Scott Rao on Quality, Q Ratings, & Coffee

Scott Rao is one of the most influential people in the world of coffee, coffee roasting, and coffee brewing. Scott is also the owner of Prodigal Coffee (located in Boulder, Colorado), and in this conversation, we dive deep into specific coffee topics and discuss the pursuit of quality in general.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Scott’s Entry into Coffee (2:43)

Quality (8:30)

Coffee, Wine, & Tea (16:42)

Rating Systems (21:26)

How to Store Coffee (26:19)

Should You Freeze Beans? (31:37)

Light Roasts (34:32)

Dark Roasts (37:33)

Complexity (39:35)

Conscientious Consumerism & Coffee (42:46)

Espresso, Whiskey, & Fine Tuning (45:58)

Prodigal’s Approach to Quality (52:06)

Politics, Coffee, & Quality (58:40)

Scott’s Current Coffee Interests (1:06:28)

Quality and Perfection (1:08:35)

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