Beverage yield

Tolerance bands and QC gates

Tolerance bands and QC gates

How to set tolerance bands and quality control (QC) gates for brewing recipes, ensuring consistency while allowing practical flexibility in production environments.

Production batch brewing math

Production batch brewing math

How to scale and calculate batch brew recipes for production settings (cafés, events, offices) while maintaining consistency, yield, and flavor targets.

Brew yield vs beverage yield

Brew yield vs beverage yield

The distinction between brew yield and beverage yield, and why both matter for accurate recipe design and sensory results.

Retention management and purging

Retention management and purging

How to manage grinder retention and purging practices to ensure dose accuracy, flavor consistency, and minimal waste.

Calculating EY and TDS accurately

Calculating EY and TDS accurately

How to correctly calculate extraction yield (EY) and beverage strength (TDS) for precise quality control in coffee brewing.