On this episode of the Espresso Sprudgecast we go on decidedly scrumptious deep dives. It’s *all* about proof of style—and we’re right here to show that style is what issues above almost all else. Pay attention in our as intrepid founders glide over the modernity of romance in 2026, topic listeners to an Orwellian abuse of the phrase “purist”, and luxuriate in Caffe Umbria Bizzarri Mix (how Bizzarri, how Bizzarri) as an espresso. Just like the mighty I Ching, just like the collected works of Shakespeare, this episode incorporates multitudes, so please count on all that and actually, a lot extra.
Hosts Jordan Michelman and Zachary Carlsen, no stranger to drink constructing as evidenced by their 2023 textual content However First, Espresso, create a signature drink worthy of a barista competitors impressed by Stumptown Espresso’s new seasonal Valentines Day providing. It’s all a part of a brand new function Mocha Moments produced in partnership with Ghirardelli. You’ll hear us whip it up and go all out on mochas mochas mochas all through this function collection, so buckle up, chocoholics: you’re in for a deal with.
It takes a Gear Backyard to make a mocha, and this episode’s mocha was made with espresso pulled from a Aptitude Espresso 58 Plus, milk steamed by a La Marzocco Linea Mini, ingredient parts weighed utilizing a useful Acaia Lunar scale, and occasional floor utilizing the Baratza Encore ESP Professional.
As promised, we provide to you, the listener, who’s us, our very first Mocha Moments recipe so you can also dazzle your sweetheart (or sweethearts!) at house:
Cardamom Rose Dusted Chocolate Coated Strawberry Rhubarb Mocha
1 tbsp Ghirardelli Chocolate & Cocoa Candy Floor Powder
1 tsp Cardamom Rose Spice Mud from DONA
1 1/2 tsp Oregon Growers Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
2 photographs of espresso Caffe Umbria Bizzarri Mix
4-6oz steamed Pacific Barista Sequence Pistachio Milk
Put the dry components, jam, and espresso on the backside of your mug. Utilizing the espresso, gently combine all of the components collectively. Pour a little bit of steamed (or chilly) milk in and stir once more to make sure the whole lot is pleasantly blended. Add the remainder of the milk to style and sprinkle with just a little extra Cardamom Rose Spice Mud.
We loved our mochas in Miir’s Restricted Version 2026 Lunar New Yr camp cups. Beautiful!
ALSO ON THIS EPISODE, Zachary whips up a Lotus Biscoff yogurt “tiramisu” within the type of the favored TikTok development. In contrast to the favored TikTok development which merely makes use of any outdated taste (or unflavored) yogurt, we kick it up a notch by truly involving espresso on this “tiramisu” utilizing Tillamook Stumptown Chilly Brew yogurt. A lot munching and tasting ensues and sure, it’s truly fairly good.
Particular thanks to all of our fabulous podcast listeners, the sponsors that make this all potential, and everybody else on the market in Sprudgelandia.
This episode of the Espresso Sprudgecast is sponsored by Baratza, noissue, Ceado, Pacific Barista Sequence, La Marzocco, and DONA.
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This episode of the Espresso Sprudgecast is sponsored by Baratza, noissue, Ceado, Pacific Barista Sequence, La Marzocco, and DONA.
