Episodes
This week I sit down with Joey Roth, the mastermind behind the Osma Pro, which is a countertop cold espresso machine. Joey is an inherently curious person and coffee enthusiast, which has culminated in researching the idea of cold espresso. This was a fascinating conversation learning about the process of creating the Osma Pro and the science and technology behind it. If you’re enjoying the podcast I’d encourage you to share this on social media or a friend. Also, leaving a review on Apple...
Published 09/08/21
This week I sit down with David Lalonde from Rabbit Hole Roasters. David is passionate not only about coffee and the roasting process itself but also taking the next step in the specialty coffee journey of advocating for coffee farmers and all those on the long line of the coffee production process. David and his business partner, Sophie, started Rabbit Hole Roasters in 2019 by renting time on a roaster and now since August 2020 they have opened up their own roasters in Delson, Quebec. If...
Published 08/24/21
This week I sit down with Jimmy Perry who runs Bedst Coffee in Australia and has been a coffee professional for many years but also has a passion for helping people brew better coffee at home. I really enjoyed this conversation as we talked about his unique and funny introduction to his coffee career and his theory of coffee extraction which helps us all If you’re enjoying the podcast I’d encourage you to share this on social media or a friend. Also, leaving a review on Apple Podcast is...
Published 07/21/21
This week I sit down with Andrew Pautler of Pull and Pour Coffee. With a passion for coffee and a professional career in web development and design work, Andrew has been able to share helpful information about coffee, recipes, and tutorials in a beautiful way. I always love reading his coffee reviews on his website and look forward to the various coffee recipes that he posts, whether it is a brew recipe or a unique coffee drink. If you’re enjoying the podcast I’d encourage you to share this...
Published 07/14/21
This week I sit down to talk with Emilee Bryant, who, if you haven’t seen her latte art and tutorials on Instagram you’re really missing out. We talk about her career in coffee, latte art, and her thoughts on coffee education. This was a really fun conversation and it was great to hear a bit about her story and know her a little bit more. If you’re enjoying the podcast I’d encourage you to share this on social media or a friend. Also, leaving a review on Apple Podcast is really helpful for...
Published 07/07/21
This week I sit down to talk with Melina Fisico, who I met on Instagram shortly after I started my account in January. She’s been a great friend to talk to about coffee and be inspired by in the coffee world. Melina loves brewing coffee at home through both pour overs and espresso. Our conversation touches on these topics while also diving into how she got started into coffee. Melina on Instagram (@herbrws)Brian on Instagram (@_freshly_brewed)Leave a review:...
Published 06/30/21
This week I sit down to talk with Drago Tomianovic, who is a professional photographer who also works professionally in coffee, which is a rare but exciting combination. If you've seen Drago's work then I'm sure you have been as inspired as I am. When he is not taking photos, which, if you follow him you wonder if he is ever not taking photos, he is working on the team with Rako Coffee in a variety of roles. I really enjoyed this conversation talking all things coffee and photography. If you...
Published 06/23/21
This week Brian sits down to talk with Wendelien Van Bunnik, who is the reigning World Aeropress Champion. In this conversation we hear her story about how she unexpectedly got into coffee, what it is like to prepare for coffee competitions, and of course, how she brews coffee at home. I found some of the background to the World AeroPress Championship super interesting as a home brewer and gives some context to those crazy recipes you see in the competitions. We talked about a variety of...
Published 06/16/21
This week Brian sits down to talk with Alex Wallace, who is a barista at The Mixer in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Alex has an uncanny ability to describe and talk about coffee in ways that few do. I always love reading about the different coffees he is trying and how he describes each one. In our conversation we take the deep dive into tasting notes and how to better develop your palate, how he talks with customers about brewing coffee at home, and his entry way into the world of tea. We talked...
Published 06/09/21
Today I have the privilege of sitting down to chat with Nükhet who is from Turkey and has done just about everything in coffee including being a barista and a roaster. She has a fascinating story of how she overcame many challenges and found her way into the coffee industry. In addition to being an avid coffee lover she creates beautiful design work for coffee companies including Comandante. I absolutely loved getting to know Nukhet a bit more and I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as...
Published 06/02/21
Today's guest is my friend, Arian who lives up in Montreal and working on his doctorate in computer science. He is also an avid coffee lover who take beautiful photos and showcases all things coffee on his Instagram. Follow Arian on Instagram: @arianx Freshly Brewed on Instagram: @_freshly_brewed Leave a review: www.ratethispodcast.com/freshlybrewed Links: Pop Coffee WorksDragoXrisJerneyJohanAlexCalebLelit BiancaMokha Bunn Yemen CoffeeDaniel Shiffer YouTubePeter McKinnon YouTubeCanon EOS...
Published 05/26/21
Today's episode is with Lance Hedrick, who is the head of wholesale of Onyx Coffee Lab in Arkansas. I first met Lance on Instagram where his knowledge of coffee and humor gave me an instant follow. Since then he has also started a YouTube channel where he takes many complex topics and breaks them down so the everyday home barista can understand. This show was a lot of fun. We dive right in talking about the Chemex then his fascinating backstory of how he learned to love coffee while a...
Published 05/19/21
Welcome to Episode 5 of the Freshly Brewed podcast. My name is Brian Renshaw and I am the host of the show and today I sit down with Xris Tjakra to talk about his passion for espresso, coffee gear, and coffee content creation. Xris started a YouTube channel a little over a year ago that is really fun to watch and you can learn a ton about coffee gear, especially the art of espresso. As one that started getting into making coffee at home recently, he is able to uniquely help others share the...
Published 05/12/21
In this episode I sit down with Josh Cook to talk about his passion for brewing coffee at home, a recent experiment using only the v60 and Niche Grinder for a week, his journey into espresso, and his unique foray into serving coffee to his local community via the Coffee Service. Josh absolutely loves coffee and sharing that love with others. If you haven't, subscribe to the podcast so you can get updated each week with a new conversation with a coffee enthusiast like yourself. Leave a...
Published 05/05/21
Today I have the privilege of sitting down to chat with Alex Smith, also known as the Kitchen Guy. If you've been following Alex on Instagram you know that his personality is infectious. He loves brewing coffee at home with both espresso and pour overs. One of my favorite things about Alex is his creativity showing how he brews outside and in the cold. Its always fun to watch. I hope you enjoy this episode as we talk about his coffee journey, some things he has learned along the way, and his...
Published 04/28/21
In today's episode I sit down with Jerney. He is one of the best photographers and creatives that you will find in the coffee Instagram world. In addition to his passion as a photographer, he also loves brewing coffee at home. Listen in as we discuss his process for both photography and coffee. Links: Jerney on Instagram (@jerney)I am a coffee influencer (post link)Jerney's WebsitePre-Order the Orea BrewerBrian on Instagram (@_freshly_brewed)Leave a...
Published 04/28/21
Today I have the privilege of sitting down to chat with Kyle Rowsell. Kyle has been creating coffee content for about a year now on Instagram and YouTube but has been helping others brew wonderful coffee at home way before that. Kyle is one of the most open and enthusiastic people in the coffee social media world. I loved hearing about his passion to teach others about coffee, his creative process, and some things he would like to see in the future of the coffee industry. Links: Kyle on...
Published 04/28/21
Welcome to Freshly Brewed: The Weekly Coffee Podcast for Home Brewers. My name is Brian Renshaw and each week I'll sit down with some of your favorite coffee content creators, people in the industry, and those that just love the process of brewing...
Published 04/20/21