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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.

Basket geometry and flow

Basket geometry and flow

How basket geometry—diameter, depth, and hole pattern—affects espresso flow dynamics, extraction balance, and flavor outcomes.

Cleaning schedules and tools

Cleaning schedules and tools

How to establish proper cleaning schedules for grinders, and which tools and products are best for safe and effective maintenance.

Maintenance and gasket replacement

Maintenance and gasket replacement

How to maintain a Moka pot or ibrik, with a focus on cleaning routines, gasket care, and safe replacement practices.

Common faults: scorching and bitterness

Common faults: scorching and bitterness

The common faults in ibrik and Moka pot brewing that lead to scorching and bitterness, and how to prevent them.

Moka pot safety and venting

Moka pot safety and venting

How to use a Moka pot safely, focusing on proper venting, pressure control, and common safety precautions.