Definition and brew parameters
The definition of espresso and the key parameters that govern its preparation.
Acidity body
Temperature stability considerations
How temperature stability during immersion and hybrid brewing affects extraction consistency and flavor clarity.
Cupping-style brews for evaluation
How cupping-style immersion brews are used to evaluate coffee quality, consistency, and defects in a standardized way.
Recipe scaling and consistency
How to scale filter brewing recipes up or down while maintaining flavor balance and consistency across different batch sizes.
Cupping forms and scoring
How to use cupping forms and scoring systems to evaluate coffee quality objectively and consistently.
Iterative dialing-in workflow
A systematic approach to refining brew parameters step by step until the desired flavor balance is achieved.