Does anyone remember when spice bars in coffee shops went out of style? It seems like we’re spicing up our coffee with all kinds of inventive spices these days. Butter, mustard, pickle brine, orange juice, protein powder – but we may have found an addition that will please the spice-loving consumer and spice purist! we’re talking about Ajax Lab mineral water concentrates with slow pouring—drops that can be added to brew coffee brewed with water!
On today’s episode of The Coffee Sprudgecast, hosts Jordan Michelman and Zachary Carlsen drip minerals, a dish about coffee events and the seventeenth annual Sprudgie Awards (nominations open November 10!). Michelman discusses his experience at HOSTMilano, the massive culinary convention that hosted the 2025 World Barista Championships and the La Marzocco Out of the Box event in Milan: fresh coffee, novel equipment, sizzling collaborations and frothy gossip.
In this episode, the hosts drank delicious food Koke honey from Ethiopia roasted in Presta coffee. Thank you, Presto!
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Show notes:
Miir manual coffee grinder
Meet the novel standard hand grinder – the perfect companion for coffee lovers at home, on the go or camping. Designed to provide an even grind from rugged to fine espresso, this portable coffee grinder ensures precision with every operate. Robust conical stainless steel burrs and an easy-rotating foldable handle make grinding coffee effortless.
2-way slow pour mug
Introducing the award-winning, newly improved 2-WayCup, crafted with precision and attention to perfection. In collaboration with Martin Wölfl, WBrC 2024 champion, the 2-WayCup design has been improved to provide a better tasting experience. This champion-approved refinement ensures that every sip meets the highest standards of enjoyment.
Slow Pour Apax Lab Mineral Water Concentrates
APAX LAB mineral concentrates: TONIK, JAMM and LYLAC – have been developed to create specific water profiles that subtly change the way you perceive coffee flavors. By changing the mineral balance of the brewing water, they improve different aspects of the coffee, such as sweetness, acidity or floral notes. These mineral concentrates are designed for effortless application. They influence the way your palate interprets existing coffee flavors, unlocking its full potential. Add Apax Lab mineral concentrate to the brewing water or directly to the coffee after brewing and unlock novel, stimulating profiles!
Ceado Hoop pours a coffee maker
If you’re a Coffee Sprudgecast listener, you’ve no doubt heard us talk about the Ceado Hoop, an creative and fun-to-use novel home coffee maker that uses radial brew for an even, bold brew. This brewer is uncomplicated, intuitive, and offers an easily repeatable brewing method – we love it because we try different coffees every week on our podcast. Try it once and you will agree that this is a fantastic novel edition to your home brewing kit.
TIMEMORE Basic 2.0 electronic espresso scale
Made of high-quality acrylic, this sleek and compact scale is sturdy and has a low profile. The dial’s waterproof surface and improved lockable charging port provide protection against liquid damage. Includes a silicone waterproof insulating pad for added comfort.
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