Slowpokes Interview (Part 2): In this episode we continue our conversation with Victor and Ethen from Slowpokes. In this second half of the interview we got to discuss many things such as:Our continued discussion about roastingThe future of coffeeThe Slowpokes brand/theme/imageryOur favorite/go-to methodsFavorite thing about working at SlowpokesFavorite menu items at SlowpokesFollow us on Instagram: @coffee.break.podcastE-mail us: [email protected] is an awesome small coffee chain in Houston, TX. They are doing some amazing things and as you'll hear in future episodes they (and us) are excited about all the great stuff they're working on. We encourage you to give them a try at one of their three locations:Spring Branch: 8147 B Long Point Rd, Houston, TX 77055Garden Oaks/Oak Forest (GOOF): 1203 W 34th St Suite D, Houston, TX 77018Kirby Grove: 2925 Richmond Ave #120, Houston, TX 77098

Slowpokes Interview (Part 1): In this episode we got to sit down with Victor and Ethen from Slowpokes. In this first half of the interview we got to discuss many things such as:Their experience in the service industrySlowpokes getting into roasting their own coffeeThe Slowpokes' team dynamic and cultureThe passion that the Slowpokes team has for what they do... coffee, food, and serviceExploring the coffee community around Houston and getting inspiration from othersHybrid concepts of coffee shopsRecommendations for beginnersIntro to roastingThe second part of this interview will be released in two weeks for Episode 10.Follow us on Instagram: @coffee.break.podcastE-mail us: [email protected] is an awesome small coffee chain in Houston, TX. They are doing some amazing things and as you'll hear in future episodes they (and us) are excited about all the great stuff they're working on. We encourage you to give them a try at one of their three locations:Spring Branch: 8147 B Long Point Rd, Houston, TX 77055Garden Oaks/Oak Forest (GOOF): 1203 W 34th St Suite D, Houston, TX 77018Kirby Grove: 2925 Richmond Ave #120, Houston, TX 77098

We had a chance to sit down with Victor and Ethen from Slowpokes and have a long discussion about coffee. We will break this up into multiple episodes that will be released starting on 1/16; however, we wanted to get you a small teaser of what's to come. We hope you enjoy this short snippet of our conversation.Slowpokes is an awesome small coffee chain in Houston, TX. They are doing some amazing things and as you'll hear in future episodes they (and us) are excited about all the great stuff they're working on. We encourage you to give them a try at one of their three locations:Spring Branch: 8147 B Long Point Rd, Houston, TX 77055Garden Oaks/Oak Forest (GOOF): 1203 W 34th St Suite D, Houston, TX 77018Kirby Grove: 2925 Richmond Ave #120, Houston, TX 77098

Holiday Drinks: In this episode, we get festive and we discuss our favorite holiday drinks... purchased and homemade, coffee based and not, unalcoholic and alcoholic. A simple lighthearted episode to get us into the holiday mood.Follow us on Instagram: @coffee.break.podcastE-mail us: [email protected]

Dialing Our Espresso In: In this episode, we discuss our espresso journeys over the last 1+ year and how upgrading our set-up has had a major impact in our coffee journey. We cover the previous machines we used, the challenges we faced with them, our new machines, how are those helping us, our favorite gadgets, and more!We apologize for the lengthier episode, we got carried away with our discussion!Follow us on Instagram: @coffee.break.podcastE-mail us: [email protected]

We were able to get our hands on some Gesha coffee from Finca el Injerto in Guatemala thanks to Jose's cousin. In this episode, we share our experience and some of the raw audio of the tasting we did. We hope you enjoy something a little bit different from us this Thanksgiving!Fun fact: Gesha (or Geisha) coffee does not have Japanese ties. The name refers to the Gesha region in Ethiopia from which this varietal comes from.Follow us on Instagram: @coffee.break.podcastE-mail us: [email protected]

Wrap-Up and Stragglers: In this episode, we wrap up our "Beans for Beginners" series. We cover some of the aspects of improving your coffee game that we haven't yet covered. We cover: water quality, grind sizes, better coffee without a grinder, other methods we haven't covered, and how else you can branch out and learn more about coffee.Follow us on Instagram: @coffee.break.podcastE-mail us: [email protected]

The Confusing Coffee Label: In this episode, we cover all the information that you may find in a coffee label that is not immediately descriptive of the quality and flavor of the coffee. We cover things like Fair Trade, Organic, varietal types (i.e. Arabica, Bourbon, Gesha, etc.), origins, and processing methods. All in hopes to make your coffee buying experience and easier one.Follow us on Instagram: @coffee.break.podcastE-mail us: [email protected]

A Tale of Three Methods: In this episode, we deviate a bit from our scheduled episodes based on your feedback. We used this episode to spend a bit more time discussing the 3 methods (aside from coffee machine) that we mentioned two episodes ago (Coffee on a Budget). So, we delve into the Aeropress, French Press, and Moka Pot to discuss what are the differences in brewing and results when you use these methods.Follow us on Instagram: @coffee.break.podcast E-mail us: [email protected]

Jose made a little mistake and uploaded the wrong episode audio file. This week's episode was supposed to be "A Tale of Three Methods" in which we delve deeper into the three methods we've mentioned in our previous episode. But, since a few folks have already listened to the audio, well just keep this audio and release "A Tale of Three Methods" in two weeks.  We apologize for the confusion!So, on to this episode...Roasts Explained: We go into the different coffee roasts available, what do they mean, why they exist, and what to expect from them. We also discuss other less known roasts. At the end, we provide you with some ideas on how to try new roasts and hopefully find something you love. Follow us on Instagram: @coffee.break.podcast E-mail us: [email protected]