Zayde Naquib is a coffee roaster and the founder of Bar 9 and Ten Cafe in Los Angeles. His trailblazing coffee concepts have earned international recognition not only for their unique blends, but also their unusual extraction methods and creative executions of beverages. You’ll hear about his passion for coffee, why coffee variety matters more than origin, and how he runs a successful coffee business without an espresso machine.
What you’ll learn with Coffee Roaster Zayde Naquib
How Zayde Naquib fell in love with coffee (3:57)
Advice on how to make a great cup of coffee at home (6:08)
How to reduce acidity (9:10)
The bean selection process (10:46)
Zayd Naquib describes the emotional aspect of tasting (14:21)
Variety versus origin (15:48)
Why Zayde Naquib don’t use an espresso machine to make espresso (20:52)
The roasting style you’ll find in their beans (23:41)
Advice for inspiring coffee roasters (26:44)
Why they serve takeaway drinks in glass jars (30:48)
Predictions for the future of the coffee industry (34:50)
Books to check out if you want to read up on coffee (38:36)
Why for Zayde Naquib, the simplicity of a filter coffee beats an espresso (40:10)
The best way to taste coffee when you travel (41:55)
How caffeine content differs between preparation methods (42:53)
