https://simplecast.com Drank it! Specialty Coffee Podcast We talk about all things in specialty coffee: coffee news, hot topics, and controversial coffee things. Hosted by Ray Murakawa (Melodrip) and Zack Stamey (Roastful). en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2026 11:23:55 +0000 https://connected.simplecast.com Drank it! Specialty Coffee Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/7ba32604-0e5e-45c6-baf3-085049634788/087c218b-3318-4f3f-9837-6bb41f0b3bcc/3000x3000/drank-it.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://connected.simplecast.com episodic We talk about all things in specialty coffee: coffee news, hot topics, and controversial coffee things. Hosted by Ray Murakawa (Melodrip) and Zack Stamey (Roastful). Zack Stamey, Roastful, Ray Murakawa, Melodrip true https://feeds.simplecast.com/uAgyDmss specialty coffee, coffee Roastful zhon@roastful.com 32ddb7c6-9c12-46fb-83a8-c102f3fc5f73 SEY Coffee House 2026 - This is what coffee heaven looks like. Follow Zack @roastfulcoffee

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Hyunah Coffee Club: www.hyunah.coffee

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]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 zhon@roastful.com (Roastful) https://connected.simplecast.com/episodes/sey-coffee-house-2026-this-is-what-coffee-heaven-looks-like-cHw13Hjx Follow Zack @roastfulcoffee

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SEY Coffee: www.seycoffee.com

Hyunah Coffee Club: www.hyunah.coffee

Follow Pepe Jijon: @fincasoledadintag Follow Jose Jijon: @coffee_with_jose , @fincas_del_putushio Follow Zack @roastfulcoffee www.roastful.com Follow Ray @melodripco www.melodrip.co

]]> SEY Coffee House 2026 - This is what coffee heaven looks like. Roastful 01:21:35 In this episode, we record live at the SEY House event during World of Coffee 2026 and sit down with the team behind SEY Coffee and Hyunah Coffee Club to talk about the how and why this needed to happen just blocks from the world's largest coffee expo. We dive into SEY Coffee's idea of what coffee nerd heaven can look like and why this is so important to their home coffee brewing community. The conversation also explores how SEY built its reputation—from its early days in Brooklyn to becoming a global reference point for high-quality, terroir-driven coffee. In this episode, we record live at the SEY House event during World of Coffee 2026 and sit down with the team behind SEY Coffee and Hyunah Coffee Club to talk about the how and why this needed to happen just blocks from the world's largest coffee expo. We dive into SEY Coffee's idea of what coffee nerd heaven can look like and why this is so important to their home coffee brewing community. The conversation also explores how SEY built its reputation—from its early days in Brooklyn to becoming a global reference point for high-quality, terroir-driven coffee. hyunah coffee club, drankit, sey house, sey coffee, world of coffee true full 10 7c4b7598-4a78-46d4-b537-85049e935ed0 How to Win the Brewers Cup (It's not the coffee?), with Esther Kim from Kumquat A wide-ranging, candid conversation with 2026 U.S. Brewers Cup champion, Esther Kim from Kumquat, covering everything from frustrating café experiences to the cutting edge of coffee brewing. The discussion dives deep into how water chemistry, grind size, and pour structure shape extraction—plus a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to win at the highest level. Along the way: industry hot takes, gear debates, and a few unforgettable customer stories.

Follow Pepe Jijon: @fincasoledadintag Follow Jose Jijon: @coffee_with_jose , @fincas_del_putushio Follow Zack @roastfulcoffee www.roastful.com Follow Ray @melodripco www.melodrip.co

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:55:00 +0000 zhon@roastful.com (Roastful) https://connected.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-win-the-brewers-cup-its-not-the-coffee-with-esther-kim-from-kumquat-jqF6vfoI A wide-ranging, candid conversation with 2026 U.S. Brewers Cup champion, Esther Kim from Kumquat, covering everything from frustrating café experiences to the cutting edge of coffee brewing. The discussion dives deep into how water chemistry, grind size, and pour structure shape extraction—plus a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to win at the highest level. Along the way: industry hot takes, gear debates, and a few unforgettable customer stories.

