Journey to Coffee Mecca: Munchies Presents LA Coffee

[@hereiskinder]

Sure they may be a little pretentious and edging over the cliff of hipster, but you cannot deny their enviable amount of passion. Nice video.

[@swoopnscoop]

"A healthy balance of fear and discipline" -My favorite quote from now on.

[@bikramdas01]

This is one of the most complex and mind boggling food video I have seen in a while. Great story!

[@Raumance]

I like drinking my shitty coffee and pretending to be sophisticated while watching this. "mm, yes, of course"

[@jessiicoool]

+Raumance Folgers here, lol. Tastes fine to me.

[@jessiicoool]

Dritman Yep, instant still tastes just fine!

[@jodawgsup]

+Dritman Contains more sugar than caffeine though :/

[@larsleion]

+Raumance +Jss Kmpln +Dritman +jodawgsup Do your self a favor once and go to a nice coffee place and have no expectations. It's a completely different experience than mass produced coffee, and you don't have to stop drinking your regular cup of joe to enjoy it :)

[@jodawgsup]

Lars Leion Eh, or you buy your own beans and make a normal cup of coffee? The reason why people hate coffee snobs like this, is because of exactly what they are - snobs.

[@neojng]

I loved this, I'm fascinated by coffee brewing, I wish there were more places like this near me.

[@rogerrobie2451]

"tastes like an ashtray" he described starbucks perfectly

[@davronoa]

8:29 she pays attention to the details :D

[@Dave....]

I bet she's a great lover

[@2Suen]

+Davron O she just doesn't give a fuck about the situation

[@WPaKFamily]

+Davron O hahaha XD dyin over here

[@celesteorlosky4189]

Cool to see a lot of diversity in this field!

[@satori-in-life]

I love seeing the work behind the production of coffee. People often don't realize how much work actually goes into it.

[@FILMERFILMS]

Such a complete film. the length seemed way too long to begin with but when it starts to roll , you don't want to stop, Great Job munchies and the Producers / Crew behind the show.

[@TheSubtleamuzement]

Awesome film Munchies. This was a top notch look at the cream of the crop of coffee in So Cal.

[@SocialDem86]

I wish I had the means to invest this amount of time and effort into making a single cup of coffee every morning. Honestly though, I’m very satisfied with my pre ground, store bought, organic Sumatra made in an automatic drip machine. It’s delicious.

[@TACOGOODLOOKING]

all this time spent and im still gonna shit my brains out on first break.

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

lmao!

[@UnknownThigh]

+Jordan Daley damn always dem hilarious comments after i've done watching the video, thanks for that

[@larsleion]

17:00 - Favorite part haha. I like him. That's how genuine and unpretentious coffee should be.

[@juanjo_film]

This was amazing! Great content, photography, editing and on the other hand the people sharing their point of view was just great, on point and with lots of knowledge

[@BrhGaston]

Jordan schlansky.

[@wxwxn3186]

Ghassen Barreh searching for this

[@nasirjames3014]

I thought the exact same thing

[@JingLiSH]

thank you for sharing this. i like that the video gave us a detailed explanatory tour in the coffee plantation and a closer look at processing the coffee cherries. actually the coffee cherries shells/husks are still used as a main ingredient to brew a spiced drink in Yemen, where coffee was produced and traded in Mocha port in ancient times. The drink is known as "Qishr" and is still popular there, a poor man's coffee with lots of spice in it, among which ginger and cardamoms.

[@chefmike9945]

And now that you've made the perfect cup of coffee, the day is over and you've missed work. Still a fascinating episode.

[@hawthornnishi1343]

that guy at the end sounds like a great trainer. he's strict but easily recognizes when his trainee has done well, thats a good mix in a manager.

[@theyogilife9119]

coffee bean quality control specialist sounds like an amazing job!!

[@nasirjames3014]

23:07 It’s Alive!- with Brad Leone

[@thewat668]

Theres a reason why people passionate about coffee make they're own, its cause coffee tastes bloody great if its done right, me personally I love lattes, the lattes in Aus are of the best quality as far as I can see. I love coffee so much I invested in a machine, grinder etc. Its fun and adaptable just like art. P.S I must be the only barista without tats ;)

[@ianharmon3083]

I thought we were going to see some Brad and Vinny action at 23:06

[@markowalski1]

I wish they would do an episode on coffee. Seems fitting for It's Alive

[@sundaystef]

the video that started it all for me.

