In this episode, Kenneth sits down with Stephen Tribble to discuss the waves of coffee. Or to put it another way, they discuss the different types of coffee that have been developed and enjoyed during each era. This episode covers pre-wave, first, second, third and fourth wave coffee.
They explain when each wave started, how the product was presented, prepared, and enjoyed. Finishing the episode by discussing the fourth wave, which is just starting to emerge and evolve.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS

Most people do not know what a coffee wave is. During the podcast, Kenneth explains what the term means.
The first wave started during the late stages of the industrial revolution, with roasted and pre-ground coffee.
During the first wave, the aim was to make coffee more accessible.
The second wave saw companies like Peets and Starbucks enter the market.
During the second wave, there was more focus on taste.
It was the second wave that pushed the industry forwards, and created the foundations for today´s coffee culture - especially the coffee shop culture.
Light roasts only really took off during the third wave.
Great tasting coffee has led to more people drinking their coffee without cream or sugar.
The industry is now more interested in the science behind what makes a great coffee.
There is still a lot of debate about what the fourth wave is.

 
BEST MOMENTS
‘The waves are mainly a US thing. ´
‘During the third wave, the roast is more towards a lighter roast.’
‘The third wave focuses more on the science of coffee.’
 
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ABOUT THE HOST
As a coffee lover, physician, chemical engineer, serial entrepreneur, competitive runner, writer, and family man, Kenneth knows what it’s like to push yourself to achieve goals very few accomplish. He’s one of the best specialty coffee roasters in the United States as he’s a multi-year US Coffee Roasters’ Competition Finalist. He created Umble Coffee Co with the belief that, if sourced and roasted right, coffee can taste phenomenal and be good for you.
“Life’s too short to drink bad coffee.”
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Podcast Description
Coffee 101 is an educational show on all things coffee. The host, Kenneth Thomas, starts with the most basic questions about coffee and builds your knowledge from there. If you love coffee, are curious about coffee, or you’re a business just looking for a resource to train your team, Coffee 101 is without question the show for you! 
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