Follow Pepe Jijon: @fincasoledadintag Follow Jose Jijon: @coffee_with_jose , @fincas_del_putushio Follow Zack @roastfulcoffee www.roastful.com Follow Ray @melodripco www.melodrip.co

]]> How to Win the Brewers Cup (It's not the coffee?), with Esther Kim from Kumquat Roastful 00:30:02 A wide-ranging, candid conversation with 2026 U.S. Brewers Cup champion, Esther Kim from Kumquat, covering everything from frustrating café experiences to the cutting edge of coffee brewing. The discussion dives deep into how water chemistry, grind size, and pour structure shape extraction—plus a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to win at the highest level. Along the way: industry hot takes, gear debates, and a few unforgettable customer stories. A wide-ranging, candid conversation with 2026 U.S. Brewers Cup champion, Esther Kim from Kumquat, covering everything from frustrating café experiences to the cutting edge of coffee brewing. The discussion dives deep into how water chemistry, grind size, and pour structure shape extraction—plus a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to win at the highest level. Along the way: industry hot takes, gear debates, and a few unforgettable customer stories. true full 9 c6ccb6f2-b4c3-4ed6-8914-0feb973b52e5 She Boils Water on Flights (For Coffee), with Jiyoon from Bean & Bean Zack Stamey and Ray Murakawa sit down with Jiyoon of Bean & Bean Coffee to talk about taking over a multi-location family café business, modernizing it for today’s specialty scene, and launching Picolot as a “rapid release” canvas for tiny, ultra-interesting lots. Along the way they unpack Bean & Bean’s sloth rebrand (and its farm-ecosystem meaning), how Jiyoon thinks about pricing + margins for luxury coffees, what it’s like balancing multiple customer “coffee languages”, and why she’s leaning hard into education + standards—from community cuppings to a barista evaluation program.

They also get into the evolved Q / CVA, origin travel with her mom (mother–daughter Q-grader duo), and the realities of roasting very light coffees on a Stronghold S7X. The rapid-fire closes with strong takes: Seoul as a top coffee city and doing a legit pour-over routine on an airplane.

Follow Pepe Jijon: @fincasoledadintag Follow Jose Jijon: @coffee_with_jose , @fincas_del_putushio Follow Zack @roastfulcoffee www.roastful.com Follow Ray @melodripco www.melodrip.co

]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2026 10:55:00 +0000 zhon@roastful.com (Roastful) https://connected.simplecast.com/episodes/she-boils-water-on-flights-for-coffee-with-jiyoon-from-bean-bean-ViAulwES Zack Stamey and Ray Murakawa sit down with Jiyoon of Bean & Bean Coffee to talk about taking over a multi-location family café business, modernizing it for today’s specialty scene, and launching Picolot as a “rapid release” canvas for tiny, ultra-interesting lots. Along the way they unpack Bean & Bean’s sloth rebrand (and its farm-ecosystem meaning), how Jiyoon thinks about pricing + margins for luxury coffees, what it’s like balancing multiple customer “coffee languages”, and why she’s leaning hard into education + standards—from community cuppings to a barista evaluation program.

They also get into the evolved Q / CVA, origin travel with her mom (mother–daughter Q-grader duo), and the realities of roasting very light coffees on a Stronghold S7X. The rapid-fire closes with strong takes: Seoul as a top coffee city and doing a legit pour-over routine on an airplane.

