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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.

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.

Documentation of house specs

Documentation of house specs

The importance of documenting house brewing specifications and how to create clear, usable references for baristas and staff.

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.

Repeatability across baristas

Repeatability across baristas

How to ensure repeatability in coffee brewing across different baristas by standardizing variables, workflows, and communication.

Bypass percentages and dilution math

Bypass percentages and dilution math

How to calculate and apply bypass water (dilution) in coffee brewing, and how bypass percentages affect strength and extraction perception.