The second part of our conversation with John Cannon!  More of John's unique perspective, more of Rochester's unique community, and Wade has a minor outburst. Send us ideas for Channeling or get connected with the Rochester Coffee Society, hit us on our Facebook group Or gmail: roccoffeesociety@gmail.com Or IG: @roc_coffee_society Or Twitter: Rochester_CS If you're listening on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe, Rate, Review.  Help us spread the word! Enjoy!

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Episode 17: John Cannon pt. 2

This week we sit down with Andrew Cayer of Joe Bean Coffee Roasters.  Andrew spent 9 weeks at Finca Idealista in Matagalpa, Nicaragua, learning about and working with Gold Mountain Coffee Growers, a social enterprise developing coffee quality, sustainability, and economic/social development in Matatgalpa.   You can read more about Andrew's adventures here (and we highly recommend you do so).   Also, check out Joe Bean's benefit throwdown, October 28, to fund a year of college for the daughter of one of Gold Mountain's farmers.   If you're on Apple Podcasts, please Subscribe, Rate, Review.  Help us reach more coffee professionals.   If you want to be on Channeling or hear about a specific topic, email us at roccoffeesociety@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.   Enjoy the episode!

Episode 16: Andrew Cayer

We told you it was coming! One last thought: cold espresso. Subscribe, Rate, Review. Hit us up: roccoffeesociety@gmail.com Instagram: @roc_coffee_society Twitter: Rochester_CS Facebook Group: Rochester Coffee Society Enjoy!

Episode 14.1: Cold Brew Bonus

This week, we talk to John Cannon, Wholesale Director and Roasting Assistant for Glen Edith Coffee, here in Rochester.  John has a unique position in the Rochester coffee community, which gives him a valuable, 360 perspective on the processes of production, training, and coffee service. Have an idea for Channeling?  Want to yell at us about our weird opinions?  Just feel like jamming about Rochester Coffee Society or coffee, in general?  Hit us up on our Facebook group. Or Instagram: @roc_coffee_society Or Twitter: @Rochester_CS Or Email: roccoffeesociety@gmail.com Enjoy the show!

Episode 15: John Cannon pt. 1

This week, a field report on cold coffee in the specialty coffee community of Rochester.  Hear some thoughts, goals, menus, and debate on how our very unique coffee community approaches this seasonal product. Special thanks to Paul Wright of Fuego Coffee Roasters for audio engineering and equipment. Special thanks to Ugly Duck Coffee, Meraki Coffee, Joe Bean Coffee Roasters, Fuego Coffee Roasters, and Glen Edith Coffee Roasters for the interviews and insights. Got an idea for an episode of Channeling or an event with the Rochester Coffee Society?  Get in touch via GMail: roccoffeesociety@gmail.com You can find us on Facebook, Instagram: roc_coffee_society, Or Twitter: Rochester_CS Thanks and enjoy the episode!

Episode 14: Cold Coffee Field Report

Where we've been... Have an idea for us?  Email it to roccoffeesociety@gmail.com or send it to the Rochester Coffee Society Facebook Group or send it to us on IG: roc_coffee_society or send it to us on Twitter: Rochester_CS Be sure to subscribe, rate, review on iTunes, and thanks to those who have. We'll be in-touch soon!

Interlude

In this last segment of our conversation with Ryan Baker of Meraki Coffee, we talk staying inspired on the bar, small business development in Rochester (apologies, in advance, for Wade's little outburst) and Ryan gives us his best advice for anyone about to start their own coffee company. Be sure to catch Ryan at Cheesy Eddie's Tuesday-Saturday and at the Southwedge Farmers' Market Thursday nights. You can catch the Rochester Coffee Society in our Facebook group on Instagram: roc_coffee_society on Twitter: Rochester_CS or via email: roccoffeesociety@gmail.com We are always excited to hear from our beloved Western New York coffee community, so please keep in touch.  Enjoy the episode!

Episode 13: Ryan Baker pt. 2

This week  we talk to Ryan Baker, owner/operator of Meraki Coffee, a pop-up at Cheesy Eddy's and the Southwedge Farmers' Market in Rochester, New York.  Ryan shares his inspiration for the concept of Meraki and the journey he has been on over the last year, getting open, gathering an audience, and meeting new demand.  You can check out Meraki on Instagram: merakicoffeeroc.  Get after it. In the way of announcements, the Rochester Coffee Society will be hosting a FREE ASL for Service Workers workshop at Ugly Duck Coffee June 19th, 6-8 pm.  Please get in touch with us if you are planning to attend, so we can plan accordingly. You can reach the Rochester Coffee Society via Facebook Group, Email: roccoffeesociety@gmail.com Instagram: roc_coffee_society or find us on Twitter: @Rochester_CS As always, enjoy the episode!

