Grind Theory

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Welcome to Grind Theory, the podcast for anyone who loves specialty coffee or wants to learn more. Each episode I explore a coffee from roasters around the world, covering its origin, producer, processing, brewing, tasting notes, and the story behind the cup. I’ll taste each coffee as espresso and filter, sharing honest thoughts and what I learn along the way. Grind Theory is also about the people, the culture, and making specialty coffee welcoming and accessible. So grab a coffee, get comfortable, and let’s explore together.

Episodes

  1. 5 days ago

    #004 - GESHA³

    In this episode of Grind Theory, I'm exploring A.M.O.C's GESHA³ - a coffee carrying one of the most famous names in specialty coffee. Gesha coffees have built a legendary reputation for their incredible complexity, floral aromatics, and ability to produce unforgettable cups. With that reputation comes huge expectations, and this was a coffee I was genuinely excited to experience. But after brewing GESHA³ as both espresso and filter, the reality didn't quite match the expectations I had going in. Was this simply a case of personal taste? Was the hype impossible to live up to? Or did this coffee reveal something different about what makes a cup truly memorable? Join me as I brew, taste, and break down A.M.O.C's GESHA³ to find out whether this highly anticipated coffee lives up to the reputation — or whether sometimes the story around a coffee becomes bigger than what's actually in the cup. Intro/Outro Music: Dimness - moo moo milk ⁠⁠https://safyr.media/2e354xh7⁠⁠ Brewing Music: Walking talking fields - flame princess ⁠⁠https://safyr.media/nx79d35k⁠⁠

  2. 5 days ago

    #003 - Argote

    In this episode of Grind Theory, I'm taking a closer look at a coffee from Resinn to find out whether it lives up to expectations. Some coffees grab your attention because of their tasting notes. Others stand out because of the way they brew. This one had me intrigued from the moment I opened the bag, and I couldn't wait to put it through its paces. As always, I'll be brewing it as both espresso and filter, comparing how each method brings out different characteristics, and deciding where this coffee truly shines. Does it deliver on its tasting notes? Is it better as espresso or filter? And, most importantly, is it a coffee I'd happily buy again? Join me as I brew, taste, and put another specialty coffee to the test. Intro/Outro Music: Dimness - moo moo milk ⁠⁠https://safyr.media/2e354xh7⁠⁠ Brewing Music: Walking talking fields - flame princess ⁠⁠https://safyr.media/nx79d35k⁠⁠

  3. 8 Jul

    #002 - Jazz Fruits

    In this episode of Grind Theory, I'm exploring DAK Coffee Roasters' Jazz Fruits, an Ethiopian coffee that holds a special place in my own specialty coffee journey. This was the house espresso at the café where I first discovered what specialty coffee was all about. A huge shoutout to Laboratorio Espresso in Glasgow for that. The Lab ran this coffee for six months, and it became the coffee that kept bringing me back, asking questions, learning more, and slowly falling down the specialty coffee rabbit hole. Now, I'm revisiting it with a fresh perspective to find out whether it really is the all-rounder I remember. Does it still live up to the memories? Can it shine as both espresso and filter? And what made this coffee so memorable in the first place? Join me as I brew, taste, and break down DAK Jazz Fruits to find out whether it still deserves its place as one of the coffees that helped shape my appreciation for specialty coffee. Intro/Outro Music:Dimness - moo moo milk⁠https://safyr.media/2e354xh7⁠ Brewing Music:Walking talking fields - flame princess⁠https://safyr.media/nx79d35k⁠

  4. 30 Jun

    #001 - Watermelon Slice

    In this first episode of Grind Theory, I explore a Colombian coffee processed using a watermelon maceration fermentation, a unique method that pushes fruit-forward characteristics and brings a really interesting twist to the cup. I taste this coffee as both espresso and filter, breaking down how the process, origin, and roast profile come together in the final experience. But this episode isn’t just about tasting notes. It’s about starting a journey into specialty coffee in a way that feels honest, curious, and accessible without over complicating it. Grind Theory is a podcast about exploring coffee one cup at a time, learning as I go, and sharing the experience along the way. Intro/Outro Music:Dimness - moo moo milkhttps://safyr.media/2e354xh7 Brewing Music:Walking talking fields - flame princesshttps://safyr.media/nx79d35k Let’s get into it.

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About

Welcome to Grind Theory, the podcast for anyone who loves specialty coffee or wants to learn more. Each episode I explore a coffee from roasters around the world, covering its origin, producer, processing, brewing, tasting notes, and the story behind the cup. I’ll taste each coffee as espresso and filter, sharing honest thoughts and what I learn along the way. Grind Theory is also about the people, the culture, and making specialty coffee welcoming and accessible. So grab a coffee, get comfortable, and let’s explore together.

Information

  • Creator
    Chris Madden
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Chris Madden
  • Show Website
    Grind Theory