Follow Pepe Jijon: @fincasoledadintag Follow Jose Jijon: @coffee_with_jose , @fincas_del_putushio Follow Zack @roastfulcoffee www.roastful.com Follow Ray @melodripco www.melodrip.co

]]> She Boils Water on Flights (For Coffee), with Jiyoon from Bean & Bean Roastful 01:24:52 Zack and Ray sit down with Jiyoon of Bean & Bean Coffee to talk about taking over a multi-location family café business, modernizing it for today’s specialty scene, and launching Picolot as a “rapid release” canvas for tiny, ultra-interesting lots. They also get into the evolved Q / CVA, origin travel with her mom (mother–daughter Q-grader duo), and doing a legit pour-over routine on an airplane. Zack and Ray sit down with Jiyoon of Bean & Bean Coffee to talk about taking over a multi-location family café business, modernizing it for today’s specialty scene, and launching Picolot as a “rapid release” canvas for tiny, ultra-interesting lots. They also get into the evolved Q / CVA, origin travel with her mom (mother–daughter Q-grader duo), and doing a legit pour-over routine on an airplane. true full 8 4b95b41b-ea7b-4e61-a9ae-421b9e00782d The $30K Coffee Setup That Broke their Farmers Market with Harry from Moonwake In this episode, we sit down with Harry (aka Kimoi Coffee Harry) of Moonwake Coffee to dive deep into modern specialty coffee—from hyper-dialed pour-over brewing and grinder burr theory to green buying, roast development, and water chemistry. Harry shares his journey from passionate home enthusiast to shaping Moonwake’s brewing program and green sourcing, including how ultra-high-end gear ended up at a farmers market. The conversation explores what “ultralight” coffee really means today, why water might matter more than your grinder, and how community and calibration drive better coffee more than chasing the next piece of gear.

Links mentioned

Follow Pepe Jijon: @fincasoledadintag Follow Jose Jijon: @coffee_with_jose , @fincas_del_putushio Follow Zack @roastfulcoffee www.roastful.com Follow Ray @melodripco www.melodrip.co

]]> Thu, 8 Jan 2026 10:55:00 +0000 zhon@roastful.com (Roastful) https://connected.simplecast.com/episodes/the-30k-coffee-setup-that-broke-their-farmers-market-with-harry-from-moonwake-u8SjS9Qx In this episode, we sit down with Harry (aka Kimoi Coffee Harry) of Moonwake Coffee to dive deep into modern specialty coffee—from hyper-dialed pour-over brewing and grinder burr theory to green buying, roast development, and water chemistry. Harry shares his journey from passionate home enthusiast to shaping Moonwake’s brewing program and green sourcing, including how ultra-high-end gear ended up at a farmers market. The conversation explores what “ultralight” coffee really means today, why water might matter more than your grinder, and how community and calibration drive better coffee more than chasing the next piece of gear.

Links mentioned

Follow Pepe Jijon: @fincasoledadintag Follow Jose Jijon: @coffee_with_jose , @fincas_del_putushio Follow Zack @roastfulcoffee www.roastful.com Follow Ray @melodripco www.melodrip.co

]]> The $30K Coffee Setup That Broke their Farmers Market with Harry from Moonwake Roastful 00:59:06 Harry shares his journey from passionate home enthusiast to shaping Moonwake’s brewing program and green sourcing, including how ultra-high-end gear ended up at a farmers market. The conversation explores what “ultralight” coffee really means today, why water might matter more than your grinder, and how community and calibration drive better coffee more than chasing the next piece of gear. Harry shares his journey from passionate home enthusiast to shaping Moonwake’s brewing program and green sourcing, including how ultra-high-end gear ended up at a farmers market. The conversation explores what “ultralight” coffee really means today, why water might matter more than your grinder, and how community and calibration drive better coffee more than chasing the next piece of gear. true full 7 50bf5cc9-631f-4ff9-94ce-78aad62f6e15 Solving coffee's tiniest problems with Fused Visions' Mehrdad Haghighi Fused Visions creator Mehrdad joins Zack Stamey (Roastful) and Ray Murakawa (Melodrip) for a wide-ranging, unscripted conversation about coffee innovation, product design, and why collaboration matters more than hype. They dig into what makers get wrong (and right), the copycat problem, and how tools like slow-feeding and “dose by volume” can make espresso more consistent with less waste. Plus: rapid-fire takes on burr size, V60s, co-ferments, and whether cafés really need Rolls-Royce espresso machines.

