Brewing process

Early Coffee Brewing Tools: Cloth Filters, Simple Pots & Ancient Techniques

Early Coffee Brewing Tools: Cloth Filters, Simple Pots & Ancient Techniques

Discover pre-industrial coffee brewing methods including cloth filter coffee, simple pot brewing, and direct immersion techniques. Learn how ancient coffee preparation tools laid the foundation for modern brewing innovations.

Traditional Coffee Brewing Methods: Mortar & Pestle vs Turkish Ibrik - Complete Guide

Traditional Coffee Brewing Methods: Mortar & Pestle vs Turkish Ibrik - Complete Guide

Learn about ancient coffee brewing methods including mortar and pestle grinding and Turkish ibrik/cezve brewing. Discover how early coffee preparation techniques shaped modern brewing and why these traditional methods still matter today.

Cupping-style brews for evaluation

Cupping-style brews for evaluation

How cupping-style immersion brews are used to evaluate coffee quality, consistency, and defects in a standardized way.

Siphon/vacuum pot fundamentals

Siphon/vacuum pot fundamentals

The principles of siphon (vacuum pot) brewing, how it works, and how to optimize technique for clarity and theatrical presentation.

Clever Dripper steep-and-release

Clever Dripper steep-and-release

How the Clever Dripper combines immersion and percolation for an easy, forgiving brew method with balanced flavor.