Iterative optimization process
How to use an iterative optimization process to refine coffee recipes through systematic adjustments, measurements, and sensory feedback.
Brew recipes, math & scaling
Documentation of house specs
The importance of documenting house brewing specifications and how to create clear, usable references for baristas and staff.
Tolerance bands and QC gates
How to set tolerance bands and quality control (QC) gates for brewing recipes, ensuring consistency while allowing practical flexibility in production environments.
Production batch brewing math
How to scale and calculate batch brew recipes for production settings (cafés, events, offices) while maintaining consistency, yield, and flavor targets.
Repeatability across baristas
How to ensure repeatability in coffee brewing across different baristas by standardizing variables, workflows, and communication.
Heat loss and compensation
How heat loss during brewing affects extraction, and what compensation strategies brewers can use to maintain consistency and flavor balance.