Dose grind

Flow-regulated extractions

Flow-regulated extractions

How flow-regulated espresso extractions differ from pressure-based methods, and how they influence consistency, puck integrity, and flavor.

Iterative optimization process

Iterative optimization process

How to use an iterative optimization process to refine coffee recipes through systematic adjustments, measurements, and sensory feedback.

Bed depth and hydraulic resistance

Bed depth and hydraulic resistance

How coffee bed depth influences hydraulic resistance in espresso and filter brewing, shaping flow rates, extraction uniformity, and flavor balance.

Kalita Wave: flat-bed extraction

Kalita Wave: flat-bed extraction

How the Kalita Wave’s flat-bed design promotes even extraction and how to optimize brewing technique.

Variance reduction and SOPs

Variance reduction and SOPs

How to reduce variability in coffee production and brewing through standardized operating procedures (SOPs).

Contact time and temperature

Contact time and temperature

How brewing time and water temperature influence extraction, flavor balance, and beverage quality.