Private label vs branded strategies
How coffee businesses weigh private label contracts against building their own branded products, and the economic trade-offs involved.
Flow stability
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.
Filter paper properties and effects
How filter paper properties—thickness, porosity, material, and treatments—affect flow, clarity, and flavor in brewed coffee.
Headspace and puck depth
How headspace and puck depth in the portafilter affect flow dynamics, extraction uniformity, and flavor in espresso.
Bed depth and flow stability
How the depth of the coffee bed in filter brewing impacts flow stability, extraction balance, and flavor outcome.