[@PalJoey-rm2yh]

Weighing the water!! Light bulb goes on. Like many people I was judging water by volume, and while I am trying to be as exact as possible with roasting beans, weighing, and grinding, I still get varying results. Like 99% of people, at 7 am who is exacting enough to eyeball a measuring cup for a pour-over brew? But using the same electronic readout scale shown here, it'll be much easier. Weigh the water, weigh the coffee grounds, take notes on what clicks and what doesn't. Obvious, but never thought of.

[@BoyAditya]

Love this documentary. I hope you guys will do another in different countries and cities

[@MichaelMa]

For home brewing, I really believe in the pressurized coffee extraction methods by using things like the AeroPress to get all the value and flavor out of the coffee beans. 10:52 That translucent brown water on the top and the much darker layer on the bottom tells me they haven't extracted much out of the coffee bean and they are mostly drinking hot water with powdery coffee grounds. Of course, nothing beats a proper espresso machine.

[@gcho91]

Awesome video! thank you for showing the process that goes into getting coffee to the consumer.

[@itskandykandy]

The two places they feature actually *IN* Los Angeles are Chicago's Intelligentsia and Oakland's Blue Bottle. While I do enjoy them, there are tons of local roasters and coffee shops that were started in Los Angeles like Andante Coffee Roasters, G&B Coffee, Coffee Tomo, and more. Still a cool video, just would have liked to see more L.A. places.

[@Joer245]

G&B!

[@theonlyone261]

blue bottle is incredible.

[@Pourovercoffeeworld]

Love seeing coffee being grown on the mainland USA!

[@dajnair05]

This is pure chemistry. Fascinating video.

[@helioalves6366]

Best doc about coffee I've seen so far

[@BlendandChat]

I would love to visit a coffee farm and go through the whole process! *sips bougie coffee*

[@nahomvanderwinden8464]

Man I honestly think this is an actual piece of gem Cheers!!!

[@kevinpage5834]

I really like Folger's in a pour-over. I leave it out on the counter after I grind it for a few days. It really helps balance the CO2 and extract evenly. Also, I use water from my shower as I find the taste of the minerals helps the coffee extraction. I do use a thermometer, as well as my pinky finger, to measure the water temperature after I heat it in the oven before brewing.

[@josephbenjaminc]

Great film! I noticed the further one gets from the growers the more and more people start to look like characters from the capital in hunger games. Also, I wonder why the same delicate deconstruction and attention to detail that goes to the beans does not also go to the milk used for lattes/cappuccinos. Milk has the same potential for depth, complexity, and variety in sweetness and density dependent on feed, age, stress, exercise, and finally by the pasteurization etc. Even the best "high-end" organic grass fed likely comes from cooperative bulk mixed and increasingly high-temp pasteurized. I'd like to see milk receive the same attention to growth, origin, and processing that coffee does. Grass-fed, pasture raised, single-cow origin, raw milk pasteurized with the steam wand on site would make a real difference.

[@stateofnomind]

Great video guys! I really enjoy a good cup of coffee and seeing how it gets made is very interesting!

[@tedspang1945]

pound for pound, coffee gives the highest profit margin out of any commodity you can sell today. I hope California takes over the industry. awesome vid.

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

i call bullshit!...weed! way higher profit margin than coffee..

[@theonlyone261]

+matanuska High do you know what commodity means?

[@WoWjunkie005]

Being a coffee doctor seems like a good job for a stoner.

[@razineatworld]

@matt Walter fuck off

[@csakben99]

Lol thought about the same

[@canteenpapi3040]

I love all the science behind the coffee

[@nishbrown]

"Honestly, don't go there." -LOL. Totally agreed.

[@RumoHasIt]

Charlottesville Virginia is becoming a second Pasadina, with some really wonderful local baristas. Shark Mountain Coffee makes their own pistachio and Pecan milks (similar to almond milk) for dairy free alternatives, and it really adds a next level dimension to iced beverages. I really enjoyed this episode, wonderful!!

