On this episode of the podcast, we go off our normal topics within BioTech and MedTech and discuss a topic that is near and dear to me; Coffee! I was joined by my friend Erik Barkley, Founder and Owner of Tugboat Coffee Roasters. Erik and I discuss:

  • How Erik and I met a few years ago

  • How he works with coffee farms around the globe

  • The life of a coffee bean: growing, processing, roasting and brewing

  • The roasting process

  • What some of the grading, certifications mean around coffee, and how to buy coffee as a consumer

  • Tips and Tricks for making the best drip, pour over, and espresso at home

  • Coffee Roasters and Coffee Books he recommends


Erik Barkley is the Founder and Owner of Tugboat Coffee, a wholesale, specialty coffee roaster dedicated to creating profitable coffee service for our customers through low overhead and focused services.

www.tugboatcoffee.com