Half Mile Coffee Podcast

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Coffee Professionals in Moscow Idaho talking about the specialty coffee industry, our roastery, brewing, and everything coffee. 

Episodes

  1. OCT 8

    Better coffee at home, skip the line, and still taste wild cinnamon-roll notes from experimental lots

    We dig into why brewing at home delivers better quality, value, and ease, then zoom out to Big Coffee’s shifts—Starbucks’ wobble, Luckin’s app-first push—and finish with a clear guide to experimental processing that unlocks bold flavor. Along the way, we share practical gear we love and how to build iced “espresso” drinks without an espresso machine. • quality and convenience gains from home brewing • cold brew concentrate as an espresso stand-in for iced drinks • simple syrups, filtered water, and easy gear wins • Ethos Kalita-style brewer and leak-proof travel mug • Starbucks as simulacra and the market wobble • Luckin’s gamified coupons and race-to-the-bottom risks • competing at the top with objective cup quality • value through traceability, direct trade, and fair pay • experimental processing: anaerobic, selected yeasts, co-ferments • flavor-forward lots from Pepe Hijon and Diego Bermudez Go ahead and subscribe to us on YouTube if you want to see our videos and know when they come out. Share this podcast with your friends. Any recommendations or anything you want us to talk about, go ahead and shoot us an email at contact at halfmilecoffee.com

    41 min

  2. SEP 5

    Light vs Dark Roast Caffeine, Choosing a Roaster, and Roast Levels Explained

    In this episode of the Half Mile Coffee Podcast, Jason and Nicole tackle three big coffee questions: ☕ Which roast has more caffeine — light or dark? 🏪 How do you choose the right roaster when starting a café? 🔥 What’s the real difference between light, medium, and dark roast coffee? We break down myths, talk science, and share practical advice for coffee lovers, home brewers, and aspiring café owners. 👉 Whether you’re curious about caffeine content, exploring wholesale partnerships, or just want to understand roast levels better, this episode has you covered. Don’t forget to subscribe for more coffee insights, roasting knowledge, and behind-the-scenes conversations from Half Mile Coffee. ⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters 0:00 – Intro 0:15 – Episode overview: 3 coffee questions we’ll answer 1:11 – Do light or dark roasts have more caffeine? 1:20 – Coffee plant species: Arabica vs Robusta 2:21 – Altitude’s effect on caffeine levels 4:11 – Decaf processing and caffeine sensitivity 5:38 – Roast process, weight loss, and caffeine extraction 8:05 – Grind size, water temperature, and caffeine in the cup 9:20 – Scoop vs weigh: caffeine differences in brewing 11:03 – Espresso vs drip: where caffeine hits hardest 12:26 – Key takeaways on caffeine and roast 13:08 – How to pick a roaster when starting a café 14:29 – Drink-centric vs coffee-centric cafés 16:15 – Price vs quality and customer experience 18:00 – Certifications, sourcing, and roast quality 20:12 – Knowing your numbers and market realities 22:57 – Customer-first vs roaster-first partnerships 24:03 – Multi-roaster café models 25:29 – Different types of café experiences 26:50 – Passion for coffee vs running it as “just a business” 27:01 – What’s the difference between light, medium, and dark roasts? 27:22 – Roast color and Agtron scale 28:41 – Flavor, body, and mouthfeel differences by roast level 29:33 – Sensory perspective: sweetness, body, and intensity

    35 min

  3. AUG 1

    Coffee Roaster Tech, Cold Brew Hacks & Idaho Coffee Institute Launch

    Get deep into the world of specialty coffee with Episode 2 of the Half Mile Coffee Podcast. We dive into roasting technology—from drum to air to hybrid roasters—plus practical tips for flash brewing and cold brew coffee at home. We also share some exciting news: the launch of the Idaho Coffee Institute! 🎧 Whether you’re a home barista, café owner, or just coffee curious, this episode delivers high-quality insight with plenty of laughs and lots of actionable info. In this episode:  • Roaster technology explained: drum, air, hybrid systems  • Understanding first crack, Maillard reactions, and rate of rise  • Cold brew vs. flash brew: which one’s best for summer?  • Brewing Pepe Reserve for max flavor  • How total dissolved solids (TDS) affect taste  • Big news: Idaho Coffee Institute is here! ☕ Subscribe to stay caffeinated with knowledge and coffee culture! 👋 Like, comment, and share if this episode brewed up something good for you. #specialtycoffee #coffeeeducation #roastertechnology #coldbrew #flashbrew #homebarista #coffeegeek #coffeegrind #halfmilecoffee #idahocoffee 01:32 – Roaster Technology: Drum, air, and hybrid roasters 10:10 – Roast Phases: Drying, Maillard, Development 17:42 – Roast Profiles: Manual vs. software 25:50 – Consistency, automation & repeatability 29:40 – Cold Coffee Vibes: Cold brew vs. flash brew 33:20 – How to Flash Brew: Tips, ratios & brewing advice 40:55 – TDS Explained: What’s in your cup? 44:10 – Cold Brew Deep Dive: Methods, ratios & why it rocks 52:45 – Cold Brew for Iced Lattes: Better than espresso? 55:50 – Idaho Coffee Institute Launch

    40 min
  4. Specialty Coffee Explained: Quality, Grading & Better Brews

    JUL 4

    Specialty Coffee Explained: Quality, Grading & Better Brews

    Why does specialty coffee cost more than grocery store beans? In this first episode of the Half Mile Coffee Podcast, we break down the real reasons behind the price—like bean quality, labor, and expert grading—and give practical brewing advice for home baristas. Learn about Arabica vs. Robusta, what a Q Grader does, how we roast for flavor, and how YOU can brew better coffee at home without fancy gear. Perfect for anyone who loves great coffee and wants to understand what’s in their cup. 🔗 Links: • Half Mile Coffee: halfmilecoffee.com/ • Interactive Coffee Flavor Wheel: notbadcoffee.com/flavor-wheel-en/ • CQI Q Grader Database: database.coffeeinstitute.org/users/graders/arabica

    50 min
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Coffee Professionals in Moscow Idaho talking about the specialty coffee industry, our roastery, brewing, and everything coffee. 

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