Pulse vs continuous pours
How pulse and continuous pouring styles affect flow control, extraction balance, and flavor outcomes in filter brewing.
Flavor outcomes
Blend component alignment
This topic covers how to align individual roast profiles of different coffee components to create a balanced and harmonious blend.
Charge temp and turning point
This topic explains the significance of charge temperature and the turning point in coffee roasting, and how they affect bean development and final flavor.
Heat transfer: conduction, convection, radiation
This topic explains the three mechanisms of heat transfer—conduction, convection, and radiation—in coffee roasting, how they interact, and their influence on bean development and flavor outcomes.
Bed materials and sanitation
This topic explains the types of bed materials used in coffee drying, their advantages and disadvantages, and why sanitation is essential for preventing defects and ensuring quality.
Solar vs mechanical drying trade-offs
This topic explains the trade-offs between solar and mechanical drying methods for coffee, highlighting differences in cost, quality, consistency, and environmental impact.