SHOW NOTES:

Fused Visions (Instagram)

Fused Visions Shop

Meticulous Espresso Machine

Introvert Makes (Andrew)

Kaffeemacher (Switzerland / DACH)

I’m Not A Barista – MOMENTEM Grinder (Kickstarter)

 

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

02:56 The Philosophy of Product Creation in Coffee

05:56 The Importance of Collaboration in the Coffee Industry

07:08 Understanding Roasting and Grinding Challenges

08:16 Celebrating Roasters and Their Craft

11:07 Fused Visions: Community and Collaboration in Coffee

14:20 The Need for Innovation in the Coffee Industry

17:23 Innovative Perspectives in Coffee Design

21:29 Community and Collaboration in Coffee Innovation

26:18 Product Development and User Feedback

31:24 Challenges of Copycats in the Coffee Industry

44:56 Vision for the Future of Fused Visions

48:49 The Evolution of Coffee Preparation Techniques

49:47 Rapid Fire Questions: Coffee Preferences

52:11 Top Roasters: Local and Global Insights

53:26 Closing Thoughts on Coffee Trends

55:56 Affordable Coffee Gear: Quality Without Breaking the Bank

01:03:23 Filter vs. Espresso: The Ultimate Showdown

Follow Pepe Jijon: @fincasoledadintag Follow Jose Jijon: @coffee_with_jose , @fincas_del_putushio Follow Zack @roastfulcoffee www.roastful.com Follow Ray @melodripco www.melodrip.co

]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:55:00 +0000 zhon@roastful.com (Roastful) https://connected.simplecast.com/episodes/dont-copy-collaborate-the-right-way-to-launch-coffee-products-with-mehrdad-from-fused-visions-ipGqC_j2 Fused Visions creator Mehrdad joins Zack Stamey (Roastful) and Ray Murakawa (Melodrip) for a wide-ranging, unscripted conversation about coffee innovation, product design, and why collaboration matters more than hype. They dig into what makers get wrong (and right), the copycat problem, and how tools like slow-feeding and “dose by volume” can make espresso more consistent with less waste. Plus: rapid-fire takes on burr size, V60s, co-ferments, and whether cafés really need Rolls-Royce espresso machines.

SHOW NOTES:

Fused Visions (Instagram)

Fused Visions Shop

Meticulous Espresso Machine

Introvert Makes (Andrew)

Kaffeemacher (Switzerland / DACH)

I’m Not A Barista – MOMENTEM Grinder (Kickstarter)

 

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

02:56 The Philosophy of Product Creation in Coffee

05:56 The Importance of Collaboration in the Coffee Industry

07:08 Understanding Roasting and Grinding Challenges

08:16 Celebrating Roasters and Their Craft

11:07 Fused Visions: Community and Collaboration in Coffee

14:20 The Need for Innovation in the Coffee Industry

17:23 Innovative Perspectives in Coffee Design

21:29 Community and Collaboration in Coffee Innovation

26:18 Product Development and User Feedback

31:24 Challenges of Copycats in the Coffee Industry

44:56 Vision for the Future of Fused Visions

48:49 The Evolution of Coffee Preparation Techniques

49:47 Rapid Fire Questions: Coffee Preferences

52:11 Top Roasters: Local and Global Insights

53:26 Closing Thoughts on Coffee Trends

55:56 Affordable Coffee Gear: Quality Without Breaking the Bank

01:03:23 Filter vs. Espresso: The Ultimate Showdown

Follow Pepe Jijon: @fincasoledadintag Follow Jose Jijon: @coffee_with_jose , @fincas_del_putushio Follow Zack @roastfulcoffee www.roastful.com Follow Ray @melodripco www.melodrip.co

