Fines migration

Advanced puck prep sequences

Advanced puck prep sequences

How baristas use advanced puck preparation sequences to optimize flow, reduce channeling, and maximize extraction consistency in espresso.

Paper puck filters and channel control

Paper puck filters and channel control

How paper puck filters influence espresso extraction, reduce channeling, and affect clarity and mouthfeel.

Open research questions in coffee science

Open research questions in coffee science

The unresolved questions in coffee science that researchers, baristas, and roasters continue to explore—spanning physics, chemistry, and sensory analysis.

Sensor fusion: TDS + flow + temp

Sensor fusion: TDS + flow + temp

How sensor fusion—combining TDS, flow, and temperature data—provides deeper insight into extraction dynamics and quality control in coffee brewing.

Grind distribution modeling

Grind distribution modeling

How grind distribution modeling helps researchers and baristas understand particle size variation, fines content, and its impact on extraction and flow dynamics.

Fines migration and flow restriction

Fines migration and flow restriction

How fines migration—the movement of tiny coffee particles during extraction—affects flow restriction, channeling, and cup quality.