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.
Coffee People ft. Jess Nepstad, Planetary Design.
Entrepreneur and CEO of coffee storage product company Planetary Design, Jess Nepstad joins the Coffee People podcast from Bonner, MT to chat about his journey from Montana to California, and back again to uplift a brand that was struggling.
Top Mistakes to Avoid When Ordering Packaging.
Packaging 101: Are you making one of these common mistakes? The experts are here to help. Intro: This article from the blog on Roastar.com discusses some common mistakes coffee roasters make when ordering packaging. Avoiding the mistakes on this checklist will ensure that a roaster's packages offer
Coffee People ft. James Shepherd, Bombora Coffee + Wine Supplies.
James Sheperd is the North American Sales rep for Bombora Supplies. We chat about how a spilled latte led him down a career in the coffee industry.
Brewing Up Sustainable Coffee Practices.
This case study article from Roastar.com examines the sustainable practices of one of our favorite Madison, WI coffee roasters and shops.