Filter brewing methods

Cloth, paper, and metal filters

Cloth, paper, and metal filters

How different filter materials—cloth, paper, and metal—affect flow rate, flavor clarity, and body in brewed coffee.

Batch brewers and SCA standards

Batch brewers and SCA standards

How modern batch brewers function and how SCA standards guide consistency and quality in automatic drip brewing.

Melitta and classic cone approaches

Melitta and classic cone approaches

How Melitta and traditional cone-shaped brewers function and how to optimize their use for balanced extraction.

Chemex: thickness and clarity

Chemex: thickness and clarity

How the Chemex’s unique thick filter design influences brew time, clarity, and flavor profile.

Kalita Wave: flat-bed extraction

Kalita Wave: flat-bed extraction

How the Kalita Wave’s flat-bed design promotes even extraction and how to optimize brewing technique.

V60: grind, pour patterns, and filters

V60: grind, pour patterns, and filters

How to optimize grind size, pouring technique, and filter choice for consistent and flavorful V60 brews.