The First Coffee of 2026 Sustains.
We build up anticipation for firsts. First love, first car, first cup of coffee out of the house in a new year...Maybe that last one is just me. I had plans for my first coffee of 2026.
Where We've Been: Jet Fuel
We stopped at Jet Fuel Coffee in Portland, OR for a mocha coffee on a cool, damp lunchtime.
Happy New (Coffee People) Year
We’ve made it this far…somehow—15 seasons over five years. We’ve shared the stories of 100s of Coffee People. Our mission has always been to create a platform for those connected to the industry to share their journeys into and through coffee.
Coffee People ft. Kyle Layton, Prismatic Coffee
We stopped by Prismatic Coffee in Salem, OR to sit down with GM and Co-Owner, Kyle Layton. We chat about how mentors impacted his trajectory into coffee and why you need to be ready to say yes when opportunity presents itself, or at least, willing.
Thank You, Bill Kennedy.
A note about the recent passing of Bill Kennedy, the CEO, owner, and Head Honcho of San Franciscan Roaster Company.
The Advantages of Convection in Coffee Roasting
Convection roasting has become one of the most important topics in specialty coffee, especially as more roasters seek cleaner flavor, greater consistency, and more precise control of heat transfer. Learn more from Michael Barthmus of Sivetz Roasting Machines.
December Coffee Mixtape.
Music is an essential component of my coffee drinking experience. These are the songs I’m listening to with my cup of coffee this month. Each side is 45 minutes long, just like the blank Memorex tapes I used to buy as a kid, and about the time it takes to enjoy a leisurely cup of coffee…or three.
Coffee People ft. Taylor Minor and Charles Nick, Third Wave Water
Taylor Minor and Charles Nick are the Co-Founders Third Wave Water. Their mineral supplements are added to distilled water to create a consistent, optimized base for your coffee.
Nick & Ryan Drink Coffee: November
We have a cup of coffee with our friend Nick Schmitt from Roastar coffee packaging in November 2025.
Coffee People ft. Brad Gutwein, Copper Moon Coffee & Manatee Coffee
Brad Gutwein is the Co-Founder of Copper Moon Coffee in Lafayette, Indiana and Manatee Coffee in Florida. He joins Coffee People podcast to chat about family role models in entrepreneurship, working with family, and why his businesses seek out projects to support.
Coffee People ft. Cait Rifkin, Snake River Roasting Co.
Cait Rifkin is the GM of Snake River Roasting Co. in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. We chat about the need for self-sufficiency, empathy and anxiety, paying attention to politics, and burnt milk.
November Coffee Mixtape.
Music is an essential component of my coffee drinking experience. These are the songs I’m listening to with my cup of coffee this month. Each side is 45 minutes long, just like the blank Memorex tapes I used to buy as a kid, and about the time it takes to enjoy a leisurely cup of coffee…or three.