Episode 2: All about coffee with local roaster Tamra Ruxin

Tamra Ruxin is a roaster for the local land park roastery Two Seeds Coffee. She knows her coffee and has the credentials to prove it. In fact, Tamra is a certified Q Arabica coffee grader, a certification that is held by only a few hundred people in the U.S. and it means she can taste a cup of coffee and tell you almost anything about it. 

 

We get into the difference between dark, medium and light roasts. How different brewing methods affect your cup of coffee, why you should always grind your beans fresh each morning and what the differences are in the flavors of coffees from different regions.

 

If you’ve ever stood in a Temple Coffee and felt confused and overwhelmed this is the episode for you. Listen as Tamra demystifies the sometimes pretentious world of coffee and gives you tips on how to up your personal coffee game and discover what types of roasts you might enjoy.

 

What Is the Q Grader Coffee System, and What Does It Mean For Your Morning Cup? -KQED

 

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