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This episode features a deep dive into specialty coffee with Jim Varney, exploring its craftsmanship, sustainability, and parallels with craft beer.

Episode Summary Beer lovers, coffee lovers... this one's for you. This week, we're switching up the pour and diving into the world of specialty coffee with Jim Varney , co-founder of Wavelength Coffee Roasters . What starts as a conversation about coffee quickly turns into a fascinating deep dive into craftsmanship, sustainability, engineering, and the surprising similarities between craft beer and specialty coffee. Jim breaks down everything from how coffee goes from a fruit on a tree to the cup in your hand, why air roasting creates a smoother, cleaner flavor, and how sustainable farming practices are changing the future of coffee. We also get into why freshness matters, why Starbucks coffee tastes the way it does, the science behind coffee varietals, and even the infamous civet coffee. Of course, it wouldn't be Brewsing Banter without a few laughs, plenty of nerdy beverage talk, and the crew asking the questions every casual coffee drinker has been wondering. Whether you're a craft beer fanatic, a coffee enthusiast, or just someone who appreciates hearing passionate people geek out about what they love, this episode is packed with stories, education, and plenty of "I never…

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