]]> Solving coffee's tiniest problems with Fused Visions' Mehrdad Haghighi Roastful 01:05:18 Fused Visions creator Mehrdad joins Zack Stamey (Roastful) and Ray Murakawa (Melodrip) for a wide-ranging, unscripted conversation about coffee innovation, product design, and why collaboration matters more than hype. They dig into what makers get wrong (and right), the copycat problem, and how tools like slow-feeding and “dose by volume” can make espresso more consistent with less waste. Plus: rapid-fire takes on burr size, V60s, co-ferments, and whether cafés really need Rolls-Royce espresso machines. Fused Visions creator Mehrdad joins Zack Stamey (Roastful) and Ray Murakawa (Melodrip) for a wide-ranging, unscripted conversation about coffee innovation, product design, and why collaboration matters more than hype. They dig into what makers get wrong (and right), the copycat problem, and how tools like slow-feeding and “dose by volume” can make espresso more consistent with less waste. Plus: rapid-fire takes on burr size, V60s, co-ferments, and whether cafés really need Rolls-Royce espresso machines. true full 6 d78c4cd9-7dc2-4f23-8df0-d8fd941566ba L.A.’s Most Underrated Coffee Empire: Kumquat Coffee’s Expansion, Survival, and Serving the City’s Best Croissants Zack and Ray sit down with AJ Kim of Kumquat Coffee to talk about the green side of home roasting. They dig into how Kumquat, Loquat, and Fondry grew into an ecosystem for serious home brewers and roasters, and why AJ started a curated green-coffee shop for small batches. Along the way, AJ shares what he’s learned visiting producers around the world and why understanding farms, pricing, and climate risk should change how we buy and roast coffee at home.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Home Roasting and Kumquat Coffee

02:52 AJ Kim's Journey and Kumquat's Evolution

05:43 The Green Coffee Store Launch

08:44 Kumquat's Community and Events

11:58 Future Projects and Expansion Plans

15:08 The Philosophy Behind Kumquat's Offerings

17:56 Reflections on the Coffee Industry and Personal Journey

24:58 Direct Sourcing and Coffee Adventures

29:56 The Impact of Global Warming on Coffee Production

34:44 Building Connections: The Role of Green Coffee Sourcing

39:56 Home Roasting: Bridging the Gap Between Producers and Consumers

55:02 The Future of Coffee: Quality, Sustainability, and Consumer Awareness

Follow Pepe Jijon: @fincasoledadintag Follow Jose Jijon: @coffee_with_jose , @fincas_del_putushio Follow Zack @roastfulcoffee www.roastful.com Follow Ray @melodripco www.melodrip.co

]]> Tue, 2 Dec 2025 10:55:00 +0000 zhon@roastful.com (Roastful) https://connected.simplecast.com/episodes/las-most-underrated-coffee-empire-JeNGU110 Zack and Ray sit down with AJ Kim of Kumquat Coffee to talk about the green side of home roasting. They dig into how Kumquat, Loquat, and Fondry grew into an ecosystem for serious home brewers and roasters, and why AJ started a curated green-coffee shop for small batches. Along the way, AJ shares what he’s learned visiting producers around the world and why understanding farms, pricing, and climate risk should change how we buy and roast coffee at home.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Home Roasting and Kumquat Coffee

02:52 AJ Kim's Journey and Kumquat's Evolution

05:43 The Green Coffee Store Launch

08:44 Kumquat's Community and Events

11:58 Future Projects and Expansion Plans

15:08 The Philosophy Behind Kumquat's Offerings

17:56 Reflections on the Coffee Industry and Personal Journey

24:58 Direct Sourcing and Coffee Adventures

29:56 The Impact of Global Warming on Coffee Production

34:44 Building Connections: The Role of Green Coffee Sourcing

39:56 Home Roasting: Bridging the Gap Between Producers and Consumers

55:02 The Future of Coffee: Quality, Sustainability, and Consumer Awareness

Follow Pepe Jijon: @fincasoledadintag Follow Jose Jijon: @coffee_with_jose , @fincas_del_putushio Follow Zack @roastfulcoffee www.roastful.com Follow Ray @melodripco www.melodrip.co

