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 us, Jools loves filter coffee but isn’t sure how to get that cafe quality at home - or how ro recreate it when she’s away from her kitchen. We're using the Aeropress because it has infinite brewing possibilities, and it'll transform your coffee making experience forever. Starting with their classic Espresso Style recipe, Scott guides Jools on...

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 whole time? We’re going to take you on a fun and bewildering journey back in time and through philosophical loop-the-loops to understand where on earth our obsession with the term “single origin” comes from. This episode has more layers than a tiramisu! We start off unwrapping the story of coffee blends, but, the deeper we go, we realise that it’s...

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 loads of fancy equipment to achieve this - the tools you have in your kitchen right now will get you there... even a bottle of dishwashing detergent is your friend on this one! First, Jools hops on the line with ‘friendly internet barista’ and coffee social media megastar Morgan Eckroth (aka @Morgandrinkscoffee) to get the lowdown on how to...

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 they come from. How can we actually 'taste' coffee? And what does it mean if you’re not getting the flavour of strawberry that is written on your coffee bag? Scott starts off by calling up his very own dad - Ian “coffee-tastes-like-coffee” Bentley - and tries to convince him that coffee doesn’t just taste like coffee using a special trick. We...

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 splash the cash on an espresso machine? Jools decides she wants that amazing coffee-shop espresso at home, and Scott, our seasoned espresso veteran (and dork), guides Jools on her journey. How much money should you set aside for your new favourite toy? Do I really need three-phase power? What on earth is the “God Shot”… and how long will it...

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 longed to find an answer to this. She takes Scott on a journey which ventures deep into the science, history and psychology of coffee consumption. We get the basics on the science by speaking with Dr Charlotte Mills, Lecturer in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Reading. But, it opens up a bigger question: why does coffee get so...

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 coffee producer in Ecuador. You can listen to more episodes from Filter Stories: here: https://bit.ly/3ajoT5e Check out Murray's photography here: https://bit.ly/3qjfKjf

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 better show for you! Just drop your thoughts in this 5 minute survey here: http://bit.ly/AIC_Survey But....to keep your ears caffeinated in the meanwhile, here's an episode by our producer James we think you'll enjoy! You can listen to more episodes about the history of coffee, including the one about slavery, here: https://bit.ly/2NArChO

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, living life with depression, her love of cycling, and how it all came together with Coffee Cycle Saturdays. We'd love to know what you think! Do you want more stories like this in the next series? You can support the show by supporting our wonderful sponsors! If you want truly transparent coffee, ask your roaster to get iFinca Verified:...

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 coffee drinkers prefer instant coffee over specialty....in coffee desserts! Learn how to make homemade ice-cream (with no fancy machines) and tiramisu by sticking around to the end of the episode. You can support the show by supporting our wonderful sponsors! If you want truly transparent coffee, ask your roaster to get iFinca Verified:...

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 farmer's story is more powerful than the flavours in the cup. What is the right way to communicate the story of the farmer to the coffee drinker? You can support the show by supporting our wonderful sponsors! If you want truly transparent coffee, ask your roaster to get iFinca Verified: http://bit.ly/2Ydpxdz Discover how much CO2 is produced...

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 Scott embark on a journey to help a friend of the show figure out which is better: Rainforest Alliance or Organic. Jools speaks with coffee consultant Stuart Ritson to learn the ins and outs of Rainforest Alliance. Meanwhile, Scott speaks to Jose Posada, a Colombian farmer, to get the lowdown on Organic. You can support the show by...

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 everyone's time and energy? Jools and Scott answer the question: what's the easiest way to massively reduce the environmental costs of your coffee? We speak with Tim Ridley of United Baristas to understand what should we actually be measuring in the first place? Marine pollution? Land waste? Carbon footprint? We also hop on the line with Toby...

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 Geisha coffee regularly breaks auction records, with coffee recently selling for over $1000 per pound. We hop on the line with Rachel Peterson, co-owner of the famous Hacienda La Esmeralda Estate to discover what Geisha coffee is, where it came from and why people are now saying it will soon reach $10,000 per pound! Kopi Luwak are the...

Adventures in Coffee is a narrative series for those curious about their daily cup. Join Scott and Jools as they journey around the world to pour lovingly blended episodes into your ears. Scott Bentley is the founder of the award-winning magazine Caffeine, and an unashamed coffee nerd. Jools Walker is a best selling author, cycling advocate and everyday coffee lover. Our producer is James Harper, creator of the critically acclaimed documentary podcast Filter Stories. Thanks to our...