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.
The difference between osmotic and diffusive extraction in coffee brewing, and how these mechanisms explain solute movement from grounds into water.
The history, preparation, and cultural significance of Turkish/Greek coffee brewed in an ibrik (cezve), one of the world’s oldest coffee traditions.
How to control and reduce sediment in immersion and hybrid brews to achieve the desired balance of clarity and body.
How different filter materials—cloth, paper, and metal—affect flow rate, flavor clarity, and body in brewed coffee.
How the Chemex’s unique thick filter design influences brew time, clarity, and flavor profile.