Cupping schedule and calibration
How to design a cupping schedule for ongoing quality checks and how to run calibration sessions to align tasters’ sensory evaluations.
Flavor consistency
Burr seasoning and break-in
Why new burrs require a break-in period, how seasoning affects grind consistency and flavor, and the best practices for speeding up the process.
Customer feedback loops
How to integrate customer feedback into quality control systems to refine coffee production and service.
Bypass and dilution strategies
How manipulating water flow and concentration after extraction affects cup strength, flavor balance, and consistency.
Stepped vs stepless adjustment
The differences between stepped and stepless grind adjustments and how they affect dialing in espresso or other brewing methods.
Static, clumping, and RDT
How static and clumping affect grind consistency and how the Ross Droplet Technique (RDT) can mitigate these issues.