Show Notes 8:05 —Ian answers the question why does coffee matter and why you might want to start exploring the world of coffee. * 11:40 —The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd “waves” of coffee history. * 12:05 — The connection between coffee and cultural histories across the world. * 15:25 — The depth of the world of coffee and how it compares to the world of wine. * 19:19 — March shares how he was first introduced to coffee and how he consumes it today. and * 26:31 — Darren shares how he discovered espresso in anticipation of a trip to Italy. * 31:19 — Darren recommends Zimbabwe coffee. * 32:41 — Ian shares his journey of becoming passionate about coffee and shares how he was first introduced to coffee at the famous Espresso Vivace. * 36:20 — What is commodity coffee and how does it differ from specialty coffee? * 41:40 — Ian shares the source of his fascination with the world of coffee. * 46:45 — What is the difference between the origin of coffee and its variety? * 55:55 — Ian breaks down some of the best varieties of coffee. * 1:08:30 — Different ways to process coffee. * 1:12:46* — How coffee is graded and what does a coffee’s “grade” actually mean.

Mentions* 📖 Book: World Atlas of Coffee * 📺 Documentary: Barista * 📺 Documentary: Baristas * 📦 Product: Library of coffee aromas