Flow profiling

Traditional Italian vs modern light roast espresso

Traditional Italian vs modern light roast espresso

The key differences between traditional Italian espresso and modern light roast espresso, including roast profiles, extraction parameters, and sensory outcomes.

Data logging and experiment design

Data logging and experiment design

How to design structured coffee experiments and use data logging to track variables, extract insights, and improve consistency.

Pressure and flow profiling curves

Pressure and flow profiling curves

How pressure and flow profiling curves influence espresso extraction, and how baristas and researchers use them to optimize flavor and consistency.

Budget vs premium trade-offs

Budget vs premium trade-offs

The advantages and limitations of budget versus premium coffee equipment, and how to decide where to invest for the best results at home.

Flow profiling and needle valves

Flow profiling and needle valves

How flow profiling and needle valve systems give baristas precise control over water delivery and extraction dynamics in espresso machines.

Shot time vs flow profiling

Shot time vs flow profiling

The relationship between shot time, flow rate, and pressure profiling, and how they shape espresso extraction and flavor.