In episode 130 of the Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast, Mike and I talked about what we did on our sabbatical, what the future of Orange Cactus Coffee is, and what new adventure Mike is heading out on. Mike is moving to Chicago to take over the family business, and we’re not quite sure what that […] The post Podcast Check-In and Mike’s Move first appea…

In this episode In episode 279, I talked about our NightBloom decaf offering and National Margarita Day. We had our second snow day in a row and for the first time in months I didn’t have a paper route to run. Due to the snow, the paper company had to cancel my route. Sad for […] The post NightBloom and National Margarita Day: Daily Ristretto first…

In this episode In episode 278 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about creating a unique coffee experience inside a cafe and the most excellent article by Juan Manual Rodriguez Cortes that appeared on The Perfect Daily Grind. Read it and let me know what you think in the comments! Resources Tips to Turn Your […] The post Coffee Experience and Cafe D…

In this episode In episode 277 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about my first impression of a new cafe I visited today in Prescott, AZ: Third Shot Coffee. I absolutely loved my coffee, my food, and the owner- Josiah. He is crushing it!! Resources Third Shot Coffee The post Third Shot Coffee First Impression: Daily Ristretto first appeared on Orang…

In this episode In episode 276 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about making the change to the washed Ethiopian Guji from MoonGoat Coffee for my espresso tonic and how delightful it was. I cannot recommend MoonGoat Coffee enough to you. If you want an incredible flavor journey, please order their Guji Box- the link […] The post More Espresso Tonic …

In this episode In episode 275 of the Daily Ristretto I talked about missing holidays and vacation days because I’m so set in my ritual habits every morning, drinking the excellent naturally processed Ethiopian Guji from MoonGoat Coffee on espresso, and then having that same Oops! All Berries to the Face in an Espresso Tonic. […] The post Espresso …

In this episode MoonGoat Coffee reached out to us and asked us to review their coffee. We agreed, and when the package arrived I was completely blown away! They not only sent two top-notch Ethiopian Guji coffees, they sent sample tasting notes in the box as well. I haven’t tried the actual coffees yet, but […] The post MoonGoat Coffee DELIVERS the …

In this episode In episode 273 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about drinking Kuyperian Coffee’s washed Ethiopian with the Hario V60 method and Howard Bryman’s article on what’s new with our favorite coffee roaster maker: Aillio. Resources Howard Bryman’s article Kuyperian Coffee The post Kuyperian Coffee and Aillio: Daily Ristretto first appeared…

In this episode In episode 271 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about a local coffee shop that was ‘accepting applications,’ but not calling you back when you submit one. And then this absolutely amazing story about Red Rooster in Virginia, who created on-site day care for their employees. Very cool. Resources Red Rooster Coffee […] The post Coffee…

In this episode In episode 270 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about ordering, receiving, and drinking a washed Ethiopian Kochere from Kuyperian Coffee. I’ve only tried it on espresso using my Breville so far, but plan to use other brew devices as the week goes on. Here’s a quote from Kuyperian Coffee’s site about […] The post Kuyperian Coffee and…

In this episode In episode 269 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about having a bad coffee experience. It came from a shop that seemed to take their coffee seriously, and I started to wonder why they are locked in to this poor coffee? Mike suggested they don’t know what they don’t know, and that […] The post Get Uncomfortable and Drink Bad Coffee: D…

In this episode In episode 268 of the Daily Ristretto, I geeked out that Colin Ganley reached out to us. Colin is a Co-Founder and Taster at Twin Engine Coffee. He sent us a fantastic e-mail that I’d like to share with you here: I just listened to your review. James Kampfhammer sent us the […] The post Big, Smooth Body: Daily Ristretto first appear…

In this episode In episode 267 of the Daily Ristretto, I brewed and reviewed some Twin Engine Coffee from Nicaragua. Not only was this region recommended to us on Facebook recently, but this brand was as well. I decided I would try this micro-batch of Java coffee from a single estate on several brew methods. […] The post Twin Engine Coffee Review: …

In this episode In episode 266 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about coffee as a side hustle and coffee fueling your side hustle. Resources Jason Licht artwork The post Side Hustle Encouragement: Daily Ristretto first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.저자 The Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast: Coffee | Specialty Coffee | Roasting & Brewing | Espresso Mike Kinkade & Jake Goble

In this episode In episode 265 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about building a brand and how hard we work for our employers, but not for ourselves. Resources GaryVee Audio Experience Blue Bottle Coffee Union Coffee The post Brands and Side Hustles: Daily Ristretto first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.…

In this episode I love my Breville Barista Express. I get questions all the time about it and I don’t mind answering them over and over again. I’ve owned the machine for over a year and I use it every day, usually multiple times, to make espresso and espresso-based drinks like Cortados, Mochas, and Cappuccinos. […] The post Breville Barista Express…

