The One Before The Last SCA Expo In Houston
Coffee Sprudgecast
On this very special episode of the Coffee Sprudgecast, hosts Jordan Michelman and Zachary Carlsen list off all the incredible things to see, do, and experience at this weekend’s SCA Expo in Houston, Texas. On the show we also try out the new double-the-size AeroPress XL and make not one but TWO delicious YesPlz “Soft Power” Blend coffees in one pump! It’s a genuine flavor journey and testament to the size and girth of one of specialty coffee’s favorite brew methods. To celebrate coffee history’s final SCA Expo we make ourselves elevated coffees with the convenience of a Keurig. We...
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The One With Heartwood Coffee and Partners Coffee
Coffee Sprudgecast
It's time again for another rousing episode of the Jordan Michelman and Zachary Carlsen on the Sprudge coffee podcast The Coffee Sprudgecast! Learn about how we curate our popular , find out about the (!) On this episode of The Coffee Sprudgecast Michelman and Carlsen wet their whistles with a Chemex brew of roasted by our friends and partners . "Bekele employs a meticulous approach to coffee farming," Heartwood writes on its website, "using shaded pre-drying beds on-site and nurturing specific coffee varieties. he uses organic methods, fertilizing his farm with compost or agricultural...
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Drinking Valentine's Day Coffee And Traditional Naturals
Coffee Sprudgecast
On this episode of the Coffee Sprudgecast, hosts Michelman and Carlsen drink and the 4th Place Guatemala Cup of Excellence coffee—a natural pacamara from the Ponderosa farm roasted by . It's Sprudgies Season! Lots of discussion is had about the Sixteenth Annual Sprudgie Awards. Nominations are open through the end of Presidents' Day weekend— This episode of the Coffee Sprudgecast is sponsored by , , , , and .
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The Sprudge Design Award Winners On The Coffee Sprudgecast
Coffee Sprudgecast
A new year, a new Coffee Sprudgecast. It's 2025 and hosts Jordan Michelman and Zachary Carlsen talk about all of the incredible Sprudge Design Award winners on the latest episode of Sprudge's coffee podcast. Ceado Hoop Brewers come out to brew up a lovely cup of Verve Coffee's special Green Tip Gesha from Elida Estate in Panama. Before diving into the coffee, the hosts tried a hot using hot steamy oat milk. Lots of ginger, lots of spice: a classic coffee house chai. Check out all of and . This episode of the Coffee Sprudgecast is sponsored by , , , , and .
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Cupping Holidays Blends On The Coffee Sprudgecast
Coffee Sprudgecast
Hosts Jordan Michelman and Zachary Carlsen ring in the holidays with an epic seventeen coffee cupping on the latest episode of the Coffee Sprudgecast. So many holiday blends (some not blends at all!) to taste through—and Carlsen and Michelman slurp through them all! This episode of the Coffee Sprudgecast is sponsored by , , , , and .
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Klatch Coffee Empire, Co-Ferments, PERC Coffee And More
Coffee Sprudgecast
Jordan Michelman and Zachary Carlsen return for another rousing episode of the Coffee Sprudgecast. Myths are busted, minds are opened, and we have thoughts on special gifts for special friends. Michelman and Carlsen drink a Chemex of and brew a couple of Ceado Hoop Coffee Brewers of from Colombia. Michelman and Carlsen discuss their holiday wish list. Vintage mugs, hand grinders, pod machines () all make the cut! Listen in to find out who wants what and who prefers Lychee to Cinnamon. This episode of the Coffee Sprudgecast is sponsored by , , , , and .
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The One With The Dwell Brewer
Coffee Sprudgecast
On this episode, hosts Jordan Michelman and Zachary Carlsen drink coffees from Verve Coffee, Sightglass Coffee, and Dito Coffee powered by Madcap. The Dwell Brewer is used, as well as the Lafeeca DJ electric kettle.
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The 15th Anniversary Coffee Sprudgecast Spectacular!
Coffee Sprudgecast
Welcome back to a very, very special new episode of the Coffee Sprudgecast, in which hosts Jordan Michelman and Zachary Carlsen make a of while talking about the fifteenth anniversary of Sprudge! The Touchy Coffee comes courtesy of the Welcome Conference, the annual New York City hospitality symposium, where six roasters served 1,800 guests on eighteen espresso machines. Touchy Coffee joined forces with roasters , , , , and . Special thanks to Felicity Jones and Mike Romig for the Touchy Coffee and an extra special thanks to World Brewers Champion James McCarthy of Driftaway Coffee for...
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The 2024 Coffee Buildcast Volume Four
Coffee Sprudgecast
Board game cafes, UK import cafes, colorful cafes, and specialty coffee institution cafes are opening new locations. We cover the gamut during the Build-Outs of Coffee season here at Sprudge. Today, on the Coffee Sprudgecast, our flagship coffee podcast, we wrap up the season with our fourth Coffee Buildcast. Builds make us thirsty, so we’re delighted to drink coffee from our friends and partners at Partners Coffee in Brooklyn, New York! Using the Cerapotta, , hosts Zachary Carlsen and Jordan Michelman drink a limited offering from Partners—. The experience is made all the better thanks to...
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We're Building Out On The Third Episode Of The Coffee Buildcast
Coffee Sprudgecast
Is it "nat" summer? Co-host of the Coffee Sprudgecast (and Sprudge co-founder) Jordan Michelman certainly thinks so. On Volume 3 of the 2024 Coffee Buildcast—our celebratory summer podcast spectacular celebrating the spectacular Build-Outs Of Coffee season—we feature four incredible builds from Denton, Texas to Bassano Del Grappa, Italy. But before diving into the thrill of the build, the hosts dip into some terrific new coffee—naturally processed coffee—from our friends at : Burundi This superb coffee was naturally processed, with a slow drying stage that brings out a rich, fruity...
info_outlineHold on to your coffee-loving merchandising trucker hats, because it's time for another action-packed episode of the Coffee Sprudgecast. This week, hosts Zachary Carlsen and Jordan Michelman are all abuzz about the imminent Specialty Coffee Association Expo this weekend in Chicago, Illinois. The comps! The booths! The gallons and gallons of alternative milks! We'll be there—with perhaps a special visit from Buzzy the Bean!
Check out the latest show, and read on for show notes, links, and highlights.
Things we're excited for at the Specialty Coffee Association's Expo in Chicago, Illinois
The competitions: 2024 US Latte Art Championship, 2024 Roasting Championship, and the 2024 Coffee In Good Spirits Championship off-site at the new Lavazza Training Lab.
Our Chicago Guide and special competition coverage on Finals Sunday from Arielle Rebekah!
Tech and innovations reporting from our editor-at-large on the floor Jenn Chen!
The True Artisan Cafe from La Marzocco featuring some of the very best coffee roasters in the country.
Special thanks to Bellwether Coffee, our Presenting Sponsor of our SCA Expo Coverage, and thank you to our coverage sponsors Created Co. and Proper Syrup!
What we're drinking on this episode of the Coffee Sprudgecast
Relevant Coffee Hops Cold Brew from Vancouver, Washington.
We just love RTD! Special thanks to Snapchill Coffee for presenting the Ready To Drink series on Sprudge this year.
Loose Threads
George Howell loves Buzzy the Bean on LinkedIn.
The vegan Doe Donuts' Chocolate Espresso Bear Claw from Portland, Oregon is delicious with a chocolate sauce and espresso glaaaaze.
Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher is a delicious alcohol-free drink.
This episode of the Coffee Sprudgecast is sponsored by Baratza, Pacific Barista Series, Ghirardelli, and DONA.