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Episode 20: Cole Torode - Brewing Tips, World Brewers Cup, and Brotherly Love

Welcome back to Buy the Drip! In this episode, host David Crosby sits down with his brother, 2023 Canadian Brewers Cup Champion Cole Torode. They dive deep into Cole's journey through the Brewers Cup, discussing his unique brewing techniques and the experience of competing on the world stage.

Highlights:


World Brewers Cup: Cole shares his journey to the world stage, detailing the rigorous preparation, the concept of layered blending, and the challenges he faced.
Innovative Techniques: Cole explains his unique approach to brewing, including the use of layered blends and the meticulous process of fine-tuning his methods.
Brewing Tips: Practical advice for home brewers, including the importance of using a scale and grinder, choosing quality coffee, and the significance of water composition.

Join us for an engaging conversation packed with brewing tips, behind-the-scenes stories, and a deep dive into the art and science of coffee. Enjoy the brotherly banter as David and Cole share laughs, memories, and their passion for coffee.



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18. Boram Um - The World Barista Champion

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12. Designing Fermentation with Luica Solis

Buy The Drip is finally back, and we’re excited to release the long-awaited Part 2 of our interview with Boram Um, the 2023 World Barista Champion! Join host and coach David Crosby and Cole Torode as they continue the conversation with Boram, diving into his extensive World Tour, traveling for 100 days, and his love/hate relationship with running.

Highlights:

🌍 World Tour: Discover Boram and the team's experiences traveling for 100 days around the world.

🏃 Running Passion: The boys talk about how they got into running, how it's a great way to see a city, and if they still love to do it.

🏆 Role of the Champion: Boram talks about what being the World Barista Champion means to him and the industry, and how it helps professionals around the world from seed to cup.

This episode offers an in-depth look at the responsibilities and experiences of a World Barista Champion. Don't forget to check out Part 1!



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Episodes You Might Enjoy

18. ⁠Boram Um - The World Barista Champion⁠

9. ⁠Barista to Green Buyer with Freda Yuan⁠

12. ⁠Designing Fermentation with Luica Solis

Join host and coach David Crosby as he sits down with Boram Um, the 2023 World Barista Champion, for an exclusive peek into the grueling yet rewarding journey that leads to championship glory. In this deep dive, Boram shares the secrets, training regimens, and the power of teamwork that propelled him to the top of the coffee world.

Highlights:


☕ Barista Excellence: Explore the demanding training routines, precision, and artistry required to win the World Barista Championship.
🏆 Winning Mindset: Gain insights into the mental fortitude and dedication that champions like Boram Um bring to their craft.
🤝 The Power of Team: Learn how teamwork and collaboration play a pivotal role in achieving the pinnacle of barista success.
⏰ Behind the Scenes: Get an exclusive look into the behind-the-scenes preparation and schedule that led to World Barista Championship success.

This episode is your backstage pass to the world of competitive barista excellence. Whether you're a coffee enthusiast, a business-minded individual, or simply someone who appreciates the dedication it takes to achieve greatness, this is a must-listen episode!

Heeeey! It's been a year and we are finally back! Listen to a quick update on where we've been for the last year and updates on new episodes going forward!

We are back!

We are back!  Ply Pararj, Canadian Brewers Cup Champion, is this weeks guest. Listen to Ply tell his story of how he became interested in specialty coffee and ultimately became an owner in Rogue Wave Coffee Roasters. Ply is a PhD candidate searching for bioactive compounds extracted from marine organisms that could be potentially developed into immunosuppressant drugs (wow!). Ply placed 5th in the World Brewers Cup Championship and provides advice, tips and tricks on how to blend and brew better coffee.  



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Website: https://www.roguewavecoffee.ca

In the first "Ask Me Anything" episode, David answers a wide range of questions from podcast listeners.  Learn how much coffee David drinks a day all the way to his embarrassing answer about Crossfit, UFC and rap music.  He gives a few tips on starting a coffee shop and some great memories from the World Barista Championship.

Time

0:58 - How much coffee I drink each day
2:02 - How I drink my coffee
3:39 - My favourite moments from coffee sourcing trips
7:43 - The best cups of coffee I've ever had
11:05 - Fun memories from the World Barista Championship
14:52 - What keeps me motivated personally and as a business owner
18:24 - Advice for my younger self
22:05 - Four points for starting a coffee shop
25:06 - My top 3 investors of all time
27:36 - What I think is going to happen with interest rates and the effects of inflation
29:46 - What rest looks like for me
30:55 - Crossfit, UFC, and rap music.
33:43 - Outro & how to help the podcast



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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crosbyandcoffee

Website: https://www.rossocoffeeroasters.com