]]> L.A.’s Most Underrated Coffee Empire: Kumquat Coffee’s Expansion, Survival, and Serving the City’s Best Croissants Roastful 00:58:08 Zack and Ray sit down with AJ Kim of Kumquat Coffee to talk about the green side of home roasting. They dig into how Kumquat, Loquat, and Fondry grew into an ecosystem for serious home brewers and roasters, and why AJ started a curated green-coffee shop for small batches. Along the way, AJ shares what he’s learned visiting producers around the world and why understanding farms, pricing, and climate risk should change how we buy and roast coffee at home. Zack and Ray sit down with AJ Kim of Kumquat Coffee to talk about the green side of home roasting. They dig into how Kumquat, Loquat, and Fondry grew into an ecosystem for serious home brewers and roasters, and why AJ started a curated green-coffee shop for small batches. Along the way, AJ shares what he’s learned visiting producers around the world and why understanding farms, pricing, and climate risk should change how we buy and roast coffee at home. true full 5 e024e831-09e8-4399-8a46-f1b30f97e5a6 Why Japan Skips Cafés in the Morning Zack and Ray kick things off breaking down the global matcha shortage and debating whether Tokyo is the best coffee city in the world. Then they sit down with Masa of Weekenders Coffee (Kyoto) to talk about Japan’s evolving café culture, light-roast philosophy, and Weekenders’ new 20th-anniversary collaboration box.

In this episode:

  • Is Tokyo the best coffee city in the world?
  • What makes Japanese cafés feel so intentional
  • Matcha shortage 2024–2025: causes, bootlegs, price spikes, and why production can’t just “scale”
  • Why many Japan cafés are closed in the mornings
  • Weekenders origin story (2005) → roasting light since 2011; navigating “third wave” beyond just roast degree
  • Weekenders 20th-Anniversary collab: 30 roasters × 15g mini packs (pre-orders open)

Links:

Follow Pepe Jijon: @fincasoledadintag Follow Jose Jijon: @coffee_with_jose , @fincas_del_putushio Follow Zack @roastfulcoffee www.roastful.com Follow Ray @melodripco www.melodrip.co

]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:55:00 +0000 zhon@roastful.com (Roastful) https://connected.simplecast.com/episodes/why-japan-skips-cafes-in-the-morning-ZkG0Gyey Zack and Ray kick things off breaking down the global matcha shortage and debating whether Tokyo is the best coffee city in the world. Then they sit down with Masa of Weekenders Coffee (Kyoto) to talk about Japan’s evolving café culture, light-roast philosophy, and Weekenders’ new 20th-anniversary collaboration box.

In this episode:

  • Is Tokyo the best coffee city in the world?
  • What makes Japanese cafés feel so intentional
  • Matcha shortage 2024–2025: causes, bootlegs, price spikes, and why production can’t just “scale”
  • Why many Japan cafés are closed in the mornings
  • Weekenders origin story (2005) → roasting light since 2011; navigating “third wave” beyond just roast degree
  • Weekenders 20th-Anniversary collab: 30 roasters × 15g mini packs (pre-orders open)

Links:

Follow Pepe Jijon: @fincasoledadintag Follow Jose Jijon: @coffee_with_jose , @fincas_del_putushio Follow Zack @roastfulcoffee www.roastful.com Follow Ray @melodripco www.melodrip.co

]]> Why Japan Skips Cafés in the Morning Roastful 01:11:18 Zack and Ray kick things off breaking down the global matcha shortage and debating whether Tokyo is the best coffee city in the world. Then they sit down with Masa of Weekenders Coffee (Kyoto) to talk about Japan’s evolving café culture, light-roast philosophy, and Weekenders’ new 20th-anniversary collaboration box. Zack and Ray kick things off breaking down the global matcha shortage and debating whether Tokyo is the best coffee city in the world. Then they sit down with Masa of Weekenders Coffee (Kyoto) to talk about Japan’s evolving café culture, light-roast philosophy, and Weekenders’ new 20th-anniversary collaboration box. true full 4 b6c54667-eefb-401d-b3a5-07fcf0b0abd2 Home roasting isn't for everybody Home roasting is exploding—and it’s no longer just for pros. Ray and Zack dive into the rise of the home-roasting movement with guest Robert Asami, a hobbyist roaster from the Bay Area. They unpack ultra-light roasts, the new tech driving the scene (Roest, Nucleus Link, Kaffelogic), and the growing culture of experimentation, education, and gear obsession.

