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Coffee Roaster Warm Up Sessions

Mirror Coffee Roasters·241 episodes

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The Coffee Roaster Warm Up Sessions podcast covers all things coffee including roasting, brewing, tasting, and business. This is a glimpse into real discussions between two brothers Sergei and Mark Kutrovski who are co-owners of Mirror Coffee Roasters.

Episodes

34 min
May 31, 2026Episode 241
The difference between home and cafe baristas

At this point, making coffee at home has turned into more than a caffeine hit. Home baristas have high end equipment, physics books on extraction, and the time and patience to perfect their morning cups. That is not the same as brewing coffee behind bar and there's a huge difference between the two. In this episode, we talk about why home baristas are pushing the coffee industry forward and why being a barista requires more skills than just making coffee.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

31 min
May 23, 2026Episode 240
Are home espresso machines worth it?

Many people dream of getting a home espresso machine for their kitchen. At first glance, it feels like bringing a cafe home and having the power to make a drink whenever you want without the price tag. That sounds dreamy, but when you start realistically looking at all it takes to get great espresso at home, it's not so romantic. In this episode we unpack the pros and cons of building at an espresso setup at home and whether getting a machine is the right choice for you.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

31 min
May 18, 2026Episode 239
How to make pour overs easy and delicious

One of the biggest complaints we hear about pour overs in coffee shops is that they're inconsistent and oftentimes not worth the added price tag. It's not because of coffee, but because of brewing. It's hard to train a team of baristas to nail every pour over every time. In this episode, we talk about a few ways we can make pour overs easier while increasing consistency and maintaining quality.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

26 min
May 9, 2026Episode 238
Managing your home coffee supply

Depending on a coffee’s roast level, coffee tastes best at different resting periods after the roast date. Coffees that are roasted light and lighter usually need 3+ weeks to taste best, but that does complicate things when you always want to coffees at their peak. In this episode, we discuss a few helpful tips that can keep your home coffee bar stocked and tasting best.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

23 min
May 3, 2026Episode 237
How electrical currents can read coffee TDS and Roast Level

About a week ago, a new paper was published on the use of cyclical voltammetry to read a coffee's TDS and roast level. It has the potential to make a huge difference in how roasters and coffee drinkers exchange information, achieve consistency, and standardize quality. Read the full paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-71526-5Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

26 min
Apr 25, 2026Episode 236
The Need For Coffee Processing Transparency

Coffee processing has seen huge leaps forward in the last 10 years. It’s more innovative than ever and has made coffee taste better than ever. As processing is become more complex, their seems to be a greater lack of clarity, communication, and transparency. For many coffee drinkers, it’s become alarming. This is episode 236!Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

27 min
Apr 12, 2026Episode 235
Fellow Aiden: The good, bad, and unbeatable

The Fellow Aiden home drip coffee maker has been out for over a year now, and we've been using it for the last year. We've brewed hundreds of brews with it, and we can confidently say that it is the best home drip coffee machine available, however, it's notorious for giving many people issues. We talk about it all on this episode!Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

29 min
Apr 5, 2026Episode 234
The Limitations of Ultra Light Roasts

Ultra light roast coffees have high clarity, preserve volatile flavors, and roasted in a way to minimize roast flavor. That sounds like a perfect cup, however, there are some limitations to that style of roasting. In this episode we unpack a few ways ultra light roasts are limiting and may not be the coffee for what you want to do. Listen to the episode with Jacob from Airworks: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JT36fSwcRHJygBNq6Ohqf?si=666cae4b4d4e46e6Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

37 min
Mar 29, 2026Episode 233
Ultra Light Roast Coffee Unlocks A Whole New Flavor Profile with Airworks Coffee

Ultra light roast coffee is becoming more and more popular amongst coffee enthusiasts. At first it may seem like it's just underdeveloped, grassy coffees, however, we think there might be some misconceptions around ultra light roast coffees. On this episode, we explore ultra light roasts with Airworks, an ultra light roast coffee subscription that brings in coffees from roasters around the world that share the same love for this style of roasting.Check out Airworks' subscription: https://airworkscoffee.com/Find Airworks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airworkscoffeePick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

