Coarser grinds

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.

Grind setting for clarity vs strength

Grind setting for clarity vs strength

How grind size adjustments in Moka pot and ibrik brewing shift the balance between clarity and strength in the final cup.

Grind setting vs steep time

Grind setting vs steep time

How grind size and steeping time interact in immersion and hybrid brewing to control extraction and flavor balance.

Optimizing for clarity vs body

Optimizing for clarity vs body

How brewing variables can be adjusted to emphasize clarity or body in the cup, depending on desired flavor expression.

Particle measurement basics

Particle measurement basics

How to measure and understand grind particle size, distribution, and its impact on extraction.