Dose yield

Response surface methodology (RSM)

Response surface methodology (RSM)

How Response Surface Methodology (RSM) is applied in coffee research to optimize brewing and roasting by modeling variable interactions.

SOPs and training programs

SOPs and training programs

The role of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and structured training programs in ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency in café operations.

Core espresso menu and ratios

Core espresso menu and ratios

The foundational espresso-based drinks, their traditional ratios, and how they define customer expectations across cafés worldwide.

Headspace measurement and consistency

Headspace measurement and consistency

Why measuring and maintaining consistent puck headspace is crucial for even extractions and how to achieve it reliably.

Weighing dose and yield precisely

Weighing dose and yield precisely

Why precise weighing of both coffee dose and espresso yield is essential for consistency and quality control.

Consistency across baristas

Consistency across baristas

How to maintain espresso consistency across different baristas by standardizing workflow, training, and communication.