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Everyday Beans Podcast - Mostly About Coffee and Other Stuff

Oaks, the coffee guy

It"s about coffee, food, life and what other randomness I feel that"ll be helpful to the common coffee drinker or to anyone who likes to be entertained by a stranger, briefly.

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All Episodes

19:10

Brazilian Coffee: The Gateway to Specialty

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2025/08/01

Send us a text In this episode, I take a deep dive into Brazilian coffee - a variety I personally don't find exciting to drink black, yet ironically is the most important coffee I sell. I share my honest thoughts about why, despite my preference for more fruity and complex African coffees, Brazilian coffee serves as the perfect gateway into specialty coffee for most consumers. I explore how Brazilian coffee connects with people through its smooth, non-offensive profile and incredible versatil...

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11:13

Why Many Coffee Lovers Prefer Low Acidity

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2025/07/28

Send us a text In this episode, I discuss the fascinating topic of low acidity coffees and how different people have unique preferences when it comes to their daily brew. I share my experience with getting my coffee on Amazon through the Vine program, where I've been receiving some interesting feedback about the low acidity of my Brazilian coffee. While I personally prefer a balance of acidity and sweetness in my cup, I recognize that many coffee drinkers gravitate toward smoother, less acidi...

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14:48

Espresso Exceptions: Our Coffee Double Standards

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2025/07/24

Send us a text In this episode, I dive into an interesting coffee conundrum that's been on my mind lately: the double standard between how we approach filter coffee versus espresso-based drinks. I explore why many coffee enthusiasts (myself included) often encourage drinking filter coffee black to experience "true" flavors, yet we give espresso-based milk drinks a complete pass. Through a real-time tasting experiment, I compare straight espresso shots with milk-added versions to understand th...

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10:29

The Weirdest Coffee Experience I've Had So Far

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2025/07/21

Send us a text In this episode, I share a personal story about my early coffee journey and a disappointing experience with an extremely dark Italian roast that crumbled in my hands and tasted terrible. I talk about how this experience actually helped shape my coffee preferences and philosophy. I discuss how this disappointment led me to explore coffees from all over America, developing my palate and discovering what I truly enjoy. I emphasize that coffee lovers don't have to like everything a...

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11:25

Brewing Confidence: How Coffee Skills Boost Your Life

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2025/07/17

Send us a text In this episode, I dive into the psychological aspects of coffee brewing and how developing confidence in your brewing skills can positively impact other areas of your life. I explore how becoming skilled at something you're passionate about—like coffee—gives you a sense of belonging and excitement that professional obligations often don't provide. I discuss the journey of understanding coffee brewing, from the struggles and experimentation to the satisfaction of bringing out t...

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15:51

Have We Peaked in Coffee Brewing Technology?

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2025/07/14

Send us a text In this episode, I explore a thought-provoking question that's been on my mind: Have we peaked in coffee brewing technology? As I tested a new coffee brewer that reminds me of the Hario V60, I found myself wondering if we're becoming too focused on gear rather than the coffee itself. I discuss how pour-over methods, French press, and other brewing technologies all essentially accomplish the same task - extracting flavor from coffee beans with water. I share my perspective on ho...

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12:47

Coffee Without Acidity: Good or Bad?

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2025/07/09

Send us a text In this episode, I explore the fascinating world of coffee extremes through my experience with an incredibly sweet Brazilian medium-dark roast that completely lacks acidity. I share my journey of brewing this coffee at different temperatures - from 190°F to 205°F - and how each temperature brings out different levels of sweetness while maintaining its one-dimensional character. I discuss how this coffee represents 100% sweetness without any balance, creating what I describe as ...

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14:40

Is Your Coffee Journey About Gear or Understanding?

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2025/07/07

Send us a text In this episode, I delve into the concept of subtlety in coffee brewing and how we often get lost in the minutiae of small differences. I share my personal struggle with continuously acquiring new brewing equipment while questioning if these subtle variations actually enhance our coffee experience or simply complicate it. I reflect on a recent conversation with my wife who challenged my deep dive into water chemistry and equipment obsession, making me question if we're chasing ...

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15:18

Embracing Subtlety in Your Coffee Journey

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2025/07/02

Send us a text In this episode, I dive into how our coffee brewing equipment can actually reveal our deeper preferences in coffee. I explore the fascinating idea that subtlety - something I previously suggested might rob us of joy - might actually be the missing piece in our coffee journey. Through my recent experiences testing different brewers like the Hario Pegasus and Oxo Brewer, I've discovered something surprising about my own preferences: I actually prefer slower drawdowns for a sweete...

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13:23

Do We All Just Need A Hario V60?

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2025/06/30

Send us a text In this episode of my coffee talk, I dive into the world of coffee brewing equipment and explore whether expensive gear is always necessary for a great cup of coffee. I share my recent purchase of two different coffee brewers - a Hario Pegasus dripper ($9.50) and an OXO dripper ($17) - comparing them to the popular Hario V60 ($10-31 depending on material). I discuss my philosophy of starting with affordable options to understand your preferences before investing in pricier gear...

