The second part of our conversation with John Cannon!  More of John's unique perspective, more of Rochester's unique community, and Wade has a minor outburst. Send us ideas for Channeling or get connected with the Rochester Coffee Society, hit us on our Facebook group Or gmail: [email protected] Or IG: @roc_coffee_society Or Twitter: Rochester_CS If you're listening on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe, Rate, Review.  Help us spread the word! Enjoy!

This week we sit down with Andrew Cayer of Joe Bean Coffee Roasters.  Andrew spent 9 weeks at Finca Idealista in Matagalpa, Nicaragua, learning about and working with Gold Mountain Coffee Growers, a social enterprise developing coffee quality, sustainability, and economic/social development in Matatgalpa.   You can read more about Andrew's adventures here (and we highly recommend you do so).   Also, check out Joe Bean's benefit throwdown, October 28, to fund a year of college for the...

We told you it was coming! One last thought: cold espresso. Subscribe, Rate, Review. Hit us up: [email protected] Instagram: @roc_coffee_society Twitter: Rochester_CS Facebook Group: Rochester Coffee Society Enjoy!

This week, we talk to John Cannon, Wholesale Director and Roasting Assistant for Glen Edith Coffee, here in Rochester.  John has a unique position in the Rochester coffee community, which gives him a valuable, 360 perspective on the processes of production, training, and coffee service. Have an idea for Channeling?  Want to yell at us about our weird opinions?  Just feel like jamming about Rochester Coffee Society or coffee, in general?  Hit us up on our Facebook group. Or Instagram:...

This week, a field report on cold coffee in the specialty coffee community of Rochester.  Hear some thoughts, goals, menus, and debate on how our very unique coffee community approaches this seasonal product. Special thanks to Paul Wright of Fuego Coffee Roasters for audio engineering and equipment. Special thanks to Ugly Duck Coffee, Meraki Coffee, Joe Bean Coffee Roasters, Fuego Coffee Roasters, and Glen Edith Coffee Roasters for the interviews and insights. Got an idea for an episode...

Where we've been... Have an idea for us?  Email it to [email protected] or send it to the Rochester Coffee Society Facebook Group or send it to us on IG: roc_coffee_society or send it to us on Twitter: Rochester_CS Be sure to subscribe, rate, review on iTunes, and thanks to those who have. We'll be in-touch soon!

In this last segment of our conversation with Ryan Baker of Meraki Coffee, we talk staying inspired on the bar, small business development in Rochester (apologies, in advance, for Wade's little outburst) and Ryan gives us his best advice for anyone about to start their own coffee company. Be sure to catch Ryan at Cheesy Eddie's Tuesday-Saturday and at the Southwedge Farmers' Market Thursday nights. You can catch the Rochester Coffee Society in our Facebook group on Instagram:...

This week  we talk to Ryan Baker, owner/operator of Meraki Coffee, a pop-up at Cheesy Eddy's and the Southwedge Farmers' Market in Rochester, New York.  Ryan shares his inspiration for the concept of Meraki and the journey he has been on over the last year, getting open, gathering an audience, and meeting new demand.  You can check out Meraki on Instagram: merakicoffeeroc.  Get after it. In the way of announcements, the Rochester Coffee Society will be hosting a FREE ASL for Service Workers...

This week, we continue our conversation from two weeks ago with Alex Mockbee of Ugly Duck Coffee and Renee Colon of Fuego Coffee Roasters.  We talk more about all the on-ramps in coffee, all the different personality types taken in by the coffee industry, and how much we coffee professionals love to drink coffee made for us by someone else. Don't forget to come out to Ugly Duck Coffee Monday June 19th, 6-8 pm for our FREE ASL for Service Workshop.  Info on the Rochester Coffee Society...

This week we're continuing our dialogue with Clinton Hodnett, Head Barista of Public Espresso and Coffee and founder of The Intersection in Buffalo. We dive into topics like training, enthusiasm, empathy, and the origins of The Intersection.  Be sure to check out the first part of our conversation from two weeks ago! You can reach the Rochester Coffee Society via email: [email protected] on Facebook: Rochester Coffee Society group on Instagram: roc_coffee_society on...

