Burr seasoning and break-in
Why new burrs require a break-in period, how seasoning affects grind consistency and flavor, and the best practices for speeding up the process.
Balanced cups
Paper filters and hacks for Moka
Creative ways to use paper filters and simple hacks with the Moka pot to improve clarity, reduce sediment, and fine-tune flavor.
Clever Dripper steep-and-release
How the Clever Dripper combines immersion and percolation for an easy, forgiving brew method with balanced flavor.
Kalita Wave: flat-bed extraction
How the Kalita Wave’s flat-bed design promotes even extraction and how to optimize brewing technique.
Bed thickness and airflow
This topic explains how bed thickness and airflow are managed in honey and pulped natural coffee processing, why they matter for uniform drying, and their impact on flavor and defect prevention.
Fermentation methods: dry, wet, semi-dry
This topic explains the three main fermentation methods used in washed coffee—dry, wet, and semi-dry—how they differ, their effects on processing efficiency, and their influence on flavor outcomes.