Coffee Diaries

Decaf coffee has been keeping me up at night, but not in the way that you would imagine. I was curious how caffeine-free coffee was created and how many people actually drink it. Today's episode answers those questions, along with how decaf came to be.Wanna know my at-home setup? Click here to check out my coffee-making essentials.

In today's episode, I share the mythical legend of where our life with coffee began. Followed by the historical underbelly of how coffee was outlawed for being the devil's drink. How Americans decided on coffee as an act of rebellion. And where you can get a free or discounted cup of joe to celebrate National Coffee Day.National Coffee Day is celebrated on 9/29 in the US. International Coffee Day is celebrated on 10/1.If you're interested in learning which coffee brewing products I use at home,

In today's episode, we take a journey through three different brewing styles, plus a bonus brewing style that combines two of the styles. I share how the different styles create different robustness and what's left at the bottom of some cups. I also cover cleanup and why we no longer take our French press camping. Whether you're brand new to brewing at home or have been brewing your own coffee for decades like me, I hope today's episode gives you something new to explore or consider.If you're

In today's episode, I explore the two coffee plants responsible for the vast majority of coffee consumed worldwide. I dispel the myth that one is better than the other by explaining how each flavor profile fits the preferences and palates of different coffee lovers.If you enjoyed today's podcast, remember to subscribe and share the Coffee Diaries. Your support is greatly appreciated!Curious about my at home coffee setup? Click here for my coffee essentials. (I earn a small commission on any

In today's episode, I take a deep dive into the three main coffee processing methods. I explain how the processing method influences flavor and the potential for things to go wrong. Then I explain the fermentation styles used alongside processing, including one highly controversial style that many people in the coffee world are debating.If you enjoyed today's podcast, remember to subscribe and share the Coffee Diaries. Your support is greatly appreciated!Curious about my at home coffee setup? Click

My partner and I love visiting new coffee shops. When we visit one that also roasts its own coffee, we tend to buy a bag that becomes our Guest Grind of the Week at home.In today's episode, I compare last week's Guest Grind from Sisters Coffee in Sisters, OR, with this week's from Lone Pine Coffee Roasters in Bend, OR.Sisters Coffee: Burundi Heza NkongeLone Pine Coffee Roasters: Mexico YosotatuI also explain what the washed process means and what I'm learning about my own palate.Curious about my at

Welcome to the Coffee Diaries podcast! My name is Tiffany Marlink, and I'm excited to take you on a journey of learning all things coffee. My love for coffee started in high school and has blossomed into a new level of curiosity. I want to find my perfect cup, and I'm taking you with me on the journey to find it.Curious about my at home coffee setup? Click here for my coffee essentials. (I earn a small commission on any purchases at no additional charge to you)