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