In this episode, Kenneth sits down with Justin Piercy from @daddygotcoffee to talk about the French Press. It's a brewer which is not hard to master, but there are a few things you need to know to get the best out of one. It is those insider tips and tricks that Kenneth and Justin share with you in this episode, while also busting some of those myths.Justin also talks about the benefits of Direct trade coffee sourcing. He also explains how he switched to decaf without compromising on flavor, something that helped him to manage the anxiety and panic attacks he was suffering from.
KEY TAKEAWAYS 

With a French Press, it is easy to consistently make a good coffee and do so for several people at once.
Costs are low, and there is less waste material because there are no paper filters.
The ratio you use and when and how you plunge are important. Justin shares the perfect ratio and plunge technique.
Stirring at the right time and letting it settle for long enough provides a smoother cup.
When buying coffee, think about how the farmer is paid. Choosing wisely makes a huge difference in their lives.
Decaf can taste just as good as caffeinated coffee.

 BEST MOMENTSIt's low cost, you don't need a lot of extra stuff, and you get a good result out of it. ´‘It's going to have a heavier body or mouthfeel.’‘The darker the bean that you're using, the more those grounds will tend to want to float.’‘Decaf can allow you to enjoy coffee in a healthy, well-rounded way.’
GUEST RESOURCEShttps://www.instagram.com/daddygotcoffee/https://www.youtube.com/c/DaddyGotCoffeehttps://daddygotcoffee.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@daddygotcoffee
Keffa Coffee owned by Sam Demisse - https://www.keffacoffee.com/
VALUABLE RESOURCESAward-winning single-origin specialty coffee: https://umblecoffee.com/At Umble Coffee, we only roast specialty-grade arabica coffee from around the world with cupping scores 84 and above. Don’t sabotage yourself in pursuing your goals - drink coffee that tastes better and is better for you. No crash, great taste, and better long-term health benefits. That’s Umble Coffee. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umblecoffee/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umblecoffee/Twitter:  https://mobile.twitter.com/umblecoffee
ABOUT THE HOSTAs 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.”
CONTACT METHODWant to reach Kenneth? Have questions, show ideas, or want to just let us know you’re enjoying the show? The best way is to leave us a great review and put your thoughts in the comment section - Kenneth reads all of them! The second-best way is through DM on social media.BUY COFFEE!: https://umblecoffee.comThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media