Paper filters and puck screens
How paper filters and metal puck screens are used in espresso preparation to improve extraction, cleanliness, and consistency.
Puck preparation & distribution
Basket design and hole patterns
How espresso basket design and hole patterns affect puck resistance, flow, and flavor consistency.
Tamping technique and pressure
How proper tamping technique and consistent pressure contribute to puck integrity, flow resistance, and espresso quality.
Distribution methods (stockfleth, OCD tools)
The most common espresso distribution techniques—manual methods like Stockfleth’s move and mechanical tools like OCD—and how they influence puck uniformity.
Declumping and WDT tools
How declumping and Weiss Distribution Technique (WDT) tools improve puck preparation, reduce channeling, and enhance espresso consistency.
Weighing dose and yield precisely
Why precise weighing of both coffee dose and espresso yield is essential for consistency and quality control.