Drinking Gold: Coffee Gear, Pt. 3, with ON3P Skis' founder, Scott Andrus

Drinking Gold: Coffee Gear, Pt. 3, with ON3P Skis' founder, Scott Andrus

Author: BLISTER May 17, 2023 Duration: 1:21:15

ON3P Skis founder, Scott Andrus, is back on CRAFTED to go deep into the weeds about the various gear options out there to make great coffee and espresso. We discuss the very inexpensive options; $1000 coffee grinders; Scott’s mind-blowing “Coffee Checklist for Jonathan”; and more. It’s an amazing, slightly terrifying, definitely fun conversation about Drinking Gold and the gear used to make it.

TOPICS & TIMES:

  • Affordable Options (4:49)
  • Pour Over Options (6:34)
  • The Confusing World of New Coffee (9:34)
  • Coffee Grinders (How Many Do You Need??) (16:57)
  • Jonathan’s ‘No-Prep Lifestyle’ (28:44)
  • The Great Milk Debate (Dual vs Single Boiler) (32:00)
  • Scott’s “Coffee Checklist for Jonathan” (46:23)
  • Temperature Stability & Consistent Pucks (53:13)
  • Scales on Scales on Scales (53:13)
  • “We’re gonna Spray the Stupid Beans” (1:01:17)
  • Water Considerations (1:05:58)
  • Jonathan’s Coffee Timeline (1:09:28)
  • Is All of This Worth It? (1:11:57)

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There's a particular kind of conversation that happens when someone has dedicated their life to making something tangible, driven by obsession over details most of us overlook. CRAFTED, from BLISTER, is built on those conversations. Each episode moves beyond a simple product review to explore the entire ecosystem of creation, whether the subject is a meticulously roasted coffee, a complex whiskey, a precision timepiece, or a bold new wine. You'll hear directly from the individuals who define these fields-brewers, distillers, founders, and artisans who started their ventures not because it was easy, but because they couldn't imagine doing anything else. This podcast digs into the raw materials, the failed experiments, the business risks taken on a principle, and the quiet triumphs that happen long before a product reaches a shelf. It’s about the philosophy embedded in the process as much as the technical skill. Tuning in feels less like listening to an interview and more like pulling up a stool in a workshop or a tasting room, offering an intimate look at the patience, setbacks, and unwavering standards that transform a simple idea into a crafted object. The stories are specific, but the themes of creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit are universal, connecting anyone who appreciates the depth behind a well-made thing.
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