49 min
Mar 21, 2026Episode 232
What you need for perfect water for coffee with Christopher Hendon

Water is the most important ingredient in a cup of coffee. It can make a cup go from being undrinkable to mind blowing. That’s why for this episode we invited Dr. Christopher Hendon on the podcast. A scientist, professor of chemistry, and co-author of Water For Coffee. We talk about the most important variables to measure in water, the impact of magnesium and calcium, and mineralization post brew.Dr. Christopher Hendon's Book, Water For Coffee (2nd Edition): https://www.scottrao.com/products/water-for-coffeePick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

34 min
Mar 7, 2026Episode 231
Avoid these mistakes when starting a coffee roasting business

We've made a lot of mistakes in our coffee roasting journey that we had to learn the hard way. Mistakes are inevitable when you're trying to build something you've never built before. In this episode, we reflect back on the early years of starting Mirror and talk about the 3 things we wish we did differently that would push us forward much faster.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

30 min
Feb 28, 2026Episode 230
Using temp to dial in your v60 and is coffee terroir still important

This is our first Q&A on the podcast in a long time. We cover dialing in a v60 pour over by temperature vs grind size, did processing make coffee origin obsolete, and how you should use social media to market your cafe. This was a fun conversation with a handful of questions approaching different aspects of the coffee industry.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

29 min
Feb 21, 2026Episode 229
Creating a coffee menu your guests will actually love

Coffee shop owners oftentimes think they need to have a menu item for everyone and try to serve as broad of an audience as possible. It may sound right, but only until you consider that some of the more successful businesses in food and beverage do the opposite. In this episode, we talk about how you should build your coffee menu for your coffee shop and we highlight a few key points that the most successful coffee shops and fast food restaurants do to be successful.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

28 min
Feb 14, 2026Episode 228
3 Ideas We're Rethinking in Coffee

There is tons of information out there about coffee, and it's pushing the coffee industry forward. We're growing in popularity and innovation. In this episode, however, we cover 3 ideas that we need believe we need to shift our perspective on.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

24 min
Feb 8, 2026Episode 227
How to Brew Coffee During Travel And On The Go

We've all traveled and realized we're stuck on vacation for 5 days with the most important part missing - delicious coffee. In this episode, we talk about how you can build your own travel coffee setup and helpful tips that can make your workflow easier while being on the go. Enjoy tasty coffee anywhere you go and never be left stranded without coffee.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

26 min
Jan 31, 2026Episode 226
The best home coffee setup under $500

You decided you wanted to go down the coffee rabbit hole, and now what? You'll quickly realize you need coffee gear to experiment, learn, and brew tasty cups with. In a time when there's more and more coffee gear out there, is it possible to have a great setup on a budget? We cover this in episode 226 and give two great setups under $500.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

29 min
Jan 24, 2026Episode 225
3 things that makes someone exceptional at brewing coffee

As coffee enthusiasts and baristas, we're always trying to raise the bar for what our coffee tastes like. Most of the time, that comes down to brewing really good coffee, but what makes someone good at making coffee? In this episode, we boil it down to 3 traits that we notice in people who are exceptional at brewing coffee.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

27 min
Jan 13, 2026Episode 224
Are coffee flavor notes on bags unnecessary?

Coffee tasting notes on a bag of coffee helps us understanding what the coffee will taste like, but what happens when we don't taste those flavor notes in the cup? This is a common struggle we hear from people and it can be frustrating, but the conversation around coffee flavor notes is a little bit more nuanced. In this episode, we try to unpack the nuance and explain why it sometimes okay not to taste what is written on the bag.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

28 min
Jan 4, 2026Episode 223
What’s coming for the coffee industry in 2026 ( our predictions )

Coffee’s popularity keeps growing and the coffee industry keeps evolving. With 2026 here, we sit down and talk about where we see and think the industry is going for the year and beyond. We’d love to hear where you think the coffee industry is going in 2026 down in the comments.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

