Boston coffee culture with Jim Varney of Wavelength Coffee Roasters

Boston coffee culture with Jim Varney of Wavelength Coffee Roasters

July 22, 2026 · 53 min · Episode 155

About this episode

The episode discusses Boston's coffee culture with Jim Varney, exploring the balance between affordability and innovation in local coffee offerings.

We're chatting with Jim Varney about local coffee culture — from Dunkin and Coffee Connection to Keurig and $8 pour-overs. What does it mean that this regional prizes both affordable, utilitarian caffeine delivery AND serves as a hot-bed for java-centric innovation?

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Host: Lee Stabert

Guest: Jim Varney

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Organizations: Wavelength Coffee Roasters, Dunkin, Coffee Connection

Products: Keurig, $8 pour-overs

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