Adventures In Coffee
Adventures in Coffee is a BBC / NPR-style show where we take you around the world to hear surprising stories about your cup of coffee. We never get too geeky, you're guaranteed a laugh every episode and you'll never see your cup of coffee the same way again. Join us on our Adventures in Coffee! Adventures in Coffee is a collaboration between Scott Bentley, founder of award-winning magazine Caffeine, Jools Walker, best selling cycling author, and James Harper, creator of critically acclaimed documentary podcast Filter Stories.
Episodes
February 7, 2023 • 13 mins
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 wonderful four seasons! In this final epsiode, we have a conversation about the high points in making this podcast and share lots and lots of thanks.
Thank you for listening and coming on the journey with us!
If you want to follow us on our solo adventures, check out the links below:
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It’s been a wonderful four seasons! In this final epsiode, we have a conversation about the high points in making this podcast and share lots and lots of thanks.
Thank you for listening and coming on the journey with us!
If you want to follow us on our solo adventures, check out the links below:
Jools
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December 13, 2022 • 38 mins
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 fantastic input. Not to mention the lovely James, Jack, and Mijon! Thank you listeners and thanks guys!
We are so grateful that we decided to celebrate the season and gift you with a deep dive into making the most delicious coffee cocktail that you’ve ever had! Recipes included! How i...
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 fantastic input. Not to mention the lovely James, Jack, and Mijon! Thank you listeners and thanks guys!
We are so grateful that we decided to celebrate the season and gift you with a deep dive into making the most delicious coffee cocktail that you’ve ever had! Recipes included! How i...
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November 29, 2022 • 30 mins
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 Coffee Growers, with his thick moustache, sack of beans and trusty donkey.
But women play a crucial role on coffee farms which often gets overlooked. This week, Jools is diving into the responsibilities they take on, some of the struggles they face and how we can hope to overcome them.
S...
But women play a crucial role on coffee farms which often gets overlooked. This week, Jools is diving into the responsibilities they take on, some of the struggles they face and how we can hope to overcome them.
S...
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November 15, 2022 • 38 mins
In Ethiopia, the birthplace of Arabica coffee, Ethiopians spend hours roasting and brewing coffee in their living rooms.
But, have you ever heard of the Ethiopian coffee ceremony? If not, you are not alone.
Get ready, dear listeners, because James is going to take you, Scott, and Jools out of your regular coffee routine to see how coffee can be drunk quite differently.
First, we travel to Italy as James roasts coffee beans with his...
But, have you ever heard of the Ethiopian coffee ceremony? If not, you are not alone.
Get ready, dear listeners, because James is going to take you, Scott, and Jools out of your regular coffee routine to see how coffee can be drunk quite differently.
First, we travel to Italy as James roasts coffee beans with his...
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November 1, 2022 • 29 mins
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 three areas of coffee waste and talks to some very clever people about how to reduce our impact on the environment.
The Grounds - Soil scientist Linda J Brewer speaks with Scott about whether it’s a good idea or not to use our spent grounds in the garden.
The Packaging - Scott rummages...
The Grounds - Soil scientist Linda J Brewer speaks with Scott about whether it’s a good idea or not to use our spent grounds in the garden.
The Packaging - Scott rummages...
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October 18, 2022 • 34 mins
The exquisite latte art. The warm, smiling baristas. The deep, inviting armchairs… If you’ve ever taken a look around your favourite cafe and thought ‘What a wonderful place to spend a day, maybe I should open somewhere like this’, you’re not alone. But is this fantasyland?
With guest co-host Chris Deferio (Keys to the Shop Podcast), we dive into the three key aspects of running a coffee shop, to help you better understand the reali...
With guest co-host Chris Deferio (Keys to the Shop Podcast), we dive into the three key aspects of running a coffee shop, to help you better understand the reali...
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October 3, 2022 • 38 mins
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 soy milk with her coffee while other plant-based milks have fallen in and out of favor.
However, lately, soy milk seems to be disappearing and is being replaced by the “new kid in town”: oat. And, when Rachel asks questions in coffee shops about the move away from soy, she frequently gets ...
However, lately, soy milk seems to be disappearing and is being replaced by the “new kid in town”: oat. And, when Rachel asks questions in coffee shops about the move away from soy, she frequently gets ...
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September 20, 2022 • 30 mins
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! Jools has never been shy about the joy she feels when remembering past episodes 'Home Espresso - The God Shot In Your Kitchen' and 'The Beginner's Guide To Pouring Perfect Latte Art'. And, even before Adventures in Coffee, Jools has been dreaming of one day having an espresso machine...
The stars have aligned dear listeners! Jools has never been shy about the joy she feels when remembering past episodes 'Home Espresso - The God Shot In Your Kitchen' and 'The Beginner's Guide To Pouring Perfect Latte Art'. And, even before Adventures in Coffee, Jools has been dreaming of one day having an espresso machine...
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September 6, 2022 • 36 mins
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 conundrums; we are introducing a framework (“Ah-Key!”) that will help you bust coffee myths (and all the other misinformation that you will encounter).
Now, let’s get to kicking the nuts of those misleading myths.
Did you perhaps have too many bevvies last Friday? Did someone offer you co...
But, this time, we are not just busting up confusing coffee conundrums; we are introducing a framework (“Ah-Key!”) that will help you bust coffee myths (and all the other misinformation that you will encounter).
Now, let’s get to kicking the nuts of those misleading myths.
Did you perhaps have too many bevvies last Friday? Did someone offer you co...
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July 12, 2022 • 39 mins
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 trade” has cropped up all over the place in specialty coffee in recent years and, on the face of it, would seem to imply just that.
But what does “direct trade” actually mean? And has anyone — let alone coffee farmers — really benefited from it?