In this episode Thanks to Adam Smith from Facebook, who recommended we brew and review Chock full o’Nuts. Overall, it was a typical grocery store brand I thought lacked any flavor but charcoal at all. It tasted mostly of burnt coffee like your grandma used to serve after cake. It was a ‘medium’ roast, came […] The post Chock full o’Nuts Review: Dai…

You do you. Daily Ristretto 262 On episode 262, I talked about some comments Sarah left on my review of Bones Coffee. It was nasty, and I’m not ashamed to share that with you. But at the same time, I want you to have a great coffee experience. Resources Nastiness in a Bag- Bones Coffee […] The post Sarah Likes Nasty Coffee, and That’s Okay: Daily R…

Guess who’s back, back again? -Eminem Daily Ristretto 261 In episode 261, I talked about getting back at recording and publishing content, what’s been up with me, and what the future holds for Mike and I. Since my last Daily Ristretto on August 31st, 2018, I’ve: lost a championship game in youth football got sicker […] The post Back at it for 2019:…

In episode 260 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about Coca-Cola buying Costa Coffee and drank Tectonic Coffee from the 'Inner Core' subscription. The post Costa Coffee and Tectonic Coffee: Daily Ristretto first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.저자 The Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast: Coffee | Specialty Coffee | Roasting & Brewing | Espresso Mike Kinkade & Jake Goble

In episode 259 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about my visit to Coffee Rush in Gilbert, AZ. I read some of their reviews from Google and shared my experience. The post Rush Coffee: Daily Ristretto first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.저자 The Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast: Coffee | Specialty Coffee | Roasting & Brewing | Espresso Mike Kinkade & Jake Goble

In episode 258 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about Cold Brew. I'm conducting some experiments, companies are investing heavily in new technology, and many of you are having a tough go of getting good cold brew at home. The post Cold Brew Experiments: Daily Ristretto first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.…

In episode 257 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about three articles I recently read form Johnny Cupcakes, Nick Brown, and Honda Wang. Johnny talks about his humble beginnings, Nick shares details on Mojo's multi-million dollar deal in New Zealand, and Honda reports from NYC on unionizing the service industry. The post Cupcakes, Coffee, and Commies…

In episode 256 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about my recent visit to the Chandler Ocotillo location of Press Coffee and read some of their Google reviews. The post Press Coffee Chandler: Daily Ristretto first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.저자 The Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast: Coffee | Specialty Coffee | Roasting & Brewing | Espresso Mike Kinkade & Jake Goble

In episode 255 of the Daily Ristretto, I examined the Inner Core shipment that arrived from Tectonic Coffee. It came with two bags of coffee: one with a red colored QR code label and the other with a blue colored QR code label. After I took the pictures, I couldn't remember which one was which. The post Tectonic Coffee Arrived: Daily Ristretto firs…

In episode 254 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about Devine Coffee's single origin Colombian coffee that Mike and I tasted recently. It was delicious and stood up well to cream and sugar. It is one of three offerings they currently have in stock. The post Devine Coffee: Daily Ristretto first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.…

In episode 253 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about getting some Aeropress Dice from Jennifer Ferreira in the UK. The dice are made by James Hoffman. We've also received a lot of orders lately, and we wanted to thank you for your support. The post AeroPress Dice and Thanks: Daily Ristretto first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.…

In episode 252 I drink Jarmans Craft Coffee on the air. It's not a full brew and review, but it was very good. I brewed both the original and barrel aged single origin Colombia Narino with a Hario V60. The barrel aged is not my favorite, but I could certainly taste the bourbon. My favorite part is drinking the same coffee in two different ways. If …

In episode 251 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about the last coffee shop I visited during my stay in Phoenix- Press Coffee in Scottsdale. Of course, I'm a Press Fan Boy, but it only seemed fair to read some of their bad press on Google Reviews as well. The post Press Coffee Reviews and Your Coffee Plans: Daily Ristretto first appeared on Orange C…

In episode 250 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about three of the coffee shops I visited (and tried to visit) during my weeklong stay in Cave Creek. I didn't talk about my Press Coffee visit, but I will in episode 251. Enjoy! The post Good Shops are Hard to Find: Daily Ristretto first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.…

In episode 249 of the Daily Ristretto, I drank a naturally processed Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee from Theodore's Coffee Roasters. It was a gift from a friend of the show- Eric Nadler. Thank you so much, Eric, for your kindness to us. I loved the coffee, and so did Mike. He had some yesterday but didn't join me for the DR today. The post Theodore’s…

In episode 248 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about my recent order from Flag and Wire Coffee. I discovered them through Angel's Cup's tasting flight subscription and really enjoy their coffee. The post Flag & Wire Coffee: Daily Ristretto first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.저자 The Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast: Coffee | Specialty Coffee | Roasting & Brewing | Espresso Mike Kinkade & Jake Goble

In episode 247 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about my trip to Phoenix this last week and how this was a challenging Monday to get through. The post Manic Monday: Daily Ristretto first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.저자 The Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast: Coffee | Specialty Coffee | Roasting & Brewing | Espresso Mike Kinkade & Jake Goble

