Shot time vs flow profiling
The relationship between shot time, flow rate, and pressure profiling, and how they shape espresso extraction and flavor.
Extraction yield
Pressure, temperature, and flow
How pressure, temperature, and flow interact to control espresso extraction and flavor balance.
Brew ratios: ristretto, normale, lungo
The differences between ristretto, normale, and lungo espresso shots, and how brew ratio shapes flavor and strength.
Definition and brew parameters
The definition of espresso and the key parameters that govern its preparation.
Competition-style immersion brews
How barista competitors design immersion and hybrid brewing recipes to maximize clarity, sweetness, and complexity on stage.
Bypass and dilution in immersion
How bypass and dilution techniques can adjust strength and flavor balance in immersion and hybrid brewing without compromising extraction quality.