In the final episode of series 3, James takes...
The term “direct trade” has cropped up all over the place in specialty coffee in recent years and, on the face of it, would seem to imply just that.
But what does “direct trade” actually mean? And has anyone — let alone coffee farmers — really benefited from it?
In the final episode of series 3, James takes...
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June 28, 2022 • 31 mins
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. Today, a multi-billion dollar global industry means we can sip on an espresso virtually anywhere in the world. But what about coffee's future?
Scott, Jools and James embark on a mission into the unknown to each reveal an element of the magical and evolving world of coffee growing. The ...
Scott, Jools and James embark on a mission into the unknown to each reveal an element of the magical and evolving world of coffee growing. The ...
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June 15, 2022 • 40 mins
Jools' investigation into this elusive coffee will leave your taste buds clamouring for the sweet and fruity notes of Blue Mountain Coffee…
When was the last time you encountered Jamaican coffee in your favourite cafe? Chances are, unless you frequent the high-end establishments of Mayfair (or happen to be royalty), the answer may well be "never."
In this special episode, Jools takes Scott on a poignant personal journey into the lan...
When was the last time you encountered Jamaican coffee in your favourite cafe? Chances are, unless you frequent the high-end establishments of Mayfair (or happen to be royalty), the answer may well be "never."
In this special episode, Jools takes Scott on a poignant personal journey into the lan...
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May 31, 2022 • 36 mins
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? Flavour notes? Technical details on where the coffee was grown?
They're not so different from the sort of blurb you might find on the back of a wine bottle in many ways. And that’s intentional. Specialty coffee has taken a lot from the world of wine.
But could the increasing overlaps b...
They're not so different from the sort of blurb you might find on the back of a wine bottle in many ways. And that’s intentional. Specialty coffee has taken a lot from the world of wine.
But could the increasing overlaps b...
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May 10, 2022 • 30 mins
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!
Scott falls back in love with an old hobby as he embarks on a mission to separate the bean from the chaff with the IKAWA Home Roasting System.
On a personal journey of coffee-roasting discovery, Scott learns to find the sweet spot between first and second crack, and reveals just how much d...
Scott falls back in love with an old hobby as he embarks on a mission to separate the bean from the chaff with the IKAWA Home Roasting System.
On a personal journey of coffee-roasting discovery, Scott learns to find the sweet spot between first and second crack, and reveals just how much d...
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April 26, 2022 • 44 mins
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 struggling to concentrate, and a nagging headache starts to creep in before you know it.
Then it hits you — you haven’t had your daily caffeine fix!
So what is it about this mysterious substance that can derail your whole day if you don’t have it? In a bid to find out, James conducts a cruel exp...
Then it hits you — you haven’t had your daily caffeine fix!
So what is it about this mysterious substance that can derail your whole day if you don’t have it? In a bid to find out, James conducts a cruel exp...
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April 6, 2022 • 35 mins
Ever noticed how your “carbon neutral” coffee tickles the taste buds just that little bit more than your bog standard brew?
From coffee producers to cafes, the industry is falling over itself to show us how much it cares about the future of our planet.
But all is not always quite as it seems… So in this episode we’re delving into the murky world of “greenwashing.”
What is it? What’s being done about it? And with so much else going o...
From coffee producers to cafes, the industry is falling over itself to show us how much it cares about the future of our planet.
But all is not always quite as it seems… So in this episode we’re delving into the murky world of “greenwashing.”
What is it? What’s being done about it? And with so much else going o...
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March 22, 2022 • 31 mins
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 everywhere.
Early symptoms include questioning whether to stick or twist, bewilderment at the range of choice, and uncertainty if spending those extra pounds on your kit can be tasted in your morning cup.
But, dear listers, fear not — because help is at hand. In this episode, Jools figures ou...
Early symptoms include questioning whether to stick or twist, bewilderment at the range of choice, and uncertainty if spending those extra pounds on your kit can be tasted in your morning cup.
But, dear listers, fear not — because help is at hand. In this episode, Jools figures ou...
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March 8, 2022 • 33 mins
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 about lemon? What if the coffee is so acidic, you may as well be sucking on lemon juice? This acidity is often the result of roasting a coffee quite lightly, and specialty coffee loves this acidity.
But the weird thing is specialty coffee isn't obsessed with acidity because they necessar...
How about lemon? What if the coffee is so acidic, you may as well be sucking on lemon juice? This acidity is often the result of roasting a coffee quite lightly, and specialty coffee loves this acidity.
But the weird thing is specialty coffee isn't obsessed with acidity because they necessar...
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February 23, 2022 • 32 mins
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!
The coffee world is absolutely filled with fables! Although we couldn't smash them all, the triple-threat of Scott, Jools and James take on the top three myths and separate the bean from the chaff to bring you the truth!
Is the fridge the best place to store your coffee? Jools gets o...
The coffee world is absolutely filled with fables! Although we couldn't smash them all, the triple-threat of Scott, Jools and James take on the top three myths and separate the bean from the chaff to bring you the truth!
Is the fridge the best place to store your coffee? Jools gets o...
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February 7, 2022 • 42 mins
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 it.
But why is Sri Lankan coffee so hard to find? It shouldn’t be because Sri Lanka has the perfect climate to grow coffee, and was once one of the biggest coffee growing countries in the world.
But Sri Lanka was the victim of an ecological ticking time bomb. And this bomb is still ticking...
But why is Sri Lankan coffee so hard to find? It shouldn’t be because Sri Lanka has the perfect climate to grow coffee, and was once one of the biggest coffee growing countries in the world.
But Sri Lanka was the victim of an ecological ticking time bomb. And this bomb is still ticking...
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