In episode 129 of the Orange Cactus Coffee podcast, Mike and I announced that we were taking a little break from regularly recording podcasts together. There are a lot of other content you've asked us to create, and we just can't get to it while recording so many shows. The post Podcast Sabbatical first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.…

In episode 19 of Brew & Review, we prepared four coffees from Angel's Cup in several ways. We ice brewed two coffees on the Chemex, ice brewed on the Hario V60, and then hot brewed with the Hario V60 into the Hyperchiller V2 The post Iced and Hyperchilled Angel’s Cup: Brew & Review first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.…

In episode 246 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about the more expensive gear I use at home, and also share some business ideas about how to deliver the super-awesome-wow customer experience. The post Coffee Gear and Delighting Customers: Daily Ristretto first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.저자 The Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast: Coffee | Specialty Coffee | Roasting & Brewing | Espresso Mike Kinkade & Jake Goble

In episode 245 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about the email I received from Take Flight Coffee announcing their merger with Thought Foundry Ventures and the rebranding of their coffee efforts as Tectonic Coffee. The post Take Flight Becomes Tectonic: Daily Ristretto first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.…

In episode 244 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about third Wave Water and an e-mail we received from Nick Carrol regarding the perfect coffee water additive. The post Third Wave Water Mail Bag: Daily Ristretto first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.저자 The Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast: Coffee | Specialty Coffee | Roasting & Brewing | Espresso Mike Kinkade & Jake Goble

In episode 128 of the Orange Cactus Coffee podcast, Mike and I talked about his coffee preparations for a big party, what water the community uses to brew coffee, and the AeroPress Timer app. The post Coffee Parties, Coffee Water, and Coffee Apps first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.저자 The Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast: Coffee | Specialty Coffee | Roasting & Brewing | Espresso Mike Kinkade & Jake Goble

In episode 18 of Brew & Review, Mike and I drink the last of our gifted Tim Wendelboe subscription. thank you, Jon, so much for your kindness to us. It's been great drinking coffee from a legend. The post Ethiopian and Kenyan Coffees from Tim Wendelboe: Brew & Review first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.…

In episode 243 of the Daily Ristretto, I apologized for missing yesterday's daily show, talked about what our content calendar looks like for the next few weeks, and shared a little information about coffee's olfactory superpowers. The post Coffee’s Olfactory Superpowers: Daily Ristretto first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.…

In episode 242 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about the latest postcard i received from Take Flight Coffee, and share a listener letter that recounts an incredible hotel waffle story. The post More Take Flight and Waffles: Daily Ristretto first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.저자 The Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast: Coffee | Specialty Coffee | Roasting & Brewing | Espresso Mike Kinkade & Jake Goble

In episode 127 of the Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast, Mike and I talked about my recent trip to Albuquerque. I hit up three cafes in three days, and also reported back on the coffee from the hotel. In addition, I shared some valuable travel lessons I discovered along the way. The post Albuquerque Coffee Crawl first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.…

In episode 17 of Brew & Review, Mike and I brew and review another tasting flight from Angel's Cup. We've chosen the light roast flight and receive it every two weeks. Starting with this episode, we try to brew the coffee with the brewing device the roaster recommends. The post July Angel’s Cup: Brew & Review first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.…

In episode 241 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about keeping my bling shined up, having coffee lost in the mail, and trying to find the best ingredients and recipes for infused cold brews. The post Dentist, Lost Mail, and Infused Coffee: Daily Ristretto first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.저자 The Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast: Coffee | Specialty Coffee | Roasting & Brewing | Espresso Mike Kinkade & Jake Goble

In episode 240 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about Take Flight Coffee's latest marketing postcard and using steamed and frothed half&half instead of milk in espresso and coffee beverages. Have any of you ever tried this before? Is it a regional thing? The post Taking Flight With Half & Half: Daily Ristretto first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee…

In episode 239 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked a little about my coffee trip to Albuquerque and about Starbucks' decision to eliminate all single use plastic straws from all 28,000 stores by 2020. The post Mast Coffee Co, Starbucks Sippy Cups, and Evil Straws: Daily Ristretto first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.…

In episode 126 of the Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast, Mike and I talked about infused cold brew, our ChainFruit on espresso, some coffee marketing examples, and coffee may help you live longer. The post Infused Cold Brew, ChainFruit Espresso, and Coffee Marketing first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.…

In episode 16 of Brew & Review, Mike and I brewed and reviewed two Reserve coffees from the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. We used the Lido 3 hand grinder, the Hario V60 dripper, and the Bonavita electric kettle for both coffees. The post Expensive and Exquisite Coffee Bean Reserve: Brew & Review first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.…

I've been running around town trying to find Arizona-grown ingredients to infuse coffee with. So far, it's not worked out for me. The post Drinking Blue Bottle and Getting Illy: Daily Ristretto first appeared on Orange Cactus Coffee.저자 The Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast: Coffee | Specialty Coffee | Roasting & Brewing | Espresso Mike Kinkade & Jake Goble