Episode #49 - Explore Indianapolis Cold Brew with Circadian Coffee
Release Date: 05/16/2019
Episode #75 - Functional Mushrooms and Cold Brew with Omar Othman of Culture Shrooms
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It seems like at this point we've added just about everything to cold brew! But what about those mushrooms we keep hearing about that are amazing for our health? Not the ones we buy at the grocery store, but the functional ones like lion's mane, chaga, and reishi? Meet Omar Othman, a guy who loves these mushrooms so much he decided to not only create a functional mushroom company but a functional mushroom cold brew! On this episode we chat about Omar's intro to mushrooms, break down eveything to know including which ones to take and how much, and explore how he made a mushroom cold brew that...
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Episode #74 - A Rockin' Cold Brew Journey with Nick Martin of Sleeping with Sirens and Charlie Royal Cold Brew
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Part time guitar player, part time video blogger, and full time cold brew enthusiast - meet Nick Martin, member of the band Sleeping with Sirens and founder of Charlie Royal Cold Brew! A fellow cold brew lover, Nick and I connected on Instagram years ago and were surprised to learn just how much we had in common when it came to our cold brew journeys. In this episode we explore Nick's origin story for both being a professional musician and cold brew fan, how touring expanded his love for cold brew, and the creation of his new cold brew company Charlie Royal. Check out Charlie Royal ...
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Episode #73 – Be Creative and Caffeinated with Rosa of Bee Kind Coffee
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Flavored cold brews are all fun and games - until the high sugar content comes along! But what if it was possible to enjoy a fun flavored brew with only three grams of sugar? Meet Rosa, the founder of Bee Kind Coffee, who wanted to create a line of cold brews that aren’t just unique in flavor but don't go overboard on sweetness. On this episode we discuss her coffee upbringing that lead her to creating a cold brew line, how she creates her flavors like Disney Churro, White Chocolate Peppermint, and Smore’s with little sugar, and advice and guidance for others that are looking to...
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Episode #72 - Start Each Day On The Bright Side with Frank La of Be Bright Coffee
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It's back! The Cold Brew Chick podcast is back, and on this episode we're chatting with Frank from Be Bright Coffee. These guys won first place at Coffee Fest Show Cold Brew Competition in Anaheim this past August with their amazing cold brew, and together chat about Frank's coffee origins, why Be Bright is different from other coffee companies, and the development of his award winning cold brew. Take the coffee quiz Frank and I do at
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Episode #71 - "Jazz"ing up Coffee with Tio and Kenzel of Three Keys Coffee
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Enjoying a cup of cold brew is a multi-sensory experience - feeling the coldness in your hands, seeing the ice at the top, smelling the coffee, tasting the deliciousness. But where does that fifth sense come in? How can sound play a part in our coffee experience? Meet Three Keys Coffee Roasters! Run by husband and wife Tio and Kenzel Fallen, Three Keys is a coffee company that's looking to add some music (specifically jazz!) to your drink. Each of their bags of roasted coffee contain a playlist designed to be listened while making and drinking your coffee. On this episode we break down the...
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Episode #70 - A Coffee For a Mighty Purpose with JD and Liza of Mighty Peace Coffee
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The only thing better than a cold brew coffee is the story behind the coffee. And if you're looking for a wonderful story, meet Mighty Peace Coffee! With the goal to lead an economic transformation rooted in community and capacity-building (fueled by the 4th wave of global coffee consumption), Mighty Peace provides connoisseurs and ethical businesses with the highest quality coffee, while sharing stories of Congolese partners to inspire, educate, and end poverty and conflict through economic transformation and international advocacy. On this episode I chat with co-founders and partners JD...
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Episode #69 - Creating a "Klutch" Cold Brew with Heather Perry of Klatch Coffee
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For over 20 years Klatch Coffee has been making a name in the specialty coffee space - but how did they do it? And how do they keep winning so many cold brew awards?! Based out of East LA, Klatch is the perfect example of succeeding by sticking to what you know and what your customers love. I chat with Heather Perry, Vice President of Klatch Coffee, to share their unique beginnings, breakdown their successful approach to cold brew, and discuss the future of our favorite drink in the shelf stable space.
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Episode #68 - Breaking Down the NEW US Cold Brew Championship at Coffee Fest
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Introducing.....US Cold Brew Championship! Starting this year at Coffee Fest Chicago, Alto Cold Brew is sponsoring and redesigning the cold brew competition!With three categories and a new set of judging criteria, this competition will allow cold brew lovers to showcase their craft and enter for a chance to best the best cold brew - in the nation! On this episode I chat with Matt Bushman, co-founder of Alto Cold Brew and co-creator of the event, to catch up with what's new with Alto, break down the new rules and design of the competition, and share tips on how to make a cold brew that...
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Episode #67 - Making Cold Brew in 10 Minutes at Home with Nick Snyder of NSNY Design
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If there's one con to cold brew, it's the time factor. Patience can be a virtue but when you want a cold brew you want a cold brew! Luckily someone is looking to fix just that. An engineer turned cold brew lover, Nick Snyder has created the Swift Cold Brew Coffee Device, a home brewer that creates cold brew in 10 minutes - all without heat! On this episode we dive into his inspiration to create the device, break down how the device works, and share how to get one of your own. Check out more info on Nick's cold brew maker Website: Instagram: @nsnydesign Facebook: @SwiftColdBrew...
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Episode #66 - The Solutions to All Your Nitro Cold Brew Problems with Shelby Van Slooten of Enhanced Beverage Solutions
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For as beautiful and delicious nitro cold brew is, it can be a real pain! There are so many factors to consider in the quest to create the perfect cascade and foam head. So how you do solve these problems? Enter Enhanced Beverage Solutions. They know nitro, and on this episode Shelby Van Slooten breaks down the beginnings of Enhanced, answers all your nitro cold brew questions, gives tips to creating the perfect nitro, and shares about their Cold Brew Avenue event at Coffee Fest Show PNW. Need a holiday gift for a cold brew lover in your life?? Check out Alto Cold Brew's NEW Cold Brew...
info_outlineIn collaboration with Coffee Fest, we're exploring the coffee scene of Indianapolis! On this episode I chat with Kelsey and Adam of Circadian Coffee, where we dive into why they chose to open their coffee shop in Indy, how the specialty coffee scene is different in the Midwest, and the creation of their unique cold brew blend that tastes like orange Jolly Ranchers.
Check out Circadian Coffee HERE
Coffee Fest Indianapolis is right around the corner! Come join me May 31-June 2 to learn from some of the best in the specialty coffee industry, and sample 32 cold brews vowing to become America’s Best Cold Brew!
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