French press techniques and filtration
How to brew with a French press effectively and manage filtration to balance body and clarity.
French press
Cloth, paper, and metal filters
How different filter materials—cloth, paper, and metal—affect flow rate, flavor clarity, and body in brewed coffee.
Optimizing for clarity vs body
How brewing variables can be adjusted to emphasize clarity or body in the cup, depending on desired flavor expression.
Grind size effects on flow
How grind particle size influences water flow, extraction efficiency, and flavor balance in brewed coffee.
Agitation, turbulence, and channeling
How movement of water through coffee grounds affects extraction uniformity, flavor, and potential defects.
Percolation vs immersion dynamics
Understanding how water flow dynamics—percolation vs immersion—affect coffee extraction and flavor development.