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14:22

Coffee Nerds Unite: The Joy of Obsessive Brewing

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2025/06/24

Send us a text In this episode, I dive deep into what it truly means to be a "coffee nerd" after being inspired by a comment on one of my YouTube videos about brewing coffee at 160 degrees. I explore how coffee nerds are people who are fascinated by the details, who geek out over the process, and who constantly seek to understand why things work the way they do. I share my personal journey of being someone who's always enjoyed learning and discovery, explaining how I apply this mindset to my ...

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12:52

Finding Value When Coffee Prices Rise

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2025/06/17

Send us a text In this episode, I dive into the concept of value in coffee beyond just the price point. With rising costs due to tariffs affecting all consumer goods, I reflect on what really matters when we purchase coffee - is it convenience, taste, or the overall experience? I share my philosophy about providing value beyond just selling a bag of coffee, which is why I'm passionate about creating podcast and YouTube content. I'm genuinely interested in understanding what coffee lovers stru...

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24:38

Tasting Sweetness: A Coffee Brewer's Perspective

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2025/06/12

Send us a text In this episode, I explore the complex concept of sweetness in coffee and what it really means to coffee enthusiasts. Using an interactive conversation with an AI assistant, I dive deep into how sweetness is perceived, balanced with acidity and bitterness, and how it varies across different roast levels. I share my personal observations that sweetness tends to be more evident in medium and dark roasts, while often remaining elusive in lighter roasts. Throughout the episode, I d...

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17:52

Coffee Revelations: The Clarity Project Update

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2025/06/07

Send us a text In this episode, I dive into my ongoing "clarity" coffee journey and share what I've learned so far in 2025. I discuss my experiments with different roast levels, particularly my challenge with light roasts and Nordic-style coffees. While I'm still not a huge fan of light roasts, I explain how I'm planning to experiment with slightly longer development times to see if I can extract more sweetness while maintaining a light profile. I explore the complexities of acidity in coffee...

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17:01

The Price of Passion: Coffee Journey Reflections

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2025/06/04

Send us a text In this episode, I explore the fascinating relationship between money and coffee - two elements that are fundamentally intertwined in our lives as coffee enthusiasts. I dive into how our financial decisions influence our coffee journeys, from the equipment we purchase to the beans we select. I reflect on my own path from store-bought coffee to specialty brewing, roasting my own beans, and acquiring various pieces of equipment along the way. Through personal anecdotes, I examine...

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17:01

When Light Isn't Light: Coffee Roasting Subjectivity

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2025/05/31

Send us a text In this episode, I delve into the subjective nature of coffee preferences, particularly focusing on light roast coffee. I share my recent experiment with light roasts and the interesting conversation I had with a coffee friend from the Netherlands who challenged my understanding of light roasts. I discuss how coffee roasters often create profiles based on their own preferences rather than what customers might expect, leading to significant variations in what's labeled as "light...

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18:07

The Light Roast Challenge: Finding Balance in Acidity

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2025/05/23

Send us a text In this episode, I deep dive into my week-long experiment with light roasted coffees. I challenged myself to drink exclusively light roasts across multiple brewing methods—pour over, AeroPress, immersion, Moka pot—and share my honest findings. I explore my theory that light roasts struggle to deliver the sweetness that creates balance in coffee, instead offering complex layers of acidity. Throughout the episode, I taste three different light roast espressos (Colombian, Guatemal...

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14:53

Breaking Free from Coffee Perfectionism

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2025/05/17

Send us a text In this introspective episode, I dive into the often overlooked struggles of being a coffee professional while maintaining honest perspectives. I share my journey of being overly critical of my own coffee creations, only to discover that others genuinely enjoy what I've made. This disconnect between personal standards and external reception has taught me valuable lessons about subjectivity in taste and the importance of accepting different opinions. I also explore my recent exp...

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13:50

Recognizing When Your Coffee Isn't For You

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2025/05/14

Send us a text In this episode, I dive into a topic that might seem controversial but is really about being honest with ourselves when it comes to our coffee experiences. I explore the three main ways to recognize when your coffee just isn't meeting your standards—what I playfully call "when your coffee is shit." I share my personal experience with a Sumatran coffee that I tried desperately to enjoy through various brewing methods, temperatures, and techniques, yet it never satisfied my palat...

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29:44

Everyday Beans vs. Specialty Coffee Culture

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2025/05/13

Send us a text In this episode, I share my thoughts and experiences after attending the recent Coffee Expo in Houston. I reflect on the disconnect between the specialty coffee industry and everyday coffee drinkers, examining how the event, while impressive in many ways, primarily catered to professionals and enthusiasts rather than the average coffee consumer. I discuss my observations about the prevalence of light roast coffees at the expo, the high costs of attendance, and the industry's fo...

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