Topic: Dark Roast

Producers and coffee roasters provide technical insights into the differences between light and dark roast coffee, noting that light roasts are denser and contain more caffeine by volume. The "knock box" used in espresso making is more effective with dark roasts because the beans are more brittle and carbonized. Gigawatt Coffee and other listener-owned businesses are mentioned as part of the show's "plug" system for donors.

The proprietors of No Agenda Coffee provide an update on their recent sales and the success of their "Hit in the Mouth" dark roast. The hosts discuss the difficulty of providing objective reviews for products involving personal taste, such as coffee and wine.