Links:

Follow Pepe Jijon: @fincasoledadintag Follow Jose Jijon: @coffee_with_jose , @fincas_del_putushio Follow Zack @roastfulcoffee www.roastful.com Follow Ray @melodripco www.melodrip.co

]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:20:00 +0000 zhon@roastful.com (Roastful) https://connected.simplecast.com/episodes/the-rise-of-home-roasting-7eitrJ0j Home roasting is exploding—and it’s no longer just for pros. Ray and Zack dive into the rise of the home-roasting movement with guest Robert Asami, a hobbyist roaster from the Bay Area. They unpack ultra-light roasts, the new tech driving the scene (Roest, Nucleus Link, Kaffelogic), and the growing culture of experimentation, education, and gear obsession.

Links:

Follow Pepe Jijon: @fincasoledadintag Follow Jose Jijon: @coffee_with_jose , @fincas_del_putushio Follow Zack @roastfulcoffee www.roastful.com Follow Ray @melodripco www.melodrip.co

]]> Home roasting isn't for everybody Roastful 01:09:09 Home roasting is exploding—and it’s no longer just for pros. Ray and Zack dive into the rise of the home-roasting movement with guest Robert Asami, a hobbyist roaster from the Bay Area. They unpack ultra-light roasts, the new tech driving the scene (Roest, Nucleus Link, Kaffelogic), and the growing culture of experimentation, education, and gear obsession. Home roasting is exploding—and it’s no longer just for pros. Ray and Zack dive into the rise of the home-roasting movement with guest Robert Asami, a hobbyist roaster from the Bay Area. They unpack ultra-light roasts, the new tech driving the scene (Roest, Nucleus Link, Kaffelogic), and the growing culture of experimentation, education, and gear obsession. true full 3 f69179be-f912-491e-a0d1-fc4946de53e4 Lance Schnorenberg, Sey Coffee Lance from Sey Coffee joins us to talk: co-ferments, “rock-star” producers, trends, the real work of sourcing, doing the reps (cupping daily), why clean 87–90pt washed lots are miracles, pricing/value (cost-per-cup), curation and seasonality, and how roasters can truly stand out in 2025.

Links 

Timestamps 

00:00 - Introduction;

00:15 - Get It Off Your Chest: Missing feature from scales;

05:47 - Introducing the Guest: Lance from Sey Coffee;

06:29 - The Evolution of Coffee Trends;

10:49 - Understanding Quality in Coffee;

16:31 - The Importance of Continuous Learning;

20:28 - Navigating Business Strategies in Coffee;

27:03 - Quality and Accessibility in Coffee;

29:55 - The Depth of Coffee Knowledge;

33:15 - Finding Unique Coffee Sources;

34:37 - Curating Seasonal Offerings;

36:12 - Passion for Green Coffee;

43:05 - The Economics of Coffee Pricing;

51:29 - The Journey of Coffee Tasting;

51:54 - Learning from Experience in Coffee Roasting;

53:41 - The Evolution of Coffee Quality;

55:23 - Developing New Coffee Varieties;

58:46 - Navigating Quality and Volume in Coffee Production;

01:00:39 - The Future of Coffee Roasting;

01:03:59 - The Untapped Market for Specialty Coffee;

01:06:53 - The Need for Quality in Coffee Shops;

01:09:57 - The Importance of Commitment in the Coffee Industry;

Follow Pepe Jijon: @fincasoledadintag Follow Jose Jijon: @coffee_with_jose , @fincas_del_putushio Follow Zack @roastfulcoffee www.roastful.com Follow Ray @melodripco www.melodrip.co

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 zhon@roastful.com (Roastful) https://connected.simplecast.com/episodes/lance-schnorenberg-sey-coffee-U7QOl9Fl Lance from Sey Coffee joins us to talk: co-ferments, “rock-star” producers, trends, the real work of sourcing, doing the reps (cupping daily), why clean 87–90pt washed lots are miracles, pricing/value (cost-per-cup), curation and seasonality, and how roasters can truly stand out in 2025.

