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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Coffee Smarter ft. Jared Hales, Hacea Coffee Source.
Green coffee importing company Hacea Coffee Source's Jared Hales joins the Coffee Smarter podcast to chat about green coffee contracts, moisture content, what makes good coffee, and updates us on the tariff situation facing roasters and importers.
Coffee Release: Trail Boots Edition.
COFFEE COLLAB NOW AVAILABLE We worked with The Pinery Coffee Co. to create a collab coffee to support the Ice Age Trail Alliance in Wisconsin. This Costa Rica washed-honey processed and medium roasted coffee is the perfect complement to a walk in the woods. BUY ICE AGE TRAIL BOOTS COFFEE
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Nick & Ryan Drink Coffee: Roast Summit.
We went to Roast Summit in Portland, Oregon to learn more about the dark art of roasting, and have a cup of coffee with our friend Nick Schmitt from Roastar coffee packaging.
Coffee Hacks For Van Life.
This article provides one van-lifer's hacks for making quality coffee on the road. Intro Nathan (Nate) Hankes built out a camper van that he now calls home. He is a traveling writer, coder, adventurer, and self-seeker. Over the past few years, he has been D.I.Y.-ing
Updated: October Playlist
Many apologies for the double e-mail. The Spotify links did not appear in the early e-mail. Here they are (I hope). If you get here without the link...I don't know how to fix this problem yet. Find Us on Spotify Click to see our Spotify profile and
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Where We've Been: Misfit Coffee
We stopped at Misfit Coffee in Minneapolis, MN to see if we fit in with the misfits who make the coffee, and the troll dolls that oversee it all.
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October Mixtape: New Beginnings.
Every month we assemble a mixtape of the music we've been listening to with our cup of coffee each morning.
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Where We've Been: Coffee Wizardz.
We stopped at Coffee Wizardz in Eastern Wisconsin to explore the seasonal menu and have an adventure.