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Ep. 613Mar 2, 2023

The Perfect Cup: Great Homemade Coffee with James Hoffmann

YouTube coffee expert James Hoffmann shares the best, worst and weirdest coffee in the world.

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YouTube coffee expert James Hoffmann shares the best, worst and weirdest coffee in the world—from his tried-and-true recipe for the ultimate cup at home to the time he tasted 70-year-old beans in Japan. Plus, Don and Petie Kladstrup tell us the story of the man who taught America to love Champagne; we make Beef Chili Colorado Tacos; and Adam Gopnik discusses the greatest food debates of our time.

Questions in this episode:

"I need some advice on how to make a basic lemon sugar cookie recipe more lemon-y and sweeter."

"I don’t like garlic. I was wondering if there’s something you can use instead?"

"What dried chilis should I get if I want to make my own blend of chili flakes?"

"What is chateau cheese? Can I use fresh lemon juice when making tomato sauce?"