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James Harper
The Science of Coffee
The Science of Coffee is a journey into coffee's hidden microscopic secrets to help you make even better coffee at home. Documentary maker and coffee professional James Harper travels the world and speaks with leading coffee scientists to help you appreciate coffee more deeply.You are going to get taken into the science of water, coffee extraction, plant genetics, espresso technology, latte foam, sonic seasoning, our sense of taste and smell, organic farming, roasting, grinding and freshness, and how to think like a scientist. Press the Subscribe button...
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 stars from 22 ratings
If you love coffee...
Wonderful series. Got me happily switched to BWT magnesium mineralized filters. If you are reading this James, I love all your work. Have a look at the site density.coffee, I think you will find it interesting.
Density.coffee via Apple Podcasts · New Zealand · 01/24/24
Best podcast on coffee science
I really enjoyed this podcast from start to finish. Everything was well researched and super useful for both a casual and expert coffee drinker. I highly recommend listening to this even if you want just a little more knowledge.
Tap-zoo beast via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/15/24
History of Coffee Review
This is the best podcast series I’ve ever heard.
Roni T T via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/09/23
Recent Episodes
For your coffee to taste its best, it’s crucial you buy fresh roasts and grind fresh.… .….Or maybe not.  When I began creating this episode, I was convinced that ‘fresh is best’. But, after delving into the science of coffee freshness, I don’t believe that anymore.  This episode goes deep into...
Published 04/22/24
Published 04/22/24
In the last episode, I discovered that rinsing my Chemex filter papers was a waste of time! As a result I’ve managed to claw back over seven days of my life left on earth.  But why stop there?  The coffee industry is full of elaborate ways of brewing and savouring coffee: fancy drippers, cold...
Published 04/08/24
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