31 min
Dec 27, 2025Episode 222
Coffee Omakase: changing the cafe experience with Josh from Kamakase

Komakase is a coffee omakase experience unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Extraordinary coffee paired intentionally with sweets. After my visit to Komakase, I wanted to get a behind the scenes look into this fascinating coffee project. This is my conversation with Josh from Komakase. Check out Komakase: https://komakase.coffee/Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

32 min
Dec 20, 2025Episode 221
The Most Iconic Coffee Brands of 2025 - Sprudge Awards

Every year, Sprudge runs their famous Sprudge Awards. It's their way of honoring the best in the coffee industry in categories including roasters, cafes, producers, creatives, and more. We go through all the nominations and share who we think should win every category.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

38 min
Dec 13, 2025Episode 220
How to master anything in coffee & our favorite coffees of 2025

We're approaching the end of the year, and wanted to take a moment to reflect back on our coffee journey this past year. In this episode we talk about our favorite coffees of 2025, big lessons of the year, and the one thing you need to do to master any skill in coffee.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

23 min
Dec 6, 2025Episode 219
Most Useful Coffee Gear of 2025

Coffee gear is meant to make coffee taste better and your life easier. In this episode, we each share our top 3 coffee tools that have impacted our coffee journey the most this past year.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

33 min
Nov 29, 2025Episode 218
Is new coffee gear useful or just convenient?

There's a lot of new coffee gear being released and it feels like it's more than ever which is exciting. New gear is a step in the right direction, however, does new gear make coffee taste better or is it simply making brewing coffee more convenient?Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

28 min
Nov 22, 2025Episode 217
Grinding finer is not the answer & high clarity burrs

We take 3 common phrases we heard around the coffee community and rate them as overrated, underrated, or properly rated. We talk about why grinding finer isn’t always helpful, the benefits of properly resting your coffee, and why you might not want high clarity burrs.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

29 min
Nov 8, 2025Episode 216
The Mystery Behind Roast Color and Development

Coffee roast color is one of the biggest variables in taste. We often choose the coffees we drink by roast development level, however, how do we measure that? Light, medium, and dark roast are broad terms that are difficult to quantify and that have a wide range. How can a roaster communicate their roast level in a way that is helpful to coffee drinkers? We talk about the challenges of defining development level, color readers, and a simple database that might help.Google Sheet With Color Readings: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GkIjVVj6_PW9_JavwixluRgKK1U2ZLT-xXFs1ZmzSWE/edit?usp=sharingPick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

26 min
Nov 1, 2025Episode 215
Starting a coffee shop with the right equipment

Coffee equipment plays a huge role in running a successful and thriving coffee shop. Picking the right gear for your specific coffee shop needs can help you serve your guests well, save money, and make it easy for your team of baristas to do their job. In this episode we expand on what to consider when shopping for espresso machines, coffee grinders, and other gear for your new coffee shop.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

32 min
Oct 25, 2025Episode 214
Why expensive coffee doesn’t mean GOOD coffee

Many of us love the hunt of finding exceptional coffee to brew and drink at home. Oftentimes, they come with a much higher price tag. Exotic, hard to find, and delicious coffees deserve to cost more, but that doesn’t mean that all expensive coffees are delicious or worth their price. On this episode, we talk about what goes into pricing coffees and how sometimes, pricing can be deceiving.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

29 min
Oct 19, 2025Episode 213
How to create coffee roast profiles that taste good

Developing a coffee roast profile is one of the most important parts of roasting coffee. It’s what becomes the reference point to all your production roasts. Although we could have talked for another hour about building roast profiles, in this packed episode, we talk about our approach to building roast profiles, how new coffees are roasted, and the quality metrics we aim for that help dial in a coffee. Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

27 min
Oct 12, 2025Episode 212
Building aeropress recipes, competing, and hario hand grinder wins at competition?

