Coffee 101

Kenneth Thomas
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Coffee 101

Coffee 101 is an educational show on all things coffee. The host, Kenneth Thomas, starts with the most basic questions about coffee and builds your knowledge from there. If you love coffee, are curious about coffee, or you’re a business just looking for a resource to train your team, Coffee 101 is without question the show for you!  Season 1 is all about coffee's journey from seed to shelf! ABOUT THE HOST As a coffee lover, physician, chemical engineer, serial entrepreneur, competitive runner, writer, and family man, Kenneth knows what it’s like to push yourself to achieve goals very few accomplish. He’s one of the best specialty coffee roasters in the United States as he’s a multi-year US Coffee Roasters’ Competition Finalist. He created Umble Coffee Co with the belief that, if sourced and roasted right, coffee can taste phenomenal and be good for you. “Life’s too short to drink bad coffee.” CONTACT METHOD Want to reach Kenneth? Have questions, show ideas, or want to just let us know you’re enjoying the show? The best way is to leave us a great review and put your thoughts in the comment section - Kenneth reads all of them! The second-best way is through DM on social media.   HOW TO LEAVE A REVIEW Enjoying the show?!  We’d love for you to leave us a review. It helps us grow and educate more people about coffee! Here’s how: if you’re on apple podcasts, ‘search’ for us as if you didn’t already follow the show. When you click on the show, scroll down to ratings and you’ll see where you can leave a rating. Spotify is a little easier - follow and listen to the podcast, then you can rate and review it.  

  1. 20/12/2023

    Season 2 Finale and Look Ahead

    In this episode, which is the final one of season 2 which took you from shelf to sip, Kenneth provides you with a taste of what is to come for season 3. Episodes that he plans to fill with great conversations with interesting people and businesses from across the world.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Season 3 is going to be even more exciting than season 2 was. If you have some spare time over the holiday season, treat yourself to some of season 1´s “seed to shelf” episodes. The link to the 1st episode is below.   BEST MOMENTS ‘I want you to get excited about it, I´m excited about season 3. ´ EPISODE RESOURCES The first episode of season 1 - https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/what-is-coffee/id1616624229?i=1000556371394   VALUABLE RESOURCES Award-winning single-origin specialty coffee: https://umblecoffee.com/   At Umble Coffee, we only roast specialty-grade arabica coffee from around the world with cupping scores 84 and above. Don’t sabotage yourself in pursuing your goals - drink coffee that tastes better and is better for you. No crash, great taste, and better long-term health benefits. That’s Umble Coffee.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umblecoffee/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umblecoffee/ Twitter:  https://mobile.twitter.com/umblecoffee   ABOUT THE SHOW Coffee 101 is an educational show on all things coffee. Join Kenneth and Katie as they start with the most basic questions about coffee and build your knowledge from there. If you love coffee, are curious about coffee, or you’re a business just looking for a resource to train your team, Coffee 101 is without question the show for you! Season 1 is all about coffee’s journey from ‘seed to shelf’. Season 2 is all about coffee’s journey from ‘shelf to sip’.   ABOUT THE HOST: Kenneth Thomas is also an instructor with Stanford Continuing Studies for an all-in-one coffee class. He owns and is head roaster at Umble Coffee Co. He and Umble Coffee have been consistently ranked one of the best specialty coffee roasters in the United States. Kenneth is very passionate about coffee and coffee education.   ABOUT THE CO-HOST: Katie Thomas is Kenneth’s oldest daughter and brings an entertaining flair to the podcast. She’s still learning about coffee and thus makes the perfect co-host. She, like the listeners, would claim to be a ‘101-er’ - like you - coffee curious. She’ll be the future of the coffee industry, and the future looks very bright!   CONTACT METHOD Want to reach Kenneth? Have questions, show ideas, or want to just let us know you’re enjoying the show? The best way is to leave us a great review and put your thoughts in the comment section - Kenneth reads all of them! The second-best way is through DM on social media.   HOW TO LEAVE A REVIEW Enjoying the show?!  We’d love for you to leave us a review. It helps us grow and educate more people about coffee! Here’s how: if you’re on Apple podcasts, ‘search’ for us as if you didn’t already follow the show. When you click on the show, scroll down to ratings and you’ll see where you can leave a rating. Spotify is a little easier - follow and listen to the podcast, and then you can rate and review it. BUY COFFEE!: https://umblecoffee.com

    4 min

  2. 14/12/2023

    Tea Basics - Pu-er, Oolong, Black

    In this episode, Kenneth once again sits down with Jeff Champeau who is the President of Rishi Tea and Botanicals to continue their tea basics discussion. This time they are talking about Pu-er, Oolong, and Black tea. They also go into details on English Breakfast, Earl Grey, and Chai. Jeff explains tea processing, brewing, taste profiles, and caffeine content.

