033 – “Specialization” with Erik Barkley

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May 18, 2022

033 – “Specialization” with Erik Barkley

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Show Notes

On this episode of the podcast, we go off our normal topics within BioTech and MedTech and discuss a topic that is near and dear to me; Coffee! I was joined by my friend Erik Barkley, Founder and Owner of Tugboat Coffee Roasters. Erik and I discuss:

Key Topics

  • How Erik and I met a few years ago
  • How he works with coffee farms around the globe
  • The life of a coffee bean: growing, processing, roasting and brewing
  • The roasting process
  • What some of the grading, certifications mean around coffee, and how to buy coffee as a consumer
  • Tips and Tricks for making the best drip, pour over, and espresso at home
  • Coffee Roasters and Coffee Books he recommends

Erik Barkley is the Founder and Owner of Tugboat Coffee, a wholesale, specialty coffee roaster dedicated to creating profitable coffee service for our customers through low overhead and focused services.

www.tugboatcoffee.com

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