Recently, we competed in the regional aeropress championships. There were some last minute challenges we had to work around, build recipes, and create efficient workflows with the aeropress. We cover all of this in this episode of the coffee roaster warm up sessions podcast.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

30 min
Oct 4, 2025Episode 211
Myths people believe about light roast coffee

Light roast has exploded in popularity over the last 15 years. It's quickly becoming many people's preference in coffee development, however, for many people, it's something they avoid. Through personal conversations, social media, and online forums, there are a few myths and misconceptions we often here time after time again. In this podcast, we address these misconceptions.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

31 min
Sep 20, 2025Episode 210
Building your home drip coffee setup

Drip coffee is one of the most classic drinks in all of coffee which can oftentimes be overlooked. In recent years, however, drip coffee makers have become so good that they rival many people's pour over skill and results. We think everyone should own a killer drip coffee setup at home. This episode unpacks what you should look for and how to start brewing amazing drip coffee at home.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

33 min
Sep 14, 2025Episode 209
Why coffee shops should think twice about starting food program

It's becoming more and more popular for coffee shops to have food programs and there are good reasons for it. You can increase your average order value, appeal to more guests, and grow your overall business. On the other hand, having a food program comes with many challenges that might make you second think its benefits.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

51 min
Sep 6, 2025Episode 208
Scoring the Best of Panama winning coffee and why luxury coffee is needed with Cole Torode

The Best of Panama 2025 champion scored a wild 98 points and sold for $30,000/kg. Both the score and final price set new records. In this episode, we get to talk to Cole Torode who was one of the judges at Best of Panama coffee, tasted the winning cup, and got a front row seat to a historic event. Here's what went down behind closed doors and why we've entered a new era of luxury coffee.Forward Coffee: https://forward.coffee/passwordForward Coffee IG: https://www.instagram.com/fwdcoffee/Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

36 min
Sep 1, 2025Episode 207
How to run a mobile coffee cart for events

If you’re thinking about starting your mobile coffee cart to cater weddings and events, you’ll find tons of helpful advice on tackling events in this episode. We just catered a wedding with our mobile setup and share all the details from our experience. We cover everything from gear, workflow, ways to deal with disruptions, and how to serve guests quickly and efficiently. This episode is packed with tips and tricks!Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

1 hr
Aug 24, 2025Episode 206
Winning World Latte Art Championships & Starting Cafes with Nicolas and Kenji Tanaka

What does it take to start cafes and win world latte art championships? We sit down with two brothers, Nicolas and Kenji Tanaka who have been crushing it in the industry, both as competitors and in their daily work in coffee. This coffee podcast episode is about their life, what has lead them to where they're at now, and what it takes to execute at such a high caliber in coffee.Nicolas' IG: https://www.instagram.com/aloha.tanaka/?hl=enKenji's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kenjii.tanaka/?hl=enKohiko Coffee House: https://www.instagram.com/kohikocoffeehouse/?hl=enPick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

27 min
Aug 16, 2025Episode 205
How Each Coffee Changes With Roast Level

Most people choose coffee by development level whether that's light, medium, or dark roast. This is because each roast development comes with a general flavor profile, but it's not as simple as that. There are other variables at play that can create more nuance to flavor profiles ranging from ultralight to dark roast.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

26 min
Aug 10, 2025Episode 204
How to find NEW coffee roasters and coffees that you'll love

As coffee drinkers and enthusiasts, we oftentimes stick to a few coffee roasters that we become attached to and for very good reasons. What about discovering new roasters and coffees? It's usually uncomfortable, comes with uncertainty, and feels like a gamble. In this episode, we talk about how to discover new roasters and coffees that you'll love to drink!

37 min
Jul 28, 2025Episode 203
Coffee industry horror stories: when things go wrong

Everyone who has worked in coffee for some time has horror stories to share. We've all had customer service experiences going wrong, equipment breaking during rushes, and dealing with the unexpected. It's part of the fun of working in coffee that keeps you on edge! We share our experiences and horror stories from our time in the industry.

