The $3K Lesson That Changed My Coffee Game

Everyday Beans Podcast - Mostly About Coffee and Other Stuff

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In this episode, I dive deep into the gear obsession that plagues many coffee enthusiasts, drawing parallels between my experiences with offset smokers and coffee brewing equipment. I share my personal journey of spending over $3,000 on a smoker, only to realize that most equipment essentially does the same fundamental job - just like coffee brewers. I challenge listeners to step back and ask themselves what they're really trying to achieve with their coffee setup.

I emphasize the importance of mastering your craft with the tools you already have rather than constantly chasing the next piece of gear. I discuss how variables like water chemistry and filters can make more significant differences than buying another brewer, sharing my own breakthrough moment with third wave water that transformed my coffee experience as a roaster. By listening to this episode, you'll gain perspective on prioritizing technique and fundamentals over gear acquisition, and learn practical approaches to getting the most out of your current coffee setup without falling into the endless cycle of buying more equipment.

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1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. The Offset Smoker Rabbit Hole Journey (00:01:35)

3. Parallels Between Smokers and Coffee Brewers (00:02:25)

4. The Real Question: What's Our Objective? (00:04:00)

5. Taking Stock of All Our Coffee Gear (00:05:52)

6. Focus on Exploring Coffee, Not Collecting Gear (00:07:18)

7. Water Chemistry: My Biggest Coffee Breakthrough (00:08:46)

8. Mastering Your Craft with What You Have (00:10:23)

9. Back to Basics: Just Making Great Coffee (00:11:46)