Episode 12: Ryan Baker pt. 1

This week, we continue our conversation from two weeks ago with Alex Mockbee of Ugly Duck Coffee and Renee Colon of Fuego Coffee Roasters.  We talk more about all the on-ramps in coffee, all the different personality types taken in by the coffee industry, and how much we coffee professionals love to drink coffee made for us by someone else. Don't forget to come out to Ugly Duck Coffee Monday June 19th, 6-8 pm for our FREE ASL for Service Workshop.  Info on the Rochester Coffee Society Facebook group. Keep in touch with us via email: roccoffeesociety@gmail.com on Instagram: roc_coffee_society on Twitter: Rochester_CS As always, enjoy the episode!

Episode 11: Alex Mockbee and Renee Colon pt. 2

This week we're continuing our dialogue with Clinton Hodnett, Head Barista of Public Espresso and Coffee and founder of The Intersection in Buffalo. We dive into topics like training, enthusiasm, empathy, and the origins of The Intersection.  Be sure to check out the first part of our conversation from two weeks ago! You can reach the Rochester Coffee Society via email: roccoffeesociety@gmail.com on Facebook: Rochester Coffee Society group on Instagram: roc_coffee_society on Twitter: Rochester_CS Enjoy!

Episode 10: Clinton Hodnett pt. 2

In this episode, we sit down with Alex Mockbee of Ugly Duck Coffee and Renee Colon of Fuego Coffee Roasters to hear how they got into coffee, what they enjoy about coffee, and their takes on what it means to be a coffee professional.  You can reach the Rochester Coffee Society via email: roccoffeesociety@gmail.com Or lookup our the Rochester Coffee Society Facebook Group Or check out our Instagram: roc_coffee_society Or find us on Twitter: Rochester_CS Enjoy!

Episode 9: Alex Mockbee and Renee Colon pt. 1

Wade sat down with Clinton Hodnett, Head Barista at Public Espresso and Coffee and founder of The Intersection in Buffalo to talk about the growth of Third Wave Specialty Coffee in Buffalo since Public opened up in the lobby of the Lafayette Hotel. We apologize for the audio issues encountered in the recording of this episode   Subscribe, Review, and send us feedback: roccoffeesociety@gmail.com IG: roc_coffee_society Twitter: Rochester_CS Or you can join the dialogue going on over at our Facebook group, just search for Rochester Coffee Society.  As always, thanks to everyone who makes this possible, and we hope you enjoy the episode. 

Episode 8: Clinton Hodnett pt. 1

We tackle more or your questions! Special thanks to Sam Bender of Peaks Coffee Company for these! If you want to send us questions: roccoffeesociety@gmail.com Rochester Coffee Society Facebook group Insta:@roc_coffee_society Twitter: @Rochester_CS Special thanks to Mitch VanDenBerghe, audio engineer; and to WAYO 104.3 low-powered radio for the audio equipment loan.  Enjoy!

Episode 7: Listener Questions

This week, Sapphire Courchaine, Rory Van Grol, and Wade Reed tackle some questions asked by Andrew Cayer of Joe Bean Coffee Roasters.  If you'd like us to talk about a question you have, send it to roccoffeesociety@gmail.com, or post it to the Rochester Coffee Society Facebook group or message us on Instagram @roc_coffee_society or message us on Twitter @Rochester_CS. We cannot wait to hear from you.  As always, special thanks to Audio Engineer Mitch VanDenBerghe and WAYO 104.3 fm for use of audio equipment and talent. Sapphire Courchaine can be reached at sapphirecourchaine@gmail.com.  Rory Van Grol can be reached at hello@uglyduckcoffee.com.  Wade Reed can be reached at wade@fifthframe.co.  Enjoy the episode!

Episode 6: Listener Questions

After some brief housekeeping, Sapphire Courchaine, Rory Van Grol, and Wade Reed continue the dialogue that began at our Origin Chat at Fuego Coffee Roasters on April 10 by sharing some thoughts and resources. Special thanks to Audio Engineer Mitch VanDenBerghe and WAYO 104.3 radio for some equipment on loan.  Sapphire Courchaine can be reached at sapphirecourchaine@gmail.com Rory Van Grol can be reached at hello@uglyduckcoffee.com Wade Reed can be reached at wade@fifthframe.co You can reach the Rochester Coffee Society at roccoffeesociety@gmail.com or at our Facebook group Instagram: roc_coffee_society Or Twitter: Rochester_CS Enjoy!

Episode 5: Origin Chat Follow-Up

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