    1h 8m

  3. 08/12/2023

    Tea - Green, White, Matcha

    In this episode, Kenneth once again sits down with Jeff Champeau / President of Rishi Tea, and Botanicals. Today they discuss Green, White and Matcha teas. Jeff explains the differences and how to prepare each one like an expert. He also explains more about how tea is grown and harvested. KEY TAKEAWAYS What part of the plant is harvested and when depends on the type of tea being made. Tea is harvested on sunny days. Harvesting is a dance between the tea masters, the pickers, and Mother Nature. The way green tea is processed changes the flavor profile. Matcha is powdered green tea. White tea is the least processed. Matcha can be prepared in classic coffee styles, including espresso. Green tea is very temperature sensitive. BEST MOMENTS‘The spring harvest is generally prized more than the later harvest. ´ ‘When you shade the tea plant for Matcha you are preserving the amino acids.’ ‘White tea is more accommodating in terms of temperature.’ ABOUT THE GUESThttps://rishi-tea.com/@rishitea      Chasen whisk VALUABLE RESOURCESAward-winning single-origin specialty coffee: https://umblecoffee.com  At Umble Coffee, we only roast specialty-grade arabica coffee from around the world with cupping scores 84 and above. Don’t sabotage yourself in pursuing your goals - drink coffee that tastes better and is better for you. No crash, great taste, and better long-term health benefits. That’s Umble Coffee. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umblecoffeeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/umblecoffeeTwitter:  https://mobile.twitter.com/umblecoffee  ABOUT THE SHOWCoffee 101 is an educational show on all things coffee.  Join Kenneth and Katie as they start with the most basic questions about coffee and build your knowledge from there.  If you love coffee, are curious about coffee, or you’re a business just looking for a resource to train your team, Coffee 101 is without question the show for you! Season 1 is all about coffee’s journey from ‘seed to shelf’. Season 2 is all about coffee’s journey from ‘shelf to sip’. ABOUT THE HOST: Kenneth Thomas is also an instructor with Stanford Continuing Studies for an all-in-one coffee class.  He owns and is the head roaster at Umble Coffee Co.  He and Umble Coffee have been consistently ranked one of the best specialty coffee roasters in the United States.  Kenneth is very passionate about coffee and coffee education. ABOUT THE CO-HOST: Katie Thomas is Kenneth’s oldest daughter and brings an entertaining flair to the podcast.  She’s still learning about coffee and thus makes the perfect co-host.  She, like the listeners, would claim to be a ‘101-er’ - like you - coffee curious.  She’ll be the future of the coffee industry, and the future looks very bright! CONTACT METHODWant to reach Kenneth? Have questions, show ideas, or want to just let us know you’re enjoying the show? The best way is to leave us a great review and put your thoughts in the comment section - Kenneth reads all of them! The second-best way is through DM on social media. HOW TO LEAVE A REVIEWEnjoying the show?!  We’d love for you to leave us a review. It helps us grow and educate more people about coffee! Here’s how: if you’re on Apple podcasts, ‘search’ for us as if you didn’t already follow the show. When you click on the show, scroll down to ratings and you’ll see where you can leave a rating. Spotify is a little easier - follow and listen to the podcast, and then you can rate and review it. BUY COFFEE!: https://umblecoffee.com

    44 min

  4. 29/11/2023

    Tea 101 - Background and Basics

    In this episode, Kenneth switches things up to sit down with Jeff Champeau, the President of Rishi Tea and Botanicals to talk tea. This is the first of several episodes on the subject.  Jeff explains the difference between true teas, spices, botanicals, and herbs and covers cultivars. He also provides insight into the history of tea and how it went from being a food to being enjoyed as a drink.

    47 min

  5. 22/11/2023

    Paragon Coffee and Espresso with Sasa Sestic

    In this episode, Kenneth sits down with the 2015 World Barista Champion Sasa Sestic to talk about his innovative Paragon brewer. He explains what inspired him to develop this brewing method and why it makes coffee taste better.

    41 min

  6. 15/11/2023

    Single Serve Coffee Is Here To Stay

    In this episode, Kenneth sits down with Mark Modenbach who is the VP of manufacturing at Pod Pack. Pod Pack is a leading co-producer of single-serve coffee and tea pods. Mark provides an insider view on what the single-serve coffee market looks like, where it is likely to go in the future and explains how roasters can enter this market.

    35 min

  7. 08/11/2023

    A Moka Pot Masterclass

    In this episode, Kenneth sits down with Josh Walhain from Alternative Brewing out of Australia .They sell all things coffee and ship worldwide. Today, Josh and Kenneth discuss the iconic moka pot and how to get the best coffee out of one. They also take a look at the Bellman Espresso Steamer, which acts a bit like a Moka Pot but also has a pressure gauge and a full milk steamer.

    46 min

  8. 25/10/2023

    Siphon Pot - the Sexiest Coffee You’ll Ever Make

    In this episode, Kenneth & J Rene’ Martinez of J Rene Coffee Roasters discuss one of the sexiest pieces of coffee kit – the siphon pot. Kenneth and Katie start the episode by answering some of their listeners' questions before discussing why siphon pots are growing in popularity and how to get the most out of using one.

    1h 6m
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Coffee 101 is an educational show on all things coffee. The host, Kenneth Thomas, starts with the most basic questions about coffee and builds your knowledge from there. If you love coffee, are curious about coffee, or you’re a business just looking for a resource to train your team, Coffee 101 is without question the show for you!  Season 1 is all about coffee's journey from seed to shelf! ABOUT THE HOST As a coffee lover, physician, chemical engineer, serial entrepreneur, competitive runner, writer, and family man, Kenneth knows what it’s like to push yourself to achieve goals very few accomplish. He’s one of the best specialty coffee roasters in the United States as he’s a multi-year US Coffee Roasters’ Competition Finalist. He created Umble Coffee Co with the belief that, if sourced and roasted right, coffee can taste phenomenal and be good for you. “Life’s too short to drink bad coffee.” CONTACT METHOD Want to reach Kenneth? Have questions, show ideas, or want to just let us know you’re enjoying the show? The best way is to leave us a great review and put your thoughts in the comment section - Kenneth reads all of them! The second-best way is through DM on social media.   HOW TO LEAVE A REVIEW Enjoying the show?!  We’d love for you to leave us a review. It helps us grow and educate more people about coffee! Here’s how: if you’re on apple podcasts, ‘search’ for us as if you didn’t already follow the show. When you click on the show, scroll down to ratings and you’ll see where you can leave a rating. Spotify is a little easier - follow and listen to the podcast, then you can rate and review it.  

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  • Creator
    Kenneth Thomas
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    92
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Kenneth Thomas
  • Show Website
    Coffee 101

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