTCI’d like to hear more about coffee roasters in the places where coffee is usually sourced. Like, have you tried coffee from roasters in Jamaica, in Colombia, in Ethiopia, etc.?
Kimberley Baxter
2024-01-24 11:43:21 +0000 UTCThoughts on the rise of tip requests when you tap to pay in the UK
Nathan Hamilton
2024-01-24 11:42:44 +0000 UTCHi James A few things I'd like to hear to hear your thoughts on - Good decaf beans you've purchased in London (I'm currently buying from Pact but would like other options)? - Without travelling to each different shop to try different decaf options, any suggestions for what to look for online at decaf options to try and ascertain if their decaf beans are as good quality as their regular ones? - While I'm at it, coffee grinder recommendation for V60 at a budget of approximately £100 Might miss the livestream but will watch afterwards :)
Singularis
2024-01-24 11:40:32 +0000 UTCHome roasting!
Rowan Marshall
2024-01-24 11:37:45 +0000 UTCLove to talk about the rise of white label coffee kit (grinders, espresso machines, tools) that are getting rebranded by distribution companies for each region and the pros and cons of this
Kirk Holland
2024-01-24 11:36:25 +0000 UTCOh lovely, I'll try and make it, that sounds wonderful. Nothing in particular I need to know right now, I'm happy to just hang out and brew some coffee along with you and everyone else there 😊
Jo.Comics
2024-01-24 11:36:12 +0000 UTCStay up late or get up early (in Australia)...
Gene Davidson
2024-01-24 11:34:32 +0000 UTC
