Transform Your Coffee Habit with JJ Stenhouse and Balance Coffee
Episode Overview
Balance Coffee sources beans from the top 5% of farms worldwide. Their coffee is free from mould, mycotoxins, and pesticides. They incorporate adaptogenic mushrooms like Lion's Mane and Reishi into their blends. Different brewing methods can affect the caffeine content in your coffee. Knowing what’s in your coffee can help you make healthier choices.
The mission of the business is to bring kind of healthier, healthier coffee to people, free from mould, mycotoxins, pesticides.
Ever wondered if coffee could actually be good for you? In this episode of Alchemy 1.01, JJ Stenhouse, also known as The Practical Alchemist, dives into the world of coffee with James Bellis, the founder of Balance Coffee. James shares his journey from university graduate to coffee entrepreneur, explaining how his company is committed to bringing high-grade, healthy coffee to market.
You’ll hear about the health benefits of coffee, the differences between organic and speciality-grade coffee, and why not all coffee is created equal. James explains how Balance Coffee sources its beans from the top 5% of farms worldwide, ensuring that their coffee is free from mould, mycotoxins, and pesticides. He also discusses the unique addition of adaptogenic mushrooms like Lion's Mane and Reishi to their blends, which aim to boost vitality and overall wellbeing.
JJ shares her personal experience trying Balance Coffee’s products, including a dark roast that gave her quite the caffeine jolt and a Lion's Mane blend that she found surprisingly palatable as a non-coffee drinker. The episode also touches on the importance of knowing your coffee’s caffeine content and how different brewing methods can affect it. Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or someone just looking to make healthier choices, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips.
So grab your favourite brew and settle in for an enlightening chat about how to make your coffee habit a healthier one. By the end, you might just find yourself rethinking your morning cup of joe.