Links 

Timestamps 

00:00 - Introduction;

00:15 - Get It Off Your Chest: Missing feature from scales;

05:47 - Introducing the Guest: Lance from Sey Coffee;

06:29 - The Evolution of Coffee Trends;

10:49 - Understanding Quality in Coffee;

16:31 - The Importance of Continuous Learning;

20:28 - Navigating Business Strategies in Coffee;

27:03 - Quality and Accessibility in Coffee;

29:55 - The Depth of Coffee Knowledge;

33:15 - Finding Unique Coffee Sources;

34:37 - Curating Seasonal Offerings;

36:12 - Passion for Green Coffee;

43:05 - The Economics of Coffee Pricing;

51:29 - The Journey of Coffee Tasting;

51:54 - Learning from Experience in Coffee Roasting;

53:41 - The Evolution of Coffee Quality;

55:23 - Developing New Coffee Varieties;

58:46 - Navigating Quality and Volume in Coffee Production;

01:00:39 - The Future of Coffee Roasting;

01:03:59 - The Untapped Market for Specialty Coffee;

01:06:53 - The Need for Quality in Coffee Shops;

01:09:57 - The Importance of Commitment in the Coffee Industry;

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]]> Lance Schnorenberg, Sey Coffee Roastful 01:17:01 Lance from Sey Coffee joins us to talk: co-ferments, “rock-star” producers, trends, the real work of sourcing, doing the reps (cupping daily), why clean 87–90pt washed lots are miracles, pricing/value (cost-per-cup), curation and seasonality, and how roasters can truly stand out in 2025. Lance from Sey Coffee joins us to talk: co-ferments, “rock-star” producers, trends, the real work of sourcing, doing the reps (cupping daily), why clean 87–90pt washed lots are miracles, pricing/value (cost-per-cup), curation and seasonality, and how roasters can truly stand out in 2025. true full 2 8497df41-bef7-44eb-8549-37c1b75f538f How do cafés stay relevant in 2025?
  • Perfect Daily Grind article: “Is Brewing by the Cup Still Worth It?”
  • Spro-overs / Coffee Shots - YouTube Video by Lance Hedrick

    • Follow Pepe Jijon: @fincasoledadintag Follow Jose Jijon: @coffee_with_jose , @fincas_del_putushio Follow Zack @roastfulcoffee www.roastful.com Follow Ray @melodripco www.melodrip.co

    ]]>     Thu, 9 Oct 2025 02:48:51 +0000 zhon@roastful.com (Roastful) https://drankitpodcast.com/episodes/how-do-cafes-stay-relevant-in-2025/
  • Perfect Daily Grind article: “Is Brewing by the Cup Still Worth It?”
  • Spro-overs / Coffee Shots - YouTube Video by Lance Hedrick

    • Follow Pepe Jijon: @fincasoledadintag Follow Jose Jijon: @coffee_with_jose , @fincas_del_putushio Follow Zack @roastfulcoffee www.roastful.com Follow Ray @melodripco www.melodrip.co

    ]]>     How do cafés stay relevant in 2025? Roastful 00:51:36 In the debut Drank it! episode, Ray Murakawa and Zack Stamey debate overpriced, under-extracted pour-overs, by-the-cup relevance in 2025, and why hospitality still wins. In the debut Drank it! episode, Ray Murakawa and Zack Stamey debate overpriced, under-extracted pour-overs, by-the-cup relevance in 2025, and why hospitality still wins. true full 1