39 min
Jul 19, 2025Episode 202
Why you should learn to break these coffee brewing rules

When it comes to brewing coffee, rules are extremely helpful. Especially when you're just getting into coffee, they create the boundaries and guidance you need to achieve great results. On the other hand, some rules are meant to be broken and sometimes that leads to new discoveries. This podcast episode is all about learning to break rules and the traditional approaches to making coffee.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

34 min
Jul 14, 2025Episode 201
How different pour over drippers impact taste

There are many pour over drippers on the market and so many variations of both flat bottom and cone shaped drippers. Although, it is a little over saturated and one does not need to own all of them, they do come with their unique differences and flavor experiences. In this episode, we talk about what we've noticed brewing with several flat bottom drippers and cone shaped drippers and how they change the flavor experience.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

44 min
Jul 5, 2025Episode 200
Saving Your Struggling Coffee Shop with Maxwell Mooney

This past year, the coffee industry was hit with some unexpected challenges. Doubling c-market prices, tariffs, and inflation hit coffee businesses which have made an already difficult job even more difficult. Maxwell Mooney is a coffee consult that helps people build healthy coffee businesses. In this episode, he offers a few practical steps for coffee shop owners can take to start moving in the right direction.Find Maxwell on IG: https://www.instagram.com/maxwellthreadbare/?hl=enPick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

28 min
Jun 29, 2025Episode 199
3 Things Specialty Coffee Shops Can't Get Wrong!

We regularly visit specialty coffee shops. Having comfortable seating, a delicious drink, tasty pastries and more are all big factors to the experience. In this episode, we talk about a few things that we've experienced in cafes that can quickly make a visit less than ideal.

35 min
Jun 15, 2025Episode 198
Don’t replicate the coffee shop at home. Do it better!

We often times hear people say, I just want my coffee at home to taste like it does at the coffee shop. Now we totally get that people just want to brew great coffee at home, however, there are certain things that distinguish the coffee experience at home from the cafe. Here’s how to make your home coffee experience better than the one at your local coffee shop.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

1 hr 16 min
Jun 8, 2025Episode 197
How to brew filter coffee better and why he built the UFO dripper With Jay Kim

How do you become great at brewing filter coffee? Do coffee drippers matter? Why did he help build the UFO dripper? We chat with Jay Kim, one of the founders of the UFO dripper about how to become better at brewing filter coffee, what makes the UFO dripper special, and some of the science of coffee drippers. Jay Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brewedbyjay/?hl=enUFO dripper on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ufodripper/?hl=enPick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

29 min
Jun 1, 2025Episode 196
Why you shouldn't buy a hand coffee grinder

Last episode, we talked about why hand coffee grinders are better than electric coffee grinders. Now although there are many perks to hand grinders, they do come with their shortcomings and where electric grinders shine. In this episode, we unpack upsides of going with an electric grinder over a hand grinder. Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

31 min
May 25, 2025Episode 195
Why Coffee Hand Grinders Are Better Than Electric Grinders

Coffee grinders are one of the most important parts and pieces of gear on your coffee bar. Over the last decade, hand grinders have skyrocketed in popularity and have become the go-to grinder for many, but what makes them so special? Are hand grinders really that good? In this episode, we talk about the main reasons hand grinders outperform electric grinders.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

37 min
May 11, 2025Episode 194
We were wrong! 3 things we're adjusting our perspective on

As we source, roast, taste, and compete in coffee more, we're constantly learning and evolving. We've changed over the years. The coffee industry in general is shifting, and we're also evolving. How we talk about certain things, the words we use, the way we approach different parts in coffee is adjusting. This episode is about reflecting on the past and processing those changes out loud.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

27 min
May 4, 2025Episode 193
How to stand out with your wholesale program

As a coffee roasting company, your primary offer to wholesale accounts is coffee. That alone has to be great, but to stand out in a crowd of roasters, you might need to go further. In this episode we talk about what you can do to have a wholesale program that thrives and serves your clients well. Shop our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/

31 min
Apr 27, 2025Episode 192
How to achieve roasting consistency - BBP and warm up

Being a good coffee roaster isn't just about roasting coffee that tastes good. A skilled coffee roaster knows how to roast coffee consistently good from batch to batch and from day to day. It may sound simple, but it's much easier said than done. This episode is all about how to increase your consistency from batch to batch by focusing on your between batch protocol (BBP) and your warm up.Pick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

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