The Perfect Cup: Great Homemade Coffee with James Hoffmann

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio · Oct 28, 2026 · 51:16

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Today, we look back at one of our favorite episodes with YouTube coffee expert James Hoffmann. He 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. (Originally aired May 20, 2022.)

Get the recipe for Beef Chili Colorado Tacos here.

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