Adventures In Coffee
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
The Last Pour - Thanks and Goodbye!
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s with a heavy heart that we - Jools, James, and Scott - have decided to bring The Adventures in Coffee podcast to an end. It’s been a wonderfu...
Jools and Scott’s Coffee Cocktail Celebration
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Listeners, How can this be the last episode of Series 4? We cannot believe the diversity and range of Series 4 and we owe so much of it to your ...
Women’s Underappreciated Role on Coffee Farms
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you picture a coffee farmer, who do you have in mind? For many people, it will be Juan Valdez, the symbol of Colombia’s National Federation of...
Ethiopia's Gift to the World
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Ethiopia, the birthplace of Arabica coffee, Ethiopians spend hours roasting and brewing coffee in their living rooms. But, have you ever heard of t...
How To Reduce Your Coffee Waste
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our morning cup of coffee creates a lot of waste, ever wondered what to do with it all? If so, then this episode is for you. Join Scott as he examines...
Opening a Coffee Shop: Fantasy vs Reality
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The exquisite latte art. The warm, smiling baristas. The deep, inviting armchairs… If you’ve ever taken a look around your favourite cafe and thou...
The Oat Debate: Scott’s Milk Quest
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever noticed that there always seems to be a new plant-based milk? For about 20 years, Scott’s wife Rachel has always been able to enjoy so...
Jools’ Rocket Espresso Home Barista Journey
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jools' dream of owning an espresso machine has come true, but can she become a champion-level barista at home? The stars have aligned dear listeners!...
Busting Coffee Myths: Round Two!
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We surveyed you. You asked us for myth-busting (again). So myth-busting you shall get! But, this time, we are not just busting up confusing coffee con...
The Lie of Direct Trade
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever noticed your daily caffeine fix tastes that little bit sweeter when you know the coffee has been ethically sourced?The term “direct tr...
Coffee’s Cutting Edge: Innovations at Origin
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Once upon a time, the simple pleasures of a homemade cup of coffee would have been limited to those in Ethiopia's cool, wet mountain forest regions. T...
The Rise and Fall of Jamaican Blue Mountain
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jools' investigation into this elusive coffee will leave your taste buds clamouring for the sweet and fruity notes of Blue Mountain Coffee… When was...
Are Wine Making Techniques the Future of Coffee?
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Next time you set about making your morning coffee, take a moment to peruse the info on your bag of beans. What do you notice? The variety of beans? F...
Scott's Home Roasting Adventure
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can a secondhand popcorn popper really be used to roast delicious coffee…? The answer to that question may (or more likely, may not) surprise you!Sc...
Help! What is caffeine doing to me?
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s every coffee drinker’s worst nightmare. You’ve rushed to that important morning meeting, but everything’s feeling a little hazy. You’re...
Spotting Greenwashing In Coffee
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever noticed how your “carbon neutral” coffee tickles the taste buds just that little bit more than your bog standard brew?From coffee producers t...
Bang for Buck When Buying Coffee Gear
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dear listener, beware! When it comes to buying coffee-making gear, ‘upgrade-itis’ is real. And it’s been hitting the pockets of coffee lovers ev...
The Dark Side of Coffee Roasting
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Close your eyes, and imagine taking a sip of thick espresso. What flavours would you hope are dancing on your tongue? Dark chocolate? Caramel? How abo...
Busting Coffee Myths
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Listener... We asked what YOU wanted to hear when we returned, and we LISTENED... so we're kicking off Series Three by busting some coffee myths!...
Coffee's Ticking Time Bomb
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sri Lankan coffee has delicious notes of chocolate and caramel. But it’s basically impossible to find, and we’re going to bet you’ve never drank...
Wine Experts Teach Us Their Secrets
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Picture this: you're at the supermarket, perusing the wine aisle (after checking out the coffee one, of course), trying to choose between a £8 Spanis...
How to Buy Coffee, Better
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You’re at the supermarket and you’re looking at coffee bags. You read “Fruity Organic Single Origin” but the one next to it reads “Creamy Fa...
Scott's Secrets to Finding a Great Coffee Shop
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every high street now has at least five great looking coffee shops. But chances are only one or two actually make a truly great coffee. But how are yo...
Coffee Pods: The Espresso Killer?
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pods promise the seductive smoothness of an espresso, just minus the faff! But is this for real? And should you buy a pod machine for your relatives t...
3 steps to coffee heaven with the Aeropress
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re quite literally firing on all cylinders in this episode, as we show you how to brew incredible coffee at home with an Aeropress!Like many of u...
Single Origin - Coffee's fairytale debunked
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve definitely bought “single origin” coffee before, and probably spent extra for it too. But what if you’ve been wasting your money this w...
Latte Art: A Beginner's Guide
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare to make milk magic in your kitchen ... we're taking you on a journey towards becoming a latte art pro at home!The best bit? You won't need loa...
The Secret to Tasting Coffee
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coffee tastes like coffee. ...or does it?Scott, our resident “flavour-naut”, takes us on a journey into the world of coffee flavours and where the...
Home espresso - The God Shot in your kitchen
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for the Adventures in your Kitchen mini-series!This first installment aims to help YOU make better coffee at home by asking: should you sp...
Is my coffee killing me?!
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back, and our series two opener asks a very bold question: is my coffee killing me?!For personal reasons (discussed in this episode*), Jools has...
Firefly + a series two update!
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're checking in to give you an update on our plans for series 2! And...to keep your ears caffeinated in the meanwhile, here's a bonus episode about ...
A History of Coffee
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are very hard at work on series 2, which we hope to launch in the summer. We'd love to know what you thought of series 1 so we can make an even bet...
Coffee Cycle Saturdays
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this final episode of Season One, we're brewing up something a little different. Jools shares her personal story growing up to Caribbean parents, ...
Prove the coffee snobs wrong...Instantly!
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we all move to drinking better quality coffee is there still a place left for cheap instant coffee?Jools and Scott put to the test whether everyday...
Stimulating stories or fantastic flavours: what sells coffee?
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Behind every cup of coffee is a farmer. What happens when you reach out and get to know who they are?Scott and Jools put to the test whether a coffee ...
Certified coffee: marketing hype or real world impact?
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What coffee should we choose to save the environment and support farmers the most?Certifications claim to solve this problem. But do they?Jools and Sc...
Am I damaging the planet with my coffee habit?
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Okay, so you forgot to take your reusable cup to the cafe. But, how bad is that, really? What if the reusable cup trend is actually a waste of everyon...
Is reaaallly expensive coffee a rip off?
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Would you ever pay £75 for 100g of coffee beans? Scott and Jools travel to Panama and Bali to decide whether it's all a big marketing scam.Panamanian...
Introducing Adventures In Coffee
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adventures in Coffee is a narrative podcast that dives deep into your morning brew. We ask a question about your morning coffee and then journey aroun...