Dose precision and variance control
Why dose precision is critical in brewing, how small errors affect strength and extraction, and strategies for controlling variance in recipes.
Brew recipes, math & scaling
Strength targets for different methods
Typical strength targets (TDS ranges) for different brewing methods, and why each method has its own ideal balance.
Bypass percentages and dilution math
How to calculate and apply bypass water (dilution) in coffee brewing, and how bypass percentages affect strength and extraction perception.
Brew yield vs beverage yield
The distinction between brew yield and beverage yield, and why both matter for accurate recipe design and sensory results.
Scaling recipes up and down
How to scale coffee recipes for larger or smaller brews while keeping strength and extraction targets consistent.
Golden cup standards and targets
The Golden Cup Standard, how it defines ideal coffee strength and extraction yield, and how to use it as a brewing target.