In this episode, we sit down with Alex Mockbee of Ugly Duck Coffee and Renee Colon of Fuego Coffee Roasters to hear how they got into coffee, what they enjoy about coffee, and their takes on what it means to be a coffee professional.  You can reach the Rochester Coffee Society via email: [email protected] Or lookup our the Rochester Coffee Society Facebook Group Or check out our Instagram: roc_coffee_society Or find us on Twitter: Rochester_CS Enjoy!

Wade sat down with Clinton Hodnett, Head Barista at Public Espresso and Coffee and founder of The Intersection in Buffalo to talk about the growth of Third Wave Specialty Coffee in Buffalo since Public opened up in the lobby of the Lafayette Hotel. We apologize for the audio issues encountered in the recording of this episode   Subscribe, Review, and send us feedback: [email protected] IG: roc_coffee_society Twitter: Rochester_CS Or you can join the dialogue going on over...

We tackle more or your questions! Special thanks to Sam Bender of Peaks Coffee Company for these! If you want to send us questions: [email protected] Rochester Coffee Society Facebook group Insta:@roc_coffee_society Twitter: @Rochester_CS Special thanks to Mitch VanDenBerghe, audio engineer; and to WAYO 104.3 low-powered radio for the audio equipment loan.  Enjoy!

This week, Sapphire Courchaine, Rory Van Grol, and Wade Reed tackle some questions asked by Andrew Cayer of Joe Bean Coffee Roasters.  If you'd like us to talk about a question you have, send it to [email protected], or post it to the Rochester Coffee Society Facebook group or message us on Instagram @roc_coffee_society or message us on Twitter @Rochester_CS. We cannot wait to hear from you.  As always, special thanks to Audio Engineer Mitch VanDenBerghe and WAYO 104.3 fm for use...

After some brief housekeeping, Sapphire Courchaine, Rory Van Grol, and Wade Reed continue the dialogue that began at our Origin Chat at Fuego Coffee Roasters on April 10 by sharing some thoughts and resources. Special thanks to Audio Engineer Mitch VanDenBerghe and WAYO 104.3 radio for some equipment on loan.  Sapphire Courchaine can be reached at [email protected] Rory Van Grol can be reached at [email protected] Wade Reed can be reached at [email protected] You...

April 10 at Fuego Coffee Roasters, we held a panel chat with Tony and Renee Colon of Fuego Coffee Roasters, Bethany Moran of Joe Bean Coffee Roasters, and Sam Bender of Peaks Coffee Company. We asked them about their travels to coffee-growing countries, and they dropped a lot of knowledge. This one warrants 2-3 listens. Panel Host: Keegan Smith Audio Engineer: Mitch VanDenBerghe Special thanks to WAYO 104.3 for our recording equipment You can give us feedback on iTunes by subscribing,...

In this episode, host Sapphire Courchaine sits down for part one of our interview with Janine Cundy, Head Roaster at Joe Bean Coffee Roasters.  Janine was on the panel for our Roaster Side Chat in February, so we follow up with her about that.  We also talk to Janine about roasting, production, and her experience at this year's SCA roasting competition. Sapphire Courchaine can be reached at [email protected]. Rory Van Grol can be reached at [email protected] Wade Reed...

This week, Wade sat down with Tony and Renee Colon of Fuego Coffee Roasters in Rochester, NY to hear about their experiences opening Fuego Huehue in Huehuetenango, Guatemala.  We'll be talking to Tony and Renee a bit more in-depth about traveling to coffee-growing countries at our second RCS panel at Fuego Coffee Roasters on April 10.  Don't miss it! Tony and Renee Colon can be reached at [email protected].  Wade Reed can be reached at [email protected]. If you like what you hear,...

In this episode, we sit down with Ben Turiano, owner/operator of Joe Bean Coffee Roasters in Rochester, New York. We talked to Ben about the Roaster Side Chat Joe Bean and RCS hosted on February 19. We hear Ben's thoughts on coffee flavor, roasting, how to communicate it all, and where Joe Bean is heading in the near future. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and write us a review. If you want to interact with the content of this episode, you can drop us a line on Facebook or...

Rory Van Grol of Ugly Duck Coffee and Wade Reed of Fifth Frame Brewing Co introduce the idea behind channeling and the Rochester Coffee Society.