[@CraigWedd]

lol where is all this hatred coming from? what is so bad about appreciating a nice cup of coffee? people appreciate nice food or a nice cocktail, why should coffee be any different? or do most people favour convenience and mediocrity over quality?

[@jiujitsu1129]

Craig Wedd You realize they are selling this coffee for 240$ per pound?

[@artvandalay13]

@@jiujitsu1129 Are you mad about that? Get real son or get a job that pays well.

[@razineatworld]

@@jiujitsu1129 are you fucking kidding me ?

[@jasoneddy9111]

I've learned from the coolest kids in school growing up that it is cool not to care. Conditioning to fit in is life... or no?

[@AydinOdyakmaz]

Ok well watching this I'm starting to understand the high cost of coffee. Glad I make my own cup with a Bodem every morning which allows me to buy better beans.

[@RockstarEater]

So where is the best coffee spot in LA?

[@filippetrovic9823]

He is talking about the importance of the temperature, but like he uses water from the tap... mindblown

[@tishtash321]

Alright I tried. At 14:00 and tapping out. I don't like coffee enough to appreciate this. But Munchies do one on tea and I'll be there!

[@WPaKFamily]

This is why I like tea

[@CartyCantDance]

Also very complicated.

[@northerndownpour101]

Haven't even seen it but: Blacktop Coffee in DTLA. Best cold brew I have ever had.

[@boy638]

Conan and Jordan Schlansky came here before

[@scarax146]

After watching this I want to open up my own coffee bar, be a barista myself and serve delicious coffee to people who enjoy it, damn.

[@CartyCantDance]

Just make sure you know what you're getting into. It gets intense real quick.

[@jimdavis8804]

Amazing. Love roasting coffee beans with my new behmor 1600 plus.

[@FaviolaCruzForever]

I love the smell of coffee♡

[@TheyWhomTheGodsDetest]

I drink Death Wish coffee every morning before school. God damn I love coffee man.

[@greghetrick5804]

Why must you use Gods name like that- meaning in a slang way? Do you believe He enjoys His name being used in that context?

[@Mahyuddin-cf]

Thank for share your video. I'm coffee farmer from dataran tinggi gayo sumatera Indonesia

[@BenRangel]

Before you try becoming a coffee geek - try if you actually tell the difference. My friend got a Hario kits, spent 5 minutes slowly pouring his coffee and saying how much better it tasted. I challenged him by doing a second cup where I just put all the water and coffee and once in a bucket, let it sit and extract for a while, then poured it through a filter. He couldn't tell the difference.

[@jacobblech]

cool now I know why coffe is so expensive very labor intensive

[@jonathanbrand4238]

From what I learned, temperature is key....so is grind....weight is key too....and don't forget water.

[@tehpwnereryeah]

This is insane. But I really want to try one of those coffees from Portola Coffee Lab tho.

[@lovelyeek2]

+Axel Vnk Portola is over-hyped

[@abossyjellyfish5256]

Interesting video. $10 for a cup of coffee is a lot but if I knew that they put that much work into brewing it and it came from Bolivia, I would definitely try it for that price.

[@CPI99]

I didn't know coffee was a hipster artform. But the comment section helped me realize that. 👍

[@Fendy1]

19:00 I have the same V60 Device. Cold filter device is the best in my opinion (initially primed with hot water). I find the hot water method can often result in coffee becoming too acidic.

[@mexxal16]

beautiful piece of land....

[@jnac216]

Munchies: you should do an updated profile and look to Chicago. Between the origins of intelligentsia to highlighting changers like Dark Matter or Metric, Chicago would be a great revival of the series.

[@RileyDao]

when are they going to use the flesh of the coffees to make juice? I had alot in Hawaii and it's soo good

[@jacklambert3265]

To the people hating: whats the one thing that you have more passion for than the average people? All I see in this video are people who live their passion. All I see in the comments are people, who hate people for living their passion.

[@Stardustfallout]

What! I never knew coffee was being grown in CA

[@damien_t]

Excellent video.

[@uniqueLeo08]

I just want to know what brand/type of scale was Jeff Duggan from Portola Coffee Lab was using. Needing one of those!!

