Iterative optimization process
How to use an iterative optimization process to refine coffee recipes through systematic adjustments, measurements, and sensory feedback.
Example espresso
Documentation of house specs
The importance of documenting house brewing specifications and how to create clear, usable references for baristas and staff.
Tolerance bands and QC gates
How to set tolerance bands and quality control (QC) gates for brewing recipes, ensuring consistency while allowing practical flexibility in production environments.
Golden cup standards and targets
The Golden Cup Standard, how it defines ideal coffee strength and extraction yield, and how to use it as a brewing target.
Calculating EY and TDS accurately
How to correctly calculate extraction yield (EY) and beverage strength (TDS) for precise quality control in coffee brewing.