In Search of the ‘Best’ Coffee Gear, Pt. 1: Andrew Gardner, Coffee "Enthusiast"

What’s the best way to make coffee? Very strong opinions abound, and Jonathan is currently caught up in trying to figure out the right answer for himself; so he’s recruiting some friends and experts to help. First up is Andrew Gardner. They talk about coffee and life priorities; coffee and cycling culture; how to think about the cost vs the quality of coffee-making equipment; and whether Jonathan should keep or return this new Breville semi-automatic espresso maker that’s sitting in an unopened box at his house. Listen up, then let us know what you think Jonathan should do — and what coffee gear he should get.

TOPICS & TIMES:

• Andrew justifies this conversation (7:06)
• Coffee “Enthusiasm” & Cycling Coffee Culture (8:10)
• Coffee & Life Priorities (12:20)
• Coffee Gear & Other Gear (15:05)
• New Espresso / 3rd-Wave Espresso (22:47)
• Correlating Cost & Quality of Coffee Gear (24:56)
• Andrew’s Morning Coffee Routine (28:38)
• Breville Debate & "Good" Coffee (30:28)
• Coffee Prep Variation (36:57)
• Grinders (43:46)
• JE's Coffee-Curious Future (50:58)
• Best Entry Point for Espresso (56:22)

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• Bikes & Big Ideas: Andrew Gardner on Mtn vs. “Gravel” Bikes
• GEAR:30: Cody Townsend & Jonathan Talk Coffee
• YouTube: Cody & Jonathan Talk Coffee

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