[@Jcthered]

+uniqueLeo08 I happen to follow them on instagram! the brand is "Acaia" (not acacia haha)... acacia.co

[@uniqueLeo08]

+James O'Brien good looking out!! thank you so much

[@Jcthered]

+uniqueLeo08 I knew someone would want to know so I searched the comments! Haha😇

[@mnthol]

okay .. good job LA .. Imma let you finish .. but Africa and south America has some of the best coffees of all time

[@dylanr.cerezo4325]

the beans are releasing energy maannnnn.

[@kwirkLA]

+Dylan R. Cerezo I mean, they pretty much are when being roasted. Ever taken a chemistry class before?

[@dylanr.cerezo4325]

kwirkLA oh geez it was late when i said that. Meant *spirit* energy maannnnn.

[@kwirkLA]

Oh I thought you were calling out the roaster dude on some pseudoscience shit

[@dylanr.cerezo4325]

kwirkLA haha yeah. Its all in good fun, glad that was cleared up.

[@kwirkLA]

Agreed, glad to have cleared up the miscommunication. Be well anonymous internet man

[@fayepieper7203]

I 💙 Coffee ☕

[@pragmatik5305]

Hahahah, even I was feeling my pretentiometer running a bit high with this one - and I've been into speciality coffee for 3-4 years now. But, this is a culture that attracts a lot of interesting people, and at the end of the day you'll get some really good cups of coffee. I'll adjust my grinder for my next cup, make sure to agitate and go get myself a new thermometer. Just gotta find that wooden paddle tho...

[@Jjsb94]

This was really cool!

[@KimJayViet]

This feels like an unintentional episode of Portlandia

[@usmclongrangebrainsurgeon]

I enjoy coffee at least once a day. Would i choose high quality coffee over the reggie?? Of Course!!

[@bona340]

Could you please, make one "Journey to Cocaine Mecca "? Kind of some coke samples, specialists snorting and analyzing the properties and all that special characteristics it has... some underrated producers and stuff like that...Thank Munchies, i would be very happy with that.

[@marcelodelatorre2606]

this video is full of knowledge thank you I'm on the Los Angeles San Bernardino border can you point me to the direction for a good cup of coffee

[@brandonyu9602]

That last dude got it in.

[@meganmcgrath8378]

This is fucking excellent. Ambitious stuff Vice.

[@damianson]

@ 25min ion, could be a great comic bit, turn it into Whiplash. "DID YOU OVER EXTRACT OR IS IT TOO COARSE!?" *THROWS GLASS AT HER FACE* lmao

[@8alih]

looooooooooooooooooooooooool

[@csmaster65]

Anyone know anything about the price of beans by the LA growers compared to south American and African coffees?

[@FramedProductions]

OH MY GOD THE BEANS ARE RELEASING ENERGY!!!!

[@andrewslough389]

All these variables haven given me a headache, much like coffee itself.

[@PejorativeDaedal]

How are any of these methods "hipster"? Most of these have been done long before and it proved that it can really change the outcome of the coffee.

[@MultiAwsome8]

Cream and sugar? or straight black?

[@PandaRooey]

Come to Melbourne if you want a decent cup of coffee

[@scarrick2011]

Now I want to be a barista

[@ftffighter]

10:00 is my dream job!

[@trichometrist1]

awesome sauce

[@오세륜]

I like coffee haha 😉✨

[@dzigimk]

I'd bet ya those frozen ice coffes taste way better that u can get at a deli

[@PIXEL7atm]

why is everyone so easily offended by people coming across as 'hipsterish' on this channel? It's just a group of people with a passion for coffee.

[@michaelball7440]

"It's a Lamarzocco GB 25 Mr. Bond. And yes, you will get a buzz."

[@figofans2000]

what music is it at 27:10?

[@Aramigo123]

Blue Bottle coffee guy used to be the #1 guy at Intelligentsia. Small world at the top.

[@MickeyD2012]

Holy fuckin' shit, that's a pretty brilliant idea as far as a way to control the strength of your brew, weighing it.

[@FarlzBarkley]

I cannot imagine the prices that these beans fetch.

[@Dan-hn1lx]

Gotta saturate them grounds with speed releasing co2, my wooden paddle produces low and slow roast thats evenly saturated creating a brew with limiting rises and super style right out

[@jovanlee1876]

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