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Drank it! Specialty Coffee Podcast

Zack Stamey, Roastful, Ray Murakawa, Melodrip
Pour Over
Home Roasting
Kumquat Coffee
Bean & Bean
Brewers Cup
SEY House
Melodrip
Weekenders
Picolot
Cafec
Excellent Coffee
Hospitality
Sey Coffee
Tokyo, Japan
Moonwake
April Brewers Cup
National Brewers Cup
Kumquat
Hyunah Coffee Club
Thermal Shock

We talk about all things in specialty coffee: coffee news, hot topics, and controversial coffee things. Hosted by Ray Murakawa (Melodrip) and Zack Stamey (Roastful).

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Recent Guests

Ashley Han
Cafec USA operations lead
Cafec USA
Episode: CAFEC Brewers Cup: How this company is changing the landscape of coffee competitions
Pepe Jijon
Ecuadorian coffee producer known for experimental processing and sustainability focus
Soledad/Putuchillo farms, Ecuador
Episode: Coffee Producers Pepe and Jose Jijon: Untold Realty of Experimental Coffee Processes.
Jose Jijon
Co-producer of Putuchillo and Soledad farms, advocate for transparent processing and soil health
Soledad and Putuchillo farms, Ecuador
Episode: Coffee Producers Pepe and Jose Jijon: Untold Realty of Experimental Coffee Processes.
Doug Cohen
Executive/leader at SEY
SEY
Episode: SEY Coffee House 2026 - This is what coffee heaven looks like.
Graham Linczewski
Partner at SEY
SEY
Episode: SEY Coffee House 2026 - This is what coffee heaven looks like.
Marie Linczewski
Owner/partner at SEY
SEY
Episode: SEY Coffee House 2026 - This is what coffee heaven looks like.
Esther Kim
Guest, Kumquat
Kumquat
Episode: How to Win the Brewers Cup (It's not the coffee?), with Esther Kim from Kumquat
Harry Sue
Innovation/Green Buyer at Moonwake, Kee Moi Coffee
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Episode: The $30K Coffee Setup That Broke their Farmers Market with Harry from Moonwake
Mehrdad Haghighi
Founder of Fused Visions
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Episode: Solving coffee's tiniest problems with Fused Visions' Mehrdad Haghighi

Hosts

Ray Murakawa
Host focused on coffee tech and community, affiliated with Melodrip.
Zack Stamey
Co-host with a focus on gear, roasting discussions, and industry perspectives.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • A Missed Opportunity for Coffee Culture

    This podcast feels more like a platform for elitism than a genuine love for coffee. A huge portion of the runtime is spent talking down on other people in the industry, which is exactly the kind of attitude that makes specialty coffee so unapproachable and, frankly, unlikeable to outsiders.

    There’s little desire here to invite people into something beautiful or shared. Instead, it often comes off as a narcissistic stage to flex knowledge rather than foster curiosity, generosity, or community. C... more

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    jake400_
    United States8 months ago

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Community-focused episodes and guest stories are valuable but may benefit from broader inclusivity.
Some listeners feel the show can come off as elitist or exclusionary.
Guests and topics are varied, offering deep dives into competitions and sourcing.
Listeners note strong technical depth and gear-focused conversations.
The format consistently delivers actionable insights for pros, with robust debates on trends and practices.

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Talking Points

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Home roasting isn't for everybody
Q: Will home roasting find its place alongside production roasting?
Robert argues they complement rather than compete; enthusiasts often stay connected to cafes and brands, and the growth of home roasting can coexist with professional roasting as communities overlap and share knowledge.
Home roasting isn't for everybody
Q: How do you view the accessibility and sourcing of greens for home roasting?
He discusses the logistics of getting greens, noting barriers like shipping, micro shipments, and the challenge of sampling many lots for home use, while highlighting that producers and importers can play a role in enabling access to high-quality greens for enthusiasts.
Home roasting isn't for everybody
Q: Why did you invest into your home roasting obsession?
Robert explains that constant curiosity drove experimentation with roasters, beans, and processes; the motivation was to take what people like and apply their own roast style, justified by a desire to justify owning more gear and to improve through hands-on experimentation.
L.A.’s Most Underrated Coffee Empire: Kumquat Coffee’s Expansion, Survival, and Serving the City’s Best Croissants
Q: How does Kumquat balance its multi-brand approach with maintaining a cohesive company culture?
AJ describes building an ecosystem where different brands operate with their own identities yet support each other, sharing a common commitment to quality, education, and community events.
L.A.’s Most Underrated Coffee Empire: Kumquat Coffee’s Expansion, Survival, and Serving the City’s Best Croissants
Q: What inspired Kumquat to launch a green coffee store for home roasters?
AJ explains that the move came from recognizing a growing interest in home roasting and a desire to provide accessible, high-quality green coffees and gear, enabling home roasters to experiment and learn with real options.

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2. Pepe Jijon
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