Grind setting for clarity vs strength
How grind size adjustments in Moka pot and ibrik brewing shift the balance between clarity and strength in the final cup.
Finer grinds
Osmotic vs diffusive extraction
The difference between osmotic and diffusive extraction in coffee brewing, and how these mechanisms explain solute movement from grounds into water.
Puck compressibility and porosity
How the compressibility and porosity of an espresso puck influence flow resistance, extraction uniformity, and cup quality.
Grind setting vs steep time
How grind size and steeping time interact in immersion and hybrid brewing to control extraction and flavor balance.
Bed depth and flow stability
How the depth of the coffee bed in filter brewing impacts flow stability, extraction balance, and flavor outcome.
Kalita Wave: flat-bed extraction
How the Kalita Wave’s flat-bed design promotes even extraction and how to optimize brewing technique.